What\u2019s the point of comedy? Stand-ups were at the forefront of the cultural backlash against Thatcherism, but today\u2019s meme-driven lols are rarely in the service of left-wing politics. Meanwhile, the world\u2019s most powerful people seem intent on having a laugh, from podcasting politicians to presidential comedians. In this Trip, Jeremy Gilbert, Nadia Idle and Keir [\u2026]