Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Van and Rachel react to a weekend of sports before discussing Stephen A. Smith and frat life, the Black Panther Party in 2026, and military aid in Israel. Plus, Gavin Newsom caves to Ben Shapiro, and Candace Owens has a theory … a conspiracy theory.

(0:00) Intro
(0:58) Sisqo or Ne-Yo
(9:01) Feeling for Josh Allen
(24:21) Stephen A. Smith misspeaks
(44:20) A Divine 9 discussion
(57:50) The Black Panther Party in 2026
(1:11:20) AIPAC and congressional funding
(1:36:07) Gavin Newsom sits with Ben Shapiro
(1:53:33) The Charlie Kirk conspiracy

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley
Social Producer: Bernard Moore
Video Supervision: Chris Thomas

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