African Film and Adapting ‘The Color Purple’ With Blitz Bazawule

African Film and Adapting ‘The Color Purple’ With Blitz Bazawule

Van and Rachel are joined by musician, author, and director Blitz Bazawule to discuss the importance of African films made by African filmmakers (7:27), his experience working with Beyoncé on ‘Black Is King’ (10:44), and his upcoming musical adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ (14:39). Plus, which country has the best jollof (26:30)? Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Blitz Bazawule Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Trump’s Tariff War and Democrats Sing on the Floor

Trump’s Tariff War and Democrats Sing on the Floor

Van and Rachel reflect on the life and career of Roy Ayers (1:40) and discuss Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China (7:22). Then, Washington bureau chief for The Economist Idrees Kahloon joins ...

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An Oscars Recap, and Talking ‘Opus’ With Mark Anthony Green

An Oscars Recap, and Talking ‘Opus’ With Mark Anthony Green

Van and Rachel remember the life and career of Angie Stone (00:34) before reacting to the Oscars (2:36), and Van has thoughts on a Conan hip-hop joke (4:20). Then, a discussion of the lawsuit against ...

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The End of Medicaid? Plus, the Me Too Movement in 2025

The End of Medicaid? Plus, the Me Too Movement in 2025

Van and Rachel discuss the life and death of Gene Hackman (4:55), before reacting to the GOP budget bill that could cause major cuts to Medicaid and have ripple effects for Medicare (10:13) before wel...

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Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 2

Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 2

Van’s radio row adventures continue, as he welcomes Pacman Jones and Evan Rosenblum to discuss 'The Pacman Jones Show' (0:00). Then he welcomes Carolina Panthers beat writer Sheena Quick (19:13) and N...

21 Helmi 202556min

Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 1

Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 1

While at Super Bowl LIX radio row, Van sat down with the likes of Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith (0:00), LSU great Andrew Whitworth (14:20), and a pair of legendary Saints Deuce McCallister (24:49, and D...

18 Helmi 202551min

President Elon, and Healthy Arrogance With Will Packer

President Elon, and Healthy Arrogance With Will Packer

Van and Rachel discuss Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s plans for the federal government (19:28), and the potential end of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s legal troubles (41:54). Then, a reaction to John...

14 Helmi 20251h 55min

Kendrick Lamar’s Televised Revolution and Ben Watkins Talks Alex Cross

Kendrick Lamar’s Televised Revolution and Ben Watkins Talks Alex Cross

Van and Rachel react to the Super Bowl (0:00) before giving their reviews of Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show (14:42). Then, Kanye West is regrettably in the news again (31:35), and Trump signs an order...

11 Helmi 20251h 23min

Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s Vision for Gaza, and DEI in the NFL

Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s Vision for Gaza, and DEI in the NFL

Van and Rachel react to the death of Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti (10:46), before discussing the NFL removing "End Racism" from the end zones at the Super Bowl (15:00), and Dennis Schröder compares N...

7 Helmi 20251h 27min

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