The Danger of Trump’s Nominations With Paul Rieckhoff

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Van and Rachel are on TRUMP WATCH. They react to Trump’s list of cabinet and staff picks (10:34) before founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff joins to break down why Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense is so scary (32:41). And lastly (on the topic of politics), they talk Trump and Biden's meeting at the White House (58:47). Plus, Denzel Washington speaks on a deleted scene in ‘Gladiator II’ that the people weren’t ready for (1:05:29), The Onion buys InfoWars (1:15:54), and the father of Skai Jackson’s baby allegedly gets hacked (1:16:59).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Paul Rieckhoff

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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