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Reza Aslan

Reza Aslan is a renowned writer, commentator, professor, Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer, and scholar of religions. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award, Aslan is the author of three internationally bestselling books, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, and An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville, which was nominated for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography. His producing credits include the acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers and the hit CBS comedy United States of Al. He is the host and executive producer of CNN’s Believer and Rough Draft with Reza Aslan, as well as co-host, along with Rainn Wilson, of the podcast Metaphysical Milkshake. His newest book is titled A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine.