Satire and Culture

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Satire and Culture

Artists and activists have long used satire to challenge the status quo. But the line that separates the provocative from the insulting is often a blurry one ...

Satire is a cultural and political tradition in the United States -- a tool that has been used to challenge the status quo for generations. But the line that separates the provocative from the insulting is often a blurry one -- as demonstrated by ongoing international controversies about cartoon depictions of the Islamic prophet Muhammed. We explore the nexus of humor, satire and culture.

Guests

Howard Ross

Diversity consultant; Principal, Cook Ross

Kevin "KAL" Kallaugher

Artist-in-Residence, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Political Cartoonist, The Economist

Arsalan Iftikhar

Human Rights Lawyer, Founder of TheMuslimGuy.com

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