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The Advocacy Power of Humor: Steven Verdile and The Squeaky Wheel

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Humor can educate and challenge, but it must highlight issues without mocking the disability community. In this episode, we explore how satire can play into advocacy and ask, “What exactly makes good satire?”.

Steven Verdile, Founder of Squeaky Wheel Media, shares his insights on the critical intersection of disability and content creation. Steven discusses the significance of focusing on specific issues, particularly those impacting the disabled community, and the protective measures taken to ensure writers' safety.

Key Moments

06:27 Humor exposes accessibility challenges.

08:41 Accessible platforms empower disabled writers.

23:11 Disability experiences and representation vary.

38:13 Humor addresses disability policy.

49:07 Steven’s school experience.

Connect with Steven Verdile
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-verdile

Website: https://thesqueakywheel.org/

Squeaky Wheel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesqkywheel/?hl=en

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Manage episode 456663289 series 3550156
Content provided by Erin and Lily. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Erin and Lily or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Humor can educate and challenge, but it must highlight issues without mocking the disability community. In this episode, we explore how satire can play into advocacy and ask, “What exactly makes good satire?”.

Steven Verdile, Founder of Squeaky Wheel Media, shares his insights on the critical intersection of disability and content creation. Steven discusses the significance of focusing on specific issues, particularly those impacting the disabled community, and the protective measures taken to ensure writers' safety.

Key Moments

06:27 Humor exposes accessibility challenges.

08:41 Accessible platforms empower disabled writers.

23:11 Disability experiences and representation vary.

38:13 Humor addresses disability policy.

49:07 Steven’s school experience.

Connect with Steven Verdile
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-verdile

Website: https://thesqueakywheel.org/

Squeaky Wheel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesqkywheel/?hl=en

  continue reading

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