Comedians defy cancel culture with risky humor
A new podcast series by RTS, 'Ouvrir les vannes', explores how comedians are pushing back against cancel culture by embracing risky, politically incorrect humor. The episode 'Ça passe ou ça casse?' features Gad Elmaleh and others who mock the cautious, politically correct approach to comedy. The series is produced by Marie Riley and Pascaline Sordet, with original music by Madame Piou Piou. It airs on RFI and other francophone public media outlets.
Key facts
- Podcast series 'Ouvrir les vannes' produced by RTS
- Episode titled 'Ça passe ou ça casse?'
- Features comedian Gad Elmaleh
- Explores comedians' defiance of cancel culture
- Produced by Marie Riley and Pascaline Sordet
- Original music by Madame Piou Piou
- Airs on RFI and francophone public media
- Released July 29, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Gad Elmaleh
- Madame Piou Piou
Institutions
- RTS
- RFI