Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/economics-comedy-in-beijing-pa Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Economics Comedy in Beijing Nation Dec 28, 2011 2:41 PM EDT This penultimate post from Our Man in Beijing, standup economist Yoram Bauman, chronicles a true test: doing jokes in front of a Chinese audience. The responses are instructive, as are Yoram’s responses during the Q&A. His answer about horses and Mercedes alone is worth watching. Don’t miss part one, where Yoram presents his comedy to an English-speaking audience in Beijing, or his recent opinion piece in The New York Times, “The Dismal Education.” This entry is cross-posted on the Rundown– NewsHour’s blog of news and insight. Follow Paul on Twitter. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
This penultimate post from Our Man in Beijing, standup economist Yoram Bauman, chronicles a true test: doing jokes in front of a Chinese audience. The responses are instructive, as are Yoram’s responses during the Q&A. His answer about horses and Mercedes alone is worth watching. Don’t miss part one, where Yoram presents his comedy to an English-speaking audience in Beijing, or his recent opinion piece in The New York Times, “The Dismal Education.” This entry is cross-posted on the Rundown– NewsHour’s blog of news and insight. Follow Paul on Twitter. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now