Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton’s recent characterization of slavery as a “necessary evil” in American history (10:02); how they’re feeling about the election with less than 100 days to go (30:20); the debate over whether Chris Brown or Justin Timberlake would make for better competition in a Verzuz Battle with Usher (45:18) ... Show More
Yesterday
The Troubled ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Adaptation, and Usher’s Rejection
Van and Rachel discuss tragedy and personas in rap, and updates in the Nolan Wells case before diving into President Trump’s attempts at voter suppression. Then Jonathan Majors speaks, the author of ’Children of Blood and Bone’ distances herself from the film, and Usher’s interac ... Show More
2h 7m
Jul 28
Kerry Washington and 'The Whoopi Monologues,' a New Black Panther, and an Argument for Term Limits
Van and Rachel react to the recasting of Black Panther, a cheating scandal in the WNBA, and the White House Correspondents' Dinner before welcoming actor Kerry Washington to discuss the revival of ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ and the importance of theater. Plus, Representative James C ... Show More
2h 18m
Jul 24
Why Would ESPN Lay Off Ryan Clark? Plus, Mayor Mamdani’s Netanyahu Strategy.
Van and Rachel react to both ESPN’s decision to lay off Ryan Clark and LeBron’s decision to drag out free agency. Then, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he can’t arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Trump administration freezes Medicaid funding for CA and MN. And finally, a ... Show More
2h 26m
Nov 2018
Mississippi Election, Ava DuVernay, Toni Braxton, Season To Get Busy, Reality Update, Abu Dhabi, Trip For Black People, Closing Remarks and more.
The crew open up the show talking about past cast members. The Mississippi runoff election took place yesterday amid racial controversy. Ava DuVernay inks a huge $100 million deal with Warner Bros. Toni Braxton sat down with Jada Pinkett-Smith. There is a study that shows when Am ... Show More
1h 38m