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S25·E13 Does satire still have a future

Core Aired December 19, 2025 24 min
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Synopsis

Democracy is under pressure and in the post-truth era, truth has given way to spectacle. How can we, now that reality seems more absurd than ever, best question power? Does this increasingly absurd reality call for a different way of resisting? We follow an action by The Yes Men, American art collective that uses identity theft to question politics. And a meeting with the German art collective Das Zentrum für Politische Schönheit that draws attention to the rise of AfD, and how.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 25 Episode 13 of Backlight air?

Season 25, Episode 13 ('Does satire still have a future') originally aired on December 19, 2025.

How long is Season 25 Episode 13 ('Does satire still have a future')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 24 minutes.

What happens in Backlight Season 25 Episode 13?

Democracy is under pressure and in the post-truth era, truth has given way to spectacle. How can we, now that reality seems more absurd than ever, best question power? Does this increasingly absurd reality call for a different way of resisting? We follow an action by The Yes Men, American art collec...

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