The Power of Laughter

Better Angels Podcast

This episode focuses on the power of comedy and how laughter can bring us together; exploring how we can harness this positive energy in campaigning to spread the activist message.

Sarah speaks to Late Late Show Executive Producer Ben Winston and actor, comedian and television host James Corden, and comedians Sarah Millican and Stuart Goldsmith in this latest episode titled ‘The power of laughter’. 

The episode also includes Professor Sophie Scott from University College London’s Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience who explains why we laugh, youth campaigner Lulu Cerone who hosts ‘philanthroparties’ to make activism fun, and Brian Edelman from digital agency RAIN and Ben Hewitt, Campaigns Director for Theirworld, who are working with comedians on their new #5for5 campaign. 

How do activists begin?

Better Angels Podcast

How do activists begin?

What actually makes us act? How do we move from identifying a problem to trying to fix it? And what are the best ways to take action? This episode looks at the nuts and bolts of how to start campaigning and making a positive difference. If a 13-year-old can do it, so can you!

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