Ouvrir les vannes podcast explores humor as defiance against power

The podcast series 'Ouvrir les vannes' by RTS, produced by Marie Riley and Pascaline Sordet, examines the historical role of humor in mocking the powerful, from court jesters to Coluche. The episode 'Défier les puissants' questions whether it is possible to ridicule anyone without consequences, given real pressures and attacks. It highlights both cancellations and courageous programming as genuine stances. The episode features Coluche on stage (Getty Images/Francis Apesteguy) and includes contributions from Jessica Ammar (director), Madame Piou Piou (original music), Chloé Sedlatchek (assistant producer), Bastien Arnold (music programming), Jérôme Rufini (archivist), Sheena Fins, Abdoul Aziz Diallo, Marie Charlier (street interviews), and Sabrina Colongo (voice-over). The podcast is part of a series by Francophone public media, offered by RTS.