Today on the MSR Pod we dive into the culture wars, the streets, and the sounds shaping our moment.

First up:  The Golden Globes stirred controversy after One Battle After Another snagged big wins and a vocal segment of the Black community erupted online that Ryan Coogler’s Sinners deserved top honors instead. We unpack the backlash, the broader conversation about representation, and what this debate says about where film culture is today.

Then we shift to music , J. Cole just announced his new album The Fall Off and fans are buzzing. We talk reaction, expectations, and what this next chapter might mean for his legacy.

Finally, we break down the ongoing ICE protests in Minneapolis and beyond. A recent federal immigration enforcement surge — and several controversial shootings involving ICE agents — has sparked mass demonstrations, clashes with law enforcement, and nationwide activism. We contextualize the unrest, the political fallout, and what protest movements are calling for as tensions continue.

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