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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 podcast and occasionally debating each other.

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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 podcast and occasionally debating each other.

    Meg’s Lawsuit, College Protests, and the State of the Black Community With Bakari Sellers

    Meg’s Lawsuit, College Protests, and the State of the Black Community With Bakari Sellers

    Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by discussing the workplace harassment allegations and lawsuit against Megan thee Stallion (11:47). Bakari Sellers joins us to talk about his new book, the want for change in this country, the current state of the Black community, and the “time of the useful idiot” (30:49). Lastly, they review the demands from hundreds of college protesters around the country (1:10:48).

    Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
    Guest: Bakari Sellers
    Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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    • 1 hr 41 min
    Confederacy Month, the New Drake Diss, and Stephen A.’s Apology

    Confederacy Month, the New Drake Diss, and Stephen A.’s Apology

    Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by addressing the new theme song and reaction from our Thought Warriors (00:15). Then, they give their impressions of the bizarre new Drake-produced AI track (20:56), and the internet’s reaction to Stephen A. Smith’s comments on Donald Trump’s relatability (38:36). Later, they expand the surprise that their birthday month falls during Confederate Heritage Month in Mississippi, and the reason behind its existence (1:18:34).

    Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
    Producer: Ashleigh Smith  
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    • 1 hr 52 min
    Self-Healing, WNBA Salaries, and What Jerrod Really Meant

    Self-Healing, WNBA Salaries, and What Jerrod Really Meant

    Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay bring in the new episode with a new theme, a different location, and a talk about self-healing. Then, they discuss Jerrod Carmichael’s clarification of his “race-play” joke (21:10) and the pay gap between players in the WNBA compared to those in the NBA (54:36). Lastly, they give their props to the Gayle King–Charles Barkley show (1:11:39) and talk about their impressions of the Jontay Porter situation (1:13:50 ).

    Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
    Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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    • 1 hr 23 min
    A Serious Talk About Israel and a Not-So-Serious Talk About Rap Beef

    A Serious Talk About Israel and a Not-So-Serious Talk About Rap Beef

    Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by giving their impressions on the progression of the beef happening in the hip-hop world (01:32). Then they are joined by Alaa Elassar and Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN reporters and collaborators on “Voice Notes From Gaza,” to weigh in on the Israel-Hamas situation as it continues to escalate (41:41). Lastly, they are joined by Bomani Jones, host of ‘The Right Time’ presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment (1:14:18). Together, they dig into the rap beef of today and share interesting media experiences.

    Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
    Guests: Alaa Elassar, Yahya Abou-Ghazala, and Bomani Jones
    Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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    • 1 hr 41 min
    Young Voters, Blackface, and O.J.’s Past and Passing

    Young Voters, Blackface, and O.J.’s Past and Passing

    Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay bring in the show talking about the past, passing, and impact of O.J. Simpson and the complexity he holds within the black community (05:09). Then, they touch on the trepidations young voters have towards Biden (16:59) and Trump’s latest reach towards black voters (35:51). Later, they are joined by Conscious Lee and Franchesca Ramsey from the podcast ‘Black History, For Real’ (58:12).

    Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
    Guests: Conscious Lee and Franchesca Ramsey 
    Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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    • 1 hr 28 min
    The Rock’s Division, J. Cole’s Regrets, and a Red High School Visit

    The Rock’s Division, J. Cole’s Regrets, and a Red High School Visit

    Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode on WrestleMania and its history-making outcome (01:03). Then, they discuss J. Cole’s thoughts on his latest project (11:51), Sexyy Red’s high school visit (36:41), and the interesting reveal from Jerrod Carmichael’s series (44:22). Lastly, they dive into the South Carolina vs. Iowa game (1:03:19), and The Rock’s non-endorsement of Joe Biden (1:18:38).

    Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
    Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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    • 1 hr 35 min

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