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Documentary 'The Problem With Apu' Takes Deeper Look At 'The Simpsons' Character
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On "The Simpsons," Apu is the penny-pinching owner of the Kwik-E-Mart. He's been a fixture on the show since 1990. But a new documentary is asking the question, is the character racist?
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with NPR TV critic Eric Deggans (@Deggans).
This segment aired on November 17, 2017.