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Episode 2 - W. Kamau Bell

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66 minutes

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Apr 12, 2016

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Sam sits down with comedian W. Kamau Bell to talk about his new CNN series, "United Shades of America," his upcoming Showtime stand-up special, being a person of color in show business, and having sex to Radiohead.

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Apr 12, 2016

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Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso is a weekly series of intimate conversations with artists, activists, and politicians. Where people sound like people. Hosted by Sam Fragoso. New episodes every Sunday.

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Episode 2 - W. Kamau Bell: Sam sits down with comedian W. Kamau Bell to talk about his new CNN series, "United Shades of America," his upcoming Showtime stand-up special, being a person of color in show business, and having sex to Radiohead.  See acast.co... by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
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