Flight attendants function as first responders in the sky and have to deal with unruly passengers, staff shortages, and flight cancellations. Season 2 of Beyond the Scenes takes flight with host Roy Wood Jr., who chats with Daily Show writer and frequent flier, Kat Radley, and the International President of the Association of Flight Attendants, Sara Nelson. They discuss the drive to unionize Delta flight attendants, how the #MeToo movement impacted the airline industry, and their worst flying experiences. Follow Beyond the Scenes: https://podcasts.iheartradio.com/v0iKH3j7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Leguizamo, an acclaimed actor and comedian known for his insights on Latino issues, joins writer Kat Radley to discuss his latest piece on Trump's immigration obsession. They dive into the SAVE Act, examining how it may suppress voter turnout among marginalized communities. John shares his upcoming PBS series, 'American Historia,' which highlights Latinos' vital yet neglected contributions to U.S. history. The conversation also touches on the importance of empathy and humor in addressing complex issues like immigration.

Josh Johnson, Kat Radley, and David Angelo discuss the dynamics of writing jokes for The Daily Show as stand-up comedians. They talk about pitching jokes in the writer's room, writing for different guest hosts, and the challenges of creating daily topical content. The conversation also touches on transitioning from writing to being on camera and promoting comedy projects on social media.

Join Desi Lydic, a correspondent for the Daily Show, and Kat Radley, a writer for the Daily Show, as they discuss the misrepresentation of female orgasms onscreen, the unrealistic portrayal of sex in movies, the challenges of finding the right tone while portraying female pleasure, the role of movies in sexuality education, the inadequacy of sex education in America, and the portrayal of LGBTQ representation in film and TV.

From the sex-shaming of early cinema legend Hedy Lamarr to trapping Jane Fonda in an exploding orgasm piano, Hollywood’s relationship to female sexuality is complicated, controlling and sometimes just plain weird. Roy is joined by correspondent Desi Lydic and Daily Show writer Kat Radley for a stimulating discussion about the depiction of female pleasure on-screen.Original Air Date: July 27, 2021Beyond the Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.