Josh Simpson is a comedian, writer, actor and maker of online mischief living in Los Angeles. He’s been studying with the UCB since 2004 and performing on stage since 2007. He’s currently freelancing, writing and teaching improv classes in Los Angeles and spending as much time as possible with his dog named Dre. Yo, Is This Racist? Andrew Ti and special guest Josh Simpson finish the week off by discussing a caller's father calling her son a Third world orphan. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE. I'm Not Racist But On today's episode, Andrew and Josh Simpson talk about the phrase "I'm not racist but..." Don't forget to keep leaving us messages by calling (323) 389-RACE. Tootsie Pop Indian Star Josh Simpson & Andrew talk about the Indian with the star on the Tootsie Roll pop wrapper. Be sure to keep leaving us messages at (323) 389-RACE. Once Upon a Time Josh Simpson & Andrew talk all about the TV show Once Upon a Time and Disney.

Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE. Comedian, improviser, writer Josh Simpson joins Andrew all this week to answer some racism questions. Today they talk about whether the term African Americans is racist or not. Be sure to call us at (323) 389-RACE to ask if anything is racist. This week's improv4humans features humans Andy Daly, Josh Simpson, and Jeff Hiller playing Harry Potter nerds, running into an aspiring actor who works at a hotel, and dealing with an unqualified STD tester. It's an episode that’ll help you finally move out…We've Got Chills Over This 'Grease' Theory That Sandy Was Dead The Whole TimeA celebration of ‘theme and variations’ Bach’s beloved ‘Goldberg’ is among works set for re-interpretations in the D.C. region this season. Hiss Golden Messenger’s radiant rhythms With two new albums, songwriter M.C. Taylor is searching for that perfect beat. TV highlights: ‘Masters of Sex’ returns to Showtime Weekend of Sept. 10-11 |

The 2017 Miss America Competition airs live Sunday on ABC. Joe Manganiello will play Batman villain Deathstroke, which could transform his career He'll play opposite Ben Affleck. Carol Burnett relives show’s comedic genius with ‘In Such Good Company’ Actress who kept America laughing in the 1960s and ’70s captures the zaniness in her third memoir. The roads that made Americans fall in love with their national parks ‘National Park Roads: A Legacy in the American Landscape,’ by Timothy Davis. In the galleries: Chinese ink paintings, enhanced with water and words Kan Kit-Keung takes more familiar approach; Freda Lee-McCann incorporates collage. Exhibitions celebrate the opening of the Smithsonian’s African American Museum ‘Harlem Heroes’ features portraits of African American singers by Carl Van Vechten. Farm Aid brings its all-star lineup of homegrown musicians to D.C. again Started in 1985, the concert tour stops in Bristow, Va., for the first time in 16 years. Playwright persevered as life brought success and sadness Audrey Cefaly’s new work “The Gulf” will have its premiere at Signature Theatre.

The stylish imagination behind Christopher Wheeldon’s “Cinderella” The fall dance by the San Francisco Ballet features great minds and grand ambition. French Doors Direct TampaCD reviews: Neglected Finn merits a closer listen Three works by Erkki Melartin; Female Japanese Akita Puppies For Salethe New York Polyphony quartet gets Renaissance right. Where To Buy Munchkin Cats In TexasAn Emmy-winning cartoonist explains why young artists shouldn’t move to Brooklyn Haspiel embodies the freelance artist who weighs choices amid urban gentrification. ‘The Turing Test’ review: An AI game that achieves a rare harmony of gameplay and narrative “The Turing Test” makes you think about what it means to consider one’s species the apex of creation.

Johan Botha, acclaimed operatic tenor, dies at 51 The South African singer brought dramatic force and lyrical grace to his varied roles. ‘Come From Away’ stirs powerful memories of 9/11 The Broadway-bound musical opens at Ford’s Theatre. TV highlights: ‘Quarry’ premieres on Cinemax Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 | Tig Notaro’s “One Mississippi” comes to Amazon.The star-studded “Stand Up to Cancer” special airs on multiple networks.Dave And Mugs Take On The ‘Team Ninja Warrior’ Course Watch as Dave and Mugs race against each other in an effort to become the Ninja Warrior… of the...Here’s a look at the latest artist signings across the music industry, including record labels, artist management firms, booking agencies and more.-- Producer Danger Mouse (real name: Brian Burton) announces 30th Century Records, his new label imprint with Columbia Records. 30th Century’s first signing is rock band Autolux, which is currently working on a new album. Beginning in the fall, Danger Mouse will oversee the imprint and its artist signings.-- Casablanca/Republic Records signs Los Angeles-based dark pop duo Phantoms.

