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Ian Karmel & Dr. Alisa Karmel, Zainab Johnson, and Meklit (REBROADCAST)

Ian Karmel & Dr. Alisa Karmel, Zainab Johnson, and Meklit (REBROADCAST)

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Comedian and writer Ian Karmel pairs up with his sister Dr. Alisa Karmel to unpack the book they co-authored T-Shirt Swim Club, about growing up fat in a world made for thin people; stand-up comedian Zainab Johnson riffs on being one of 13 children; and Ethio-jazz artist Meklit performs the title track off her new EP "Ethio Blue." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello talk sibling rivalry. 

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