Lashana Lynch

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Lashana Lynch, a British actor known for her roles in No Time to Die and Captain Marvel, shares her journey from a close-knit West London community to Hollywood. She emphasizes the influence of her Jamaican heritage, particularly her mother's strength, on her acting and identity. Lynch fondly recalls her childhood in her grandparents' record shop and expresses her love for Jamaican comfort food, especially her mama’s saltfish dish, while reflecting on the significance of cultural representation in her work.

Joshua Green discusses effects of economic populists on the democratic party and Biden's potential impact on 2024 election. Lashana Lynch shares her experience portraying Rita Marley in 'One Love' and meeting the real Rita prior to filming.

Jordan Klepper tackles the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas and the special election win. Joshua Green discusses his book on economic populists and progressive economic policies. Lashana Lynch talks about portraying Rita Marley and the importance of getting her story right.

Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu, and John Boyega discuss the film The Woman King. The hosts share their thoughts on the movie, its historical inaccuracies, and lukewarm reception. They also discuss the portrayal of women characters, skepticism towards another slavery movie, and the role of Portuguese slave traders. Critiques include confusion over proximity, underdeveloped pacing, and the villain's depth. They also discuss competition scenes, the need for story tightening, and scene placement.