Comedian W. Kamau Bell Takes On Immigration And Our Political Moment

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"The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6’4”, African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama’s Boy, Dad and Stand-Up Comedian" is out May 2. Penguin Books
kamau book
"The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6’4”, African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama’s Boy, Dad and Stand-Up Comedian" is out May 2. Penguin Books

Comedian W. Kamau Bell Takes On Immigration And Our Political Moment

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W. Kamau Bell is back with the second season of his CNN show, The United Shades of America . He’s also releasing a new book, The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6’4”, African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama’s Boy, Dad and Stand-Up Comedian. The Morning Shift talks to Bell about both projects and the role comedy is playing in the current political environment.