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Hannah Einbinder Calls Out Censorship in Entertainment

1/7/2026

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Hannah Einbinder, speaking to Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) actors, described an eerie similarity between Stephen Colbert's cancellation and a Hacks plot.
She noted Colbert's cancellation followed his criticism of President Donald Trump.
She said censorship is not surprising, citing broader trends affecting academics and journalists.
Despite stand-up challenges, Hannah Einbinder loves the art form.

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Story summary

Hannah Einbinder, speaking to Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) actors, described an eerie similarity between Stephen Colbert's cancellation and a Hacks plot.
She noted Colbert's cancellation followed his criticism of President Donald Trump.
She said censorship is not surprising, citing broader trends affecting academics and journalists.
Despite stand-up challenges, Hannah Einbinder loves the art form.