Zoya Akhtar, director of Indian film adaptation 'The Archies' for Netflix, discusses infusing Indian culture into her work. Vir Das, Emmy award winning comedian, shares how Kal inspired him to attend college and talks about his 33-country stand-up tour, 'Mind Fool'.

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.