The Gist
Funny You Should Mention: Jena Friedman
Mar 06, 2026
· 52m
<p>Today on The Gist, A jet-lagged yet very gracious comedian and writer Jena Friedman joins the show to discuss her new stand-up special, <em>Motherfucker</em>. She talks with Mike about why writing abortion jokes is harder than ever in a post-Roe reality, the challenges of making dark topics funny on her true crime series <em>Indefensible</em>, and the current landscape of risky political comedy. Jena also opens up about the vulnerability of tackling grief on stage after losing her mother while eight …
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