Trump Forces a Playdate with Xi Jinping & MTG Makes Too Much Sense for Desi Lydic | Justine Lupe

Summary

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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Trump Forces a Playdate with Xi Jinping & MTG Makes Too Much Sense for Desi Lydic | Justine Lupe

Air Date: October 31, 2025
Host: Desi Lydic
Guest: Justine Lupe

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Episode Overview

This episode, hosted by Desi Lydic, blends biting political satire with a Halloween-tinted existential crisis as she finds herself alarmingly agreeing with Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) on several issues. The show covers Trump’s awkward “playdate” with Xi Jinping, a government shutdown with surprising intra-party squabbles, and an in-depth segment lampooning household robots. The episode closes with a warm, insightful interview with actress Justine Lupe about her show "Nobody Wants This" and the power of female friendships.

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Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Trump Meets World: Awkward Diplomacy in China

• [01:58] Desi Lydic introduces Trump’s Asia tour, highlighting his face-off with Xi Jinping:

  • Trump comes across as desperate for approval, receiving lackluster enthusiasm from Xi.
  • Noted contrast: Other leaders (Malaysia’s concert, Korea’s crowns) are obsequious, but Xi treats Trump like an awkward playdate.
  • Quote [02:51]: “Then Xi comes in like his mom forced him to have a play date with a weird kid at school.” – Desi Lydic

• [03:27] The "big" result: a tentative truce in the trade war, essentially resetting things to where they started.

  • Quote [03:43]: “You went all the way to Asia for that? Okay, I think we can agree that meeting was a waste of time.” – Desi Lydic

• [04:03] Trump’s self-evaluation:

  • Quote [04:03]: “On the scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say the meeting was a 12.” – Trump (as highlighted by Desi, mocking his math)

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2. Government Shutdown & The Marjorie Taylor Greene Paradox

• [04:20] Desi pivots to the ongoing government shutdown.

  • MTG lashes out at her own party:
    • Quote [04:40]: “I have no respect for the House not being in session, and I demand to know from Speaker Johnson what the Republican plan for health care is.” – Marjorie Taylor Greene

• [04:53] Desi is bewildered to be agreeing with MTG on some issues.

  • Quote [04:53]: “Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Or as Marjorie Taylor Greene says, clocks cause autism.” – Desi Lydic

• [05:18–08:33] Lydic’s mounting existential crisis as she finds herself agreeing with MTG on multiple points, covering:

  • Criticism of bailouts and Republican leadership.
  • Demand to release Epstein files.
  • Quote [07:33]: “I’m mad at Republicans. They never do what they promise… I want to hold Republicans accountable… you guys are weak and pathetic.” – Marjorie Taylor Greene

• [08:45] Even Trump is bewildered by MTG’s behavior.

  • Quote [08:45]: “Exactly what is going on with Marjorie? I agree with Donald Trump. Oh, my God. I agree with Donald Trump.” – Desi Lydic

• Halloween Twist [09:09–11:04]:

  • Desi spirals into a nightmare sequence where everyone around her agrees that MTG is a “national treasure,” echoing her talking points back at her.
  • Quote [10:16]: “Everyone knows Marjorie Taylor Greene is a national treasure.” – Troy Iwata (satirically)
  • Relief sets in when MTG pivots to Jan 6 conspiracies, re-establishing Desi’s sense of reality.
  • Quote [11:04]: “Oh, thank God… I have never been so happy to say I disagree with Marjorie Taylor Greene again.” – Desi Lydic

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3. Everything is Stupid: Meet Your $20,000 Roommate Robot

• [12:16] Ronny Chieng skewers the new “Neo” house robot.

  • Dreams of robot butlers flop in real life: Neo costs $20,000, has customizable Crocs, but can barely perform basic tasks.
  • Quote [12:46]: “For that kind of money, this robot better have incredible features.” – Ronny Chieng

• [14:12–16:16] Neo’s demonstration is unimpressive: takes ages to fetch water, fails at cracking walnuts, loads dishwasher like a drunken frat guy.

  • Quote [14:53]: “Jesus. It’s like paying to live with a sick old man. If I pay extra, do I get to empty his bedpan?”
  • Satirical warnings about Roomba and robot racism.

• [16:44] Plot twist: Everything Neo does is actually remote-operated by a human in another room.

