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MSNBC Host Ali Velshi Traces His Ancestors' Migration
Jun 4, 2024
MSNBC host Ali Velshi shares his family's migration journey from India to the U.S., with highlights on ancestral ties to Mahatma Gandhi. The podcast also discusses the resilience of his family in South Africa and Canada, along with the challenges faced by Ugandan Asian refugees in Canada. Additionally, the dangers of information silos in democracy are explored, along with actor Glenn Powell's evolution and a review of 'Hit Man'.
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- Ali Velshi's family journey spans India, South Africa, Kenya, Canada, and the U.S., with ties to Mahatma Gandhi.
- Hitman film depicts the captivating story of a philosophy teacher turned hitman, blending reality with fantasy.
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Introduction of the Hitman Story
Hitman, a film co-written by Glenn Powell and Richard Linklater, showcases the improbable true story of philosophy teacher Gary Johnson's venture into the world of being a hitman for hire. The movie sets the stage with Gary's mundane teaching life, which takes a sharp turn when he is called to substitute as an undercover hitman during a sting operation.
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