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The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher

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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  • The speaker reflects on the impact of racism and discrimination experienced post 9/11 as a result of being mistaken for a Muslim or Arab.
  • The speaker raises questions about the purpose and effectiveness of provocative cartoons while expressing horror at the attacks on Charlie Hebdo.

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The personal impact of 9/11

The speaker shares personal experiences of the changes that occurred after 9/11, including experiencing racism and discrimination as a result of being mistaken for a Muslim or Arab.

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