Intro In the weeks following the Riyadh Comedy Festival, much of the conversation has been dominated by accusations of “artwashing” and how the event has been used by the Saudi government to improve its global image. Critics point to the state’s history of human rights abuses, particularly against LGBTQ+ individuals, and question whether it’s ethicalContinue reading “The Riyadh Comedy Festival 2025: The Hidden Power of Exposure in a Controlled Environment”