In this episode, Mike and Ruthe yak about PARASITE, the new film from Bong Joon-ho and discuss the downfall of former California congresswoman, Katie Hill.

Ruthe chats up Mike about HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH; they both discuss THE TALE, with Laura Dern; Mark Zuckerberg is in the hot seat - and why it should get hotter!

In this episode, Ruthe reviews the MODERN LOVE series on Amazon Prime; Mike has a transformative experience seeing international singing star, LILA DOWNS and they both discuss the direction of the impeachment proceedings.

Ruthe and Mike examine the DOWNTON ABBEY movie; Ruthe pitches Mike on Showtime's returning series, SHAMELESS; Mike does a deep dive into Howard Zinn's A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. And, of course, impeachment news.

Ruthe endorses LODGE 49 on AMC and discusses The New Yorker profile of Hunter Biden. Both Ruthe and Mike talk about how the new impeachment inquiry makes them feel.

Ruthe and Mike dive into the Emmys (and, of course, FLEABAG'S wins!); ruminate on Edward Snowden and whether his actions will be meaningful in today's digitally overexposed world; wonder if Justin Trudeau will overcome his documented racism.

Ruthe and Mike gab about this and that.

Ruthe and Mike may be in favor of the SNL firing of Shane Gillis and ponder what it means that an artist's work now lasts forever; the plight of the LA homeless is discussed; Brett Kavanaugh's accuser, Debi Ramirez, didn't get heard during his confirmation hearing for the Supreme Court: is it too late?

Ruthe and Mike profess their love for radio host Stephanie Miller; Mike has a hunch about the Brexit mess and they are both impressed with Walmart's new ammunition and gun policy.