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Daily Wire’s Diversity Hire, Rap Beef, and Freaking Out Over Freaknik
P. Frank Williams joins to talk about his documentary ‘Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told’ and the internet’s reactions to revelations of the project
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Biden’s Budget, Pretty Privilege, and the Horrors of ‘Quiet on Set’
Van and Rachel also talk about the internet’s reaction to Beyoncé’s latest drop
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Reckless “Behavior,” Mental Health, and the Kate Middleton Conspiracy
Van and Rachel also discuss the latest ruling in Texas regarding age verification
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Banning TikTok, Actively Black, and Controversial Feet Pics
Ashley Gold, a tech and policy reporter at Axios, joins Van and Rachel to dive into the details of the TikTok ban
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Oprah’s Ozempic Special, the Oscars, and Draya’s Pregnancy
Van and Rachel also give their thoughts on the State of the Union address
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Lieutenant Nasty, Charlamagne’s Apology, and the Supreme Court Trump Decision
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay give their opinions on the latest Supreme Court ruling and reparation comments from the lieutenant governor of North Carolina
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New Diddy Lawsuit, the Wins of the “Uncommitted,” and Fat Joe’s Trump Sneaker Addition
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the new Diddy lawsuit and Meek Mill’s response to being implicated. Then, they give their impressions of the "uncommitted" vote protest in Michigan before going over the gender politics of marriage proposal.
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Cam Newton Gets Jumped, and Drake Turns Heel
Van and Rachel also discuss how Donald Trump is trying to appeal to Black voters
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The Jim Crow Era of Reproductive Freedom, Plus Tiffany Haddish’s Israel Trip
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that’s resulted in the halting of IVF treatments
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Chris Brown Vs. Ruffles, and Fani Willis Under Scrutiny
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dig into the Fani Willis hearings and testimony before reacting to Ruffles forcing the NBA to cancel on Chris Brown for All-Star Weekend. Plus, a discussion about apathy leading up to the 2024 election.
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More Mass Shootings. Plus, Martin, Malcolm, and Coretta With Dr. Peniel Joseph.
Van and Rachel also take a look at family dynamics after Mo’Nique’s public spat with her eldest son and the woman formerly known as Rachel Dolezal is fired for having an OnlyFans account
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Beyoncé Vs. NFL, Plus Masculinity and Painted Nails With Demetrius Harmon
Van and Rachel also react to the back-and-forth between Shannon Sharpe and Mike Epps before recapping a Super Bowl Sunday that saw Usher and Beyoncé dominate headlines
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Drake, the Meat Messiah. Plus, Boaz Yakin on ‘Once Again (For the Very First Time).’
Van and Rachel also talk the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, and Mo’Nique
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Taylor Swift: Greatest Maker of Albums Ever, Plus Keith Lee’s Blessing
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to an eventful Grammy Awards ceremony before discussing Killer Mike’s arrest, a Dallas food truck, and more
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Racism and Nikki Haley, Plus Snoop’s “Love” for Trump
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Nikki Haley on ‘The Breakfast Club’ before discussing Snoop Dogg’s evolving stance on Donald Trump. Plus, Michael Porter Jr. and Channing Crowder talk about being light-skinned, Gayle King, and the NFL’s licensing deals.
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Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, and a History of Rap Beef
Van and Rachel also discuss discuss Israel’s claims against U.N. workers, Charlie Kirk’s potential legal trouble, and homophobia in the church
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Barbie Snubbed? Plus, DEI in the Skies.
Tim Scott embarrasses Rev. Al Sharpton, and a pastor blames God for telling him to launch a crypto scam
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Yodit Tewolde on the Legal Affairs of Fani Willis, and the Cancellation of Black Shows
Van, Rachel, and Yodit also check in on the state of the GOP
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Brick Lady, Dresses on Black Men, and Florida’s Miseducation
Van and Rachel also discuss the surprising numbers coming from the second COVID surge
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Pat McAfee and Dr. King’s Dream, Plus Iowa Caucus Results
Plus, talking about the trailer for ‘Not Another Church Movie’
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Nick Saban Retires, and Stephen A. Smith Lets Loose on Jason Whitlock
Plus, a conversation about Democratic criticism leading up to the election, and Kai Cenat echoes Christian concerns over Lil Nas X’s latest single
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Jonathan Majors’s Interview, Wikipedia Plagiarism, and Apologies
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Molly White—researcher, writer, and Wikipedia editor to give more insight into the Neri Oxman plagiarism accusations
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Claudine Gay Is Out and Katt Williams Goes In
Plus, Van and Rachel unpack the release of the Jeffrey Epstein documents
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Jason Hehir and ‘Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning’
Jason also explains Boston’s history of racial strife and the city’s reckoning with its past
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Gender War, Civil War, and the Loyalty of a Barber
Plus, Van and Rachel check back in to discuss Simon Biles’s recent interview with husband Jonathan Owens
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Dr. Khiara Bridges and the Abundant Birth Project Lawsuit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by law professor Khiara Bridges to discuss conservative backlash to a San Francisco maternal health program for Black women
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Trump Vs. Colorado, Plus Friendship and Freedom With Mandii B
Van and Rachel also talk about Taraji P. Henson and pay disparities in Hollywood before discussing a Black gay Republican’s experience being heckled at a MAGA event
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The Jonathan Majors Verdict, and Cultural Gatekeeping
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay also discuss Anthony Edwards’s leaked text messages and criticism of the IDF following the death of three Israeli hostages
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Draymond Green’s Impulse Control, and Awaiting the Jonathan Majors Verdict
Van and Rachel also discuss the end of DEI programs in Oklahoma
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David Oyelowo and ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves,’ Plus Jonathan Majors Trial Updates
Actor David Oyelowo joins to discuss his role as the legendary Bass Reeves and casting the Black James Bond
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Beyoncé Backlash, and Lenny Kravitz Missed the Source Awards
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay also react to undefeated Florida State being snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee
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Henry Kissinger’s Life, Death, and War Crimes. Plus, Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Van and Rachel also react to Dez Bryant’s critique of Malika Andrews’s reporting on Josh Giddey