  • Quote [16:48]: “Okay, so after all that, the robot of the future is just a creepy guy who’s watching you do everything? Call me a pervert, but I’d rather just have a perverted human butler.” – Ronny Chieng

• [17:07] Safety concerns mocked:

  • Toaster vs. murder robot.

• [18:21] Segment closes with Ronny “apologizing” to the robot and lobbing it (figuratively) back to Desi.

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4. Interview: Justine Lupe (Succession, Mrs. Maisel, Nobody Wants This)

[19:23–30:09] Key Moments

• Introduction [19:23]

  • Desi lavishes praise: “You steal every single scene.”

• On Female Friendship & “Nobody Wants This” [20:46–22:49]:

  • Lupe discusses the show’s focus shifting from a “will-they-won’t-they” couple to the deeper, more complex love between sisters.
    • Quote [21:08]: “You kind of have to understand what Morgan’s intentions are… she’s heartbroken that her sister’s moving into this new romantic relationship and departing their co-dependent love affair of a kind… so, yeah, this season ran with it.”
  • Relatable reflections on adult female friendship and the “new iterations” they take on as life evolves.

• On Working with Kristen [22:49–23:43]:

  • Realistic, sometimes boundary-pushing fight scenes, with life imitating art:
    • Quote [23:07]: “Unfortunately, there’s no boundaries in some of the stuff… I literally go, like, ‘ow, don’t touch me like that.’ And it’s not written in the script.”

• Chemistry and Character Dynamics [24:20–26:06]:

  • The ambiguous, magnetic relationship between Morgan and Sasha (Timothy Simons), where neither the actors nor the writers fully resolved if it’s romantic or platonic.
  • Praises the “interesting dynamic” and how ambiguity can be a strength.

• On Surreal Glamour and Real Home Life [26:31–27:26]:

  • Desi asks about living out a fantasy in elegant costuming while having a six-month-old at home.
  • Justine Lupe shares sweet anecdotes about her doting, attentive husband and the reality of motherhood off-screen.
    • Quote [26:49]: “When I give the baby a bath, he’ll, like, put out candles and give me a glass of water with electrolytes in it…”

• On Friendship, Connection & Her Porter Magazine Essay [27:32–29:17]:

  • Lupe describes friends as “sacred relics,” the “secret weapons” that help her weather dark times.
    • Quote [28:10]: “My friends, they feel like they’re these sacred relics I’ve gathered throughout my life… I keep them in my back pocket at all times… anchors in all different iterations of life.”
  • Urges listeners to turn toward connection and warmth in difficult times.

• Looking Ahead: Season 3 Teaser [29:38–30:01]

  • Desi tries, playfully, to tease spoilers from Lupe about the future of Morgan and Sasha’s relationship; no real secrets revealed.

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Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• Desi Lydic [02:51]: “Then Xi comes in like his mom forced him to have a play date with a weird kid at school.”
• Trump (quoted) [04:03]: “On the scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say the meeting was a 12.”
• Desi Lydic [04:53]: “Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Or as Marjorie Taylor Greene says, clocks cause autism.”
• Marjorie Taylor Greene [07:33]: “I’m mad at Republicans. They never do what they promise… I want to hold Republicans accountable… you guys are weak and pathetic.”
• Troy Iwata (satirical) [10:16]: “Everyone knows Marjorie Taylor Greene is a national treasure. It’s always been like that.”
• Ronny Chieng [14:53]: “Jesus. It’s like paying to live with a sick old man. If I pay extra, do I get to empty his bedpan?”
• Justine Lupe [28:10]: “My friends, they feel like they’re these sacred relics I’ve gathered throughout my life… I keep them in my back pocket at all times… anchors in all different iterations of life.”

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Important Timestamps

• Trump & Xi Jinping Satire: [01:32–04:03]
• Government Shutdown & MTG Segment: [04:03–11:04]
• “Everything is Stupid”: Robot Review: [12:16–18:31]
• Justine Lupe Interview: [19:23–30:09]

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Tone & Style

• Signature Daily Show blend: sharp satire, absurdist humor, and cultural commentary.
• Host Desi Lydic’s voice is self-aware, playful, and occasionally incredulous, especially during the Halloween-style “agreeing with MTG” nightmare.
• Ronny Cheng’s segment is especially candid, jaded, and absurdist.
• Interview segment with Justine Lupe is warm, intimate, and leavened with genuine admiration and thoughtful reflection.

