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Dave Chappelle is accused of ‘punching down’ in 'The Closer.' How can comedy go up from here? - USA TODAY

  1. Dave Chappelle is accused of ‘punching down’ in 'The Closer.' How can comedy go up from here?  USA TODAY
  2. Dave Chappelle mocks trans jokes controversy: 'I haven't been in this much trouble in my life'  Yahoo Entertainment
  3. Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan fans push back on cancel culture: ‘You can’t bow to the mob’  Fox News
  4. Two Netflix transgender employees file lawsuit alleging retaliation over Chapelle controversy  New York Post
  5. Fired Netflix Staffer Files Labor Complaint Alleging Company Is Trying to Stop Employees From “Speaking Up”  Hollywood Reporter


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