The N-Word at the BAFTAs, Producing R. Kelly, and Gavin Newsom Backlash: Fair or Unfair?
February 24, 2026
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as posted by the channelVan and Rachel react to the conversations around racism and ableism following outbursts at the BAFTA Awards, and Teddy Riley walking back support for R. Kelly. Plus, Gavin Newsom gets criticized,
(0:00) Intro
(9:24) N-word at the BAFTA Awards
(34:53) Teddy Riley and R. Kelly
(57:31) Gavin Newsom backlash
(1:15:55) Huckabee on Israel: “Fine if they took it all”
(1:30:55) Trump, Susan Rice, and Netflix
(1:36:25) Economic viability for men
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley
Social Producer: Bernard Moore
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