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.

Yellow-Bellied Cowards

By Will Durst, April 20, 2013April 9, 2017

Hey, Senate, got a few choice words for ya And now for a few choice words about the recent Senate vote that scuttled universal background checks on gun … Read more

Play Ball 2013

By Will Durst, April 6, 2013April 9, 2017

Forget the robin. Ignore the tulips. Do not let the Easter Bunny, hummingbirds or awakening bears hoodwink you. The first baseball thrown in anger is the true harbinger … Read more

Supreme Court: Equal is as Equal Does

By Will Durst, March 30, 2013March 19, 2019

Which way will the Supreme Court swing? In the end, it doesn’t really matter. The nation held its collective breath and turned not just blue but a veritable … Read more

The GOP Autopsy

By Will Durst, March 23, 2013October 11, 2017

It’s alive! No worries, a GOP in-depth investigation shows it’s just a messaging problem. Normally you don’t expect to see the words “Republicans” and “introspection” right next to … Read more

Obama’s Charmingly Offensive Road Tour

By Will Durst, March 16, 2013October 11, 2017

Obama’s Charmingly Offensive Road Tour

‘Grand Bargain’ turning into ‘Shady Transaction’ for Obama Thankfully the current revival of President Obama’s Charm Offensive is not a theatrical production, because the reviews are decidedly mixed. … Read more

Baby Boomers See the Bright Sides of Extreme Maturity

By Will Durst, March 9, 2013October 11, 2017

Focus on the upside, Boomers: We’re not old, we’re vintage Some fancy-dancy public-policy think-tank just released a brand-new study that speculates the legion of aging baby boomers will … Read more

FAQ: Electing a New Pope

By Will Durst, March 2, 2013October 11, 2017

Confused about the pope thing? Just here to help… Q. Can you please explain what the heck is going on with the pope in Rome? A. Well, Pope … Read more

Republican Reboot: The Red Rebs

By Will Durst, February 15, 2013October 11, 2017

Rovian Republicans form new “Super Duper PAC” Relax. It’s not necessarily the flu making you confused and feverish. Could be spatter from that big, thick, juicy, new, improved … Read more

Barack Hussein Obama 2013 State of the Union Drinking Game

By Will Durst, February 10, 2013October 11, 2017

What you need to play the State of the Union Drinking Game: To play the State of the Union Drinking Game, you need four taxpayers of any sex … Read more

Will Durst’s 2013 Political Animal Awards

By Will Durst, February 2, 2013October 11, 2017

Warning: It’s awards season. But I’m here to help. Hey! You! Yes, you. Sorry. Just trying to get your attention to impart an important warning here. For the … Read more