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For the Uninitiated

If you didn’t catch the episode, you missed:

• Some of the best satirical breakdowns of political news, including Trump’s Asia tour and the ongoing dysfunction of Congressional Republicans.
• A riotous Halloween fever dream in which Desi Lydic nearly loses her identity agreeing with Marjorie Taylor Greene.
• A hilarious, skeptical takedown of the much-hyped “Neo” robot.
• A genuine, thoughtful interview with actress Justine Lupe exploring the depth of female friendships, the evolution of her onscreen characters, and the glue that keeps us all together in dark times.

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Transcript

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From the.

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Most trusted journalists at Comedy Central. It's America's only source for news. This is the Daily show with your host, Desi Linus.

[B]

Welcome to the Daily Show. I'm Desi Lydick. We've got so much to talk about. Tonight, Trump and China agree to couples therapy. Your next roommate might be a robot. And the government shutdown is a month old. But will America's body ever bounce back? First, let's kick things off with another installment of Trump meets World.

[A]

International humiliation. One after another.

[B]

Trump has spent all week hopping his way through Asia, meeting leaders from Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. But today, he went face to face with Asia's final boss, Chinese President Xi Jinping. And, boy, did he not match Trump's energy. Mr. President. The President of the People's Republic of China.

[C]

Good to meet you. Good to see you again.

[A]

Good to see you again.

[C]

Me, too. And we're going to have a very successful meeting. I have no doubt. But he's a very tough negotiator.

[A]

That's not good.

[B]

Remember, call your doctor if your handshake lasts longer than four hours. But this is such a stark difference from how every other leader on this trip has interacted with Trump. Malaysia's throwing a concert for him. Korea's giving him crowns. Everyone's kissing his ass. Then Xi comes in like his mom forced him to have a play date with a weird kid at school. But forget about how their greeting was. The bigger question was, what happened at that meeting? Trump said that China has been eating America's lunch for decades. And this was his chance to seal a major trade deal that finally makes things right.

[C]

President Trump back on Air Force One after his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, where the leaders agreed to a tentative truce in the trade war that brings tariffs and other measures back to where they were before recent escalations.

[A]

He's basically reset the clock to January.

[B]

Wait, January? As in earlier this year January? You went all the way to Asia for that? Okay, I think we can agree that meeting was a waste of time.

[A]

On the scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say the meeting was a 12.

[B]

Spoken like a guy who does not know the order of numbers. Meanwhile, back at home on this night before Halloween, we're still dealing with the government shutdown. And it's been the same story for a month now. Democrats versus Republicans. And things are only getting more tense.

[A]

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene acknowledging she lashed out on a Republican call.

[B]

Whaaaat? You're telling me Representative Cruella deville lost her composure? What? Let me guess. She's saying the Democrats want to give health care to Joe Biden's auto pen.

[A]

In a break with her party, she confronted Speaker Johnson, saying, I have no respect for the House not being in session, and I demand to know from Speaker Johnson what the Republican plan for health care is.

[B]

Oh, I was not expecting that. I'd also love to hear the Republican plan for health care. All right, good for you, Marjorie. I mean, you know what they say. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Or as Marjorie Taylor Greene says, clocks cause autism. Yeah, I guess we can all enjoy that, because she is literally wrong about everything else.

[D]

Let's take, for example, this $40 billion bailout for Argentina. That's probably one of the grossest things I've ever seen.

[B]

Yeah, that is a pretty gross thing. Wait, something weird is happening. Am I agreeing with Marjorie Taylor Greene? That was weird. That's never happened before. But it's a testament to the incompetence of this administration that even his ideological allies, like Marjorie Taylor Greene are starting to find common ground with his critics. Although, obviously, let's not forget who we're dealing with here. We're not going to agree on much more than that.

[C]

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is now.

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Backing a move to force a floor.

[C]

Vote requiring the Justice Department to release all Epstein documents.

[D]

We should be passing the discharge petition that Thomas Massie put in to release the Epstein files. Those are the things that we should be doing.

[B]

La la la la la la La la la, la, la, la, la, la. No, no, no, no. Stop the clip. Stop the click. I do not want that. Okay? I do not want to agree with Marjorie Taylor Greene. What the is going on? Is it cold in here?

[E]

It just.

[B]

Okay, this is really starting to creep me out. What the hell am I saying? She's a Trump supporter. She doesn't really want the Epstein files released. Wait, is that the Daily show landline? No one's called that since the 90s when I was born. Don't Google it. Hello? Hello?

