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This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning New Yorker writer Emily Nussbaum whose newest project is the book Cue The Sun: The Invention of Reality TV. Next, director Richard LaGravenese stops by to talk about his new Netflix rom-com, A Family Affair. And for The Treat, rapper and actor Vince Staples talks about how he stays connected to his audience.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes back Oscar winning actor Sean Penn to discuss his latest role in the film Daddio, starring opposite Dakota Johnson. Next, writer Carrie Courogen stops by to talk about her revealing biography of multi-hyphenate Elaine May: Elaine May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius. And for The Treat, writer Philip Gefter reveals a childhood inspiration that helped Gefter create a “magical” home.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with actress, comedian, and Curb Your Enthusiasm star Susie Essman. The acclaimed HBO comedy ended its 12-season run earlier this year and Essman’s here to reflect. Next, actor John Leguizamo stops by to talk about his new series The Green Veil — available via the new (free) streaming service, The Network. And for The Treat, Oscar nominated costume designer Ellen Mirojnick talks about an incredibly stylish movie  that captivated her as a child. 

André Holland talks playing Huey P. Newton, Bill Pullman reflects on “Murdaugh Murders,” and Todd Haynes gives us a “gorgeous character study” for The Treat.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Emmy winning actress Maya Rudolph, who is currently starring in the second season of the Apple TV+ series Loot. Then, director Richard Linklater joins to talk about his genre bending Netflix caper Hit Man. And for The Treat, Wildcat director Ethan Hawke talks about a 1981 “masterpiece” that has it all. 

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Academy Award winning director Ron Howard, whose latest foray into documentaries is the film Jim Henson: Idea Man on Disney+. Then Tony-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry stops by to talk about her outrageous role as Wickie Roy in the comedy Girls5Eva (now available on Netflix). And for the Treat, Murdaugh Murders star Bill Pullman talks about a subtle and creepy performance that cracked open a new world of acting.