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“You’ve Got to Keep a Sense of Humor in These Times”–Arab-American Comics Speak Out

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The first ever Arab-American Comedy Festival is opening tonight in New York City. The not-for-profit event will showcase Arab-American performers, writers and filmmakers. Three of them join us in our studio to talk about life as an Arab-American in a post Sept. 11 America.

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