With the onslaught of natural and unnatural disasters in the world and in the White House, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. One thing that many have turned to to find solace is comedy.

We sit down with stand up comic and actor Jes Tom to about the value of comedy and why representation matters, especially during these times. 
				


GUESTS:

Jes Tom, stand up comic

With the onslaught of natural and unnatural disasters in the world and in the White House, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. One thing that many have turned to to find solace is comedy. We sit down with stand up comic and actor Jes Tom to about the value of comedy and why representation matters, especially during these times. GUESTS: Jes Tom, stand up comic

Comedy and Representation with Jes Tom (Asia Pacific Forum: 09 Oct 2017)

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