Comedian Michael Che Picked For SNL's 'Weekend Update' Chair

All Things Considered | Sep 12, 2014

Saturday Night Live is bringing a new face to the Weekend Update chair — comedian and former SNL writer, Michael Che. He's a fake news expert from his previous gig as a The Daily Show correspondent. Che spoke to Audie Cornish in June about his fast rise as a stand-up comedian and his love for uncomfortable humor.

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