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Jaffer Khan
Stand-up comedian and TV writer based out of New York; former correspondent on Redacted Tonight and current contributor for Mondo Weiss.
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Mar 27, 2024
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The Truman Show (w/ Jaffer Khan)
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Jaffer Khan, a New York-based stand-up comedian and TV writer, joins the hosts to delve into the cultural significance of 'The Truman Show.' They explore how Truman's journey serves as a metaphor for radicalization and critiqued the commodification of genuine experience. The conversation reveals how the film anticipated the self-surveillance state of social media and reflects on the ethical dilemmas faced by artists today. Jaffer shares insights on political comedy, while they all discuss the need for resistance against manufactured realities.
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