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Comedian Maz Jobrani On Challenging American Stereotypes Of The Middle East

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Maz Jobrani's comedy challenges American stereotypes of the Middle East. (Courtesy Maz Jobrani)
Maz Jobrani's comedy challenges American stereotypes of the Middle East. (Courtesy Maz Jobrani)

You may know Maz Jobrani from his comedy specials, as a frequent panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" or author of the memoir, "I'm Not A Terrorist But I've Played One On TV."

Jobrani has a unique comedic take on political and social issues. We talk to him about Americans' stereotypes of the Middle East and how comedy can be healing.

Maz Jobrani will be performing at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016 at The Wilbur.

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Maz Jobrani, comedian and actor, author of "I'm Not A Terrorist But I've Played One On TV." He tweets @mazjobrani.

This segment aired on September 23, 2016.

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