Conan O’Brien is calling out what he sees as a growing problem in modern comedy as performers are abandoning jokes in favor of rage.

O'Brien detailed how Trump's second term has been "very challenging" for comedians during an appearance at Oxford University Michael Loccisano/Getty; Nicole Combeau/Bloomberg via Getty Conan O'Brien ...

"You just have to find a way to channel that anger, because good art will always be a perfect weapon against power," the comedian and former late night host said. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor ...

Conan O’Brien criticized comedians who build their material around being anti-Trump on Tuesday, saying that their best weapon is their humor, and they’re instead wasting their energy being angry. “I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Conan O’Brien delivered a reality check to the “F Trump” comedians who, he says, are consumed by anger. During a sit-down with the ...

Conan O’Brien delivered a reality check to the “F Trump” comedians who, he says, are consumed by anger. During a sit-down with the Oxford Union on Tuesday, the comedian explained that while he’s ...

Conan O’Brien warned comedians giving in to their anger at President Donald Trump that they are being “co-opted” and not making much of a difference. “Comedy needs a straight line to go off of, and we ...

A viral Conan O’Brien clip leaves out his praise for Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert—and much of the argument he was actually making.

27 mins: Andrew Osborne with a moment of inexperience. He has time to make a decision on whether to kick or run after a poor ...