[D]

Release the Epstein files. Release the Epstein files. Release the Epstein files. Release the Epstein files.

[B]

Oh, my God. Okay, breathe. Breathe, Desi, breathe. Get it together.

[E]

Get it together. Get it together.

[B]

Okay. It's probably just the wrong number. So what? Marjorie Taylor Greene has said a few reasonable things. That doesn't mean that we have the same feelings about the Republican Party.

[D]

I'm beyond pissed off at my own party and the leadership in the House and the Senate that they are totally blowing it. Many times. I hate my own party. I'm mad at Republicans. They never do what they promise they're going to do. I want to hold Republicans accountable. I want Republicans to do the job. I'm so angry at my own party, and I'm angry at all the men in leadership in the House and the Senate, and I'm like, you guys are weak and pathetic.

[B]

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. MTG is roasting Republicans and her male coworkers. Where does she end and I begin? Did she also try to get a reservation by telling the hostess she's Dakota Fanning? No, no, no. Don't let her get in your head. Don't let her get in your head. Don't let her get in your head.

[D]

I blame Republicans. They are literally slaves to all the big industries. The military industrial complex.

[B]

Oh, my God. Big Pharma.

[A]

Stop it.

[D]

Helps industries.

[A]

Stop it.

[B]

Stop it. Does anyone else see what's happening here?

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President Trump, as you know, recently called at least two senior Republicans to ask what's going on with Marjorie.

[B]

Exactly what is going on with Marjorie? I agree with Donald Trump. Oh, my God. I agree with Donald Trump.

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Me.

[B]

Come on, Desi. Come on. Okay, you are the host of the show. You are in charge. You are in control. You can do another story. Let's do another story. We'll do another story. How about the Louvre heist? That's a fun, fun story. Let's go to Paris with our very own Troi Iwata. Troy. Sweet, sweet Troy. It is so good to see You?

[C]

Yeah. It's good to see you, too, Desi. Is everything okay? Yep.

[B]

Yeah. Sure? No. I don't know. I have no idea. It is now. You know. Just tell me something about the jewelry heist. Anything. Anything about it at all.

[C]

Well, they've now arrested seven of the suspects. There's more on the loop, but police are confident they'll catch them soon. You know, we're just lucky that none of the major artworks were stolen. You know, like the Mona Lisa or the Marjorie Taylor Greene.

[B]

Wait, what? What? Did you say Marjorie Taylor Greene?

[C]

Yeah, of course, Desi. Everyone knows Marjorie Taylor Greene is a national treasure. It's always been like that.

[B]

Oh, God. Oh, my God. Troy, no. It's happening to you, too. Just because she's breaking with her party on a few things, that doesn't mean that she's the new face of the resistance.

[C]

Come on now, Desi. Why are you being such a silly Jewish space laser?

[B]

No choice. Stop it. Stop. Just cut the feed. Cut the feed. Is this it? Am I trapped in this hell forever? Agreeing with Marjorie Taylor Greene for all of eternity?

[D]

I saw average Americans on January 6th. I still to this day say it was a fed direction and Antifa participated.

[B]

Oh, thank God. Oh, that was so bonkers. I have never been so happy to say I disagree with Marjorie Taylor Greene again. It was all just a terrible, spooky nightmare that was perfectly timed with our Halloween episode A day early because we don't do shows on Fridays. But now it is all over. Everything is gonna be a welcome back to the Daily Show. When it comes to the news, some stories are serious, some stories are inspiring. And some stories are just stupid. And for those, we turn to Ronny Cheng in a segment we call Everything is Stupid.

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For. For years, humans have dreamed of a robot butler. Someone to do unpleasant chores like folding laundry, doing the dishes, and stealing your neighbor's Amazon deliveries. Hey, order some AirPods already. Craig, enough with the insulin. But now our dreams have finally come true.

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Move over, Rosie. There's a new robot made in town.

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Meet Neo.

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The bot known as the Neo is designed to help you with housework and other tasks.

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The cost?

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$20,000.

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Whoa. Who the has 20 grand just lying around? And what is that address? And when do they usually leave the house? For that kind of money, this robot better have incredible features.

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The humanoid is available in three colors. Cream, silver, and black.

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Each Neo comes with a machine, washable.

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Knit suit, a head, and shoes that.

