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Are cartoonists about to be cancelled?
Season 2 · Episode 62

Are cartoonists about to be cancelled?

Media Confidential · Prospect Magazine

April 24, 202554m 24s

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Show Notes

What is allowed to be a joking matter? And where does one draw the line?


This week, Alan and Lionel discuss the pitfalls of being a satirist in 2025. They talk to political cartoonist Steve Bell, who worked for the Guardian for over 40 years before being unceremoniously dismissed after an image of Benjamin Netanyahu drew ire.


They’re also joined by former Spectator editor Fraser Nelson, who leapt to Steve’s defence, despite being on opposite ends of the political aisle. Fraser also shares how he put his job on the line whilst at the helm of the magazine.


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