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Dave Chappelle UNLOADS On Bill Maher Over Saudi Arabia & Israel!

2025-12-23 News & Politics
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Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger react to Dave Chappelle’s recent public clap-back at Bill Maher after Maher criticized Chappelle for suggesting that free speech is “better” in Saudi Arabia than in the U.S. Jimmy agrees that Chappelle’s joke about Western hypocrisy and journalist deaths landed, but argues Chappelle was dodging broader criticism about comedians signing censorship contracts to perform under Saudi government speech restrictions. Jimmy and Kurt discuss whether wealthy comics like Chappelle need to take gigs that require avoiding criticism of a regime, contrasting him with Tim Dillon, who mocked the restrictions on stage and was reportedly removed from the festival. The video also dives into larger debates about credibility, power, political hypocrisy, and how comedians like Chappelle, Maher, and others navigate money, speech, and moral boundaries. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com Revive from Brightcore – Heal yourself from the inside out. Get 25% off – Use Code: DORE at https://mybrightcore.com/dore Or call (888) 253-0418 for up to 50% OFF your order and Free Shipping! Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@realitycheck3672 2025-12-23

*No matter who Americans vote for as President they always end up with Benjamin Netanyahu*

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@rogerm3708 2025-12-23

In the U.S., you can't make fun of Israel

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@toetutuia 2025-12-23

Saudi is transparent about what not to say while the USA freely fabricates what to say😊

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@mauricemac1362 2025-12-23

people are getting arrested in the UK for opposing Genocide

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@jaxel45 2025-12-23

The first amendment is freedom of speech. That means people CAN CRITICIZE ISRAEL.

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@jamesgarvey8402 2025-12-23

I don’t think I’ve ever seen Jimmy and Kurt go at it before like this.

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@ambconstrucao3770 2025-12-23

Your nation was long overtaken from the inside in a silent coup. All your institutions are occupied by foreign agents.

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@thejimmydoreshow 2025-12-23

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@kevincraighead6993 2025-12-24

That's the same as signing on to a serious drama movie and wanting to play it slapstick.

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@rumpstatefiasco 2025-12-27

I love how Jimmy holds Kurt to account, with compassion, yet stubborn non-coddling. THAT’S REAL friendship. I’ve been on both sides of such a friendship, and it has great value.

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