Mo Amer, a comedian and actor known for his Netflix series "Mo," joins Jon Stewart to explore the absurdities of immigration and statelessness through his personal experiences. They humorously critique Trump's policies on gender and DEI, questioning the so-called meritocracy. Amer shares insights on navigating complex identities while telling deeply personal stories. The conversation blends humor with serious themes, reflecting on how comedy allows for vulnerability amid political turmoil.

Comedian Mo Amer and his guest Ramy Youssef discuss therapy, life goals, and the concept of a goal age. They share their experiences in therapy and their adventure of swimming in cold water. The speakers touch on religion, beliefs, depression, and the importance of having a will. They also discuss factors in determining an ideal lifespan, caring for aging parents, and explore life's curiosities and spirituality.

Groundbreaking Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer, star of the Netflix series Mo, joins us at the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago along with panelists Roy Blount, Jr., Helen Hong and Adam Burke to play a game about things called Les.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy