Monday’s Sasha-and-Jeff chat was all over the map. Recalling the late William Friedkin, of course, and “The Exorcist” in particular. The “Barbie” Oscar prognosis. The annual competition for woke identity politics awards, formerly known as the Oscars.

Jeff’s cat interjects now and again.

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