Van and Rachel remember the life of Jesse Jackson before addressing Shia LaBeouf’s Mardi Gras and the latest drama in the Texas Senate race. Then, a breakdown of "Afro-pessimism" before Cori Bush joins to discuss her campaign for Congress. And last but not least, thoughts on Tyler Perry’s most vulgar film.
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Feb 27
Comedy, Music, and the Black Church With KevOnStage
Kevin Fredericks, aka KevOnStage, joins Van and Rachel for a discussion that touches on everything from fear of failure, jokes, the Black church, gospel, and hip-hop. (0:00) Intro (:38) Getting past fear (15:50) God’s sense of humor (26:23) Pressure to get political (32:20) Gospe ... Show More
2h 1m
Feb 24
The N-Word at the BAFTAs, Producing R. Kelly, and Gavin Newsom Backlash: Fair or Unfair?
Van and Rachel react to the conversations around racism and ableism following outbursts at the BAFTA Awards, and Teddy Riley walking back support for R. Kelly. Plus, Gavin Newsom gets criticized, (0:00) Intro (9:24) N-word at the BAFTA Awards (34:53) Teddy Riley and R. Kelly (57: ... Show More
2h 10m
Feb 17
LeBron and Israel, the “Kevin Durant Files,” and the Beautiful Hellscape of Culver City
Van and Rachel discuss the NBA dunk contest before reacting to leaks from an alleged burner account, and LeBron’s message to his Israeli fans. Then, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove joins to discuss the Pam Bondi hearings, before Ed Zitron returns to shed light on the world of AI. (0:00 ... Show More
2h 28m
Jun 2025
The recession indicator game
Press-on nails, new music from Katy Perry, and an uptick in Klarna purchases: signs of an economic downturn or no? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Pho ... Show More
30m 23s
Mar 2025
The 97th Academy Awards
The ladies return a day early this week to discuss the biggest award show of the year, the 97th Academy Awards. The two discuss their favorite celebrities spotted throughout the night, who won what, the hosts, the production, the lows, and of course, the fashion.
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42m 28s
Feb 2025
Psychologie du choix: pourquoi on prend (presque toujours) de mauvaises décisions avec le neuroscientifique Romain Bouvet
<p>On nous dit souvent que nous sommes manipulés par le marketing et les stratégies de communication mais qu’en est-il vraiment. Qu’il s’agisse de publicité, d’information ou encore de politique, la communication et le marketing sont partout et il est parfois difficile de faire l ... Show More
1h 36m
Jun 2025
Reading Reddit Stories (relationship edition)
Matt & Abby are back with more wild Reddit relationship dilemmas—and these ones really make you think. From fiancés hiding financial struggles to boyfriends following OnlyFans models, they weigh in on love, trust, and dealbreakers in today’s episode. This episode is sponsored by ... Show More
1h 4m
