What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel cover image

Classic: EP 95 with Jonathan Pie

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel

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Comedy, Cancel Culture, and Complexity

This chapter examines the impact of cancel culture on comedians, highlighting a specific character's inappropriate remark that spirals into a discussion on accountability and the evolution of free speech in comedy. It explores the delicate balance comedians must maintain between provoking thought and potentially offending audiences, while also addressing the consequences of humor in today's society. The conversation further delves into public perception, legacy, and the divisions within left-wing politics, questioning the sustainability of excluding those who don’t conform to rigid ideological standards.

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