Syrian comedians embrace a new era

With the former dictator, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, gone, comedians in Syria see new opportunities for social critique, served with laughs. They have been putting together shows at cafes and clubs across Damascus. The World's Shirin Jaafari reports on how these comedians are telling jokes that were unthinkable under the former regime.

This story originally aired on May 30, 2025.