Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Rachel and Van start the show by remembering the late legend D’Angelo and the issue concerning the health of black men in America. Then, they are joined by Isaac Bryan, member of the California State Assembly, to talk about assaults on reparations and restorative justice and his relationship with Governor Gavin Newsom. Later, they take a peek into the latest Stephen A. Smith drama and the reactions to his comments on Representative Jasmine Crockett.

00:00 - Welcome!
03:23 - Thoughts about the Gavin Newsom interview
14:42 - Remembering D’Angelo
36:51 - The Supreme Court and the Voting Rights Act
50:46 - Young Republicans' secret Telegram chat leaked
57:56 - Isaac Bryan joins us!
1:28:24 - Stephen A. and his comments on Rep. Jasmine Crockett
1:46:27 - Thanks for watching!

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Isaac Bryan
Producers: Donnie Beacham and Ashleigh Smith
Video Supervision: Chris Thomas




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