Abusing power? The cartoonist in a post-truth world ▶

Abusing power? The cartoonist in a post-truth world ▶

Jun 29, 2017 | Arts & Culture

Image is all-important in politics, and image-making especially so. Politicians are supposed to create their own images, yet very often exploit negative and derogatory imagery in order to get noticed. Hitler deliberately borrowed Charlie Chaplin’s moustache, Margaret...
What are the politics of humour? 🔊

What are the politics of humour? 🔊

Jun 22, 2017 | Arts & Culture

Humour affects many things: our health, our disposition, our relationships, and our organisations. Can it also help change politics in society? Maria Armoudian discusses the origins, philosophy, and politics of humor with Amber Day, John Morreall and Peter McGraw....
What is the current state of comedy in the media? 🔊

What is the current state of comedy in the media? 🔊

Jun 22, 2017 | Arts & Culture

The Daily Show founder Lizz Winstead and Maria Armoudian discuss the birth of The Daily Show, the death of Air America Radio, and the state of the media and comedy today. Lizz Winstead is co-creator and former head writer of The Daily Show and the co-founder of Air...