LaBeouf Takes Louisiana. Plus, Colbert, Crockett, and Talarico.
February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026
LaBeouf Takes Louisiana. Plus, Colbert, Crockett, and Talarico.
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LaBeouf Takes Louisiana. Plus, Colbert, Crockett, and Talarico.
Summary
Van and Rachel remember the life of Jesse Jackson before addressing Shia LaBeouf’s Mardi Gras and the latest drama in the Texas Senate race. Then, a breakdown of "Afro-pessimism" before Cori Bush joins to discuss her campaign for Congress. And last but not least, thoughts on Tyler Perry’s most vulgar film.
(0:00) Intro
(9:17) Tyra Banks & America’s Next Top Model
(20:28) The life of Jesse Jackson
(31:34) Addressing Shia LaBeouf
(42:15) Colbert, Crockett, and Talarico
(1:14:33) Patrick Bet-David and interracial marriage
(1:25:33) Afro-pessimism
(1:50:42) Cori Bush joins the show
(2:31:07) Voter ID
(2:37:30) Thoughts on Tyler Perry’s ‘Joe’s College Road Trip’ and ‘Beauty in Black’
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guests: Cori Bush
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley
Social Producer: Bernard Moore
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