Larry Charles: "I Finally Had to Fire the Kid"

<p>Today on The Gist, legendary comedy director Larry Charles (<em>Borat</em>, <em>Seinfeld</em>, <em>Curb Your Enthusiasm</em>) joins Mike to discuss his new book, <em>Comedy Samurai</em>, breaking down the chaotic, high-stakes reality of shooting with a live bear, the mechanics of building a "wave of laughter," and why crafting compelling characters always beats worrying about likability. Plus, in the Spiel, Mike reflects on the passing of Robert Mueller and how the intense, almost messianic fixation on his investigation ultimately distorted both his role …