Where comedians fear to tread: Backlash worries prompt self-censorship, legal vetting of content
As has been the case with video streaming platforms for some years now, talent management agencies and public relations teams have started advising clients to follow informal yet specific mandates to mitigate reputational and legal risks. These include internally screening scripts, videos and public statements for sensitivity to socio-political, religious, gender-related or other potentially contentious
