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Epstein Distractions, Dr. Umar vs. 50 Cent, and Van’s N-Word Game

12/19/2025 • 130 min

Van and Rachel discuss the dysfunction in the FBI and the Trump administration as a whole in the lead-up to the release of more Epstein files. Plus, Keith Edwards sparks debate on criticisms of candidates. Then, Dr. Umar weighs in on the Netflix Diddy documentary, and Van introduces a new game. (0:00) Intro (3:48) Dysfunction in the FBI (29:57) Epstein dist… Play episode

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L.A. Hip-Hop Culture With Nana, and Sydney Sweeney Speaks
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The New Blue Wave, a Great Value Economy, and the Act of Centering Men. Pl…
A Broken White House, With Karine Jean-Pierre. Plus, the End of SNAP?
Black Political Power and Jesse Jackson, With Abby Phillip! Plus, Election…
Fatherhood and Forgiveness With Roy Wood Jr., Plus Ed Zitron Breaks Down t…
Sifting Through Emmanuel Acho’s Perspective. Plus, Logan Explains the NBA …
The State of the Gaza Ceasefire With Akbar Ahmed. Plus, the Demands of the…
Breaking Down Reparations and Restorative Justice With Isaac Bryan! Plus, …
Exploring the Democratic Narrative With Governor Gavin Newsom! Plus, Ryan …
Van Jones’s Very Bad Joke, Ayesha Curry’s Admission, and Diddy’s Sentencing
Navigating the Shutdown With Rep. Maxwell Frost! Plus, the WNBA's Bad Lead…
Karen Attiah on The Washington Post Firing, Plus Bad Bunny at the Super Bo…
Talking ‘Him,’ Biracial Identity, and Athleticism With Tyriq Withers! Plus…
The Lionizing of Charlie Kirk With Ryan Grim, Plus Malik B on Viral Comedy
Memphis Bleek and Van Lathan (Not Jones), Plus Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension
Empathy, Sympathy, and Charlie Kirk. Plus, Erika Alexander and the Legacy …
Kamala’s Disappointment and the Killing of Charlie Kirk. Plus, Melvin Greg…
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Nina Turner and the Democratic Playbook
Hitting the Target on Target, Cracker Barrel’s Rebrand, and the Reality of…
The LAST Biracial Conversation With Molly Daniel, Plus the Gaza Ceasefire
PragerU Replaces PBS, Celebs in Relationship Drama, and the National Guard…
Gender Wars: David Justice and Halle Berry, Plus S.A. Cosby’s ‘King of Ash…
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Rep. James Talarico and the Democratic Fight in Texas, Plus Stephen A. Vs.…
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