The Saudi Sell-Outs: Sportswashing and Cultural Laundering

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FUNK !T | Mindful Media & Communication

Sascha Funk

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Join Sascha H. Funk, the current head of media studies at Thammasat University, as he explores the impact of media on our lives. Dive into thought-provoking discussions on mindful media consumption, digital trends, and effective communication strategies. Discover how to navigate the digital landscape with intention, cultivate a healthy relationship with media, and stay ahead in the ever-changing media landscape. Tune in for insights, strategies, and real-world examples on Mindful Media and Communications by FUNK !T.

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The Saudi Sell-Outs: Sportswashing and Cultural Laundering

FUNK !T | Mindful Media & Communication

19 minutes 29 seconds

1 month ago

The Saudi Sell-Outs: Sportswashing and Cultural Laundering

From WWE and UFC mega-events to comedy festivals and Formula 1, Saudi Arabia is buying global attention to rebrand repression as spectacle. This episode unpacks media events, Debord’s spectacle, Gramsci’s hegemony, Said’s orientalism, and Bourdieu’s symbolic capital to show how authoritarianism launders its image with pyros, punchlines, and billion-dollar checks. Authoritarianism, now available in pay-per-view.