The Venezuela Takeover. Plus, a Conversation About Adin Ross, Doechii, and Black Men.

Van and Rachel kick off the New Year with a look at the drop in U.S. crime and Pastor Jamal Bryant’s defense of his wife’s dress before they welcome back ‘Breaking Points’ host Ryan Grim to help break down Trump’s actions against Venezuela. Plus, a look at a pair of prominent lawsuits before a discussion of Adin Ross, Doechii, and Glasses Malone, the latter of whom came to the defense of the star rapper.

(0:00) Intro

(3:50) Van’s dreams

(14:44) U.S. crime rates are falling

(34:21) Pastor Jamal Bryant defends his wife’s dress

(1:00:36 Ryan Grim on Venezuela

(1:38:19) Will Smith and Tyler Perry lawsuits

(2:03:44) Adin Ross, Doechii, and Glasses Malone

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Ryan Grim

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas

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