Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Van and Rachel react to President Donald Trump’s ouster of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the results of the Texas Senate primary race before having another Drake–Kendrick Lamar debate thanks to Michael Eric Dyson. Finally, Pamela Dias and Takema Robinson join to discuss the grief, justice, and resilience behind the Netflix documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor.'

(0:00) Intro
(0:22) The cost of haircuts
(11:34) Kristi Noem fired by Trump
(23:18) ‘Scary Movie 6’ and cancel culture
(33:02) Teddy Riley’s MJ Photoshop
(38:41) James Talarico beats Jasmine Crockett
(1:03:12) Tim Tebow speaks to Congress
(1:13:47) Michael Eric Dyson on Drake vs. Kendrick
(1:37::45) Black vacationers
(1:41:04) Pamela Dias and Takema Robinson join the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guests: Pamela Dias and Takema Robinson
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley
Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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