Back To School with Maz Jobrani

Latest Episodes:

Dr. Garth Walker on Being an ER Doctor During COVID and Racism in the Medical Industry Jul 28, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Dr. Garth Walker, an emergency medicine doctor in Chicago and Chief Equity Officer with IMPACT4HC, who talks to us about how COVID disproportionately affects communities of color, how some medical students think Black people feel less pain than white people, and that if you want to become a doctor, you can start by being a failed athlete.

Food, Immigrants and America with Padma Lakshmi Jul 21, 2020

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This week, we're joined by special guest Padma Lakshmi, who tells us about her new Hulu series, Taste the Nation, why Persian cuisine is one of her favorites, and that Donald Trump once had a Black girlfriend!

How to Sustain a Lifelong Career in Acting with Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts Jul 14, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Academy Award Nominee,Eric Roberts, who tells us about his lifelong acting career, how you'll meet the love of your life when you least expect it, and that sometimes you have to meet a real genius to realize you're not one!

What is the US Doing to the Middle East? With Vali Nasr Jul 07, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Vali Nasr, Professor of Middle East Studies from Johns Hopkins University, who talks to us about the Iran Nuclear Deal, why sanctions only work if you give the country a way out, and why Iranians love America!

What’s Going On With Our Democracy? With David Litt Jun 30, 2020

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This week, we’re joined by former speechwriter for Obama, David Litt, who talks to us about his book “Democracy in One Book or Less,” why DC should have statehood, and how the best way to get a job is by being the only applicant!

Stories from Tom Dreesen’s Life in Comedy Jun 23, 2020

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This week, we’re joined by legendary comedian Tom Dreesen, who stops by to tell us about his new book, touring with Frank Sinatra, and why comedians are actually doctors!

What It Means to Say Defunding the Police, Black Lives Matter and Racial Justice with Prof. Jody Armour Jun 16, 2020

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This week on Back to School with Maz Jobrani, we are so lucky to be speaking with USC Law Professor Jody Armour who talks to us about his upcoming book, N*gga Theory, how the current racism in America is a bipartisan issue, why prison reform is part of the solution, and what happened to Kanye!

The Importance of Making Sure You’re Registered to Vote with Vote Riders Jun 02, 2020

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This week, we’re joined by Kathleen Unger, founder and president of Vote Riders, who talks to us about the many hoops you have to jump through to vote, that women are still victims of voter suppression, and how you just can’t trust Congressmen in North Carolina.

How Rob Paulsen Became the Voice of Your Favorite Cartoon Characters May 26, 2020

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This week, we're so excited to be talking to voice actor Rob Paulsen, who has voiced iconic characters like Yakko, Donatello from TMNT and Pinky, about his book Voice Lessons, how you should work for the joy of it, not just for the money, and how you can get so successful at voice acting that you can buy a Porsche!

Islamophobia, Refugees and the Coronavirus with Oxfam Activist Isra Chaker May 19, 2020

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This week on Back to School, we are joined by Oxfam activist Isra Chaker who is here to tell us about the Islamophobia she has experienced as an American! She also tells us how refugees and immigrants are affected by Coronavirus and if you want to make a lot of money you shouldn’t be an activist.