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The Grand Spectacle of Pope Week

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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Casting Contemplations for Pope Leo XIV

In this chapter, the hosts engage in a humorous debate over which actors would best portray Pope Leo XIV in a fictional biopic, exploring the intricacies of casting decisions, including race and character portrayal. The chapter wraps up with a teaser for an upcoming discussion on Sesame Street and an advertisement for a culinary podcast.

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