Two Armenian Ph.D.s are giving Colbert a run for his money

[The Scan] [Comedy gives them a platform for spreading democracy]( April 28 — Friday [A couple Armenian guys](, previously in academia, have switched careers. Now, they're the hosts of "ArmComedy," a program that frequently draws comparisons to "The Daily Show." They're trying to show Armenians how to laugh at themselves, while also shining a light on different issues — in a way that they couldn't before. For example, after they learned of a city spending $30,000 a year on cognac — it seemed a bit steep — they joked about it again and again. It prompted the city to cut its cognac budget. Also, here's something you may not have thought to do but will be glad you did: Watch live as[reindeer in Norway make their annual migration](, thanks to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. It's quite a sight. Plus, Athens, Greece, is the last European capital without an [official mosque](. People there are finding other ways to make do. Additionally, are you familiar with [Gift Ngoepe](? He's the first African-born player to appear in a Major League Baseball game. And, [astronauts]( are a bit taken aback by President Donald Trump's timetable for getting humans to Mars. [Read on for more.]( [Look out Colbert, Armenia's got funnymen with a few jokes for America]( Two Armenian Ph.D.s, just trying to push their country forward by making jokes about it. Meet the anchors of Armenia's first satirical news program, ArmComedy. [Gift Ngoepe is the first African-born player to baseball's major league]( South African-born Gift Ngoepe debuts at second base for the Pittsburgh Pirates. [Watch these majestic reindeer in Norway make their summer migration]( Tune in and you’ll see reindeer, reindeer, and more reindeer. And some incredible scenery. [Astronauts are baffled by Trump's space travel plans]( Trump told NASA: Get to Mars before I leave office, OK? But the new timetable has experts in space travel checking their math. [Athens doesn't have a single mosque, so Muslims worship in makeshift prayer rooms]( Athens is one of the few world capitals without an official mosque. Greece is finally building one. But until then, the city's thousands of Muslims will continue praying in rented out garages, basements and apartments. Enjoying The Scan? Forward it to a friend! And if you’re not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. [Sign up here](. We also love feedback, so please [tell us how we’re doing](. Today’s newsletter was written by Anna Pratt. Find her on Twitter: [@annapratt](. [GlobalPost]( [PRI]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Scan is brought to you by GlobalPost and PRI - Public Radio International.