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 I...
23 Aug 202240min
Investigating Trump With Rep. Pete Aguilar, Plus Deshaun Watson Apologizes
Van and Rachel discuss the Espionage Act as it relates to the FBI investigation of Donald Trump (14:21), before reacting to Deshaun Watson’s apology as the NFL preseason gets underway (31:08). Plus, U...
16 Aug 20221h 38min
Aldis Hodge Talks ‘City on a Hill,’ ‘Black Adam,’ and More, Plus the Cale Gundy Story and the Latest on Alex Jones
Van and Rachel are joined by actor Aldis Hodge to discuss latest season of ‘City on a Hill', the importance of being a Black man cast as Carter Hall in the upcoming DC film ‘Black Adam’, and much more...
9 Aug 20221h 30min
A Deep Dive Into the Deshaun Watson Suspension and Brittney Griner’s Sentence
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 Breonn...
5 Aug 20221h 20min
Deshaun Watson’s “Punishment” and Monkeypox on the Rise
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 ...
2 Aug 20221h 11min
The Safer America Plan, Plus Inflation Reduction With Marc Goldwein
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 c...
29 Jul 20221h 40min
Colorism and Keke Palmer, Plus 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Trailer Reactions
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 Instagra...
26 Jul 20221h 34min
The Power of Audio Storytelling’ Hosted by Rachel Lindsay
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 ...
20 Jul 202245min
