Kal Penn

Imagine being a Hollywood star and then walking away to go work in… the White House?! You know Kasich & Klepper are gonna fight over who gets to give this week’s guest, Kal Penn, a harder time for making that decision. In this very candid conversation, the actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement shares the many challenges he faced trying to break into Hollywood (and then again in Washington) and how he struggled to reveal those stories in his new memoir. They also talk about Obama, why Kal thinks a new “Harold & Kumar” movie would be even funnier and so much more. Kal Penn’s bestselling memoir, “You Can’t Be Serious”, is available now wherever you get your books, e-books, and audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Om Podcasten

They come from two different sides of the political spectrum: John Kasich, former Governor of Ohio and 2016 Republican presidential candidate; and Jordan Klepper, a liberal comedian best known for his viral videos interviewing MAGA supporters for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. In this weekly talk show podcast, the pair will come together to scream their differing political opinions at each other for an hour… just kidding. Sure, there will be some political debate, but Kasich & Klepper’s discussions will more often explore the common ground of their shared interests. They’ll dive into conversations about parenting, leadership, pop culture, mental health, and more — all with a good sense of humor and a whole lot of jokes at each other’s expense. Along the way, Kasich & Klepper will be joined by high-profile guests from all walks of life — musicians, athletes, activists, politicians, and much more — each of whom will share their unique perspectives on modern life’s biggest questions. Together, Kasich & Klepper will have thoughtful, engaging, and downright hilarious conversations to demonstrate the power of mutual understanding in a polarized world. Listen, subscribe, and go to kasichandklepper.com for more.