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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect the biggest topics in Black culture, politics, and sports. Two times per week, they will wade into the most important and timely conversations, frequently inviting guests on the游戏副本 and occasionally debating each other.
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- Today2h 35m
Spencer Pratt’s Obama Comparisons, Plus Life and ’The Odyssey’ With Jay Pharoah
Van and Rachel check in on the California primary races, and discuss Tyler, the Creator's disdain for top-five lists before senior politics reporter at Axios, Marc Caputo, joins to break down the congressional vote on Iran. Plus, comedian and rapper Jay Pharoah sheds light on fame, faith, and impressions. Intro Spencer Pratt and the L.A. mayoral race Tyler, the Creator on top fives Marc Caputo on the war powers resolution Sloane Stephens gets an awkward introduction Jay Pharoah joins the show Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guests: Jay Pharoah and Marc Caputo Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 days ago1h 53m
Jay-Z Returns to Beef With Drake, Plus Trump’s Failed Concert Series
Van and Rachel react to Jay-Z’s freestyle at the Roots Picnic, and Donald Trump taking two public L's in the lead-up to his Freedom 250 festival. Plus a check-in on the L.A. mayoral race, and an Atlanta judge and police deputy chief’s noisy sexual encounters get exposed. Intro Jay-Z freestyle Trump cancelling concert Removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center Spencer Pratt’s appeal Courtroom sex affair The return of Mountain Lion Give up your section for Lil Baby? Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago2h 4m
Kevin Hart: Black Culture Vs. Comedy Culture, and Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Bid
Van and Rachel are back from the holiday break to react to Kevin Hart's response to problematic jokes at his roast, updates in the fight against redistricting, and Spencer Pratt’s appeal to L.A. voters. Plus Jaxson Dart’s MAGA moves, and Ray J gets KO'd. Intro Kevin Hart responds to roast critics Iran conflict update The redistricting battle White wine spritzers Spencer Pratt on homelessness Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter, and MAGA Ray J’s knockout Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago2h 6m
Is Hip-Hop Still Fun? Plus the DNC’s Autopsy Report and “Dr.” Cheyenne Bryant’s Alleged Title
Van and Rachel react to the results of this week’s primary races and the release of the DNC Autopsy report of the 2024 election. Plus Chelsea Handler on racist jokes, Cheyenne Bryant’s doctoral backlash, and Michelle Obama on MAGA. Intro Is Hip-Hop still fun? Primary election reactions The DNC’s 2024 election autopsy Chelsea Handler, race and roasts “Dr.” Cheyenne Bryant Michelle Obama on the MAGA movement Trump’s J6 “slush fund” Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago2h 6m
Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Album Review. Plus, Tom Steyer’s Plan for California.
Van and Rachel review Drake’s highly anticipated new album, ‘Iceman.’ Did it live up to the hype? Then they discuss a white college student’s alleged scheme to attract Black athletes before gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer joins the podcast to shed light on his potential policies for the Golden State. Intro ‘Iceman’ album review Black athlete scheme Tom Steyer joins the show Polls in CA races Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Tom Steyer Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago2h 40m
Chud the Builder Shot, and SEC Boycott? Plus, Tiffany D. Cross on Womanhood
Van and Rachel react to Jason Lee and Peter Rosenberg’s "culture vulture" conversation and the AKA’s being upset with Rachel, before discussing Chud the Builder's shooting and arrest and calls for student-athletes to boycott SEC schools. Then author Tiffany D. Cross joins to talk about her new book, ‘Love, Me: A Letter to Black Women in a Toxic Country, Career, and Relationship.’ Intro Jason Lee, Peter Rosenberg and culture vulture accusations AKA Sorority Inc. backlash Chud the Builder shooting SEC boycott Tiffany D. Cross joins the show What to love about being a Black woman Black and interracial love Scott Jennings and platforming conservatives Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Tiffany D. Cross Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 54m
Kevin and Katt Squash the Beef, Stephen A.’s Wish, and ABC vs. Trump’s FCC
Van and Rachel recap ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart’ and discuss this era of gerrymandering and ABC challenging the FCC. Then, Stephen A. Smith has a wish for Black voters, James Charles apologizes, and Caitlin Clark does the Morgan Wallen walk. Intro 'The Roast of Kevin Hart' Virginia redistricting ruling ABC vs. the FCC Stephen A. Smith and the Black vote James Charles berates former Spirit Airlines employee Caitlin Clark and Morgan Wallen A white, MAGA member of AKA sorority? Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago2h 4m
Stefon Diggs Not Guilty, the Return of Migos, and Do We Need the Met Gala?
Van and Rachel react to the verdict in the Stefon Diggs case before discussing the Bezos backlash at the Met Gala. Plus, Quavo and Offset tease new music, and Van has a brand-new VanLaTEN list. Intro Responding to viral racism Stefon Diggs found not guilty The Met Gala and Jeff Bezos MrBeast birthday love New music from Migos? L.A. mayoral debate Dana White on masculinity and mental health Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel update VanLaTEN: Top cults Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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