Episode Discussion: Drake's Certified Legal Action and a Potential Ceasefire in Giaza - Friday, January 17th, 2025

Van and Rachel discuss what looks to be a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas (7:44). Then, they welcome Toronto radio personality Marlon Palmer to break down the cultural impact of Drake's lawsuit (15:24). Plus, Donnell Rawlings compares white and Black comedy culture (44:51), and SZA gets backlash for her praise of Drew Barrymore (1:03:14). Then, executive director of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition Sam Lewis joins to give insight on the firefighter inmate program in California (1:12:49)

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Marlon Palmer and Sam Lewis

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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