Ben Wikler, Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, discusses the anti-democratic onslaught in Wisconsin. Alice Wetterlund looks to the stars for more civil societies. Peter Sagal and T. J. Jagodowski debate theatre etiquette. Comedian Felonious Munk looks back at a summer of fails. Plus, fire gets torched in the rant wheel.
Bringing food to the movies can fuel the body during long screenings, but it also raises concerns about cultural appropriation.
Opening candy during quiet moments can ease tension, but it may create a disturbance in the audience.
Defecating in public places is a controversial topic, with arguments for personal freedom and opposing views on appropriateness and respectfulness.
The portrayal of politics in shows like The West Wing can create misconceptions about how politics actually works.
Deep dives
Sneaking a Chipotle burrito into the movies
Pro: TJ argues that bringing food to the movies is necessary to fuel the body during long screenings. Con: Peter argues against sneaking in burritos and emphasizes the importance of cultural appropriation.
Opening candy wrappers during quiet moments in a movie
Pro: Peter defends opening candy during quiet moments as a way to ease tension in the audience. Con: TJ believes people should wait for quiet moments in the movie to open candy wrappers and create a disturbance.
Taking a shit in the aisle of a Broadway performance
Pro: Peter argues that people should be allowed to live their dreams, even if it involves defecating in public places. Con: TJ disagrees and believes that such behavior is inappropriate and disrespectful.
Sneaking burritos into movies
Pro: TJ supports bringing burritos to the movies and argues that it helps to fuel the body during long screenings. Con: Peter believes that bringing burritos to the movies is a form of cultural appropriation and supports specific criteria for bringing burritos to the theater.
The disappointment with Aaron Sorkin's portrayal of politics
The portrayal of politics in shows like The West Wing is unrealistic and has led many to have misconceptions about how politics actually works.
The frustration with the rising cost of living
Inflation has caused prices to skyrocket, and it's frustrating to see everyday items becoming increasingly unaffordable.
The need for better public transportation
The absence of a high-speed train connecting Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, and Minneapolis is a missed opportunity, and there is a strong desire for improved public transportation options.
Lovett or Leave It brings the dairy sweats to the beautiful Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin! Ben Wikler, Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, calmly walks us through the anti-democratic onslaught the state is constantly experiencing. The super cool and supremely nerdy Alice Wetterlund looks to the stars for societies more civil than our own. Peter Sagal and T. J. Jagodowski have a (CIVILIZED) debate about theatre etiquette when every one of us is the most important person in the world. And comedian Felonious Munk takes a look back at a summer of fails, just in time for autumn/pon farr. Plus, fire finally gets torched during the rant wheel.
May your name be inscribed in the book of life, sluts!
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