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Can humor be leveraged to spark political change? Bruce Wharton (former U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe), James Wan (African Arguments), and Nkechi Nwabudike (The Other News) join host Judd Devermont to discuss the role of satire in African media, politics, and diplomacy. Guests also discuss the government of Zimbabwe’s comments on Covid-19 and the challenge of holding free and fair elections during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is our sixth episode in partnership with African Arguments.
Background Reading:
Surviving COVID-19: Fragility, Resilience and Inequality in Zimbabwe - African Arguments
Pandemic at the Polls - Judd Devermont
Satire: BP praised for ambition to destroy Africa but potentially a bit slower - James Wan
Writing about “that kind of country” in a time of coronavirus - Jess Auerbach
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