Sugar Sammy doesn’t shy away from getting political in his stand-up show

What role does comedy have when it comes to politics? We talked to the comedian about that and more.
October 8, 2019 9:38 a.m. EST
October 8, 2019 9:38 a.m. EST
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 09:  Comedian Sugar Sammy visits Build Series at Build Studio on May 9, 2017 in New York City.  (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage) NEW YORK, NY - MAY 09: Comedian Sugar Sammy visits Build Series at Build Studio on May 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
Sugar Sammy isn't one to shy away from getting political, and his current tour is happening in the middle of an election cycle in Canada. So, what role does comedy have when it comes to politics?“It’s important to keep on addressing the stuff that’s happening in Canadian politics,” he told us in a recent interview. “Canadian politics is something that we’re surrounded by but a lot of comedians don’t address it.”Want to check it out for yourself? Head to Sugar Sammy's website for his remaining tour dates.

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