Busy Philipps talks about secrets of womanhood, Will Rollins campaigns in Palm Springs, Gianmarco Soresi cracks jokes about Broadway. The podcast covers Trump's Bible love, abortion pills, conspiracy theories, defining womanhood, and standing against threats to democracy.
Ken Calvert's unethical land dealings, anti-abortion stance, and lack of support for gun control highlighted in podcast discussion.
Emotional impact of musical 'Wicked' discussed, contrasting admiration for vocal performances with humorous anecdotes.
Debate on stunt casting in musicals reveals differing opinions on celebrity suitability for singing roles.
Discussion on favorite musicals sheds light on varying preferences for themes, characters, and production choices.
Deep dives
Ken Calvert's unscrupulous land deal near freeway
Ken Calvert bought land near a freeway with congressional funding and flipped it for a profit, all while in office.
Ken Calvert supporting a Roe v. Wade overturn
Ken Calvert signed an Amicus Brief to overturn Roe v. Wade, ranking as a significant wrongdoing.
Ken Calvert voting against election certification
Ken Calvert voted against certifying the results of the 2020 election post-January 6th insurrection.
Ken Calvert's stance against gun control
Ken Calvert repeatedly voted against implementing background checks for gun purchases.
Ken Calvert against protection for child incest victims
Ken Calvert voted against a bill preventing child sexual abusers from suing doctors who provide abortion services to child incest victims.
Musical Preferences and Fierce Admiration for 'Defying Gravity'
The speaker shares a heartfelt account of their emotional reaction to the musical 'Wicked' and the mesmerizing impact of the song 'Defying Gravity.' They express deep admiration for the intricate vocal performances in the song, recalling a powerful experience of sobbing and standing to applaud, contrasting their emotional response with a humorous anecdote about someone falling asleep during the show.
Critical Views on Stunt Casting and Musical Preferences
The conversation delves into the practice of stunt casting in musicals, where celebrities are brought in for roles, sparking a debate on their suitability based on singing abilities. The discussion critiques the casting choices of actors like Daniel Day Lewis in musicals and explores the challenges of portraying complex roles that require intense singing performances. The dialogue also touches on favorite musicals, highlighting differing opinions on musical themes and characters, including humorous reflections on various production choices.
Good Friday? More like Great Saturday! This week, Lovett or Leave It welcomes the eggcellent Busy Philipps, who rolls back the stone on the secrets of womanhood. Congressional candidate Will Rollins hops to it for the people of Palm Springs. And Gianmarco Soresi stops by to crack some yolks about the Great White Way.
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