Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Rachel and Van start the show by giving their reactions to the return of ‘Verzuz’ and their opinion of Cash Money versus No Limit Records. Then, they are joined by California Governor Gavin Newsom to talk about the current Democratic Party, Trump, and who could be in the running to lead the Democratic Party. Later, Ryan Grim stops by to talk about the Gaza ceasefire and what it actually means.

00:00 - Welcome!
02:19 - Governor Gavin Newsom joins us!
1:10:34 - Ryan Grim joins us!
1:34:25 - ‘Verzuz’ returns
1:46:01 - Ubisoft cancels Civil War–era 'Assassin's Creed' game
1:48:13 - Thanks for watching!

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guests: Governor Gavin Newsom and Ryan Grim
Producers: Donnie Beacham and Ashleigh Smith
Video Supervision: Chris Thomas


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Sources:

Gaza peace deal reached, hostages to be freed
axios.com/2025/10/08/gaza-deal-trump-announce-war-over

Ubisoft Cancelled A Controversial Assassin's Creed Game After AC Shadows Backlash
screenrant.com/assassins-creed-civil-war-ubisoft-cancelled-shadows-controversy

‘Verzuz’ Returns With Cash Money VS. No Limit Records
hot97.com/news/verzuz-returns-with-cash-money-vs-no-limit-records