House Impeaches Secretary Mayorkas | Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch
Feb 15, 2024
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Jordan Klepper tackles the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas and the special election win. Joshua Green discusses his book on economic populists and progressive economic policies. Lashana Lynch talks about portraying Rita Marley and the importance of getting her story right.
The rise of left-wing populism in the Democratic Party was catalyzed by the financial crisis of 2008 and has seen success in implementing progressive economic policies in Biden's presidency.
The biopic 'Bob Marley: One Love' highlights the crucial role and peaceful presence of Rita Marley, portraying her accurately and bringing attention to her contributions to Jamaican culture and the African continent.
Deep dives
Overview of the Podcast Episode
In this podcast episode, the guest discusses the rise of left-wing populism in the Democratic Party, focusing on figures such as Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The guest presents the financial crisis of 2008 as a catalyst for the movement, with dissatisfaction over the government's response leading to the emergence of progressive voices. The guest highlights how Joe Biden's presidency has managed to unite the populist and moderate wings of the party through implementing policies advocated by Warren and Sanders. They also discuss the challenges faced by the Democratic Party in dealing with the Israel-Palestine conflict, as progressive voices within the party challenge Biden's initial pro-Netanyahu stance.
The Role of Rita Marley in Bob Marley's Story
The guest discusses the biopic 'Bob Marley: One Love', in which they portray Rita Marley, Bob Marley's wife. They emphasize the significance of Rita Marley's role in the overall narrative, highlighting her as the backbone of Bob Marley's story. The guest, who is of Jamaican descent, expresses a personal responsibility to portray Rita Marley accurately and to bring attention to her contributions to Jamaican culture and the African continent. They recall meeting Rita Marley and describe the profound impact she had on them, emphasizing her peaceful and spiritual presence. Furthermore, they discuss the responsibility felt by the cast to accurately portray the Marley family, receiving notes and guidance from Ziggy Marley and Cedella Marley on set.
Meeting Bob Marley's Wife
The guest shares their experience of meeting Rita Marley, Bob Marley's wife. They describe the encounter as feeling like a film, with Rita Marley emanating a serene and angelic energy. They discuss the reverence they felt in her presence, sitting at her feet like a schoolgirl and absorbing her spirit. The guest emphasizes their role as a vessel bringing Rita Marley's story to the world and the importance of portraying her accurately. They express their pride in the film's portrayal of Rita Marley's remarkable character and her crucial role in Bob Marley's life and legacy.
Reflecting on Playing Rita Marley
The guest reflects on the process of playing Rita Marley in the film. They mention the initial stress and pressure of accurately portraying a real-life figure with a significant cultural and historical impact. They express gratitude for the guidance and feedback received from Rita Marley's children, Ziggy Marley and Cedella Marley, throughout the filming process. The guest describes the progress in their performance and the satisfaction felt in successfully telling a slice of Rita Marley's life in the film. They express pride in the work done by themselves and their co-star Kingsley, who portrays Bob Marley.
Jordan Klepper tackles the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the special election win by Tom Suozzi to replace George Santos’s unfilled seat. And, Troy Iwata provides his honest assessment of Long Island. Plus, Bestselling author and Bloomberg Businessweek National Correspondent Joshua Green sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest book, “The Rebels,” about how economic populists like Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have changed the Democratic party, and how Biden’s first-term financial successes and progressive economic policies could sway the 2024 election. And Actor Lashana Lynch chats about portraying Rita Marley in the new Bob Marley biopic, “One Love,” the first time she met Rita, and why getting the Jamaican singer’s story right was so important.