Back To School with Maz Jobrani

Latest Episodes:

How to Succeed in Stand-up Comedy with Paul Virzi Mar 03, 2020

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This week Paul Virzi stops by to talk about being a touring comedian during the Coronavirus, how you have to live your life if you want to be a good performer, and why you shouldn't be afraid to park far away when you go to Target.

The Forty-Year Rivalry Between Saudi Arabia and Iran with Kim Ghattas Feb 25, 2020

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This week, we're joined by journalist and author Kim Ghattas who talks to us about her book, Black Wave, how the Middle East is a lot more diverse than most Americans think, and why we need to let women do whatever they want!

How to be a Successful Celebrity Photographer with Storm Santos Feb 18, 2020

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This week, we're joined by celebrity photographer Storm Santos who stops by to tell us how to shoot pictures with intent, to be ready to take advantage of opportunities, and how your chicano grandfather can be your guardian angel!

What’s Going On with John Bolton, Lt. Col. Vindman, and Trump’s National Security Council? with John Gans Feb 11, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Professor John Gans, who joins us to talk about his book about Donald Trump's National Security Counsel, White House Warriors, the Ukraine scandal, and why nobody likes John Bolton!

Sobriety and the Struggle to Overcome Addiction with Siamak Afshar Feb 04, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Siamak Afshar, founder of the Transforming Life Center, who talks to us about addiction, how families and friends can help their loved ones struggling with addiction, and why you it's never a good idea to run from the cops!

The Trump Impeachment with Jessica Yellin Jan 23, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Jessica Yellin, former White House Correspondent for CNN, for a special Impeachment episode! We talk about what exactly is going on with the Impeachment, how Rudy Giuliani is walking around with his zipper down, and how if you want to get Americans to care, make a 30-second commercial!

Discrimination Against Iranian-Americans, the Travel Ban, Guantanamo Bay, and More with Advocates from the Center for Constitutional Rights Jan 21, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Darius Charney, Nahal Zamani, and Pardiss Kebriaei, attorneys and advocates from the Center for Constitutional Rights, who tell us about Iranian Americans being detained at the US border, how there are still prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, and that if you ever get deported, make sure they send you to Portugal.

Are America and Iran Going To War? Pt. 2 with Karim Sadjadpour Jan 14, 2020

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This week, Karim Sadjadpour joins us once again to talk about everything going on in Iran, the downing of the Ukrainian plane, the killing of Qasem Soleimani, and much more.

Why People Don’t Trust Experts Anymore and How It’s Ruining Us with Prof. Tom Nichols Jan 07, 2020

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This week, Professor Tom Nichols stops by to talk to us about his book, The Death of Expertise, why incompetent people are unable to recognize their own incompetence, and why everyone should be thanking their wives more.

How Do We Make College Affordable for Everyone? With Erin Thiemann Dec 31, 2019

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This week, we’re joined by Erin Thiemann who stops by to talk to us about the student debt crisis, why college should be free, and how the only way to escape your student loans is to die!