PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “The Power of Political Cartoons with Mr. Fish” / RT America / On Contact with Chris Hedges ☮

On this week’s episode of On Contact, Chris Hedges discusses the influence of editorial cartoons and the plight of the artists who make them with political cartoonist Dwayne Booth, also known as Mr. Fish. RT Correspondent Anya Parampil explores what we have done to dissident artists throughout American history.

POLITICAL SATIRE: “Make America Great Again”/ MoveOn.org ☮

Some of these jokes may be edgy or potentially offensive, as humor can be; and may contain profanity. But they are using humor to the best end: upending Trump and other powerful right-wing and corporate targets — free of the sexism, racism, homophobia, and xenophobia that infects too much stand-up comedy. Just don’t start watching in front of your boss, your young child, or your minister. But DO start watching in front of your conservative uncle!