Hasan Minhaj and Margaret Wappler

19th September 2016

This week, Jesse sit’s down with comedian Hasan Minhaj to discuss his new one man show, Homecoming King, the political climate of the United States, and Air Jordans.
Later, he talks with novelist Margaret Wappler about her new book Neon Green, taking care of an ill parent, and 90’s pop culture. The Outshot this week will look at Colin Kaepernick’s NFL protest and the media’s reaction to it.

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Hasan Minhaj talks Homecoming King, “The American Dream” Tax, and Air Jordans

Hasan Minhaj is a Senior Correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and is currently touring with his one man show Homecoming King. A native of the Sacramento area, his comedy is characterized by a mix of political and satirical comedy.
This week, he and Jesse sit down to discuss his one man show, stand up comedy in other countries, and the current political climate in the United States. Plus, Hasan knows a lot about sneakers.
Hasan is currently on tour with his show Homecoming King.

Margaret Wappler on Neon Green, Taking care of Her Father, and Sci-Fi Cliches

Margaret Wappler is journalist, columnist, pop culture critic, short story writer, podcast host , teacher, and now a novelist.
Margaret and Jesse talk about her new novel Neon Green, how she took care of her ill father as a teenager, the writing process, and the 1990’s.
You can find Margaret’s book here.

The Outshot: Randy Moss’ Face as Trent Dilfer Criticizes Kaepernick’s NFL Protest

This week, Jesse talks about non-people of color still not getting the plight of people of color’s everyday reality.

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  • Margaret Wappler

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