Blunt Talk

Previously on Blunt Talk...

I would like to get together sometime

and we can talk drought all you want

or we could raid your wine cellar.

It's a dog cowl. I'm wearing it to help me focus and not obsess about you.

Oh, good, because during this break...

Uh, okay.

I got drunk at the fundraiser last night

and this older woman picked me up.

I left you a gift on the desk.

- I'm not a prostitute. - You are now.

Who's Evelyn? Why did she write

"That was money well spent" and send you pictures of her feet?

Gisele, I'm so sorry.

- We did nothing wrong! - I know, baby. Just please get down.

LA needs water and this man Rudolph controls too much of it.

Look into the death of a councilman named Wadsworth in 2001.

He was pro water recycling.

I think he was murdered.

Three, two, one.

Welcome back. Next up, recycled water.

Municipalities across the US have been slow to embrace this technology

including drought-stricken Los Angeles.

But LA could become a role model for the rest of the nation

when a vote to activate a dormant recycling plant

goes to the council floor in 10 days' time.

And here to discuss recycled water

is UCLA hydrologist Dr. Larry Simon.

Dr. Simon, welcome to Blunt Talk. Thank you, Walter.

Now, the main problem with recycled water

appears to be one of perception.

That's right. There's been a lot of negative propaganda.

And all sorts of demeaning and hurtful and nasty slogans.

- You mean like "Toilet to Tap"? - Yes, that... that's one of them. Uh.

Please try not to say it out loud. Please.

Is that a cold sore on his lip?

Oh, my God, you're right.

If he went down on me right now,

that oral herpes would turn into genital herpes immediately.

So who is behind this propaganda?

I'd say companies whose water reserves would lose value.

Corporations who invested in overpriced technology like desalinization.

They are working tirelessly to kill a water source

that is not only safe, but also essential for our survival.

Tell me about desalinization.

Its carbon footprint is enormous.

Its waste water is toxic.

And it privatizes for profit a public resource.

Only the rich will be able to drink.

- Those are strong words, Dr. Simon. - Which is why I brought this.

- Oh, is that what I think it is? - Mm-hmm, it sure is.

This is recycled water,

fresh from our forward-thinking neighbours in Orange County.

And, you know, I'm actually a little thirsty,

so I'm gonna have some if you don't mind.

Oh, are you all right?

Dr. Simon?

What's going on, Celia?

Whose idea was a stupid water bottle?

I don't know. This wasn't what we prepped.

- It's true. This isn't Celia's fault. - Please don't say my name out loud.

- Are you okay? - Wrong pipe.

Good. We hate losing our guests on the show.

Oh, yeah, I... I think I was just too eager.

Uh, this is all so important.

I... I would like you to try some.

It's... it's wonderful. This is the future.

- Please. - No, no, no, don't. Don't. Don't.

Don't be afraid.

You can do it. Come on, don't worry.

This water has undergone micro-filtration,

reverse osmosis, UV light with hydrogen peroxide treatment.

That is the best bottle of water in LA.

Drink it for America, Walter. Drink it for the world.

Drink it for all of the thirsty children.

Jesus.

God!

Very refreshing.

We'll be back after this.

- Ew. - He's got herpes.

He just got herpes.

I think it would be better to... to sterilize

externally rather than internally. You just...

Look, I may have exposed myself to a cold sore,

but I think we got out some important information tonight.

Yes, but a little bit of drought goes a very long way, Walter.

- What is the latest with Jimelia? They're not speaking.

Jim was mistaken for a prostitute and had a brief affair,

but he made some good money.

Well, th... that sounds like news to me. Have them update all social media.

But, Bob, drought coverage is essential.

If LA falls into civil unrest

because of water shortages and price gouging,

it will have national implications.

Good, I like disasters.

But you know what I really like is that Shelly Tinkle.

Put her on-air again. She's playful, sexy, electric.

