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Larry is here to answer all of your questions about ‘Cowboy Carter,’ Louis Gossett Jr., and much more

Today, Larry reaches deep into the Black on the Air Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram mailbags to answer some questions from some of you! Throughout the Q&A he weighs in on a myriad of burning topics including Donald Trump (11:30), the JFK assassination (24:18), Cowboy Carter (41:31), Louis Gossett Jr. (52:56), and much, much more.

Host: Larry Wilmore
Producer: Chris Sutton

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March 31, 2024
Biden’s Budget, Pretty Privilege, and the Horrors of ‘Quiet on Set’

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show off with some “gender wars” banter (02:21) and a quick shout-out (04:37) before diving into Biden’s proposed budget (18:42). Then, they talk about the Nickelodeon atrocities highlighted by the documentary Quiet on Set (50:13) and the internet’s reaction to Beyoncé’s latest drop (1:22:07).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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March 22, 2024
New Diddy Lawsuit, the Wins of the “Uncommitted,” and Fat Joe’s Trump Sneaker Addition

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the new Diddy lawsuit and the internet’s reaction (13:28), the rumored big names in the lawsuit (27:37), and Meek Mill’s response to being implicated. Then, they give their impressions of the “uncommitted” vote protest in Michigan (49:06) before going over the gender politics of marriage proposal (1:22:40).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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March 1, 2024
The Jim Crow Era of Reproductive Freedom, Plus Tiffany Haddish’s Israel Trip

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that’s resulted in the halting of IVF treatments (5:18), before reacting to Tiffany Haddish’s trip to Israel (20:41). Then they break down a viral TikTok account called Biracial Lounge (38:16) before welcoming the founder of the X for Boys Life Preparatory School, King Randall I, to discuss a recent post on safety during police interactions (47:33).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: King Randall I
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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February 23, 2024
Yodit Tewolde on the Legal Affairs of Fani Willis, and the Cancellation of Black Shows

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome trial lawyer and judge on Hot Bench Yodit Tewolde to discuss accusations of a possible affair between Georgia DA Fani Willis and the Trump case prosecutor (7:05), before checking in on the state of the GOP (38:38) and reacting to the cancellation of HBO’s Rap Sh!t (1:03:32).

‌Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Yodit Tewolde
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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January 23, 2024
Brick Lady, Dresses on Black Men, and Florida’s Miseducation

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are back to discuss the surprising numbers coming from the second COVID surge (05:46), masculinity and Black men in dresses within Hollywood (14:33), and Florida’s State Board of Education passes regulations against DEI programs (46:18). Then they get into the surprising revelations regarding Roda Osman, a.k.a. the “Brick Lady” (1:07:14).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
Additional Production: Aleya Zenieris

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January 19, 2024
Nick Saban Retires, and Stephen A. Smith Lets Loose on Jason Whitlock

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Nick Saban’s retirement announcement (11:33) before discussing Stephen A. Smith going scorched earth on Jason Whitlock (22:28). Then, a conversation about Democratic criticism leading up to the election (43:50), and Kai Cenat echoes Christian concerns over Lil Nas X’s latest single (1:09:57).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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January 12, 2024
Jonathan Majors’s Interview, Wikipedia Plagiarism, and Apologies

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by bringing back a previous topic to talk about the disappointing update and regrets (02:48). They give their take on the internet’s reaction to Druski’s Omega Psi Phi–inspired skit (33:25) and Jonathan Majors’s interview (49:35). They are then joined by Molly White—researcher, writer, and Wikipedia editor—to give us more insight into the Neri Oxman plagiarism accusations (01:30:56).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
Additional Production: Aleya Zenieris

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January 9, 2024
Claudine Gay Is Out and Katt Williams Goes In

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the resignation of Harvard University’s president, Claudine Gay (7:58). They then discuss the competitive nature of comedy following Katt Williams’s appearance on Club Shay Shay (30:28) and Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special (45:38). Plus, unpacking the release of the Jeffrey Epstein documents (55:01).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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January 5, 2024
Jason Hehir and ‘Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning’

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‌Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by filmmaker Jason Hehir to discuss the new docuseries Murder in Boston (1:25), explain Boston’s history of racial strife (13:24), and the city’s reckoning with its past (24:18).

‌Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Jason Hehir
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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January 2, 2024
Gender War, Civil War, and the Loyalty of a Barber

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay check back in to discuss Simon Biles’s recent interview with husband Jonathan Owens (18:28), and Kevin Hart’s lawsuit against Tasha K (36:49). Plus, Nikki Haley struggles to say “slavery” (51:59), and a barber gets petty (1:16:22).

‌Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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December 29, 2023
Beyoncé Backlash, and Lenny Kravitz Missed the Source Awards

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to undefeated Florida State being snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee (13:31), before discussing criticism of Beyoncé’s concert film screening in Israeli theaters (37:45) and Lenny Kravitz’s comments on feeling shunned by Black media (55:25). Plus, a legendary drummer opens up about playing uncredited on Beatles records (1:15:26), and an Ohio woman is charged with a felony following a miscarriage (1:26:55).

‌Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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December 5, 2023
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Empowering Change

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, former mayor of Baltimore and current executive director of the NBPA, to discuss activism and philanthropy in the NBA (3:13) and serving as mayor during civil unrest following the death of Freddie Gray (21:38).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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November 24, 2023