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Ep. 25: Timothy Thurston on Tibetan Satire

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Tibetans inside China have found various ways to push back against Beijing and voice their dissatisfaction. A lesser-known form of subtle resistance is the art of “zurza,” or satirical repartee.

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Ep. 25: Timothy Thurston on Tibetan Satire

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