The Moth

This One Time In America

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Bob Khosravi’s wit and a war of words bridges a cultural divide.

Tags Growing up Ethnicity Racism Islamophobia Performing Coming of age Race Cultural traditions Inspiring Funny Uplifting Hopeful Thought-provoking Optimistic Self-deprecating Moving Happy Bittersweet

Storyteller

Bob Khosravi

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Original Air Date

July 20, 2018

Recorded Date

December 14, 2017

“I had discovered a superpower. I had no idea that you could get people to leave you alone if you were funnier than them.”

Photo by Tara Welch
Bob Khosravi

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