The group, comprised of Vinnie Pergola and Kyle Kaplan, will release its debut EP for the label, Broken Halo, on Sept. 25.-- Singer-songwriter JoJo joins the artist roster at Atlantic Records. The artist, whose voice has been heard on songs by Timbaland and Pharrell, is working on her as-yet untitled third album. A release date has not been announced.-- Yep Roc Records welcomes rock band Dressy Bessy to its roster. The Denver-based outfit will release its first album in seven years early next year.-- Electronic music act Matthew Koma signs with RCA Records. He released his first single for the label, “So F---in’ Romantic” in early August. Koma has worked with such EDM artists as Zedd, Hardwell and Tiesto. RCA has also inked pop singer-songwriter Frankie, who released her debut EP, Dreamstate, on Aug. 28. She’s working on her full-length debut, which is scheduled for release in 2016.-- Search and Destroy Records, which has a joint venture with Universal Music’s Spinefarm Records, nabs U.K. rock band Black Foxxes.

The group played the Reading and Leeds Festivals in late August, and will be touring The Dear Hunter and Turbowolf throughout autumn.-- Ed Sheeran announces British singer/songwriter Jamie Lawson as the first signing of his new label Gingerbread Man Records. Lawson’s self-titled debut album will be released Oct. 9 on Gingerbread Man Records/Elektra. He will join Sheeran on select tour dates beginning Sept. 3.-- Concord Music Group welcomes multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kate Davis to its artist roster. She’s currently on her debut album, which will be released in spring 2016. Davis has shared the stage with such artists as Alison Krauss, Wynton Marsalis and Josh Groban.-- Primary Wave Entertainment signs singer/songwriter/producer Kevin Rudolf, who’s best known for his song “Let It Rock” (feat. Rudolph is currently working on a new album, which is scheduled for release in 2016.-- UTA, which recently acquired The Agency Group, welcomes Curve, Ron and Thunderstorm, Cheatahs and Eric Etheridge to its artist roster.-- Paradigm signs: Anne-Marie, Armstrong Leigh, Ashland Belle, Balthazar, Banners, Barns Courtney, Ben Folds, Causes, Chris Jamison, Chrome Pony, Ciaran Lavery, Dalton Domino & the Front Porch Family Band

, Dead & Company, Dr. John, The Dream, EL VY, Faulkner, Fletcher, Forest Blakk, Grace Jones, Grandma Sparrow, Jake Troth, The Jane Doze, Joshua Radin, Kelechi, Kyle Craft, Leroy Sanchez, Lil B, Mainland, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Mister Rogers, Rationale, RKCB, Ryan Beaver, Saul Williams, Striking Matches, SUSTO, Wildling and William Bolton.-- Buddy Lee Attractions welcomes multi-platinum country act Ty Herndon to its artist roster. Herndon currently has concert dates booked through November.-- AM Only inks: Anna Lunoe, ARYAY, Billy Kenny, Delora, Dirty South, Jason Ross, Jerry Folk, Oshi, Philip George, REZZ, SIGMA, Sleepy Tom, Southside 808 Mafia, Steve Angello, Taiki Nulight, Yves V and Zaxx.-- Coda Music Agency welcomes: AJ Tracey, Alina Baraz, Alison Wonderland, All Saints, Amber-Simone, Ava Lily, Bars & Melody, Beau, Big Wild, Bwana, Cash + David, Causes, Chef'Special, Cheryl, Chris Malinchak, Cloves, The Dream, Edward R., Feder, Forest Blakk, Foxes, Gary Barlow, Georgie, Haelos, Hugo Massien, Jai Wolf, Jerry Folk, Justin Jay, Kafka Tamura, Kideko, Kiiara, Kill J, Klyne, Lancelot, Leo Kalyan, Leon Else, Liss, LIZ, Marcus Foster, Mark Knight, Matt Corby, Mendoza, Mikael Seifu, Modestep, Mykki Blanco, Nathan Sykes, One Bit, Phoebe Ryan