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Thankful to Have Jonathan Majors on the Podcast Nov 25, 2022

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Van and Rachel welcome actor and fellow Texan Jonathan Majors to the podcast to discuss growing up in Rachel’s hometown (2:04), his new film, ‘Devotion,’ and the true story behind it (17:51), plus why he doesn’t watch any of his own movies (27:32).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Jonathan Majors

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Gabrielle Union on ‘The Inspection’ and Empowering Your Children Nov 22, 2022

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Van and Rachel discuss Kyrie Irving’s return to the Brooklyn Nets and Black Hebrew Israelites showing up in support (22:34), before reacting to the tragedy at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs (35:24). Then, Gabrielle Union joins the show to discuss her new film ‘The Inspection’ and motherhood in the face of public scrutiny (46:46).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Gabrielle Union

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Life As a TV Legend Nov 18, 2022

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Van and Rachel react to the fear and confusion surrounding the Poland missile strike (13:22), before discussing the mysterious death of Shanquella Robinson in Mexico (23:49). Plus, TV legend Malcolm-Jamal Warner joins to discuss his journey from child actor on ‘The Cosby Show’ to Grammy-winning musician/poet (36:27).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Kyrie and the Nets’ Stipulations, Plus the Midterm Elections Are Here Nov 08, 2022

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Van and Rachel discuss the list of requirements issued to Kyrie Irving to return to the Brooklyn Nets (9:32), before digging into the Democratic outlook of the 2022 midterms (34:25). Plus, Drake inserts himself into the Megan Thee Stallion–Torey Lanez drama (51:07), and a University of Kentucky student exposes her true racist self (1:22:43).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Mourning Takeoff and Kyrie Irving Gets Suspended Nov 04, 2022

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Van and Rachel react to the news of Takeoff’s untimely death and the culture of mourning (5:13), before welcoming Jade Magnus Ogunnaike from Color of Change to discuss disinformation and holding Twitter accountable for hate speech (27:36). Plus a discussion of Kyrie Irving’s indefinite suspension (44:56).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Jade Magnus Ogunnaike

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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The End of Affirmative Action? Plus, a Kyrie Conversation Nov 01, 2022

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Van and Rachel discuss the Supreme Court hearing challenges to affirmative action in college admissions (13:45), and react to an intruder attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi (32:53). Plus, Kyrie Irving addresses claims of antisemitism after posting link to controversial film (44:31).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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The Legendary Billy Porter, and Discussing a Hyperpartisan Supreme Court Oct 25, 2022

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Van and Rachel react to the Supreme Court becoming more partisan (18:46). Then, the award-winning and iconic Billy Porter joins the show to discuss support for LGBTQ media (40:35), and the intracommunity divide between straight and gay Black men (54:30). Plus, the McRib is back for the last time (1:28:29).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Billy Porter

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Florida’s Voter Fraud Arrests, and Cheri Beasley’s Race for Senate Oct 21, 2022

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Van and Rachel discuss the confusion following arrests for alleged voter fraud in Florida (11:59), and an Arizona GOP candidate arrested for masturbating near a preschool (23:53). Plus, senate candidate for North Carolina, Cheri Beasley, joins to discuss her plan to represent the state (31:58), and a Massachusetts woman resists arrest with the help of hundreds of bees (1:05:43).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Cheri Beasley

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Free Speech and ‘Drink Champs,’ Plus Student Loan Forgiveness is Here Oct 18, 2022

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Van and Rachel react to the latest Kanye West appearance on ‘Drink Champs’ and N.O.R.E.’s ensuing apology (13:13), Jamaica banning the glorification of drugs and crime (42:35), and student loan forgiveness going into effect (55:48). Also, a conversation on the widespread increase in police budgets (1:03:34), and Van reveals he’s an animal secret agent (1:17:34).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Alex Jones Pays, and a Conversation With a Thought Warrior Oct 14, 2022

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Van and Rachel react to Alex Jones being ordered to pay nearly $1 billion in Sandy Hook defamation damages (23:15). Plus, multimedia journalist and Thought Warrior Nicki Mayo joins to discuss the discourse coming out of the “All Lives Matter” conversation on the previous episode (34:03), Rachel does a peak ‘Legal Eagle’ breakdown (58:30), and a Mailbag centered on ‘literate culture’ (1:27:08).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Nicki Mayo

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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