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Ahead of MI shows, comedian Ralphie May on finding humor in controversy

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Ralphie May hits Michigan for a series of upcoming performances.

He took second place on the NBC reality show “Last Comic Standing” and this week, he’s making four various stops across Michigan. Share a laugh with stand-up comedian Ralphie May.

Back in 2003, NBC put on a reality show competition called "Last Comic Standing" which pitted stand up comedians against each other. The runner-up that year, Ralphie May, begins a tour across Michigan this week.

Current State's Jamie Paisley talks with Ralphie May about how the news cycle of the past few months is reflected in his comedy.

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