Trump Dumps Toxic Ballroom Debris on Golf Course & DJ Marco Rubio Loves 90s Rap | Marla Mindelle

About this episode

The episode discusses Trump's ballroom construction costs, Marco Rubio's DJ persona, and features an interview with Marla Mindelle about her musical 'Titaníque'.

The Iran War might be ended with a Post-it, Marco Rubio's rap-obsessed DJ persona bleeds into his secretary of state work, and Trump's White House ballroom construction could cost taxpayers $1 billion, while the toxic debris from the East Wing could cost nearby golfers a lung. Plus, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta try to determine the creep level of GOP Congressman Chuck Edwards, who allegedly sexually harassed his staff with unwelcome advances and Adam Sandler puzzles. The U.S. is commemorating its upcoming semiquincentennial with America's Time Capsule, which will be sealed for 250 years for the dubious benefit of future generations. Troy Iwata hit the streets to find out what present-day patriots think the time capsule should include, and whether America will still be around by then. Marla Mindelle, the star, co-writer, and co-creator of the musical “Titaníque,” talks to Desi about the journey of this over-the-top retelling of “Titanic” through Céline Dion’s perspective from a drunken idea in LA to a Broadway show with four Tony nominations, including two for Mindelle’s performance and writing. She also describes how improv and topical jokes keep the show fresh night after night…

People in this episode

Guest: Marla Mindelle

Topics covered

• Trump
• Marco Rubio
• Iran War
• Titaníque
• Céline Dion
• GOP Congressman
• America's Time Capsule

Keywords

• Trump
• Marco Rubio
• Titaníque
• Céline Dion
• GOP
• Time Capsule
• Desi Lydic

Sponsors

Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Comedy Central

Books & works: Titaníque

Places: Iran, America

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