Despite growing up on heavy doses of MTV, comedian Jamie Kilstein emerged from years as an apathetic teenager to become a full-time activist. Raging Granny Ruth had a chance to chat with him recently as he was about to board a plane in New York to bring his comic performance to the west coast.

On January 14, 15 and 16, Jamie will appear at San Francisco's oldest comedy club, Punchline. Californians who despair that nationally known comics can only get laughs if they are racist, sexist, and homophobic are in for a treat.

Jamie's been on the BBC, and writes for The Onion, but his comedy bites way too hard for most American TV stations. He delves into the dens of the religious right and blasts corrupt US politicians. Left-leaners who just can't get it together to march in the streets come under attack with Jamie's ferocious brand of humor as well. He appears as part of Sketchfest San Francisco this week.

Read the Interview | Punchline Comedy Club | Sketchfest