Putin & Kim Jong-un’s Dictator Hang | Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Jun 21, 2024
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Actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach dishes on 'The Bear' and Marvel's 'Fantastic Four,' while the podcast covers Putin & Kim Jong-un's North Korea visit, Stonehenge antics, Louisiana's Ten Commandments law, and Republicans vs. the moral standards of the Ten Commandments.
Putin & Kim Jong-un's diplomatic alliance poses implications for global security dynamics and regional stability.
Louisiana's Ten Commandments legislation sparks debates on the separation of church and state in educational settings.
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Unlikely Alliance Between Russia and North Korea
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Ronny Chieng & Desi Lydic dive into Vladimir Putin & Kim Jong-un’s lively boys trip in North Korea, the climate protester attack on Stonehenge and Taylor Swift’s private jet, and Louisiana’s new bill blurring the lines of church and state. Plus, Michael Kosta stops by to evaluate whether Republicans can handle the moral standards of the Ten Commandments. Jordan Klepper also heads to the battleground state of Wisconsin for Trump's first campaign rally as an official convict, but of course, even a guilty verdict isn't gonna stop MAGA heads from MAGA-ing. And Emmy Award-winning actor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, talks about his character’s evolution on the upcoming season of “The Bear.” He discusses how he gets a chance to mouth off as Cousin Richie, his chemistry with the cast, and how he’s preparing for his role as The Thing in Marvel’s upcoming “Fantastic Four.”