What makes the comedian and activist laugh, cry and despair? Jo Lateu finds out.
Articles by Jo Lateu

Comedian Kate Smurthwaite on shaking up the political system and finding Jeremy Clarkson a new job.

The comedian and activist has no time for monarchs, politicians or estate agents. But, as she tells Jo Lateu, positive people get...

As he gears up for the Edinburgh Fringe, the award-winning British comedian reveals his environmental and political passions.

On World Refugee Day, Jo Lateu talks to Farah Abdi about the particular difficulties faced by LGBT asylum-seekers.

Jo Lateu explains why the world's minority languages matter for all of us - and why we should be fighting for their survival.

The filmmaker and director tells Jo Lateu why he supports activists who expose wrongdoing through video.

On International Mother Tongue Day, Jo Lateu explains why our 7,000-plus global languages must be valued and protected.

The anthropologist, author and activist speaks to Jo Lateu about Occupy Wall Street and British masochism.

The self-described ‘radically reasonable’ comedian tells Jo Lateu why.

As he gears up for the Edinburgh Fringe, the political comedian spills a few beans to Jo Lateu.