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The Ask

Punchlines and Policy: How Comedy Can Tackle the Tough Topics

Sep 11, 2024
34:58

How can a joke spark a movement? How can the punchy power of comedy be used as a tool for activism? In this episode, Jasmine Burton and Elliot Williams sit down with Lizz Winstead, former Daily Show creator and founder of Abortion Access Front to discuss her pivot from writing satire to championing abortion rights and the unique power of humor in breaking down barriers, challenging the status quo, and driving meaningful social change.

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