The White Lotus Official Podcast Episode 2: Money, Money, Money
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Jan 23, 2025 
Join culture writer Hunter Harris and actors Jake Lacy, Brittany O'Grady, and Natasha Rothwell as they unpack the intricate ties between wealth, race, and class. They explore how money influences character dynamics, from Shane's privileged paranoia to Paula's complicated friendship with Olivia. The guests delve into Belinda's role as a moral compass in a world of excess and highlight the hidden struggles of support staff like Lonnie. Their candid insights paint a vivid picture of the show's critique on societal norms and the realities of privilege.
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Satire and Wealth
- Mike White satirizes wealthy people's problems.
- He explores themes of justice, power, and exploitation related to wealth.
Lonnie's Story
- The pilot introduces Lonnie, a pregnant Hawaiian trainee at the White Lotus.
- Her storyline highlights the invisible labor supporting the guests' luxury.
Hawaii's Significance
- The show uses Hawaii as a setting to explore themes of exploitation.
- It critiques the behavior of tourists in a place with a history of extraction.