Van and Rachel analyze the reasoning behind Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension (12:04), react to Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russian court (42:31), and discuss the federal charges against Breonna Taylor’s killers (54:04).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Van and Rachel remember the lives of Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols (10:42) before reacting to Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension for sexual misconduct (25:50). Plus, monkeypox continues to be a public health crisis (52:48).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Van and Rachel break down President Biden’s Safer America Plan to fight violent crime (10:39), the latest news regarding Brittney Griner and a potential prisoner exchange (25:42), and Kyler Murray’s contractually obligated study (50:38). Plus, Marc Goldwein, Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (56:53).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Marc Goldwein

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Van and Rachel discuss 'Nope' and the colorism debate and career comparisons of Keke Palmer and Zendaya (16:20), DaBaby’s support of Donald Trump (43:07) and the robbery of a church caught on Instagram Live (56:36). Plus, reactions to the much anticipated ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ trailer (1:18:32).

Host: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Van and Rachel react to the breaking news of President Joe Biden’s positive COVID test (10:41), Ne-Yo’s comments regarding R. Kelly and separating art from artist (39:47), and Dave Chappelle’s canceled First Avenue show (58:50). Plus, Herschel Walker won’t debate Raphael Warnock (1:06:04).

Host: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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At the 2022 Essence Festival, Rachel hosted a panel at Spotify’s ‘House of Are & Be’ activation called, “The Power of Audio Storytelling”. Featured panelists included Danyel Smith, host of Black Girl Songbook, Lovelyti, host of Tea Time UNFILTERED with Lovelyti, along with Dr. Titi Shodiya and Dr. Zakiya Whatley, hosts of Dope Labs. ENJOY!

Host: Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Danyel Smith, Lovelyti, Dr. Titi Shodiya, and Dr. Zakiya Whatley

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Van and Rachel discuss the Sesame Place backlash following a video of a character ignoring Black children (22:30) before welcoming model, author, and musician Amber Rose to discuss the arc of her career (38:23). Plus, a pair of prominent members of the church come under fire for questionable comments (1:42:06).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Amber Rose

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Van and Rachel discuss a new viral trend and whether it’s traumatic, funny, or both (19:15). Plus, Jill Biden compares Latinos to breakfast tacos (30:46), concern grows for Orlando Brown following his Bow Wow comments (55:06), and LeBron questions Brittney Griner wanting to return to the U.S. (1:00:56).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Van and Rachel discuss white fans rapping along to lyrics that contain the n-word (6:51), before digging into Pres. Biden’s executive order on abortion access (26:02). Plus, Doja Cat’s ‘Stranger Things’ DM’s become public (41:01) and Herschel Walker says some things (59:16).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. 

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Van and Rachel are joined by Rhode Island state Senator Tiara Mack to address "respectability politics" after going viral for twerking (8:49). Then, comedian and podcaster Marlon Palmer joins to discuss a recent tweet about the African diaspora (41:02). Plus, an update on the Brittney Griner situation (1:03:40).

Host: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Sen. Tiara Mack and Marlon Palmer

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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