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Recall when a club canceled a MAGA comedian’s shows after he called Renee Good a 'ret**ded lesbian'?
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway Paul, Laugh Camp, canceled a series of shows featuring right-wing comedian Ben Bankas.
A local comedy club in St. Paul, Laugh Camp, canceled a series of shows featuring right-wing comedian Ben Bankas. The decision came after Bankas made an offensive comment about Renee Good.
The cancellation has led to a dispute, with Creative Artists Agency demanding compensation for the canceled shows. The agency represents Bankas and claims he was prepared to perform. Further details on the situation are available through the circumstances surrounding the cancellation and the ongoing dispute between the comedy club and the talent agency.
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Category: rights Published: August 13, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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