When Jordan Klepper was performing with his college improv group in Michigan, he was a huge fan of the Wu-Tang Clan, physical comedy and the hyperactive genius ofJim Carrey.
Now 43, he still waxes lyrical about Mr Carrey and has forged a career in comedy himself. But Mr Klepper’s current work has seen him interviewing election deniers, commenting nationally on American politics and becoming arguably one of the best-known voices of this year’s tempestuous midterms.
