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Dec 2023
33m 32s

Imperfections, Nuance, and Humanity with...

SIMON SINEK
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Great comedians have the ability to point out some of the madness, ridiculousness, and nuance that exists in the world. Alex Edelman is already one of the greats.  His current show, "Just For Us," is a transformative experience for his audiences, as he regales them with his experience as an unwelcome interloper at a meeting for white supremacists.   Our conv ... Show More
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