None Of The Above

Episode 18: Changing The Status Quo


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In an era of intense political polarization, how can we bring people together and effect political change? This week, actor and comedian Kal Penn joins None Of The Above to discuss how he got involved in public service and public engagement. He shares lessons learned from working on comprehensive immigration reform in the Obama White House, reflections on his cultural diplomacy work, and the inspiration behind his new series Sunnyside, which features one of the most diverse casts on television. Kal Penn is an actor and comedian, and also served as the White House Associate Director of Public Engagement under President Barack Obama. He produced and stars in the American television series Sunnyside on NBC.
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