What makes Veep one of the smartest and sharpest political comedies ever made? From its rapid-fire dialogue to its brutal satire of Washington politics, the Emmy-winning HBO series redefined what a comedy could be. 

On this episode of In the Cut Podcast, host Rae Benjamin is joined by TV writer Rickey Larke (Mr. Throwback, Grown-ish, Black-ish) to break down the Veep pilot. They dive into the fast-paced writing, how improv shaped the show, and why unlikable characters can still be compelling. Plus, they discuss how Veep predicted modern politics and whether a show like this could still get made today. 

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📽️ Produced by Raenbo Media & Video Del Mar 

🎤 Host: Rae Benjamin 

🎙️ Guest: Rickey Larke

🎬 Producer, Editor, and Videographer: Joseph Fuentes 

🎵 Original Music by: Michael Shann aka MadOne 

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