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Other People’s Food Pt. 5: Your Mom’s Crappy Casserole

Ahead of a new series on race, culture, and food, we're repeating "Other People's Food." For Artist Ashok Kondabolu and comedian Michelle Buteau, cultural appropriation and assimilation are personal.

Other People’s Food Pt. 5: Your Mom’s Crappy Casserole

Artist Ashok Kondabolu and comedian Michelle Buteau grew up in immigrant families, straddling food cultures. But they have different opinions on the line between assimilation and appropriation.

Video: Is This Food Racist?

Dan and Dap (aka Ashok Kondabolu) of Chillin' Island take to the streets of New York to find out whether some foods are offensive.

Other People’s Food: The Trailer

Listen to a sneak preview of our upcoming special series, "Other People's Food."

Sporkful Live: ‘Is This Food Racist?’

Tickets are on sale now for our next live Sporkful taping, featuring actress Rosie Perez and musician Ashok Kondabolu. Get yours today!