Ali’s Problem with Apu

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#131:  We talk about The Simpsons’ response to the documentary The Problem with Apu by Hari Kondabolu and what is being discussed online about Apu, representation, and how to deal with it. Ali, who is Pakistani-American, has a lot to say about Apu and he shares the effect the character has had on his life.

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00:00:00 – Opening

01:13:31 – Geek Therapy

01:19:33 – Wrap-Up

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