All posts in Political Humor

The Capitol Steps

By admin | 07/2011 | BUSINESS, Humor, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, Political Humor | Comments Off

The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.

They were born in December, 1981 when some of Senator Charles Percy’s staffers were planning the entertainment for the Christmas party. Their first idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn’t find three wise men or a virgin. So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day and create song parodies & skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor. Read more…

Grant Woods

By admin | 03/2011 | American Affairs, BUSINESS, Conflict Resolution, Election Analysis, Inspiration, Journalists, Political Analysis, Political Humor, Political Leaders, Political Media | Comments Off

Grant Woods served as Arizona’s esteemed Attorney General from 1991 – 1999. He led the ballot among all candidates in the 1990 and 1994 elections. Mr. Woods was President of the Conference of Western Attorneys General and chaired the Civil Rights and Supreme Court.

Grant was President of the Conference of Western Attorneys General and chaired the Civil Rights and Supreme Court committees for the National Association of Attorneys General. He was selected by his peers as the nation’s top attorney general in 1995. He successfully argued Lewis v. Casey before the United States Supreme Court. Read more…

Jay Leno

By admin | 02/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Comedy, Humor, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, Political Humor | Comments Off

Jay Leno follows in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson and has been the host of the Emmy Award-winning and top-rated “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” since May 25, 1992.

Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show” is a distinctive mix of comedy led by his nightly topical monlogues) guest interviews and musical performances, combined with the upbeat and recognizable music of Grammy award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis and “The Tonight Show” band. Read more…

Damian Mason

By admin | 01/2011 | Comedy, ENTERTAINMENT, Humor, Political Humor, Spouse Programs | Comments Off

Damian Mason has been a professional speaker, corporate event entertainer, and author since 1994. His career in entertainment began when he won a Halloween contest dressed as Bill Clinton; within months, he resigned his position as a sales representative for Cooper Industries and launched what has become a highly successful second career. Mason’s programs are the result of a quick wit and a willingness to glean humor from all sources, including news headlines, travel, business trends, relationships, everyday life, and his upbringing as the youngest of nine children. Read more…

Ben Stein

By admin | 01/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Change, Comedy, Communication, Creativity, Economic Outlook, ECONOMY, ENTERTAINMENT, Financial Markets, Global Economy/Trade, Humor, Inspiration, Investing, MISCELLANEOUS, Motivation, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, Personal Development, Personal Finance, Political Humor, Relationships, Society & Culture, Stress Management, Success, The Arts, The Market, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off

Ben Stein is either the world’s funniest economist, or the most economically well-trained funny man… and he’s definitely one of the busiest, most well-received speakers in the world. Ben Stein knows markets and theories and keeps totally up-to-date, hour by hour. He speaks to colleges and universities, businesses, private organizations, and at special events—even parties. Ben can talk about economics, finance, current events and, of course, Hollywood and his experiences there. And any size group is the perfect size. In May 2009, Ben spoke to an audience of 23,000 at a university commencement, and one week later spoke to a gathering of 35 private-equity players. Read more…