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New Iraqi Comedy Show Aims to Counter Islamic State Extremists

New Iraqi Comedy Show Aims to Counter Islamic State Extremists
A new weapon has been unleashed in this country devastated by Islamist militant violence — comedy.

"A new weapon has been unleashed in this country devastated by Islamist militant violence — comedy."

The Washington Post reports that a new 30-part satirical series, "State of Myths," which started airing on Iraqi state television Saturday, "aims to expose the true nature of the Islamic State extremist organization" — through slapstick, puns, and dishonorable characters.

(WATCH the video below and READ the story in the Washington Post)

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