Van and Rachel discuss ICE and TSA before reacting to the latest from the 'Bachelorette' cancelation. Plus: the release of Justin Timberlake’s DUI arrest footage, the return of the movie star, and Van’s got a take on J. Cole and ‘biracials.’ Then, Emma Vigeland from 'The Majority Report’ joins to discuss the war in Iran.

(0:00) Intro

(07:12) ICE and TSA

(20:52) 'Bachelorette' season cancelled

(51:10) Justin Timberlake arrest video

(1:03:14) The return of the movie star

(1:11:10) The biracial jihad

(1:23:20) Emma Vigeland joins the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Emma Vigeland

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett

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Van and Rachel remember the life of Kiki Shepard before discussing the negotiations between the WNBA and WNPBA that led to a verbal agreement for a new CBA. Then they discuss the recent New York Times investigation into Cesar Chavez. After that, the two get into the big controversy revolving around reality star Taylor Frankie Paul, Afroman’s lawsuit, and Ray J’s most recent viral moment: defending his sister Brandy. Lastly, the two are joined by former Ringer colleague, poet, and author Jonathan Kermah to talk about his new book of poetry.

(0:00) Intro

(1:04) Midnight Boys recast

(7:48) The life of Kiki Shepard

(13:21) WNBA and WNPBA align on key elements of a new CBA

(26:58) Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

(51:52) Taylor Frankie Paul under fire

(1:16:34) Afroman lawsuit

(1:32:00) Ray J defends Brandy

(1:44:59) Jonathan Kermah

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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Van and Rachel react to the Oscars before discussing Jack Harlow’s comments on his new album, LaRussell and what it means to be "heaven sent," and spring breakers taking Houston. Then hosts of The Big Picture, Amanda Dobbins and Sean Fennessey, join to look back at an Oscar season to remember.

(0:00) Intro

(2:09) Academy Awards reactions

(26:04) Jack Harlow’s "gotten Blacker"

(41:41) LaRussell backlash

(59:23) Spring break in Houston

(1:18:53) Amanda Dobbins and Sean Fennessey join the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Amanda Dobbins and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett

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Van and Rachel welcome Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to discuss his memoir, ‘Where We Keep the Light,’ working across the aisle in the MAGA age, and community policing. Plus, addressing the rise in anti-semitism and approaching division on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

(0:00) Intro

(03:32) ‘Where We Keep the Light’

(08:58) Are we better than this?

(16:22) Crime and policing

(29:37) An NBA tangent

(32:26) Relationship with Meek Mill

(38:07) “Too bad a Jew can’t be president”

(46:03) Israel and the war in Gaza

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Gov. Josh Shapiro

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas

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Van and Rachel react to the cancellation of the Atlanta Hawks’ "Magic City Night" and Bam Adebayo’s 83 points before switching gears to discuss potential threats from Iran. Plus, Harvey Weinstein speaks from behind bars, Ari Lennox gives life to a meme, and the Target boycott appears to be over. Then, Ryan Michelle Bathé, host of the ‘Paradise’ companion podcast joins to talk season 2 of the hit Hulu show.

(0:00) Intro

(2:32) Magic City Night canceled

(13:27) Bam’s 83 points

(42:34) Harvey Weinstein’s interview

(59:02) Ari Lennox and why nice guys finish last

(1:16:10) Jamal Bryant ends the Target boycott

(1:37:16) Real Housewives vs. the feds

(1:45:33) Ryan Michelle Bathé joins the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Ryan Michelle Bathé

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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Van and Rachel discuss Logan Paul vs. Le’Veon Bell and Dak Prescott’s wedding being called off before reacting to the shooting at Rihanna’s home. Then, they discuss an update on the war in Iran before actress Jayme Lawson joins to talk representation in Hollywood, awards season, and of course, ’Sinners.’

(0:00) Intro

(2:08) Logan Paul vs. Le’Veon Bell

(10:23) Dak Prescott and prenups

(24:25) The shooting at Rihanna’s home

(28:14) War in Iran

(41:07) A conversation about Joe Budden: rooting for U.S.?

(55:51) Jayme Lawson joins the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Jayme Lawson

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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Van and Rachel react to President Donald Trump’s ouster of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the results of the Texas Senate primary race before having another Drake–Kendrick Lamar debate thanks to Michael Eric Dyson. Finally, Pamela Dias and Takema Robinson join to discuss the grief, justice, and resilience behind the Netflix documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor.'

(0:00) Intro

(0:22) The cost of haircuts

(11:34) Kristi Noem fired by Trump

(23:18) ‘Scary Movie 6’ and cancel culture

(33:02) Teddy Riley’s MJ Photoshop

(38:41) James Talarico beats Jasmine Crockett

(1:03:12) Tim Tebow speaks to Congress

(1:13:47) Michael Eric Dyson on Drake vs. Kendrick

(1:37::45) Black vacationers

(1:41:04) Pamela Dias and Takema Robinson join the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Pamela Dias and Takema Robinson

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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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 30 years of the American Black Film Festival.

(0:00) Intro

(09:23) Hussein Banai on the conflict in Iran

(41:53) Predictive history

(1:02:20) NAACP Image Awards

(1:09:27) Oscar speculation

(1:23:36) Jonathan Majors and Ben Shapiro

(1:36:34) Jeff and Nicole Friday join the show

(2:05:42) Magic City Monday and the NBA

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Hussein Banai, Jeff Friday, and Nicole Friday

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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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) Gospel, hip-hop, and R&B

(52:37) Going to church

(58:45) Scripture, sexuality and the church

(1:29:50) Oversharing and overexposure

(1:42:09) “The Christian I will not be”

(1:46:12) Boyz II Men vs. Dru Hill 

(1:49:59) Anita Baker

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: KevOnStage

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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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

(57:31) Gavin Newsom backlash

(1:15:55) Huckabee on Israel: “Fine if they took it all”

(1:30:55) Trump, Susan Rice, and Netflix

(1:36:25) Economic viability for men

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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