Larry Wilmore on the Trump Administration, Pope Leo XIV, the State of Hollywood, and More

Larry starts off a special listener mailbag episode by sharing some of his biggest concerns with Donald Trump’s second term so far and his administration’s attack on government agencies and the Constitution. Next, he talks about the brand-new Pope Leo XIV and the role of religion in modern society (22:23). After the break, Larry discusses the future of his L.A. Lakers and breaks down the fundamental changes Hollywood filmmakers are feeling in today's political climate (35:38). He ends the pod by answering questions sent in from aspiring TV writers and reflecting on some of the experiences that shaped his path as he was coming up through the industry (40:52). Host: Larry WilmoreProducers: Chris Sutton and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Larry Wilmore on the Trump Administration, Pope Leo XIV, the State of Hollywood, and More is an episode from Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air by The Ringer.

This episode is 62:49 long.

This episode was published on May 10, 2025.

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