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Van and Rachel welcome Indiana University associate professor Hussein Banai, who gives his insight on the joint strikes against Iran. Then they switch gears to discuss Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar odds and Jonathan Majors’s next project. Then Jeff and Nicole Friday join to celebrate ... Show More

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

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

<p>Part two of our discussion about mentorship features Michelle in conversation with her younger team members, in which they explore the ups and downs of professional life and what it’s like to be a black woman right now. Find the episode transcript here:&nbsp;<a href="http://sp ... Show More

Lindsay Peoples, the editor-in-chief of the Cut and cofounder of the Black in Fashion Council, says she was a people pleaser growing up. In today's conversation, she explains why she's not anymore, and she answers questions about what drives boldness. To learn more about listener ... Show More

Joining the Deux U classroom this week is TV Host, podcaster, producer and comedian, Sarah Fraser. We're discussing the week's hottest topics, including: Conan O'Brien Hollywood publicists An Emma Watson blind item Daniel McKenna’s Peloton departure Kelsea Ballerini Grey’s Anatom ... Show More

On her first ever podcast since the bachelorette, Rachel Lindsay sits down with Ellen to discuss Chris Harrison, representation, and what it was like to be the first black bachelorette. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p ... Show More

Joining the Deux U classroom this week is actress, podcaster and New York Times-best selling author, Jenny Mollen. We're discussing this week's hottest topics, including: The Oscars and Vanity Fair party A NYC Housewives cast update John Mayer + Kiernan Shipka Intel on a tweet ab ... Show More

Yamaneika Saunders joins the crew. They talk race, Rachel Dolezal, and how everyone’s a little bit racist. They also play Black History with Keith and Pound It or Pass on Loni Anderson (back in the day and now). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Joining the Deux U classroom this week is digital content creator, social commentator and podcaster, Lex Niko. We're discussing the week's hottest topics, including: Rihanna and ASAP Beckham/Peltz wedding Coachella hookups - HUGE REVELATION Harry & Olivia - clarification Minka Ke ... Show More

Joining the Deux U classroom this week is hit podcaster, personal branding coach, and former award-winning casting director, Dana Bowling. We're discussing the week's hottest topics, including: Taylor Swift dating update Ben Affleck + J Lo Lizzo Selena Gomez dating update Matty H ... Show More