Ms. Pat: Can Laughter Save Democracy?

Comedian and actor Ms. Pat kinda does it all.

She performs standup, hosts her own podcast and created the acclaimed sitcom The Ms. Pat Show on BET+. The series is known for mixing a laugh track with real issues like racism, sexual assault and immigration.

A recent episode follows Ms. Pat’s family as they help a young kid hide from ICE agents, while the show’s fictional President comes to town. Chaos ensues, but the story demonstrates Ms. Pat’s sharp ability to use humor as a vehicle to talk about pain.

She tells Sam about the pushback she got from the network’s parent company over the episode and why she will never be silenced.

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