Emily Heller joins to break down the week's news from Cruz's vacation to Cruella's backstory. Also this week: Alicia Garza on organizing for change under Biden, Adam Grant on how to shift opinions in a polarized world, Jason Concepcion and Megan Gailey on the Bachelor, and there's the rant wheel... sort of.
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May 22
An In-Studio Spectacular
Lovett’s getting married, but before he walks down the aisle, he heads into the studio, joining The Bulwark’s Tim Miller to talk ballrooms, breaking news, and Trump’s big, sloppy slush fund. Then Lovett or Leave It writers Halle Kiefer and Sarah Lazarus stop by to share some rehe ... Show More
55m 38s
May 21
AI Monks? What's next, a Bot Mitzvah? Oh Brother
Rachel Bloom, Ginger Minj, and director Adam Shankman of Stop! That! Train! join to answer life's great questions. Did Charo know she was in a movie? What trends should we stop in their tracks? Can robots pray? And is it the size of the data center that counts, or how you use it? ... Show More
50m 16s
May 16
Xi’s Just Not That Into You
China blows smoke up Trump’s skirt, Rand Paul’s son gets hot under the collar, and Marco Rubio slips into something a little more comfortable. This week, Outlander star Sam Heughan and Lovett explore online fandom and only one survives. Hacks’ Caitlin Reilly sweeps us off our fee ... Show More
57m 26s
Dec 2021
“House of Cuomo” (with Chrishell Stause)
<p>Ira, Louis, and guest host Aminatou Sow discuss the downfall of brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo and other American dynasties, Jeremy Strong’s polarizing New Yorker profile, Colton Haynes’ first-person account of being gay in Hollywood, Tom Holland as Fred Astaire, Alice Sebold ... Show More
1h 29m
Jul 2021
“‘Tis the Damn Leo Season” (with Rebecca Carroll)
<p>Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Olivia Rodrigo’s White House visit, Leo season, bad Grindr etiquette, <em>Space Jame 2</em>, and their cultural blindspots: <em>9 TO 5 </em>(Ira), <em>The Simpsons</em> (Louis), <em>Death Becomes Her</em> (Aida). Rebecca Carroll joins to discuss he ... Show More
1h 17m
Aug 2021
“Honey, I Hired the Kids” (with Jennifer Coolidge)
<p>Ira and Aida discuss Hollywood nepotism, Billie Eilish’s sophomore album, Saweetie’s McDonald’s meal, Matt Damon and homophobic slurs, and DaBaby’s lazy apology. Plus, Jennifer Coolidge joins to discuss <em>The White Lotus</em>, the writers and directors who championed her car ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2023
Episode 1418 - Jason Woliner / Ashley Barnhill
First up in this two-for-one episode, Marc talks with comedian Ashely Barnhill, who used to work for WTF while she was building her comedy career. Suddenly, a tragic accident had her fighting for her life. They talk about Ashley’s road back. Next, director Jason Woliner returns t ... Show More
1h 48m