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Trump’s Russian Relationship and What’s a Black Dandy? Oct 11, 2024

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Van and Rachel discuss the impact Hurricane Milton has had on Florida and the political storm surrounding it (18:48), react to revelations from Bob Woodward’s upcoming book ‘War’ (30:44), and J. Cole addressing his decision to bow out of the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef (45:53). Then a breakdown of Kamala Harris's and Donald Trump’s recent interviews (54:31), as well as a quick debate on the theme of the upcoming Met Gala. Plus, what is Black dandyism (1:09:28)?

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Evidence Against Trump and a Vice Presidential Debate Recap Oct 04, 2024

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Van and Rachel remember the life of John Amos and discuss the family drama around his death (14:49), then break down the vice presidential debate (25:02) and dig into the unsealed evidence from the January 6 election interference case against Trump with Politico senior legal affairs reporter Kyle Cheney (42:18). Later, reactions to an upcoming Chris Brown documentary (57:46) and the tense exchange Ta-Nehisi Coates had on ‘CBS Mornings’ (1:13:22).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Kyle Cheney

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Eric Adams Indicted and Symone Sanders-Townsend Talks the Black Women's Vote Sep 27, 2024

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Van and Rachel react to the indictment of New York Mayor Eric Adams (8:07) and give a quick update on the state of Mark Robinson’s political career after his Nude Africa posts (16:30). Then cohost of MSNBC’s ‘The Weekend’ Symone Sanders-Townsend joins to discuss the role Black women will play in the 2024 election (24:08). Finally, they talk Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis (50:07) and react to Cardi B and Offset’s online fight (57:55).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Symone Sanders-Townsend

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Janet’s Kamala Escapade and ‘Evolution of the Black Quarterback’ With Michael Vick Sep 24, 2024

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Van and Rachel discuss Beyoncé’s exclusion from the CMAs (5:47) before reacting to the fallout from Janet Jackson’s questioning of Kamala Harris’s Blackness (25:28) and Chingy backing out of performing at a GOP event (36:19). Then NFL legend Michael Vick joins to talk about the new docuseries ‘Evolution of the Black Quarterback’ (46:07) before discussing the way Jerry Jones talks about his players and what’s between their legs (1:16:28).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Michael Vick

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Of Mess and Men: Mark Robinson, Michael Eric Dyson and ShxtsNGigs Sep 20, 2024

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Of Mess and Men: Mark Robinson, Michael Eric Dyson and ShxtsNGigs

Van and Rachel react to Lt. Governor and Gubernatorial candidate for North Carolina Mark Robinson’s comments on a porn forum (6:26), Michael Eric Dyson’s flirty messages to Rep. Nancy Mace (32:51), and the hosts of the ShxtsNGigs and Andrew Schulz get backlash after jokes at the expense of Black women (49:28).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Emergency Pod: Diddy’s Indictment Sep 18, 2024

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Van and Rachel address the breaking news of Sean Combs’s arrest and indictment on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Shannon Sharpe Goes Live and Terrell Owens Talks T.O. Sep 17, 2024

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Van and Rachel remember the life of Tito Jackson (10:39) before reacting to the second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump in two months (16:09) and Laura Loomer’s relationship with the former president (25:58). Then they have a discussion on Shannon Sharpe’s viral Instagram Live and the best way to release a sex tape (33:37) before the much-anticipated return of the Van LaTEN (47:58). Finally Terrell Owens joins to discuss his hall of fame career and the NFL’s race problem (1:05:28).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Terrell Owens

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Kamala’s Code Switch, and the Reparations Movement in Peril Sep 06, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the death of Fatman Scoop (8:10), before digging into conversations surrounding Kamala Harris’s accent (15:10). Then, Lee Daniels stirs up controversy for his new horror film (29:30), and an NFL executive gets recorded insulting the league (40:46). Finally, the chair of the California Reparations Task Force, Kamilah Moore, joins to discuss the blocking of a pair of bills by the Black Caucus (49:24).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Kamilah Moore

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Top 10 Black Beauties of the ’90s | The Van LaTEN Sep 02, 2024

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This Labor Day, Van and Rachel are bringing you a brand-new segment called the Van LaTEN! This time, they count down the top 10 Black beauties of the ’90s. Let us know if your pick makes the cut!

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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Bending the Knee, Selfishly Creating Families, and Infighting Within the Black Community Aug 27, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by talking about RFK Jr.'s drop out of the presidential race and his subsequent endorsement of Donald Trump (11:38). Then they talk about Cam Newton and the responsibility of creating a family (24:34) before getting into their upcoming NFL season predictions (53:57), Drake’s possible second round with Kendrick Lamar (1:24:03), and an apology rating (1:29:48).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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