Van sits down with journalist, Jarrett Hill and pop culture pundit, Shar Jossell, to talk about the many issues facing lgbtq individuals within the black community. Jarrett and Star share their stories of growing up gay and trans in unwelcoming environments and how they deal with the ways society treats them.

Van chops it up with Hot 97 DJ, Megan Ryte. Megan talks about her path to success and the highs and lows of being a female DJ in a male-dominated industry. They also touch on everything from Aliens to whether or not Dolphins would take over the world if they had opposable thumbs.

Van sits down with comedian and actor, Affion Crockett, to discuss the concept of church and what it means to be a christian today. They also get into a passionate “best ever” debate on diss tracks, comedians and boxers.

Van sits down with Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo to discuss the new generation of Memphis hip-hop. They also talk about Moneybagg’s ambitions outside of rap and how he handles friends and family who ask him for money.

Van sits down with legendary sitcom actor Jaleel White to talk about his trials and tribulations while growing up in the spotlight. They also touch on the state of children’s TV today and the surprisingly-talented celebrity basketball circuit.

Van sits down with Filmmaker Ava DuVernay to talk about her life and career, past and present. They also talk about Ava’s latest project ‘When They See Us’, a 4-part limited series on Netflix about the Central Park 5.

Van sits down with comedian and actor, DeRay Davis to talk about the life and legacy of John Singleton, who was a mentor to DeRay. They also talk about DeRay’s career, his relationships and the state of comedy in today’s political climate.

Van sits down with New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis, known for his diverse filmography including roles in Training Day and Avatar. They talk about Cliff’s powerful documentary about pioneering Maori filmmaker, Merata Mita. They also touch on Cliff’s experience as an “ethnically ambiguous” actor in Hollywood and the hardships that indigenous people face all around the world.

Can sits down with Mandii, one-half of the Whoreible Decisions Podcast. They talk about why she’s never been with a white man and they touch on Mandii’s controversial rant about men financing a relationship.

Van sits down with CNN Contributor and Politician Bakari Sellers. They touch on the Democratic Primary candidates, Barack Obama’s impact or lack-there-of on African American communities, the importance of HBCUs and Bakari’s political future.