Graham meets with his friend Sunanda and a group of female comedians at The Pack, an underground comedy theater in Los Angeles. They discuss the different expectations for women in entertainment, what they find funny, and why diversity matters.

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special thanks to the pack theater

to sunanda, anna cecilia, atsuko okatsuko, emily candini

to altimeter films and the ayzenberg group

to rob schulte

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Nusrat, a Los Angeles-based immigration lawyer, explains the legal complexities facing asylees, refugees and other immigrants coming to the United States. Drawing upon her own background, Nusrat paints a picture of compassion for those leaving their homeland.

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special thanks to nusrat

to altimeter films and the ayzenberg group

to jade kane and rob schulte

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the SWGL crew put their new listening skills to use in Sacramento where they meet with Konnor, a transgender man of color. Passionate and charming, Konnor challenges Graham's thinking on race and gender identity.

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special thanks to konnor and his wife brooke for their hospitality and honesty

to altimeter films and the ayzenberg group

to rob schulte and shauna mcgarry

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in our first episode, the SWGL crew travels to San Francisco to meet with Dr. Kelsey Crowe, an empathy expert and co-author of There is No Good Card For This. Kelsey walks Graham through several techniques of how to become a better listener, even if he disagrees with the person speaking.

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special thanks to Dr. Kelsey Crowe and her family

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to rob schulte and shauna mcgarry

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