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Mock the Week’s return can’t compete with memes in the new age of political satire
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (683+ words) Reader in International Political Economy, University of Warwick James Brassett does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their…...
Eternity: this clever film proves romance isn’t about choosing ‘the one’ – a philosopher of love explains
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (706+ words) Tony Milligan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. University of Sheffield provides funding as…...
The harms of low-blow political satire in a polarised climate
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (447+ words) PhD Candidate in Politics and International Relations, University of Reading Samuel Clark receives funding from the South East Network for Social Sciences. University of Reading provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. In a world where politics can…...
Mr Squiggle entertained Australia’s children for 40 years. Now, he’s back in the spotlight
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (817+ words) Associate Professor, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of New England Jo Coghlan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant…...
What an old folktale can teach us about the ‘annoying persistence’ of political comedians
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (872+ words) Associate professor of American Studies, University of Notre Dame Perin G'rel does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond…...