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Hank Azaria and Hari Kondabolu Revisit ‘The Problem with Apu’ on Code Switch

On today's (Weds., April 26) episode of NPR's Code Switch, a discussion podcast exploring how race impacts society, listeners are able to tune in...

Hank Azaria Retires as Voice of ‘Simpsons’ Apu

The racial representation controversy dragged into the spotlight by Hari Kondabolu’s documentary The Problem with Apu seems to be in its final throes, with...

‘Apu Problem’ Producer Adi Shanker Says ‘Simpsons’ Is Axing Character

Producer Adi Shankar (Castlevania) has told IndieWire that The Simpsons is dealing with the representation controversary around Apu, brought to the fore by Hari...

‘South Park’ and Mr. Hankey Laugh at the Kavanaugh Hearings

Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s long-running Comedy Central show South Park has never been afraid of courting controversy. This week, the popular animated show...

‘Simpsons’ Producer Al Jean Tackles Apu Issue

Addressing the growing controversies surrounding what many see as the stereotypical character of The Simpsons’ Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu, show runner Al Jean took to...

Daily News Bytes: ‘Simpsons’ Snubs Apu Doc, ‘The Meg’ Trailer’s Got Bite, Animating ‘Moss’ VR & More

’The Simpsons’ to ‘The Problem with Apu’: Drop Dead Comedian Hari Kondabolu’s insightful documentary on the representation of marginalized groups in media The Problem with...

Daily News Bytes: What’s Up with Oscar?, Smith & Foulkes Go ‘Fearless’ for Olympics, A Kitty Concert & More

’The Boss Baby’ Oscar Nomination Is Melting the Internet In an America where many have had enough of an egotistical infant masquerading as a figure...

Daily News Bytes: ‘Simpsons’ Headlines, ‘Titans’ Tunes, Rooster Teeth Clips & More

’The Problem with Apu’ Trailer Asks: Is Apu from ‘The Simpsons’ a Minstrel? Comedian and astute social commentator Hari Kondabolu funnels decades of dislike into...
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