The interview was taped on 2/5/19.

Adam McKay is an Oscar award-winning director and screenwriter. He was a writer for Saturday Night Live and one of the earliest members of Upright Citizens Brigade, a renown improvisational and sketch comedy group. McKay’s films include The Big Short, Anchorman I and II, and Stepbrothers. His most recent film is Vice, a biopic of Dick Cheney. Preet and McKay discuss:

McKay’s extensive research into Dick and Liz Cheney’s psychology and presentation
The lasting effect of the Bush presidency on American politics and policy
How Cheney carved out an unprecedented role for the Vice President, using his subordinate status to command control
McKay’s background in comedy, and how it influences his craft

From the Q&A portion of the episode:

Jeff Bezos’ post in Medium, “No thank you, Mr. Pecker.”
The non-prosecution agreement between American Media, Inc. (AMI) and SDNY.
An article in The Daily Beast reporting that Michael Sanchez, the brother of Bezos’ mistress, is the leaker.
A report from NBC News on Senator Burr’s comments concerning the possibility of collusion between Trump campaign and Russia, plus Senator Warner’s dispute.
An article in NYT on El Chapo’s trial and verdict.
Presiding Judge Cogan’s response to the El Chapo jury verdict.

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