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Comedian Charlie Berens has made Wisconsin politics a laughing matter

NPR | By Sacha Pfeiffer,
Henry Larson, Michelle Aslam, Michael Levitt
Published October 24, 2026 at 4:20 PM CDT

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with comedian and former journalist Charlie Berens. His comedy blends political satire with a distinctly Wisconsin sense of humor.

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