On this episode of Represent, Slate culture writer Aisha Harris talks to former Gawker editor–turned–TV writer Cord Jefferson, writer for the dearly departed the Nightly Show and upcoming Season 2 of Master of None.

We want to hear from you!
Next week we’re going to discuss the very controversial awards season contender, Nate Parker’s The Birth of a Nation. Are you planning to see it in theaters? If so, why? Or if not, why not? Record and send us a voice memo at [email protected] or leave us a message at 646-580-1748 and your thoughts might get shared on next week’s episode.

Check out:
-Cord Jefferson on NBC: “When will moderate whites condemn dangerous White Culture?”-“The Racism Beat: What it’s like to write about hate over and over and over”-Will Smith’s best performance in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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