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Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo
Breaking Taboos: Racism and Comedy
Comedian Sierra Katow and host Jesus Trejo discuss incorporating racism into comedy, sharing anecdotes and reflecting on humor's role in addressing social issues. They explore crafting jokes that balance humor and commentary, acknowledging comedians' responsibility to address racism thoughtfully.
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In his hometown of Los Angeles, Jesus meets up with Asian-American actor and comedian Sierra Katow.
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Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.
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Jesus meets environmental biologist and comedian Eeland Stribling in Denver, Colorado.
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Jesus heads to Austin and the U.S. border town of Laredo, Texas, to meet Vanessa Gonzalez.
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In Minneapolis, Jesus meets Yemeni comic Ali Sultan who opens up about his mental health.