The Honorable Madinah Wilson-Anton on Comedy, Politics, Crowd Work & Connecting With People | CKC68

Delaware State Representative and comedian Madinah Wilson-Anton returns to the Cody Kai Cast for a wide-ranging conversation on stand-up comedy, politics, crowd psychology, audience connection, open mics, crowd work, authenticity, media, religion, and the similarities between making people laugh and earning their trust. Madinah shares insights from performing comedy across the country while serving in elected office, discussing why the first rule of comedy is relating to the audience, how comics maintain control of a room, the reality of bombing versus crushing, and why authenticity matters in both politics and stand-up. Topics include: • Comedy vs. politics • Open mic culture and developing material • Crowd work and audience psychology • Bombing, crushing, and stage experience • Authenticity in public life • Religion and culture • Current events and media narratives • Building trust with audiences and constituents Follow Madinah: Instagram: @madinahcomedy Instagram: @madinahfordelaware 🎙️ Cody Kai Cast — Conversations with musicians, comedians, creators, and interesting people shaping culture.