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Tony-Award nominee and current King George III in Hamilton, Rory O’Malley joins the guys this week to dive deep into his Catholic school upbringing, surviving a long (long) distance relationship, and having Matt Bomer as a classmate. Plus, the guys chat Real World, Gaga, and answer a very interesting listener text question.

Season 2 is almost over! This week Kamau and Hari are joined by Damon Young (Co-founder of VerySmartBrothas.theroot.com) and David Litt (author of “Thanks, Obama: My Hopey, Changey White House Years”) to discuss the power of the pen. Young explains Pittsburg culture and headline structure. Litt lets us in on the challenges and triumphs of writing for President Barack Hussein Obama. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, call in and tell us what YOU’VE learned this season by dialing 646-389-3721. Your voice may appear in next week’s finale episode. Follow our guests! Damon Young (@VerySmartBros) David Litt (https://www.thanksobamabook.com) Resource: www.mariafund.org Send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.com and for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.

This week, Bryan brings a story about a long-lost Flemish portrait of the “handsomest bodied” English courtier and Erin recounts the recent protests sweeping not just the NFL but also the WNBA. Later, guests Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard join to discuss the origin of their camaraderie, the first female Globetrotter, and the duality of comedy and politics.

Actor/comedian Paul Rust returns for this week’s Who Charted! He gives the scoop on his band Don’t Stop or We’ll Die’s new album while they count down Billboard’s Top 5 Streaming Songs. Later, Paul reflects on how his kids will interpret his music during the TV Chart, and the gang counts down Kevin’s Hot Picks during Two Charted.

“The Voice” finalist Aliyah Moulden joins Emily and Deanna this week to share her personal “day ones” and to talk about acting in the new movie “Anastasia: Once Upon a Time.” Plus, she tells the girls about her favorite singer under 25 and her feelings about GroupMe before they play a game of Love It or Leave It.

Sean and Hayes are joined by ROB HUEBEL to review some of his most famous roles.

Next week, Amy will be joined by film critic Witney Seibold to discuss William Castle's 1959 film "The Tingler." "The Tingler" is available to watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnQoe8VQfxE And on Amazon here: http://a.co/3NTfVlv

Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Chad Carter, Shaun Diston, John Gemberling, Adam Pally, Gil Ozeri and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser for part 2 of improv4humans live from DCM 19! They perform scenes about a computer with a farting problem, an open house at Jeffrey Dahmer’s old place, and a McDonald’s customer demanding compensation after eating a chicken head. Plus, a wedding videographer takes the production too far and historical enthusiasts learn the terrible truth about George Washington. (0:15 - 8:45) Intro Question - “Did your creativity ever get you in trouble with authority figures?” - Bringing your computer into the shop because it keeps farting (8:46 - 15:36) Audience Suggestion - Tylenol - Realtor shows off Jeffrey Dahmer’s house (15:41 - 24:18) Audience Suggestion - Incinerator - Shaun tries have fun with the neighborhood “Good Kid” (24:19 - 33:56) Audience Suggestion - Poptart - McDonald’s customer tries to get compensation after eating a chicken head (36:08 - 45:36) Intro Story - Pally got busted for NY’s different weed laws - Attempts to beguile a cop with high-profile connections backfire/hiding your vape from the cops with a vape-bird (45:37 - 54:40) Audience Suggestion - Doorknob - Gil’s girlfriend gets subjected to his college friends’ crazy random rules (54:41 - 1:01:48) Audience Suggestion - Cable - Wedding videographer treats the wedding like a production (1:01:49 - 1:15:27) Question from Listener - “Does your hometown have any legendary stories?” - Historical tourists hear terrible stories about George Washington

Actor and improvisor Rob Huebel returns to Who Charted this week for the last episode of the summah! He helps Howard and Kulap count down the Top 5 Trending Music Videos on iTunes while showing off his vast knowledge of popular music. Then, during the Movie Chart, Rob shares a recent personal movie trauma, and Howard dishes out Chanteuse News as well as a special quiz during Two Charted.

I made a mistake in the homework thread for The Canon a few weeks ago. Admitting it was my fault was the most mature (and brave) thing I've ever had to do, so I felt I deserved a new title that reflected my maturity, and bravery.

