237. What Role Can Comedy Play in Keeping Our Leaders in Check?

The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
27/12/2021 15 min Episodio 237
237. What Role Can Comedy Play in Keeping Our Leaders in Check?

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There is an old saying that only a jester can speak truth to a king. Throughout world history, comedians have played a vital role in using humor to poke fun at leaders, revealing their shortcomings in a humorous way.

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