Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by interfluidity, subscribed podcasts. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by interfluidity, subscribed podcasts 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://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Techdirt: The Political Power Of Mockery

58:12
 
Share
 

Manage episode 489290621 series 3506872
Content provided by interfluidity, subscribed podcasts. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by interfluidity, subscribed podcasts 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.
In a world awash with misinformation and disinformation, those who spread and benefit from the chaos have worked hard to brand fact-checking and counterspeech as a form of censorship — and it's a worryingly effective tactic. But there's one type of counterspeech that is very hard to evade: mockery and satire. One person who knows that very well is Ben Collins, CEO of Global Tetrahedron, which purchased The Onion last year. This week, Ben joins us on the podcast to talk about the incredible power of mockery in the social and political landscape.
  continue reading

161 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 489290621 series 3506872
Content provided by interfluidity, subscribed podcasts. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by interfluidity, subscribed podcasts 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.
In a world awash with misinformation and disinformation, those who spread and benefit from the chaos have worked hard to brand fact-checking and counterspeech as a form of censorship — and it's a worryingly effective tactic. But there's one type of counterspeech that is very hard to evade: mockery and satire. One person who knows that very well is Ben Collins, CEO of Global Tetrahedron, which purchased The Onion last year. This week, Ben joins us on the podcast to talk about the incredible power of mockery in the social and political landscape.
  continue reading

161 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play