Comedians Brian Bahe, Maz Jobrani and Aparna Nancherla.

Brian Bahe, Storm Santos and Aparna Nancherla

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Brian Bahe, Storm Santos and Aparna Nancherla

Comedians Brian Bahe, Maz Jobrani and Aparna Nancherla.

Brian Bahe, Storm Santos and Aparna Nancherla

When a comedian of color makes a joke, is it always about race, even if it’s not about race? Code Switch talks to comedians Aparna Nancherla, Brian Bahe and Maz Jobrani about how and why race makes an appearance in their jokes. Plus, B.A. Parker reveals her early-career dabbling in comedy.