Comedian Ian Karmel Opens Up About Life as a Fat Kid in His Memoir

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jun 11, 2024

Comedian Ian Karmel and his sister, Dr. Alisa Karmel, grew up overweight as kids. However, they never talked about it. In a new memoir, the two reflect on their childhood experiences. Ian joins us to discuss their book, T-Shirt Swim Club, which is out today.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

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