“The journalistic and political classes are very eager to borrow the cultural authority of comedians when it suits them, sending out gala invitations and posing for photos in hopes that a bit of that edgy satirical shine will rub off on them.”

American actor, writer, comedian, and television host

Adam Conover is an American actor, writer, comedian, and television host. He became widely known for creating and hosting the truTV series Adam Ruins Everything, which grew out of the CollegeHumor project of the same name. He has also hosted the American version of The Crystal Maze on Nickelodeon, launched the Netflix series The G Word with Adam Conover in 2022, and hosts the podcast Factually! With Adam Conover. His work has included voice roles on BoJack Horseman, and he serves on the board of the Writers Guild of America West.