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Melania the "Trophy Wife," Nicki’s MAGA Turn, and Black Prestige Media With Ashley Allison
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January 30, 2026
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2:16:59Now PlayingVan and Rachel discuss the documentary ‘Melania’ before reacting to Nicki Minaj’s appearance at a Trump event and the congressional fight over DHS. Plus, Ashley Allison, owner of The Root, joins to discuss the importance of Black media.
(0:00) Black Panther Party
(14:53) The ‘Melania’ movie
(27:47) Nicki Minaj and Trump
(52:26) Congress's fight over DHS
(1:18:27) Ashley Allison joins the show
(2:10:16) Ray J’s health
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Ashley Allison
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley
Social Producer: Bernard Moore
Video Supervision: Chris Thomas
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