Topic: Meryl Streep

During the Oprah Winfrey livestream, actress Meryl Streep expressed concern about the potential aftermath of the 2024 election and whether the country is prepared for January 7th. Harris responded by mistakenly referring to the actress as "Marilyn." The exchange highlighted the perceived disconnect between wealthy celebrities and the everyday economic struggles of voters.

The actors' union SAG-AFTRA extends contract talks to July 12th, narrowly avoiding a strike that would join the ongoing writers' walkout. High-profile actors like Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence press for a "transformative deal" in the age of streaming. Finally, Royal Caribbean's "Icon of the Seas," the world's largest cruise ship powered by liquefied natural gas, begins sea tests ahead of its 2024 debut.

The film Don't Look Up, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, is analyzed as an analogy for climate change that has become muddled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meryl Streep and Jonah Hill's characters are identified as satirical versions of Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr.

Speculation regarding a list of journalists on the CIA or FBI payroll suggests that media agendas are set by intelligence agencies. Historical parallels are drawn to the release of the Pentagon Papers, noting that The New York Times was the primary driver of the story despite the film "The Post" focusing on The Washington Post. Journalists like Richard Engel are criticized for opposing the release of the Senate Torture Report, allegedly to protect CIA credibility.

Actress Rose McGowan criticized Meryl Streep for her planned "silent protest" of wearing black to the Golden Globes, accusing Streep of having turned a blind eye to Harvey Weinstein's behavior for years. Streep issued a statement denying she had knowledge of Weinstein's crimes. McGowan later apologized for a specific dig regarding the Marchesa fashion line.

The hosts review a long list of potential tour titles, ranging from "The Koality Tour" to "Triggering You Bigly." A reference to Meryl Streep and the "dingo took my baby" meme is discussed, alongside various Australian slang terms and show-specific memes like "Hot Pockets."

The show concludes with a discussion of the NFL playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. A final clip features Senator Lindsey Graham using a metaphor about "throwing rocks" at Russia, which the hosts mock as a "sissy" performance.

The "Pussyhat Project" and calls for a Hollywood strike are highlighted as part of the growing protest movement against Donald Trump. Meryl Streep's Golden Globes speech also drew criticism for her comments regarding mixed martial arts and football, which some viewed as elitist.

Fareed Zakaria's commentary on Hillary Clinton is analyzed as an attempt to rebrand her public image. Zakaria suggests that Clinton's primary challenge is a lack of "charisma" and that she needs to project more warmth when addressing the email controversy. The hosts compare her public performances to acting, suggesting a calculated effort to appear more relatable to the electorate.

The entertainment news program "Extra" has changed its iconic intro and tone, becoming more like a "lame version of Entertainment Tonight." During the Academy Awards, the distinction between "sound editing" and "sound mixing" was criticized as unnecessary for the television broadcast. Observations were made regarding French winners, such as Jean Dujardin, who reportedly lacked the traditional humility of American nominees.

During the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, a presenter mentioned a "special In The Morning tribute" while introducing Meryl Streep. The hosts believe a show insider slipped the podcast's catchphrase onto the teleprompter as an "Easter egg" for the audience.

The film adaptation of the musical "Mamma Mia" is criticized for its poor singing and nonsensical plot, specifically the performances of Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. Curry mentions that his wife, Patricia Paay, turned down the lead role in the Dutch stage version because she disliked the 1970s-style bell-bottom costumes.