Back To School with Maz Jobrani

Latest Episodes:

Breaking Down the Kyle Rittenhouse Case with Former Federal Prosecutor Glenn Kirschner Nov 23, 2021

Show notes

This week we’re joined by former federal prosecutor and MSNBC Analyst Glenn Kirschner who talks to us about the Kyle Rittenhouse case, the fate of Donald Trump and why it’s taking so long for the January 6th insurrectionists to be prosecuted!

Listeners get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/SCHOOL

What Life is Like As A Political Prisoner in Iran with journalist Jason Rezaian Nov 16, 2021

Show notes

This week we’re joined by Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian who is here to talk to us about his new podcast, what life is like in a political prison in Iran, and why if you’re ever in a totalitarian country, you shouldn’t mention avocados!

As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/SCHOOL

What is Going On In Afghanistan with Musician and Activist Ariana Delawari Nov 09, 2021

Show notes

This week we’re joined by actress, musician and activist Ariana Delawari who is here to talk to us about the first time she performed her music in Afghanistan, her documentary ‘We Came Home’ and why the Taliban is just like Frankenstein!

How Facebook is Taking Over the World with Professor Ramesh Srinivasan Nov 02, 2021

Show notes

This week we’re joined by Professor Ramesh Srinivasan who is here to talk to us about the Facebook Papers, why it’s too late to leave social media and how any way you look at it, we're screwed!

As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/SCHOOL

How to Stop Climate Change with Climate Scientist Katharine Hayhoe Oct 26, 2021

Show notes

This week we’re joined by climate scientist and author, Katharine Hayhoe who tells us about how we can slow climate change, the relationship between religious people and climate change deniers and why everyone should be talking about climate change!

The Key to Embracing Your Differences with DHIFI Founder Meg Zucker Oct 19, 2021

Show notes

This week we’re joined by founder of Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, Meg Zucker, who talks to us about how she is helping kids embrace their differences through her non-profit program, why what makes you different is what makes you you and why what other people think of you is none of your business!

How to Invest Smartly with CEO of Invest Diva Kiana Danial Oct 12, 2021

Show notes

This week we're joined by CEO of Invest Diva, Kiana Danial, who is here to talk to us about what bitcoin is, why you need to start investing today and why proving someone wrong can be the ultimate motivator!

Discussing "The American Experiment" a new book written by, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, David Rubenstein Oct 05, 2021

Show notes

This week we’re joined by co-founder of the Carlyle Group, David Rubenstein, who’s here to tell us about his new book The American Experiment, how China is poised to overtake the US as a global superpower, and how if you invest all your money in cryptocurrency, you’re an idiot!

How We Can Prevent Gun Violence with Mark Barden of Sandy Hook Promise Sep 28, 2021

Show notes

This week we’re joined by co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise Mark Barden who is here to talk to us about what his organization is doing to prevent future massacres, how when in doubt, you should always speak up and why you should stay away from Missouri!

Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SCHOOL.

How Comedy Heals with Filmmaker Nick Scown Sep 21, 2021

Show notes

This week we’re joined by filmmaker Nick Scown who is here to tell us about his new documentary Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11, the role that comedy had in healing the nation after 9/11 and how the name Nick helped him find success in the film industry!

Go to GreenChef.com/SCHOOL100 and use code SCHOOL100 to get $100 off including free shipping!