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You can customize to fit your style.

[C]

Wow. The future is finally. Buy Crocs for My robot. Then we can hang out with other people who are contemplating suicide. Crocs, kill yourself in comfort. This thing has all the features you want in a good robot. A machine, washable suit, a head, and most importantly, zero holes to stick your dick into. Sorry, pervs, you are not gonna this robot. That's what your Roomba is for. On the plus side, at least Neo comes in three different colors. Do you want your own robot slave and are also racist? Well, then try out black Neo. Neo, your new favorite N word. So, okay, you launched an awkward robot with Crocs and zero holes. This thing is supposed to be the future. Come on, show me what kind of stuff it can do.

[A]

Neo's hardware comes packed with features like.

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Human level dexterity so that it can handle any of your chores reliably. Hey, Neo, can you take this cup to the sink for me? Finally, a robot for dirt bags. Hey, hey, Neo, can you take this cup? And can you pay my child support? Also, can we talk about this robot's butt? Like, why is it so sharp? Are we supposed to use his ass to slice pastrami? How does something that doesn't eat look like it's constantly holding in a poop? But okay. Machete buns. Let's see. All the time. You can save me.

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Can I get a water?

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All in. It took Neo a little over a minute to fetch a water from the fridge 10ft away. Although Neo is capable of lifting up to 150 pounds, it's not as superhuman as you'd think. Crush it. It's a walnut.

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Jesus. It's like paying to live with a sick old man. If I pay extra, do I get to empty his bedpan? Hey, Gerard, get back to bed. The doctor said no cracking walnuts. Also, we already have the technology to crack a nut. They wrote a big shitty ballet about it. I sleep through it every Christmas. But okay, so food prep isn't your thing. What about cleanup?

[B]

Next challenge, load three items in the dishwasher. You got this, Neo. You got it. And that took five minutes.

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Look, to be fair, we've all been this drunk before. All right, go to Beg Neo. Drink some Gatorade first, and don't text your ex. But honestly, Neo's complete inability to be helpful around the house isn't even the stupidest thing about it.

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When you get your Neo in 2026, it will do most of the things in your home autonomously.

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But right now, everything I saw Neo do was guided by a skilled pilot. And who is the voice I'm hearing right now of Neo.

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Hi. I am a remote operator in a.

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Different room in the building.

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Okay, so after all that, the robot of the future is just a creepy guy who's watching you do everything? Call me a, but I'd rather just have a perverted human butler. Right. At least while his dick was out, he'd be able to load the dishwasher. Also, is this mostly useless robot even safe to have in my house?

[B]

What if Neo decides to take a very heavy piece of wood, like the top of a table, and drop it on me when I'm sleeping?

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Neo will not be able to or allowed to physically. Can the robot do that? Yes. Physically. Can a lot of products in your home do something dangerous if they decided to? Yes.

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No. No, they can't. My toaster can't kill me while I'm sleeping because my toaster's a coward. And fine, Sonia won't kill me. But what about that creepy guy in the next room controlling him? Because that guy clearly has nothing to live for. So, to summarize, we all expected a robot that would make our lives easier, but instead, we got this thing that can't crack a walnut, loads the dishwasher like a drunk frat guy and has a weird, weird ass that, again, you cannot stick your penis into. Also, it's not a robot, it's some guy. So until these issues are fixed, I guess I'll have to just keep cracking my own walnuts, right? Okay.

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Shit.

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You know what? This is actually really hot. All right, fine. I apologize to the stupid drunk robot. Desi. Back to you.

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Danny Chang. Everyone. When we come back, Jetsine Luke will be joining me on the show, so don't go away.

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Welcome back to the Daily Show. My guest tonight is an actor you know from Succession, who also stars in the hit Netflix series, Nobody Wants this. Please welcome Justine Liu. Oh, my goodness, it is so much fun having you here. Now everyone knows and loves you from succession. Marvelous. Mrs. Maisel, Mr. Mercedes. And now nobody wants this. And I will tell you, it doesn't Matter what you're in, you steal every single scene.

[E]

Oh, thank you.

[B]

Yeah, you do. It's true. And I just want to say don't try that shit around here. All right, all right.

[E]

Understood.

[B]

Know your place.

[E]

I understand. I know my place.

[B]

Okay. Know your place.

[E]

No.

