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What booking a magician for the White House Correspondents’ dinner reveals about the state of press
Donald Trump has never been comfortable under scrutiny. The choice not to book a comedian at this year’s event said more than any punchline ever could.
Media
On with the show
Amid media crackdowns in Iran, we hear from a broadcaster channelling its efforts into making the voice of a nation heard.
Affairs
Inside Russia Today
A young journalist looks back on four years working for Russian state media.
Culture
Beyond a joke
In an era where comedy walks a tightrope between relevance and risk, satirists worldwide navigate the delicate balance of wielding humour as political weapon while avoiding cancellation or worse.
