The crew sits with immigration attorney Mark Atkinson, esq. to discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan, and the legality of ICE's occupation in Chicago.

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SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://www.samirabdul.com

MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/

SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehr...

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Hosts: Samir Abdul, Sepehr Vakil, Mike Knight

Producer: Raphael Nash

Taped on-campus at UCLA, the crew sits with the esteemed professor of Gender Studies, African-American Studies, and Information Studies, Safia Noble, PhD!

The group discusses the connections between algorithms, oppressive systems, and the potential for AI's bubble to burst. As well as navigating stand up comedy in academia.

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SAFIA NOBLE: 👉 https://www.safiaunoble.com

SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://www.samirabdul.com

MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com

SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehr...

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Hosts: Samir Abdul, Sepehr Vakil, Mike Knight

Producer: Raphael Nash

Welcome to Season 2! Samir, Sepehr & Mike kick the season off with the super talented comedian & writer, Zaid Fouzi!

The group discusses all things Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia and the controversy surrounding the famous American comedians in the lineup, as well as the hypocritical pushback from other voices in the industry.

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ZAID FOUZI: 👉 https://linktr.ee/zaidfouzi

SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://www.samirabdul.com

MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/

SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehr...

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Hosts: Samir Abdul, Sepehr Vakil, Mike Knight

Producer: Raphael Nash

Samir, Sepehr & Mike react to the assassination of right-wing influencer, Charlie Kirk, and the socio-political implications of his death.

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SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://www.samirabdul.com

MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/

SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/

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Hosts: Samir Abdul, Sepehr Vakil, Mike Knight

Producer: Raphael Nash

Welcome Back! We're adding to our co-host roster – let's welcome, rising star, Samir Abdul to the PCWB squad!

Samir Abdul, originally from Darfur, Sudan, is an international comedian shaking up Chicago’s comedy scene. A survivor of the Darfur genocide, Samir blends personal stories of resilience with sharp, witty observations on American life.

In this episode, Sepehr, Mike, and Samir discuss life as an immigrant in comedy, how he almost accidentally became a child soldier, and an infamous Roast Battle between Mike and Samir.

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SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://samirabdul.com

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

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

Sepehr & Mike have an impromptu convo to catch up on the recent grant terminations by the Trump administration, and how they are affecting their work, Northwestern, and academia at-large.

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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

Guest: Elizabeth Tipton

Producer: Raphael Nash

This week on PCWB, we’re diving into the state of journalism today and if artificial intelligence has a place, segregation versus self-selection, and everyone's current fave hot topic, the cost of eggs, with Senior Lecturer & Director of Audio Journalism Programming at Northwestern, Natalie Y. Moore.

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NATALIE Y. MOORE: 👉 http://www.natalieymoore.com

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

Guest: Elizabeth Tipton

Producer: Raphael Nash