Recorded in front of a live audience at Northwestern University, Sepehr and Mike welcome renowned stand-up, actress and podcaster, Zainab Johnson, and esteemed professor of African American Studies, kihana maraya ross. The group discusses Trump's continued attacks on universities like Northwestern, balancing resistance and joy, and maintaining self-awareness in comedy.

Originally recorded on April 3rd, 2025.

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ZAINAB JOHNSON: 👉 https://www.zainabjohnson.com

kihana maraya ross: 👉 https://blackstudies.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/kihana-miraya-ross.html

MIKE'S WEBSITE: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/

SEPEHR'S FACULTY PROFILE: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/

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Hosts: Mike Knight & Sepehr Vakil

Producer: Raphael Nash

Editor: Sandra Salib