Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Van and Rachel check in on the California primary races, and discuss Tyler, the Creator's disdain for top-five lists before senior politics reporter at Axios, Marc Caputo, joins to break down the congressional vote on Iran. Plus, comedian and rapper Jay Pharoah sheds light on fame, faith, and impressions.

(0:00) Intro
(12:18) Spencer Pratt and the L.A. mayoral race
(37:03) Tyler, the Creator on top fives
(50:46) Marc Caputo on the war powers resolution
(1:16:43) Sloane Stephens gets an awkward introduction
(1:32:37) Jay Pharoah joins the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guests: Jay Pharoah and Marc Caputo
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr.
Social Producer: Bernard Moore
Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett

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