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The Mooch and Apu: How does race play into comedy?

caption: Comedian Hari Kondabolu at the Museum Theatre in Chennai on January 5, 2012.
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Comedian Hari Kondabolu at the Museum Theatre in Chennai on January 5, 2012.
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Bill Radke talks to comedians Liz Miele and Hari Kondabolu about representation and race in comedy. Is it okay to make fun of Anthony Scaramucci? What's the problem with the Simpson's character Apu?

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