029 - Art vs Repression, from Egypt to Hong Kong - with Amr Waked & Denise Ho

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Aug 29, 201942:58News & Politics

Celebrities are notoriously shy of politics, advised to stay neutral for the sake of their careers. But what do you do when you can no longer be silent? Denise Ho, a singer and actress from Hong Kong, and Amr Waked, an E...

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