Muzzling the King's Fool? | Jesters, Power & Politics of Laughter

24/09/2025
Muzzling the King's Fool? | Jesters, Power & Politics of Laughter

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🌀 Book a Private Coaching Session with Kristena West, M.A. → https://calendly.com/kristenawestart-... www.KristenaWestArt.com What happens when laughter is silenced? From medieval jesters to modern political satire, the role of the fool has always been more than entertainment—it's been a daring dance with truth, power, and resistance. In this episode of Art & Healing, Kristena West M.A. explores how comedy can both reveal and challenge authority. We'll look at the fool's archetype across time: the medieval court jester who could speak truth to kings, the clown whose painted face mirrors society's shadow, and today's satirists who still "poke the bear." Can humor be dangerous? Can laughter be a weapon of freedom? Join me as we uncover the power and politics of comedy in culture, art, and everyday life. This is a provocative journey through art, archetypes, and the human need to laugh in the face of power. 

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