Guy Aoki vs. Sarah Silverman on “Politically Incorrect”

Broadcast date: August 23, 2001 (taped the previous day) The fiercest debate in the history of this ABC Bill Maher talk see the Silverman joke that caused the controversy and her previous appearance on “Politically Incorrect” where she attacked Aoki--which led to this debate with him--watch the “History of MANAA” video. Check out our website and newsletter website History behind this episode: July 11, 2001: Comedian Sarah Silverman uses the racial slur “chink” on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien.” Although MANAA understands the context of the joke, it isn’t appropriate to use such a hateful word to get laughs. July 17: The Associated Press picks up the story. July 18: MANAA’s Founding President Guy Aoki speaks with Silverman’s manager Geoff Cheddy, who wants to send a letter Silverman has written Aoki. July 19: Reuters runs Silverman’s respo