Hassan Minhaj was hearing a lot of positive feedback after one of his comedy routines went viral. In our conversation, he revealed a desire to move beyond a career that's so dependent on whether or not people like him. On today's episode, what happens when our self-worth and livelihood rely on how much people like us?
Lately, comedian Hasan Minhaj is taking a second look at his motives for performing. Hasan was initially drawn to comedy because it allowed him to hold people in power accountable. In shows like “Patriot Act" and "The Daily Show," he often took on controversial topics and challenged world leaders. But after some of his provocative commentary went viral, he realized his motives were less pure than he thought. In this conversation, Hasan reveals how that realization is making him reconsider his career altogether.
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