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    Satire in an age of absurdity with Armando Iannucci, Jess Phillips and Jan Ravens

    Satire in an age of absurdity with Armando Iannucci, Jess Phillips and Jan Ravens

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    Satire in an age of absurdity with Armando Iannucci, Jess Phillips and Jan Ravens

    FromIntelligence Squared

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    Length:
    64 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 28, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Though no laughing matter, the extremes of the Donald Trump presidency made comedians' jobs a little trickier: was the reality more absurd than satire created around it? In 2020 we invited celebrated comedy writer and producer Armando Iannucci, Labour MP Jess Phillips, and satirist and impressionist Jan Ravens, to discuss the issue. The event was chaired by journalist Samira Ahmed.
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    Released:
    Dec 28, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Intelligence Squared is the world’s leading forum for debate and intelligent discussion. Live and online we take you to the heart of the issues that matter, in the company of some of the world’s sharpest minds and most exciting orators. Join the debate at www.intelligencesquared.com and download our weekly podcasts every Tuesday and Friday. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.