Dave Chappelle on importance of comedy and journalism

Dave Chappelle has lived in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for more than 25 years. He’s investing millions in the local economy, including support for the town’s longtime public media station. In this episode of Settle In, Amna Nawaz joins him in the place he calls home for a wide-ranging discussion on free speech, journalism and comedy, and why still has faith in people.

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