Libyan comedian Mohanad Elshieky
Elshieky talks with Marty about growing up in Benghazi and working as a comedian in the U.S. Then - Marty will discuss the ins-and-outs of Trump's tariffs on Mexican products.
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Guests: Mohanad Elshieky, Chad Bown
Stand-up comedian MOHANAD ELSHIEKY joins Marty to discuss his life as a Libyan immigrant working as a comic in America, his views on politics, getting harassed by border patrol agents, and the radio show he co-hosted in Benghazi during the Libyan revolution.
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