Kara Swisher introduces renowned comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus as they discuss Julia's new podcast interviewing women over 70, the film 'Tuesday' on death and grief, and insights from psychotherapist Esther Perel. The chapter delves into the lack of representation of older women in media, the popularity and challenges of podcasting, choosing interview subjects, and the liberating aspects of aging in embracing authenticity and self-satisfaction.
Actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus is most famous for her comedic TV characters Elaine Benes in Seinfeld and Veep’s Selina Meyer. But in recent years, Louis-Dreyfus has been showing her dramatic chops, including in her latest film Tuesday, in which she takes on grief, denial and death. She's also been winning awards as the host of her podcast Wiser Than Me. Kara and Julia discuss how in-depth conversations with iconic older women have radicalized her, her concerns about the commercialization of art films and why she thinks comedy is risky - but still very much possible.
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