Next week, Amy will be joined by comedian and actress Cameron Esposito to discuss the 1999 film "The Matrix." "The Matrix" is available to view on Amazon here: http://a.co/0XKkbSR And on YouTube here:

New Emmy winner Travon Free (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) opens up to Matt and Dave about the overwhelming experience of being bisexual, his break-up before Emmy night, plus meeting the “Stranger Things” kids! The guys also answer one of your advice calls, and break down “mother!” vs “IT”.

Negin welcomes several of her literal favs to tackle some big questions. Should drugs be legal? Do white guys get to say stuff? Does happiness take a dive in middle age? Plus, don’t forget to pick up your very own eggplant-colored Fake the Nation t-shirt at podswag.com.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu to discuss the politics of space exploration, people’s fear of artificial intelligence, and even tell some jokes. Tyson is Director of the Hayden Planetarium. In his latest book, “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry,” he breaks down the basics of the Big Bang theory and quantum mechanics, among other essentials we should understand about the universe. Follow Neil deGrasse Tyson! (@neiltyson) http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/ Send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.com and for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com. This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast and Helix Sleep (www.helixsleep.com/REACTIVE).

This week Erin talks about the policies and stances of the conservative Independent Women’s Forum and Bryan brings a story from the charity Stonewall about rising violence against LGBTQ people in the UK. Then guest Nikki Glaser joins in to talk about her trip to the DMZ, what everyone should know about anal sex, and the joys of cosmetic enhancements.

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Actor Ryan Gaul returns for a live Who Charted from this year’s Now Hear This podcast festival! He joins Howard and Kulap to pitch new names for Kid Rock and to count down a controversial Music Chart. Then Ryan talks about acting in the new film “Killing Gunther” while they down IMDB’s Top 5 TV Shows. Plus, Howard gives a live performance of a classic summah tune.

Chef and food blogger Gabi Moskowitz joins Emily and Deanna this week to talk about her new book Hot Mess Kitchen: Recipes for Your Delicious Disastrous Life. Gabi fills in the girls on how to prep a thrifty meal, the choicest recipes from the cookbook, and her blogging origins. Then Gabi explains how she inspired a sitcom before they “unbox” the trend of unboxing videos.

Lamar Woods has an interesting conversation with Sean while Hayes is on his way.

Former LA Weekly music editor Ben Westhoff joins Amy this week to discuss the 1995 Ice Cube film “Friday” They talk about the movie’s cultural timing, how it subverts audience expectations, and the power in writing characters that aren’t cool. Plus, they note the change in weed culture since the 90s and try to answer the question: How did Ice Cube get dumber?

Writer Carina Chocano joins Amy this week to discuss the original 1975 horror/thriller “The Stepford Wives.” First, Carina tells Amy about her new book You Play The Girl, and then they get into “The Stepford Wives,” noting how the film plays to director Bryan Forbes’ strengths and what it says about the power of perspective. They pick apart the use of sound design in the film, how it deals with themes of cultural abuse, and its lasting impact.

It’s Monday morning, the final day of cuts for the 53-man roster for improv4humans. It’s an agonizing ordeal for humans, and it’s come down to Coach Besser’s final cut.

Liz Feldman (This Just Out) joins Matt and Dave to tell the story of how she met her wife, visualizing the partner you want, coming out to her parents, and more. Dave also shares with Matt his new obsession with drag queen DeAundra Peek’s hit, “What Is Love?”.

W. Kamau Bell won an Emmy!!! And while he was on the red carpet, Hari was able to interview legendary feminist and author Dr. Bell Hooks about love, labels, and her views on the current administration. Kamau and Hari also gain understanding on DACA from Luis Fernando Macias (assistant professor in Chicano and Latin American Studies at Fresno State) and Elizabeth Perez (the first DREAMer to work for the City of Phoenix). Follow our guests! Bell Hooks (@bellhooks): http://www.bellhooksinstitute.com Luis Fernando Macías (@macias_lf) Elizabeth Perez aka Elle ( @EllePerezPerez) For updates on us, follow Politically Re-Active on Facebook and Twitter (@PoliticReActive). Send us your comments using the #politicallyreactive. Thanks! Check out Hari’s tour dates and albums at Harikondabolu.comand for all Kamau’s projects check out wkamaubell.com.