The Takeaway Weekender: A Comedic Icon, GMOs, and a U.S. General Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Comedienne Joan Rivers performs live in November 1970 in New York City, New York. ( Photo by I.C. Rapoport/Getty Images ) Hosted by Jay Cowit and Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC