Whitney Cummings Defends Riyadh Comedy Festival Amid Backlash, Calls Criticism 'Racism'

Whitney Cummings has defended the Riyadh Comedy Festival against backlash from the comedy community, labeling the criticism as 'just racism.' On her podcast, she emphasized that negative reactions often stem from prejudice rather than genuine concern. Cummings also pointed out that many comedians have accepted money from Live Nation, which has ties to Saudi Arabia, raising ethical questions about performing in controversial countries.