[B]

You are so good in this show. You absolutely. It's like every time you're on screen, you're pure magic and so many laughs. And I binged season two in about two days.

[E]

Amazing.

[B]

Probably like everyone else. Have you guys seen it? Have you watched.

[E]

Goes Down Easy? It goes down Easy.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

It's sweet fun watching women be complex and funny and interesting. And I think my favorite part about season two is the first season there was this wonderful, like, will they, won't they? Between Kristen and Adam's characters. But this is really season two opens up. It's like it's about a love story between two sisters.

[D]

Yeah.

[E]

I mean, that was always kind of how I took it. Just because you kind of have to understand what Morgan's intentions are when she's acting so, like, just insane. Perfect and rude and bratty and perfect. Yeah. So even first season, I was kind of like, what is this story? What is she doing here? And the way that I kind of my north star was being that she's heartbroken that her sister's moving into this new romantic relationship and kind of departing their co dependent love affair of a kind. It's, you know, a platonic love affair, but they are, you know, soulmates in a sense. So, yeah, this season kind of took that and ran with it.

[B]

Yeah, that's so. It's so relatable because so many sisters experience that and even close friends.

[E]

Yeah. I mean, I spent all of my 20s, like, sharing my bed with my girlfriends. And even now, like, every time I come out here alone.

[B]

Careful, careful. Don't read the comments on the YouTube clip of this video.

[E]

Oh, my God.

[B]

No.

[E]

But, you know, you, like, we just, like, intimacy is so much a part of female friendship. And yeah, even now when I come out here, I'll be like, hey, girls, can you come over and hang? It's just one of the best parts of life. So I totally get the feeling of your friends departing a version of your relationship to be with their romantic partners or when they have a baby. And you kind of have to find a new iteration of what the friendship is, and that comes with celebration and excitement for your friends and also a little bit of heartache. And I think Morgan's going through a bit of an identity crisis around it.

[B]

Yeah. Definitely. And the scenes between you and Kristen are so electric. Your chemistry is so good with one another. I mean, and the way that your characters love you, love hard, and you fight hard. Have you had to have some real boundary talks with each other before some of those scenes? Cause it gets intense.

[E]

Unfortunately, there's no boundaries and some of the stuff. But there's times where I literally, in the show go like, ow, don't touch me like that. And it's not written into the script. It's just that she pulls my finger a little bit too hard, and me as a character's just like, ow. Ew. You literally broke my finger.

[B]

That wasn't written in the script. No. That's my favorite runner.

[E]

Thank you. That's very sweet. I literally, by the end of the season, we were like, okay. I think we worn out that whole bit. I did it five times and I was like. They're like, okay, we got it.

[B]

It's so funny. Cause everyone knows that person who's so drunk. Ow. You hurt me.

[E]

Totally. I mean, for me, the dynamic is a bit childish. And I feel like I've seen this dynamic between friends, like, kids before, you know, like the whole, like, Charlie bit my finger. I honestly kept on thinking back to that, like, that kind of, like, bratty play. And they have a little bit, you know, like, when you go back and hang out with your family, there's some regression that happens. And I feel like these girls kind of regress to, like, the teenager or maybe even elementary school age versions of themselves.

[B]

Yeah, kids act that way and presidents act that way, apparently.

[E]

Totally.

[B]

The bruises on his pants, he's being so dramatic.

[E]

I know. It's so sad. It's so sad.

[B]

The chemistry between you and Timothy Simons is so great as well. You guys have. So your character Morgan and his character Sasha have this sort of flirtation. It's very much in the gray area.

[E]

Strange, drawn to each other, not, like, really sure what it is.

[B]

Yeah, nothing's quite happening. But how much of that did you know going in and how much did you sort of, like, discover as it was happening?

[E]

We knew very little about what was going on.

[B]

That could be fun.

[E]

Yeah. Yeah, it was fun. It was fun. And it was also, like, confusing. You know, you always wanna know, like, what your function is in the scene or what the tracks are. Are we going to, like, end up making out in the next episode? And that was like, a real prospect in the first episode, like, trying, like, it was on the table that this would turn into an affair. And, like, it Kind of got, like passed back and forth and talked through and hashed out. And so there were times where it was very weird and kind of even, to be completely honest, like, frustrating in moments where you're like, what is happening? And then I saw it and I was like, this is really interesting what's happening here. Like, not knowing exactly what that dynamic is and that these two people just find each other magnetic and they're drawn to each other and they're kind of unclear about what that energy is and the boundaries that come with relationships. I just thought it was really interesting. And then this season, I kind of like that it evolved into something that was more platonic and they kind of lean on each other as friends in a real way, you know, they do.

