Can we use comedy to beat the far-right? With Jacob Hawley

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Stand-up comedian Jacob Hawley of the Screen Rot podcast joins Political Editor Xander Elliards to discuss bringing politics into comedy in a crazy world, why Scotland fans should want England to lose at football, why the Fringe isn't championing Scottish talent, and more. Head to https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/jacob-hawley-tickets/artist/5391850 for tickets for his upcoming show. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe

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