Kal Penn Reports On Hunter Biden's Indictment | Zoya Akhtar
Dec 12, 2023
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Zoya Akhtar, Director of 'The Archies,' discusses inclusive storytelling in her work and the potential for a Bollywood remake of 'Harold & Kumar.' Kal Penn covers Hunter Biden's indictment, controversial football coach remarks, funding disputes for Ukraine and Israel, and Target's gay-themed Nutcracker. The podcast also touches on heart health, the war on Christmas, tattoos, nuts, embracing identity, Bollywood paparazzi, and the importance of inclusivity in storytelling.
Hunter Biden's indictment for tax charges and Congress's holdup for sending funding to Ukraine and Israel were discussed in the podcast.
Zoya Akhtar discussed making the Indian film adaptation of a beloved comic for Netflix and how she tries to infuse inclusive stories from India into her work.
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LA Dodgers Signing Shohei Ohtani
The LA Dodgers signing baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani to a groundbreaking $700 million contract is a major sports story. The presenter acknowledges the significance of this signing, highlighting that it not only involves a record-breaking amount of money but also provides Asian kids with a new athlete to look up to. The presenter humorously addresses the pressure Ohtani might feel, comparing it to a scenario where a kid excels in academics but struggles in sports, drawing attention to the unexpected remark made by Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, who referenced the 9/11 terrorists as a model of teamwork.
War Funding and Immigration Reform Stalemate
The podcast briefly discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine and the funding dispute between Congress and the White House. Congress hopes to pass a bill that provides funding for both Ukraine and Israel, but Republicans are holding up the aid until their proposals on enhancing border security and STEM migration are included. The podcast presenter humorously comments on this stalemate, jokingly suggesting that Republicans should prioritize stopping women from getting abortions rather than blocking Ukraine's access to weapons. The presenter emphasizes the concern over the funding situation and the looming deadline for a resolution.
Kal Penn returns to cover Hunter Biden's indictment for tax charges, the Buffalo Bills coach's apology for referencing 9/11 hijackers, and Congress's holdup for sending funding to Ukraine and Israel. And Target is ruffling conservative feathers with Pride merch yet again. This time? Gay. Nutcracker. But is this a gay Christmas coup, or was Christmas gay all along? Grace Kuhlenschmidt takes to the streets of NYC to find out! Plus, “The Archies” Director Zoya Akhtar discusses making the Indian film adaptation of the beloved comic for Netflix, how and why she tries to infuse inclusive stories from India into her work, and whether or not she'd make a Bollywood remake of "Harold & Kumar."