Living the Chai Life: Wajahat Ali

Marissa talks with Norman Eisen about the pro-democracy independent media outlet he recently launched with former Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, how to manage the Trump years with “litigation, laughter and liquor,” and why only dogs (and not broligarchs) should be skil ...  Show more

On today’s special holiday episode, Marissa explores the epicurean delights of Buddy the Elf, with the author of the Unofficial “Elf” Cookbook. Yes, there will be spaghetti with candy and maple syrup, plus recipes for cotton balls, VHS sugar cookies and other delights from the Ch ...  Show more

Wajahat Ali is a columnist, commentator and a wise, funny commentator on American politics and life. His latest book, "Go Back to Where You Came From" is a memoir of his experiences growing up a Muslim-American in the US both before and after 9/11. While the societal dysfunction ...  Show more

Sam chats with author Wajahat Ali about his new book, Go Back To Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on Becoming American. The book points out just how hilarious, untenable, and difficult becoming American can actually be. Throughout the book, Ali uses his own ...  Show more

Muhammad Ali remains one of the greatest boxers of all time, but he was also a principled pacifist, Muslim and important to the civil rights movement. What drove this colorful, larger than life man? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnys ...  Show more

In conversation with writer and cultural historian Shahidha Bari, Slimani shared her insights into the impact of colonialism and the ways in which women in particular find themselves othered, politically, culturally and historically. To buy her new book 'The Country of Others' wi ...  Show more