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Greg Shapiro New York Times Quote

August 8, 2025
"It is not always an easy balancing act. 'The rule of thumb is to make fun of your own nationality first,' said Greg Shapiro, a Chicago-born comedian who has been living in the Netherlands since 1994, and who performs English-language improv and stand-up for a living."

Shapiro Hosts NAF Gala

Shapiro Hosts NAF Gala
March 9, 2025
I may be back to host another NAF gala for 2025. As the US / EU alliance is being torn apart, we need organizations like the Netherland America Foundation more than ever.

Shapiro on Dutch Health Care

March 6, 2025
The Netherlands has earned a reputation as the drug capital of Europe, with its famous tolerance of soft drugs. But if it’s really the Drug Capital, then you’d assume you could get drugs from the Dutch health care system… which is virtually impossible.

Greg Shapiro FD Persoonlijk

February 20, 2025
When Joe Biden dropped out and Kamala Harris stepped in, Greg Shapiro thought, "it's a good thing I added 'No Country for Old Men' to my show title."

Shapiro at Tim Walz Amsterdam

February 19, 2025
MN GOV Tim Walz was on a trade mission in Amsterdam. But he had to react to JD Vance's Munich speech. "Republicans tell you ‘government doesn’t work,’ then they get into power and prove it.”

Shapiro EditieNL ‘Going Dutch’

Shapiro EditieNL Going Dutch
February 12, 2025
Wouldn’t it be fun to set a US tv show in the Netherlands and investigate the subtle quirks of Dutch culture? OR - just trot out the usual stereotypes and get half wrong?
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