'If I can't talk about it, who can?': Robby Hoffman on comedy and criticism

NPR | By Ashley Brown,

Juana Summers, Mia Venkat

Published September 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM MDT

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Emmy-nominated comedian Robby Hoffman about her career and criticism she's faced.

Ashley Brown

Ashley Brown is a supervising editor for All Things Considered.

Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a host of NPR's All Things Considered.

Mia Venkat

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