Jason Zinoman

Jason Zinoman is a critic at large for The New York Times and writes a column about comedy. He has been covering comedy with critical rigor and curiosity since becoming the paper's first comedy critic in 2011. His focus includes stand-up specials, improv, sketch, podcasts, plays, musicals, TikTok accounts and other forms of humor. Zinoman is also a contributor to Vanity Fair and Slate and has written books about Dave Chappelle and David Letterman. He follows The Times' ethics policy and standards of integrity while always writing with an open mind, fairness, accuracy, and independence.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/jason-zinoman

77%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author focuses on the impact of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on comedy and how it makes the press look too chummy with politicians.
  • The author highlights President Biden's confrontational approach during his set at the event.
  • There is a concern that the dinner makes journalism appear too cozy with those it covers.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author is a critic at large for The New York Times and has a history of writing about comedy in various forms.
  • There is no mention of any conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Former President Donald J. Trump was a focus of Jost's jokes during the event.
  • Jost's set is compared to previous stand-up comedy performances at the dinner, implying an expectation of similarity.
  • The author states that Colin Jost's jokes fell flat during the event.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The author implies that Jost's set was not as strong as previous years.
  • The author suggests that Colin Jost's set will not be remembered among the best stand-up comedy performances at the event.

Recent Articles

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Bob Newhart's Unexpected Legacy: From Accountant to Comedy Icon and Beyond

Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 Legendary comedian and actor Bob Newhart, known for his deadpan humor and trademark stammer, passed away at 94. Born in Chicago, Newhart began as an accountant before refining prank calls into comedy. His 1959 album 'The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart' was the first comedy album to reach #1 and earned three Grammy Awards. Known for sitcoms 'The Bob Newhart Show' and unexpected 'Newhart' finale, his influence lives on in TV series like 'For All Mankind'. Survived by wife Ginny.
Colin Jost's Heartfelt Tribute to Grandfather and Humorous Moments at the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner with Scarlett Johansson and President Biden

Colin Jost's Heartfelt Tribute to Grandfather and Humorous Moments at the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner with Scarlett Johansson and President Biden

Broke On: Sunday, 28 April 2024 At the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner, Colin Jost shared heartfelt stories about his late grandfather's influence and raised eyebrows with jokes about Scarlett Johansson's celebrity status. President Biden emphasized the importance of a free press in safeguarding democracy during his speech.