In this discussion, Aloda Abdullah, a Saudi national and Senior Director for Countering Authoritarianism, shares personal stories about his father's detention tied to human rights activism. Journalist Seth Simons analyzes the Riyadh Comedy Festival, exploring why comedians perform under such conditions and the moral dilemmas they face. The conversation dives into Saudi Arabia's use of culture for image laundering, the potential for change, and the backlash from the comedy community, highlighting the complex interplay between art, politics, and freedom of speech.
