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128. Alex Edelman Returns: He Did His Best

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

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Reflections on Challenges and Controversies

The chapter explores the fears and anxieties of releasing a special, while reflecting on the support and community involved in the creative process. It discusses the passing of a director, playing audio recordings of departed friends, and humorous anecdotes like a missing comedian. Additionally, it delves into encounters with racism, anti-Semitism, and white nationalism, exploring themes of empathy and engaging with differing perspectives amid escalating tensions and safety concerns.

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