Episode

Humor as a Tool for Political Understanding

Podcast: The Hartmann Report
Published: Jun 25, 2026
Duration seconds: 3508
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Summary

Sitting-in for Thom Hartmann is guest-host Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works Alex talks with artist, film producer, activist and musical comedian, Robby Roadsteamer, about defeating the hopelessness surrounding our everyday politics and how absurdist humor can help lift those feelings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .