SNL's Kenan Thompson On Comedy in the Age of Chaos
April 21, 2026
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SNL's Kenan Thompson On Comedy in the Age of Chaos
Summary
Don sits down with actor, comedian, and author Kenan Thompson for an in-depth conversation about the challenge of creating comedy in a world that often feels stranger than fiction.
From writing for Saturday Night Live to performing in an era of nonstop headlines, Kenan shares how comedians find the line between satire and reality, and what it takes to make people laugh when the news itself feels unbelievable.
They also dive into Kenan's new children's book, Unfunny Bunny: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250364814/unfunnybunny/
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