Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rachel and Van start the show by reacting to the Epstein emails released by both Democrats and Republicans. Then, they are joined by former reporter for the Young Turks and current co-host of the Majority Report, Emma Vigeland, to talk about the Epstein files, the state of the GOP, and the characteristics of useful disagreements between progressives. Later, they talk about the response toward Donald Trump’s appearance on the Pat McAfee Show for Veterans Day, and Rachel gives an apology rating to Kayla Nicole. Last, they end the show with a segment of VanLaTEN.
00:00 - Welcome!
05:08 - Updates on the Epstein files
32:04 - Emma Vigeland joins us!
1:31:39 - Trump on the Pat McAfee Show
2:01:15 - Rachel’s apology rating: Kayla Nicole’s old tweets
2:19:15 - The VanLaTEN: “Top five dudes that got their friends killed in movies”
2:29:04 - Thanks for watching!
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Emma Vigeland
Producers: Ashleigh Smith and Donnie Beacham
Video Supervision: Chris Thomas
For more from The Ringer:
Shop: theringer.com/shop
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Sources:
Did Donald Trump Spend Thanksgiving With Epstein as President? What We Know
newsweek.com/did-donald-trump-spend-thanksgiving-epstein-president-what-we-know-11039343
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
nytimes.com/2025/11/12/us/politics/trump-epstein-emails.html
Epstein Files Live Updates: Trump Named in Emails Released by Democrats and Republicans
nytimes.com/live/2025/11/12/us/epstein-files-trump
Jeffrey Epstein claimed he gave Russians insight into Trump
politico.com/news/2025/11/12/jeffrey-epstein-donald-trump-russia-emails-00648919
Kayla Nicole Apologizes After Past 'Hurtful' Posts Recirculate and Prompt Her to Delete X Account
people.com/kayla-nicole-apologizes-for-past-hurtful-posts-after-deactivating-her-x-account-11848114
Pat McAfee Forced to Give Trigger Warning for Trump Interview
thedailybeast.com/pat-mcafee-forced-to-give-trigger-warning-for-trump-interview
Rachel and Van start the show by reacting to the Epstein emails released by both Democrats and Republicans. Then, they are joined by former reporter for the Young Turks and current co-host of the Majority Report, Emma Vigeland, to talk about the Epstein files, the state of the GOP, and the characteristics of useful disagreements between progressives. Later, they talk about the response toward Donald Trump’s appearance on the Pat McAfee Show for Veterans Day, and Rachel gives an apology rating to Kayla Nicole. Last, they end the show with a segment of VanLaTEN.
00:00 - Welcome!
05:08 - Updates on the Epstein files
32:04 - Emma Vigeland joins us!
1:31:39 - Trump on the Pat McAfee Show
2:01:15 - Rachel’s apology rating: Kayla Nicole’s old tweets
2:19:15 - The VanLaTEN: “Top five dudes that got their friends killed in movies”
2:29:04 - Thanks for watching!
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Emma Vigeland
Producers: Ashleigh Smith and Donnie Beacham
Video Supervision: Chris Thomas
For more from The Ringer:
Shop: theringer.com/shop
Website: theringer.com
Twitter: twitter.com/ringer
Facebook: facebook.com/ringer
Instagram: instagram.com/ringer
Sources:
Did Donald Trump Spend Thanksgiving With Epstein as President? What We Know
newsweek.com/did-donald-trump-spend-thanksgiving-epstein-president-what-we-know-11039343
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
nytimes.com/2025/11/12/us/politics/trump-epstein-emails.html
Epstein Files Live Updates: Trump Named in Emails Released by Democrats and Republicans
nytimes.com/live/2025/11/12/us/epstein-files-trump
Jeffrey Epstein claimed he gave Russians insight into Trump
politico.com/news/2025/11/12/jeffrey-epstein-donald-trump-russia-emails-00648919
Kayla Nicole Apologizes After Past 'Hurtful' Posts Recirculate and Prompt Her to Delete X Account
people.com/kayla-nicole-apologizes-for-past-hurtful-posts-after-deactivating-her-x-account-11848114
Pat McAfee Forced to Give Trigger Warning for Trump Interview
thedailybeast.com/pat-mcafee-forced-to-give-trigger-warning-for-trump-interview
