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What Kimmel and Colbert can learn from ancient comedians who ticked off their leaders

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The ancient Greek writer and biographer Plutarch chronicled the fates of comedians who paid a heavy price for making jokes that displeased those in power. (Getty Images)
The ancient Greek writer and biographer Plutarch chronicled the fates of comedians who paid a heavy price for making jokes that displeased those in power. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on September 21, 2025.

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