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Wednesday, May 13, 2020: Barry Blitt, Connor Parnall and more

Today on q: cartoonist and illustrator Barry Blitt, actor Connor Parnall, comedian and actor Dave Merheje, singer-songwriter Begonia.
Tom Power is the host of CBC Radio’s q. (Dustin Rabin)

Today on q, with host Tom Power:

  • Canadian-born editorial cartoonist Barry Blitt discusses his recent Pulitzer Prize win, how he uses his gentle watercolour style to produce cutting commentary, and the challenges of creating a caricature of U.S. President Donald Trump.

  • The Hollow star Connor Parnall talks about the popularity of his character, Kai, in fan art and memes from around the world.

  • Comedian and actor Dave Merheje discusses his role on the Peabody Award-nominated show Ramy, which tells the story of an average Arab Muslim family living in New Jersey.

  • Powerhouse singer-songwriter Begonia performs a few songs from her debut album Fear, which translates her negative emotions into show-stopping vocal lines.

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