Back To School with Maz Jobrani

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Building a Luxury Car Brand with Ferris Rezvani Dec 14, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Ferris Rezvani, car designer and founder of Rezvani Motors, who tells us about his amazing tank-inspired cars, that you should always pursue your dreams no matter how far-reaching they are, and how even when you find success, your teenage son will still be embarrassed of you!

How to be a Successful Entrepreneur with Divya Gugnani, Co-founder of Wander Beauty Dec 07, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Divya Gugnani, entrepreneur and co-founder of Wander Beauty, who talks to us about what it takes to start a successful business, how you have to keep moving forward with your ideas, and that in life, it's not about human being, it's about human doing!

How Can We Make the Democratic Party Better? with Rep. Anna Eskamani Nov 30, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Representative Anna Eskamani, the first Iranian-American Representative in Florida, who talks to us about what inspired her to get into politics, how we have to come together as a family to overcome loss, and how your parents really just want you to get a job!

What's It Like Being a Rap Legend? With Willie D of The Geto Boys Nov 23, 2020

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This week, we're joined by special guest Willie D from The Geto Boys who talks to us about his iconic career in Hip Hop, the importance of getting involved and making a difference instead of just complaining, and how you have to love your kids before they're born.

How Do We Teach Kids About Racism? with Daniel Frio Nov 16, 2020

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This week, we're joined by teacher and author Daniel Frio who talks to us about his controversial book Classroom Voices on Education and Race, why we should be listening more to kids, and that when it comes to racism, slow motion is better than no motion!

What Astrology Can Teach Us About American Politics with Jessica Lanyadoo Nov 09, 2020

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This week, we’re joined by Astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo who talks to us about her book, Astrology for Real Relationships, how astrology can predict political revolutions, and why now is not the right time to put a pool in your house!

Maz and Tehran Talk About Being Comedians in the Era of Trump and the Elections Oct 30, 2020

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Maz and Tehran discuss what life has been like for comedians the past 3 1/2 years under Trump, how some Iranians get upset at them for telling Trump jokes and how Maz is going to be drunk on election night.

Running for LA City Council and Solving the Homeless Crises with Nithya Raman Oct 26, 2020

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This week, we’re joined by candidate for LA city council Nithya Raman who talks to us about her progressive platform, the importance of getting involved in local politics, and how to compassionately address the homelessness crisis!

Russian Interference in the 2020 Elections and Trump's Tax Returns with David Corn of Mother Jones Oct 19, 2020

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This week David Corn of Mother Jones and MSNBC joins us to talk about Trump's tax returns, why it’s okay to preach to the choir, and how Russia is hacking our elections again!

The Threat of Right Wing Extremist Violence After the Elections with Former Asst. Dir. of Counterintelligence at the FBI Frank Figliuzzi Oct 12, 2020

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This week, we're joined by Frank Figliuzzi, MSNBC analyst and former Asst. Director of Counterintelligence at the FBI, who stops by to tell us that if you work for the FBI, "you never embarrass the Bureau," why he's worried about potential violence after the election, and who Q from Qanon is.