[B]

It worked. The ambiguity totally worked for the viewer. From my perspective, anyway, Erin was onto something.

[E]

She was like, I don't know, maybe they're gonna make out next episode. And I was like, but it really lends itself to being an interesting dynamic.

[B]

Yeah. And your character also had quite the love story. You had a love interest. I don't want to give anything away, but your character was definitely treated like a queen. You got to wear these amazing outfits in this elegant atmosphere. Meanwhile, you have a six month old at home, probably not getting a ton of sleep. Was that just the best to be able to walk into that fantasy?

[E]

You know, my husband does dote on me quite a bit. He's kind of amazing. He's an a husband. So, like, you know, there's little things that he does all the time. Like, you know, like when I give the baby a bath, he'll, like, put out candles and, like, give me a glass of water with electrolytes in it and come. Electrolytes?

[C]

Yeah.

[B]

Your husband does electrolytes. Keeps me hydrated.

[E]

I know, but I will say there was.

[B]

Which camera do I have?

[E]

The most romantic of all ingredients.

[B]

The notes, honey.

[E]

But sweet. Yeah, he's very sweet. But it was nice, I will say. Like, I just. At home, I do not put a lick of effort into wearing things and being put in hair and makeup and beautiful clothes. It really does change the way that you feel about yourself. So there was something nice to being a little bit like, oh, I'm not that girl anymore.

[B]

Play pretend over here.

[E]

Totally.

[B]

Yeah. I live in that world for a little bit.

[E]

Yeah.

[B]

Yeah.

[E]

Here we are.

[B]

And here we are. You wrote this beautiful piece in Porter magazine about. It was a love letter to your friends. And I want. It was what my girlfriends taught me about love and strength. And it Was so beautifully written. Thank you. Love letter to your girlfriends. What? You know, for me reading it, it was so nice. It just felt like a warm hug. In this world, how women are so often pitted against one another, to read that felt so, like, honest and wonderful. What did you hope that other women and other men took away from that?

[A]

Ooh.

[E]

I mean, I just wanted to explore what that dynamic is, and I guess it was like a moment for me to just encourage people to turn towards the people that they love and. And feel the gratitude or have a moment of realization for how important connection is. I just feel like we're in singularly dark times. And what I said in the thing is that my friends, they feel like they're these sacred relics that I've gathered throughout my life and that they're my secret weapons. Truly, I keep them in my back pocket at all times, and they're always there as kind of like these anchors and in all different iterations of life. And I don't know, I guess it applies to most connection. Any connection, any human connection that you have. I just think that it's the thing that gets us through these times is just seeing each other and being there for each other and hearing each other and connecting and. Yeah, I just. I owe my girlfriend so much. So for me, it was just a love letter to them.

[B]

So. And this is what we need. We need more of this.

[E]

We need some warmth. I mean, I think that is why the show has such an audience. And I just think that, you know, this show you're always talking about, you know, even when we met before this, like, it's just a tough moment, and it can be really depressing. And so I feel like the only thing to do is just turn towards each other. So that was kind of just a little slice of that for me.

[B]

Well, it felt that way, and that is. We need more of that, so keep it coming, please. Okay, one thing before I let you go. I hear that there's buzz about a season three happening. You don't have to reveal to the audience, but you could just whisper in my ear. Do you think that Morgan and Sasha will get together in season three?

[E]

You want me to whisper?

[B]

Just whisper. Don't tell them. Just tell me. I hope so.

[A]

Much.

[B]

Oh, get ready. Season two of Nobody Wants this is now streaming on Netflix. Justine Loop, everybody. We're gonna take a quick break, but we'll be right after. Back after this. Thank you. That's our show for tonight. Now here it is, your moment of bed. Ahoy, everybody.

[A]

Ahoy, mateys.

[B]

Not only am I a Care Bear.

[E]

I am a self Care Bear.

[C]

Self Care Care Bear.

[A]

Look at those fingers go. Boo.

[C]

Beetlejuice is back.

[B]

Look at my costume. I am a super meteorologist.

[A]

Get it? The bats are in the belfry, we're.

[B]

Going for, like, a Barbie.

[A]

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