Listen: “Never Have I Ever” Star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Says It’s Okay That The Show Doesn’t Represent The Entire South Asian Experience

“How could everyone relate to it? It just further proves that we need more. Devi’s not the epitome of a South Asian woman, let alone the South Asian experience.”

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On today's episode:

1. Season 2 of Never Have I Ever is finally out and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan has a lot to say about it — including how she feels about Devi’s character development and what it feels like to play a part in Indian teen girl representation in TV.

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2. Bridgerton Season 2 filming has shut down “indefinitely” after another positive COVID-19 diagnosis, and multiple Olympic athletes have tested positive as well — including Coco Gauff.

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Coco Gauff reacts after defeat by Angelique Kerber on day seven of Wimbledon.(Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images)

3. Idris Elba is calling for social media users to provide ID in hopes of curbing racist abuse online.

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Idris Elba attends Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks game. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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