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🎙️ You can now listen to a new episode of We Disrupt This Broadcast featuring Tony Gilroy, the creative mind behind Andor! Gilroy reflects on the illusion of power, human behavior, and how even the most structured systems are shaped by people’s needs, fears, and ambitions. It’s a sharp, layered conversation about storytelling, control, and what makes one of his favorite Andor scenes so emotionally powerful.  👀 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eMARbbrz 🎧 Available on all major platforms. We Disrupt This Broadcast is a co-directed co-production of the Peabody Awards and the Center for Media & Social Impact (CMSI) #WeDisruptThisBroadcast #TonyGilroy #Andor #StarWars #PeabodyAwards #StoriesThatMatter #CMSI #NewEpisode #ListenNow #MediaAndPower #CreativeVoices

Did you know? 🤔 We have won 6 Anthem Awards for our purpose-driven work! 🏆 From amplifying diverse voices to defending democracy, these projects are all about storytelling that matters: ✨ Democracy Power Research Institute  ✨ Climate Comedy Cohort ✨ Yes, and...Laughter Lab ✨ Lens Reflected ✨ Watching Out for Democracy Storytelling can change the world—and we’re here for it. 📣🌍 #AnthemAwards #PurposeDrivenWork #CMSI

📢 Reminder for documentary storytellers and nonfiction professionals! The largest global study of documentary storytellers is back with its biennial industry survey. This is the only ongoing study that tracks trends in revenue, funding, distribution, and lived experiences in nonfiction film. Conducted by the Center for Media & Social Impact (CMSI) since 2016, the survey offers critical insight into the state of the field. Why participate? • Navigating a shifting political economy of distributors • Documented resistance to human rights content • Rising global political, social, and economic instability This year includes new questions about artificial intelligence and censorship to better understand their growing influence on nonfiction work. ✅ The survey is confidential and available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. It takes about 20 minutes to complete. 👉 Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/cmsisurvey 📑 Explore past reports: https://lnkd.in/etVBhe-M #DocumentaryStorytelling #NonfictionFilm #CMSI #Survey #DocumentaryIndustry #MediaResearch

🎤🌎 Ready to laugh and save the planet? Join us for a hilarious double feature from the Climate Comedy Cohort—co-produced by CMSI’s GoodLaugh and Generation180! 🎬 First up: The Most Urgent Town Hall That Has Ever Happened—a comedy special packed with sketches, stand-up, music, and quirky characters, filmed in front of a SOLD-OUT crowd in NYC. It’s all about climate change, and yes, it’s as urgent (and funny) as it sounds. 🚐 Next stop: The Electric Caravan—a digital comedy series where nature meets the unexpected, and the laughs keep rolling. 🌟 Stick around after the show for a live convo with the comedians and creators behind the Climate Comedy Cohort! Pop some popcorn (on your induction stove), kick back, and celebrate Earth with some much-needed laughter. 🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e6-na3bM #ClimateComedy #GoodLaugh #Generation180 #ClimateAction #SustainableLaughs #ComedyWithAConscience

Voting ends on Thursday! Thank you for your support and the shout out :)

Tomorrow is the day! 🎙️ A brand new episode of We Disrupt This Broadcast drops Thursday, April 10, featuring Tony Gilroy, the creative force behind the Disney Entertainment series Andor 💥 We loved hearing his take on storytelling and what makes his favorite scene from Andor so powerful. Follow the show on your favorite podcast app to catch the episode as soon as it goes live. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eMARbbrz We Disrupt This Broadcast is a co-directed co-production of the Peabody Awards and the Center for Media & Social Impact (CMSI). #storiesthatmatter #peabodywinner #andor #wedisruptthisbroadcast #newepisodealert #starwars #tonygilroy #peabodyawards

This week was the 6th annual Yes, And... Laughter Lab Comedy Fest (affectionately known as YALLFest) and I am still in awe of Mik Moore and Caty Borum for growing the idea that “Comedy Can Change the World” into a community of now more than 200 comedic creatives who can, do and will continue to do just that through their brilliant and HILARIOUS projects. I’m so glad I could bring Comedy Central to the party from year 1 and that we are still here for it — because I still believe in that idea.

🚨 It’s the FINAL day of Y’ALL Comedy Fest! 🚨 Don’t miss your last chance to experience this incredible gathering of top-tier comedians, writers, and creators! This festival has been an amazing opportunity to witness fresh, groundbreaking comedy through pitches, table reads, stand-up shows, screenings, and live podcast recordings—all under one roof. 🌟 Whether you’re an industry professional looking for fresh talent or a comedy fan hungry for new material, this festival is the place to be. It’s a unique opportunity to see tomorrow’s biggest names and support diverse, innovative voices in comedy. 📍 Asylum NYC, 123 E 24th St, New York, NY 10010 🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/evi3xJDV Don’t let FOMO win—come laugh with us before it’s all over! 💥 #YALLComedyFest #ComedyFestival #NYCComedy

🚨 Big news! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce that @We Disrupt This Broadcast has been nominated for a Webby Award! In partnership with the Peabody Awards, we set out to amplify underrepresented voices in comedy, and now we’re being recognized on a global stage. Help us win by voting here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d-4EGaS #Webbys #WebbyAwards #CMSI #ThePeabodys #WeDisruptThisBroadcast

🎉 Welcome to Day 2 of Yes, And... Laughter Lab Comedy Fest! We’re proud to announce another incredible lineup of comedy showcases, table reads, screenings, and unforgettable performances. From pitch showcases to variety hours, comedy specials to late-night open mics, today’s schedule is packed with talent you won’t want to miss! 🎤✨ 🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/evi3xJDV Don’t miss out—tomorrow is the last day, and there’s still much more to come! #YALLComedyFest