"This is Shelly Tinkle doing her thing."

Gather the team. I want to find out

what they've done with the Duncan Adler information.

Autoerotic asphyxiation?

Are you sure, Shelly?

That's what this old chat forum is saying.

"Councilman Wadsworth's sex play death taints his progressive legacy."

So Cornelia's friend

and this politician Wadsworth

died in the same way?

That's hardly a coincidence.

Why do people need to hang themselves when they masturbate?

Can't you just hold your breath?

It's what I do.

So, Duncan Adler could have been right.

Maybe Wadsworth was murdered because he was pro Toilet to Tap.

Martin, what about the Wadsworth autopsy?

I've been looking, but I can't find it anywhere online.

Martin, not everything is online.

You go with Shelly to the coroner's office tomorrow, get a hard copy.

Celia, what about the widow?

She's living in Calabasas. I'm talking to her tomorrow.

Excellent.

- Take Jim with you. - What?

Excellent idea, Walter. Jimelia will be all over it.

In the meantime, I have a date

with Margaret Rudolph.

Between that and tonight's segment,

let's see if that brother of hers and Rudolph Global show themselves.

Is it weird to go on a date with an ulterior motive, Walter?

Martin, all dates have ulterior motives.

You should know that by now.

I know, you're right. Uh, I don't know what I was thinking.

Have a good time.

How long was your nap today, sir?

Approximately 20 minutes, Harry. Maybe 21.

Try to be more exact tomorrow, sir. Ooh, damn it!

An approximate time is more than sufficient for the logbook, Harry.

It's not that, sir. Herschel during his period of service

made a complete mess of the log.

"Today, Walter had a good bowel movement, but I didn't.

"Yesterday, I had a good one, but his stool was hard.

"Each day we shift. It's kind of beautiful,

"but I still miss my mom."

Uh, he didn't enter time of day or mood, what you ate...

Oh, drop it, Harry. I need you to focus on what is important.

Which tie do I wear?

I feel indecisive and ethically conflicted.

Eschew the tie, sir, and change the shirt.

Why the ethical conflict?

Martin was right.

I'm not sure that I feel comfortable having ulterior motives.

You have to remember the purpose of the mission, sir.

You're doing this for Cornelia and for the story.

For love and for work.

Yes, you're right, Harry.

Oh, God, it's good to have you back.

But, um, how's the Sylvia pain?

It's like there's an actual tear in my heart, sir,

but I hope we'll always be friends.

Maybe you'll be more than that.

Love is not linear, Harry.

It often returns.

Yes, sir.

I better go and check on the bourguignon, sir.

I, uh, put your Swedish raincoat in your left pocket, sir...

just in case.

This is one of yours, Harry.

I don't want you to feel guilty, Martin.

We can just be friends.

I don't think that works for me and you, Rosalie.

So I'm going to ask Rosalie Number 2 if we can be open,

like you and Teddy.

She's not a normal girl. She might go for it.

That's good. Honesty is always the best,

but keeping your mouth shut also works.

Rosalie, you're up.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

This first song is for my beautiful Martin.

- Excuse me. - Thank you, Harry.

Mm, that was delicious, Walter.

I often hate food and feel disgusted by it, but not tonight.

Yes, Harry is a wonder in the kitchen.

Do you ever cook?

Oh, good Lord, no.

My culinary skills end at the fish finger sandwich.

I have no idea what that is, but it sounds provocative.

Like your show tonight.

You were watching?

I told you you were my favourite news anchor.

True. In that case,

I apologize if it offended you in any way.

Why would it offend me?

Well, I assume since you gave a fundraiser for Sandler,

that you are for desalinization over recycling.

Los Angeles is my city.

I'm for anything that helps us with this endless drought.

Hmm. And what about your brother?

I wouldn't know. We haven't spoken in years.

How about you give me

a tour of this beautiful house of yours?

So much bath time.

I thought we would switch to champagne.