Will Durst

The New York Times says Emmy-nominated comedian and writer Will Durst “is quite possibly the best political satirist working in the country today.” The Humor Times says "Durst is the Sage of Satire, the Learned Lampooner, the King of Political Satire!" Check his website for upcoming stand-up performance dates. Will's books, including Elect to Laugh! A Hilarious, Common Sense Guide to American Politics are available at Amazon and better bookstores all over this great land of ours. From Ulysses Press.

A Bush vs Clinton Rematch

By Will Durst, March 23, 2015August 11, 2015

It’ll likely be Bush vs Clinton again. Comedians everywhere are rejoicing. You might want to stuff your pants pockets with sand and hang onto the rail as the … Read more

The ‘E’ in Email Stands for Evidence

By Will Durst, March 17, 2015August 11, 2015

No worries, America, Hillary Clinton assured us that all is fine, no emails to see here. The country breathed a collective sigh of relief following Hillary Clinton’s masterful … Read more

Democrats: Message, Message, Who’s Got the Message?

By Will Durst, March 1, 2015January 18, 2020

It’s hard to beat: Democrats and their message Don’t look now, but the Democratic Party is undergoing an identity crisis of such monumental proportions, the Dissociative Identity Disorder … Read more

The Economy: Up Is Down

By Will Durst, February 22, 2015January 26, 2021

Everything you know about the economy is wrong, says Mitch McConnell. Best be advised to sit down, pour yourself a beer and take a deep breath. Because you’re … Read more

Gay Marriage and the New Tar Pits

By Will Durst, February 15, 2015August 21, 2019

Modern-day dinosaurs are still stuck on gay marriage Kind of sad being forced to watch the death struggle of these modern-day dinosaurs. Responsible parents should keep their kids … Read more

Brian Williams ‘Misremembering’

By Will Durst, February 7, 2015March 19, 2019

At least Brian Williams got two out of three There’s a big bad brouhaha over at NBC with anchor Brian Williams misremembering being shot down in a helicopter … Read more

America: Now Red Velvet Rope-a-Doped

By Will Durst, February 2, 2015August 11, 2015

They’ve strung out the red velvet rope: It’s the country clubbing of America. And now for a few choice words concerning my recent demotion to the status of … Read more

The New Political Ice Age

By Will Durst, January 26, 2015April 9, 2017

Long term outlook: Expect increasing rhetoric with gusts of empty blather to result in virtual legislative permafrost, and a new political ice age. “And that’s it for sports.” … Read more

Je Suis Hebdo

By Will Durst, January 19, 2015May 29, 2020

US citizens were confused by the Charlie Hebdo attack. France has satirical magazines. America has Spongebob. Decades after being dismissed by George S. Kaufman as a genre that … Read more

Resolutions I’m Looking Forward To In 2015

By Will Durst, January 13, 2015July 18, 2016

2015 Resolutions: This year will be different. You watch. Usually over the period of 12 months, you get an equal balance of good days and bad. On the … Read more