Van and Rachel react to the latest Epstein file dump, Nicki Minaj’s “surprise” appearance at a Turning Point USA conference, and Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special. Plus, a breakdown of the “f--k the streets” controversy and the Jake Paul–Anthony Joshua fight.

(0:00) Intro

(7:54) Jeffrey Epstein file dump

(39:31) Nicki Minaj at TPUSA

(1:02:06) Dave Chappelle’s 'The Unstoppable'

(1:21:59) “F--k the streets”

(1:40:52) Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

(1:58:00) Timothée Chalamet’s rap video

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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