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Call Me, Beta episodes
- Episode 2: Abbu Calls Umer Sharif the Tyler Perry of Pakistan—and Pandora’s New BoxThe Ashrafs discuss the passing of Pakistani comedy legend Umer Shareef and his impact on South Asian culture, while Syjil discovers the origin of the term ‘burger’. Plus, the ICIJ exposes the Pandora Papers and capitalism keeps winning.53 min
- Episode 1: The Taliban Go to FunlandThe Ashrafs discuss the Taliban having too much fun, American news propaganda and why so many Pakistanis seem happy about the Kabul takeover.1 hr 12 min
About Call Me, Beta
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A 1.5-generation Pakistani-American journalist checks in with her Twitter troll dad and writer/activist uncle to talk about current events, politics, social issues, South Asian culture, history, and American pop culture.
It’s family. It’s politics. It’s family politics.