At Detroit’s Fillmore theater this past summer, comedian Dave Chappelle performed four shows that became his current Netflix special "The Closer." Since then, Chappelle has been criticized for homophobia, transphobia and antisemitism. But his defenders say he is misunderstood and is pushing the bounds of comedy.

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Eric Deggans, television and media critic for NPR

Bryce Huffman, reporter for Bridge Detroit

Joe Aasim, comedian and host of the monthly Neapolitan Ice Cream open mic in Detroit

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