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Spotlight: Maysoon Zayid

US-Palestinian stand-up comedian Maysoon Zayid talks to Subi Shah about acting, politics, race and breaking through as a disabled performer.

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NI 527 - Covid-19 lessons from the pandemic - September, 2020
Why you can teach funny

Why you can teach funny

Comedy is an art form. Kate Smurthwaite explains.

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NI 513 - A better media is possible - June, 2018

Why some punchlines are beyond a joke

Jokes may have more power to make people think than facts – but is mainstream comedy doing enough to open people’s minds? Kate Smurthwaite jabs back at the comedians with only easy targets in their sights.

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NI 507 - Humans vs robots - November, 2017

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Covid-19 lessons from the pandemic September, 2020
A better media is possible June, 2018
Clampdown! Criminalizing dissent December, 2017
Humans vs robots November, 2017
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