Andrew Schulz, the bold comedian who has made waves with his unfiltered takes, recently found himself in a comedy routine of his own after claiming his upcoming shows were canceled almost immediately after he interviewed former President Donald Trump. Schulz sat down for a lengthy chat with Trump on his FLAGRANT podcast last week, dubbing the experience “an awesome interview,” and illustrating just how entertaining and engaging Trump can be – if only more people would pay attention before trying to shut him down.
Within hours of publishing the podcast episode, Schultz alleged that his upcoming performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music were abruptly axed, leading him to wonder if the timing was purely coincidental. It seemed a classic case of cancel culture swooping in swiftly after stepping on the toes of the politically correct. He recounted the timeline of events, noting that just a few hours following the release of the Trump interview, he received an email from BAM, which claimed it was simply a matter of fit, citing internal discussions with leadership. That’s code for “we can’t associate with anyone who dares to entertain conservative thoughts.”
Breaking: Comedian Brooklyn venue canceled his standup special after he interviewed Trump.
-From the side of love acceptance and tolerance. They’ve shown they’re none of those things. pic.twitter.com/mcZVgDMT4f
— 1776 (@TheWakeninq) October 17, 2024
Schulz was undeterred by BAM’s delicate phrasing and humorously dismissed their future offers of collaboration, proving that not all comic geniuses appreciate being treated like a pariah for an entertaining conversation. He even indicated that his political allegiances had been shaken and noted that the “board of BAM” had pushed him further from voting their way. It’s hard not to smirk at the irony: a comedian becomes disillusioned by a cultural institution that thrives on industry elites enforcing progressive ideologies while calling themselves “inclusive.”
In a bid to set the record straight, BAM fired back, claiming that Schulz’s show was never officially booked. They stated that the decision to pass on the performances was made well before Trump’s interview came to light. It’s a classic tactic usually employed by the left: deny, deny, deny, and when in doubt, resort to bureaucratic speak. After all, who knows what BAM’s “senior staff” was actually contemplating behind closed doors? They might have sensed the uproar that would ensue had they proceeded—nothing like a little box-ticking to preserve reputations while appearing progressive yet safe.
On the other side of the political spectrum, Schulz remains keen on getting guests who can spark debates and discussions that audiences actually care about – like inviting Kamala Harris to join him for a chat, a move that would surely turn heads. Unsurprisingly, he reported that her team was less than enthusiastic about the prospect. If only they realized engaging in banter with someone like Schulz might reshape their rather monotonous public image.
Comedy used to be a space for laughter, not political oppression. Thus, Schulz’s experience serves as a stark reminder of how the left is hell-bent on silencing anyone who doesn’t follow the narrative. The spirit of comedy and conversation should trump oppression and censorship—here’s hoping Schulz finds a stage that values freedom of expression as much as he does.