The emergence of humor so early in life suggests something important about human nature.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Damon Young about That's How They Get You, his new humor anthology featuring essays by Black writers.

In an interview with South African scholar Jennalee Donian, we discuss how humor can be used to spotlight social inequality, motivate change, and foster reconciliation.

Everyone can say exactly what they want, free of the fear of censorship, except by the government.

A stiff, formal apology is the usual playbook for a corporate crisis, but sometimes, a carefully placed bit of humor or a clever marketing move can turn a PR nightmare into a masterclass in branding.