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Grifting & 'Chasing': See potent MAGA-capitalism rebuttal from Lena Waithe (Ari Melber interview)
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24:35Now PlayingThe controversies of the Trump era draw on longer American clashes over capitalism, identity, equality and human rights, a history Lena Waithe explores in this extended conversation with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. The Emmy Awardwinning writer, producer and actor discusses her shows The Chi and Master of None, hip hop (and Vic Mensa's lyrics about her) and even the debate over Chicago deepdish vs. NYCstyle pizza in this newest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists, musicians and cultural icons. Parts of this extended interview aired on MSNBC. Watch more Mavericks interviews on The Beat here#LenaWaithe #TheChi #MaverickswithAri
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