Ali Hassan
Comedian and CBC Radio personality working on a project about comedians with controversial or divisive material, offering context and critique about comedy that 'punches down.'
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Feb 17, 2026 • 32min
Ben Bankas and why outrage comedy sells, and Is Fanfiction about real people ethical?
Kat Tenbarge, tech culture journalist who writes on real-person fanfiction. Ali Hassan, comedian and CBC personality exploring controversial comedy. Anne McMaster, Second City teacher and comedian who witnessed a Ben Bankas show. They discuss why outrage-driven comedy attracts crowds. They explore the ethics, history, and rise of fanfiction about real people.
