Hari Kondabolu

Hari Kondabolu appears in the following:

Getting 'Re-Active' with W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu

Friday, January 22, 2021

Hari Kondabolu and W. Kamau Bell, hosts of the podcast 'Politically Re-Active,' talk about the latest political headlines and the newest episodes of his podcast.

Hari Kondabolu on Laughing at Identity Politics

Monday, June 18, 2018

Comic Hari Kondabolu talks about his latest Netflix special, 'Warn Your Relatives.'

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"The Problem With Apu" Changes a Mind

Friday, April 27, 2018

Comedian Hari Kondabolu confronted "The Simpsons" — and got results. 

The Brian Lehrer Show Live: Reps. Nadler and Jeffries, Jia Tolentino, Hari Kondabolu and More

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

On the show: comedian Hari Kondabolu, U.S. Representatives Jerrold Nadler and Hakeem Jeffries, New Yorker writer Jia Tolentino on sexual assault allegations against Trump, and more.

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Confronting Apu

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Taking a hard look at The Simpsons' Indian character, Apu, and minority representation in the media.

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Hari Kondabolu and His Mom Answer Your Life Questions

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The comedian and his mom give advice on pursuing career-life balance, dealing with racist friends and figuring out the best time to DTR (Define The Relationship).

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Rosie, Sixto, Hari, Uma, Mahershala, Amatus, Lisa & Dan

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

During times of big change, family can keep us grounded. Meet the people who've played that role for Rosie Perez, Hari Kondabolu and Mahershala Ali, from our live show in Brooklyn.  

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Hari Kondabolu: Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Demographics

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Comedian Hari Kondabolu thinks the coming of a majority minority America is a good thing. With fewer than 50% of the population “white,” will pot roast become an ethnic food?

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Bonus Track: Death, Be Not Now

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Andrew Bird, Tift Merritt, Hari Kondabolu, and Jennifer Egan join Kurt Andersen in this radio play about confronting the fear of death — and getting on with the business of living.

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Hari Kondabolu On Funny Songs; Sarah Jaffe Plays Live; The Hold Steady's Craig Finn On The Replacements

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Comedian Hari Kondabolu shares his favorite funny songs. Sarah Jaffe performs in the Soundcheck studio. And The Hold Steady's Craig Finn shares his favorite songs by The Replacements.

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Summer '94: Comedian Hari Kondabolu On The Golden Age Of Weezer

Monday, July 21, 2014

Comic and writer Hari Kondabolu talks about his longstanding obsession with Weezer, pick his favorite Weezer songs, and discuss the heartbreaking disappointment that comes with being ...

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Relive Summer '94: Weezer And 'Regulate'

Monday, July 21, 2014

In this episode: Soundcheck's Summer ‘94 retrospective continues: Comedian Hari Kondabolu looks back on an album so near and dear to his heart that it that inspired his very first AOL screen name – Weezer’s self-titled debut, known to most as the "Blue Album."

Then: Also that summer: hip hop met yacht rock, when Warren G and Nate Dogg sampled Michael McDonald’s hit slow jam “I Keep Forgettin’” on their song “Regulate.” It was a match made in heaven. We feature the song in our occasional series “That Was A Hit?!?”

And: Hear Dum Dum Girls perform music from its latest album, Too True, in the Soundcheck studio.

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Bonus Track: Death, Be Not Now

Friday, June 20, 2014

Andrew Bird, Tift Merritt, Hari Kondabolu, and Jennifer Egan join Kurt Andersen in this radio play about confronting the fear of death — and getting on with the business of living.

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Hari Kondabolu: Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Demographics

Friday, June 20, 2014

Comedian Hari Kondabolu thinks the coming of a majority minority America is a good thing. With fewer than 50% of the population “white,” will pot roast become an ethnic food?

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When It's Okay To Laugh

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Some of the best jokes are about difficult subjects, like politics. Lizz Winstead, a comedian, writer, and co-founder of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and Hari Kondabolu, a comedian whose debut album is called "Waiting for 2042," talk about making political topics funny and where to draw the line, from immigration to abortion.

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