Comic Ali Siddiq on fatherhood, prison, and his biggest regret
18 June - 44 mins
Podcast Series
Fresh Air
Siddiq grew up in Houston with a largely absent father. In his new stand-up special, he paints a picture of the flawed man he admired – and reflects on his own experience as a parent. Siddiq spoke with Tonya Mosley about his upbringing, his time selling drugs, and making the leap from prison to comedy.
Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews ‘Toy Story 5.’
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