Ronny Chieng Covers Dems Slamming JD Vance for "Weird" Cat Lady Comments | Jon M. Chu
Ronny Chieng Covers Dems Slamming JD Vance for "Weird" Cat Lady Comments | Jon M. Chu
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The podcast begins with an advertisement for Pluto TV's Summer of Cinema, featuring free movies all summer long. The Daily Show with Roy Chang then discusses the upcoming election and the Democrats' enthusiasm for Kamala Harris, highlighting a recent Zoom fundraiser with white dudes for Harris. Lewis Black follows with a discussion about the extreme heat wave across the US, including the hottest day ever recorded on Earth, and its impact on airplanes. John Stewart announces his new podcast, The Weekly Show, which will cover the election, economics, and other topics. The podcast concludes with an interview with John M. Chu, director of Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians, who discusses his new memoir, Viewfinder, and how he cast Roy Chang in Crazy Rich Asians after seeing him on The Daily Show.
Outlines
Pluto TV Summer of Cinema and The Daily Show
This segment features an advertisement for Pluto TV's Summer of Cinema, offering free movies all summer long. It then transitions to The Daily Show with Roy Chang, discussing the upcoming election and the Democrats' enthusiasm for Kamala Harris.
Extreme Heat and John Stewart's New Podcast
Lewis Black discusses the extreme heat wave across the US, including the hottest day ever recorded on Earth, and its impact on airplanes. John Stewart then announces his new podcast, The Weekly Show, which will cover the election, economics, and other topics.
Interview with John M. Chu
Roy Chang interviews John M. Chu, director of Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians. Chu discusses his new memoir, Viewfinder, and how he cast Roy Chang in Crazy Rich Asians after seeing him on The Daily Show.
Keywords
Pluto TV
Pluto TV is a free streaming service offering a wide variety of content, including movies, TV shows, and live channels. It is available on various devices, including smart TVs, mobile phones, and streaming devices.
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States. She is a Democratic politician who served as the 49th Attorney General of California from 2011 to 2017 and as a U.S. Senator from California from 2017 to 2021.
The Daily Show
The Daily Show is a satirical news program that airs on Comedy Central. It is known for its humorous and critical commentary on current events and political figures.
John M. Chu
John M. Chu is an American film director and producer. He is known for directing films such as Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights, and the upcoming Wicked.
Viewfinder
Viewfinder is a memoir by John M. Chu, reflecting on his experiences in the film industry and his journey as a filmmaker. It explores themes of identity, representation, and the power of storytelling.
Wicked
Wicked is an upcoming American musical fantasy film based on the Broadway musical of the same name. It tells the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz.
John Stewart
John Stewart is a comedian, writer, and television host. He is best known for hosting The Daily Show from 1999 to 2015.
The Weekly Show
The Weekly Show is a new podcast hosted by John Stewart, covering the election, economics, and other topics.
Q&A
What is Pluto TV's Summer of Cinema?
Pluto TV's Summer of Cinema is a promotion offering hundreds of free movies all summer long, including comedies like Good Burger and Anchorman.
What is the Democrats' strategy for the upcoming election?
Democrats are enthusiastic about Kamala Harris as their candidate and are actively fundraising through Zoom calls. They are also focusing on attacking their opponents by calling them \"weird.\""
What is the impact of the extreme heat wave on airplanes?
The heat is causing soda cans to explode on Southwest flights, injuring employees. This highlights the potential dangers of extreme heat and its impact on everyday life.
What is John Stewart's new podcast about?
John Stewart's new podcast, The Weekly Show, will cover the election, economics, and other topics, including the ingredient to bread ratio on sandwiches.
How did John M. Chu cast Roy Chang in Crazy Rich Asians?
Chu saw Chang on The Daily Show and was impressed by his intelligence and humor. He felt Chang's personality would be perfect for the role in the film.
Show Notes
Ronny Chieng zooms in on the white guys who are fired up for Kamala Harris and finds out why the Democrats are calling Donald Trump & JD Vance "weird." Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt gets the scoop on those childless cat ladies Vance has been trash-talking. In an all-new "Back in Black," Lewis Black takes a look at what climate change is up to now, from soda cans exploding on airplanes to the tourists who are finding out why Death Valley is called that. And director, Jon M. Chu, discusses his new book, “Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen.” They talk about how Jon cast Ronny in “Crazy Rich Asians” after spotting him on The Daily Show, reimagining the American Dream and his advice to young dreamers, and why he was drawn to direct the Wicked Witch’s backstory in the upcoming film adaptation of “Wicked.”
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