
#FlyinTedCruz: Breaking Down Ted Cruz's Trip to Cancún While Texas Freezes
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Ben Shapiro coming at Rachel on his podcast (7:00), Rush Limbaugh’s death (21:00), Ted Cruz’s impromptu trip to (and return from) Cancún (29:00), Boosie Badazz’s comments about Lori Harvey (43:00), Meek Mill’s leaked song with lyrics about Kobe Bryant (57:00), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Helmi 20211h 30min

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on the Black Experience in America and How to Be an Antiracist
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi joins Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay to discuss the seemingly slowing trend of white allyship, how he would make the case to white people that they need to care about racism, how the new administration can tackle racism, what a reparations package could look like, and his new book, ‘Four Hundred Souls.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Helmi 202129min

Chris Harrison Is Stepping Away. What's Next for the 'Bachelor' Franchise?
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Chris Harrison’s second Instagram apology and the decision for him to step away from the 'Bachelor' franchise (1:00), Justin Timberlake’s apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson (35:00), the acquittal of former President Donald Trump (54:00), and Beyoncé’s promotion for her upcoming ICY PARK Adidas drop (1:05:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Helmi 20211h 19min

Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield on the Importance of 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
For another Black History Month bonus episode, Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield to discuss Fred Hampton, William O'Neal, the importance of their new movie ‘Judas and the Black Messiah,' and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Helmi 202148min

Van Down! Breaking Down Van Jones's Appearance on 'The View' and Nick Cannon's Return to ViacomCBS
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Tom Brady winning the Super Bowl (0:00) and Van Jones’s appearance on ‘The View’ (9:00). They are then joined by California Representative Adam Schiff to discuss the government's COVID-19 response and how the Democratic party can better support the Black community (21:00), and Rabbi Ari Lamm to discuss ViacomCBS bringing Nick Cannon back after his anti-Semitic comments (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Helmi 20211h 14min

Lil Uzi's Bizarre Forehead Piercing, Lamar Odom vs. Aaron Carter, and the Trey Songz Discourse
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Lil Uzi Vert’s decision to pierce his forehead with a $24 million diamond (10:00), the reported celebrity boxing match between Lamar Odom and Aaron Carter (21:00), the discourse surrounding the Trey Songz video leak (31:00), Keke Wyatt’s confusing statements about oppression (42:00), before they answer some mailbag questions (1:01:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Helmi 20211h 11min

Bow Wow on His Internet Controversies and His Place in the Culture
Shad Moss, a.k.a. Bow Wow, joins Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay for the first Black History Month bonus episode to discuss his internet controversies, including his “concert” in Houston, and his place in hip-hop and Black culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Helmi 202143min

Let Chloe Bailey Spread Her Wings in Peace. Plus, What to Make of the T.I. and Tiny News.
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the uproar around Chloe Bailey's use of her personal Instagram page (11:00); Sabrina Peterson describing sexual abuse by T.I. and his wife, Tiny (28:00); Black Lives Matter being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by someone not from the U.S. (39:00); and how much Van and Rachel could raise for charity by auctioning off a date with themselves (58:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Helmi 20211h 18min