The 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.

Episode 2: Abbu Calls Umer Sharif the Tyler Perry of Pakistan—and Pandora’s New Box

The Ashrafs discuss the Taliban having too much fun, American news propaganda and why so many Pakistanis seem happy about the Kabul takeover.

Episode 1: The Taliban Go to Funland

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.

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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.

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