Getting to Yes, And… | Caty Borum – ‘The Revolution Will Be Hilarious’

03/03/23 • 58 min

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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"

Kelly re-connects with American University professor Caty Borum whose new book, “The Revolution Will Be Hilarious,” looks at the intersection of social justice and comedy.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4094700/4094700_2023-02-26-234700.64kmono.mp3

“Creativity and culture are still too often relegated to the theoretical sidelines of serious advocacy work.”

“Comedy resides within a great tradition of artistic activism as a mechanism to push for social change.”

“Comedy is unexpected and disruptive. It is a critique and an invitation.”

Kelly re-connects with American University professor Caty Borum whose new book, “The Revolution Will Be Hilarious,” looks at the intersection of social justice and comedy.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4094700/4094700_2023-02-26-234700.64kmono.mp3

“Creativity and culture are still too often relegated to the theoretical sidelines of serious advocacy work.”

“Comedy resides within a great tradition of artistic activism as a mechanism to push for social change.”

“Comedy is unexpected and disruptive. It is a critique and an invitation.”

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