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Free Speech and ‘Drink Champs,’ Plus Student Loan Forgiveness Is Here
Van and Rachel also get into Jamaica banning the glorification of drugs and crime, and also have a conversation on the widespread increase in police budgets![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwp.theringer.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F10%2FCHAMPS.jpeg&w=3840&q=75&dpl=12f720a3d0252b9b34c4c07cd6e43e1695917101)
Van and Rachel react to the latest Kanye West appearance on Drink Champs and N.O.R.E.’s ensuing apology (13:13), Jamaica banning the glorification of drugs and crime (42:35), and student loan forgiveness going into effect (55:48). Also, a conversation on the widespread increase in police budgets (1:03:34), and Van reveals he’s an animal secret agent (1:17:34).
Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
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Rachel Lindsay is an author, attorney, media personality, and podcaster. She currently cohosts The Ringer’s ‘Higher Learning’ and ‘Morally Corrupt Bravo Show’ podcasts. Rachel is known for making history as the first Black lead in the franchise’s history on the 13th season of ABC’s ‘The Bachelorette.’