People in local communities are more concerned with immediate issues such as fixing infrastructure and improving education, rather than national political debates. Residents in major cities and well-off areas tend to focus on politics as a form of entertainment, while those in less affluent areas are preoccupied with practical daily problems.
Trevor is joined by Emmy-winner Quinta Brunson, the star and creator of the hit series Abbott Elementary. Quinta describes her hometown Philly's influence on her comedy, why stand-up just wasn’t for her, and the visit to her mom’s school that was the creative catalyst for Abbott Elementary. She and Trevor discuss how Spike Lee’s Crooklyn’s and Apple’s Photo Booth helped foster her belief in the spiritual power of a stupid comedy.
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