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Meet six rising comedians who explore the diversity of the U.S. through stand-up comedy.
Part comedy, part social commentary, host Jesus Trejo embarks on a journey across America meeting with six rising comedians who explore the mosaic of our nation through the lens of stand-up comedy.
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Part comedy, part social commentary, host Jesus Trejo embarks on a journey across America meeting with six rising comedians who explore the mosaic of our nation through the lens of stand-up comedy.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(bright music) - [Jesus Trejo] For me, comedy is everything.
It's my life.
- Laredo.
My parents worked for border patrol.
Traitors.
- [Jesus Trejo] And oftentimes, the stories behind the laughs are way better than the jokes themselves.
- Anybody here with anxiety?
(audience cheering) - [Ali Sultan] Wow, and happy about it.
- And wash your hands with it.
I just made that up.
- [Jesus Trejo] So, I'm hitting the road to uncover the roots that bind us all together.
(audience cheering)
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