Dec 4, 2025 10:00am PT LISTEN: Exploring How Spirituality and People of Faith are Portrayed in Pop Culture; Richard Gere on His Dalai Lama Doc ‘Wisdom of Happiness’ 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz By Cynthia Littleton Plus Icon Cynthia Littleton Business Editor @Variety_Cynthia Latest LISTEN: Variety’s Hitmakers Parade: Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and More; Will Warner Bros. Discovery Try for Round 3 of Bids? 1 day ago LISTEN: Microdramas Go Mainstream with TelevisaUnivision and JCPenney Deal; How Record Store Day Fosters Fandom and Community 2 days ago LISTEN: ‘Zootopia 2’ Muscle Sets Box Office Up for a Strong Finish; Jeremy Allen White Turns His Attention Back to ‘The Bear’ 3 days ago See All Variety via On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we hear from Brooke Zaugg, executive director of Faith & Media Initiative, on the coalition’s work to influence the portrayals of spirituality and people of faith in media and pop culture.