Comedian Charlie Berens, who worked as a journalist before turning to comedy, has built a following by mixing political satire with a humor rooted in Wisconsin. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer spoke with Berens for a segment that aired Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 5:20 p.m. ET.
The conversation examined how Berens uses comedy to address Wisconsin politics, a subject that often divides audiences elsewhere but takes on a particular character in his home state. His background in journalism informs the material, according to the segment.
Audio from the interview was not immediately available at the time of publication. NPR noted that it neither pays for nor accepts payment in exchange for coverage or interviews, and that any person making such an offer is not affiliated with the organization.
For local audiences, Berens's approach offers a model of political humor that leans on regional identity rather than partisan attack. The full segment is available through NPR.
