Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng Tackle the Down Ballot Races | Rosalind Chao
Jun 19, 2024
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Actress Rosalind Chao and comedian Josh Johnson join Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng to discuss outrageous down-ballot candidates in the political race, alternative career options for them, scandal involving a special prosecutor, workplace dynamics, and the importance of positive role models for young black men. The podcast also includes playful banter, cultural references, and insights into TV shows like 'Three Body Problem'.
The podcast explores the intersection of politics and everyday life through witty commentary and critical analysis.
It sheds light on emerging political candidates and the complexities of personal relationships in professional settings.
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Challenges of Workplace Romances and Political Scandals
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Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng report on the Boston Celtics’ record 18th NBA Championship win, which they’ll be celebrating in Miami? Plus, in a special edition of Indecision 2024, Desi and Ronny go behind the campaigns of rage-baiting candidates like Senate hopeful Royce White, who’s turned the race into an episode of “Jerry Springer,” and Valentina Gomez, who hopes to become Secretary of State in Missouri by burning books and yelling at gays. Josh Johnson joins to suggest alternative career opportunities for these out-there candidates. Then ‘Quon (Marlon Wayans) sits down with Nathan Wade on “Choppin’ It Up With ’Quon” to grill the former Trump prosecutor on the affair with Fani Willis that derailed the case. And actor and star of Netflix’s “3 Body Problem,” Rosalind Chao, discusses Ronny’s strange texting habits, Eastern vs. Western sci-fi tropes, “3 Body Problem” as a glimpse into our ill-fated future, and coaching Ronny on how to nail the American accent by repeating “I hate myself.”