

Hari Kondabolu
Jan 21, 2015
Hari Kondabolu, a stand-up comedian and immigrant rights organizer, discusses his subversive stand-up, getting his masters degree from the London School of Economics, and his life as an immigrant rights organizer in Seattle up until 2008. The hosts also delve into the complexities of racism, the challenge of balancing funny and sensitive topics, the complexity of condemning Islamic terrorism, and the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in small towns.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Upcoming tour dates and Funkmaster Flex feud
01:44 • 7min
Exploring Racism and Vintage Racism
08:24 • 2min
Early Experiences in Comedy and Pursuing Opportunities
09:58 • 11min
Balancing Funny and Sensitive Topics
20:54 • 13min
The Complexity of Condemning Islamic Terrorism
33:58 • 9min
Reactions to the Charlie Hebdo incident
42:57 • 9min
Islam, Racism, and the Future
52:08 • 13min
Marginalized Individuals in Small Towns
01:04:48 • 13min