August 5, 2025 • 92 mins
Van and Rachel welcome Texas Rep. James Talarico to shed light on the state’s Democrats fleeing to prevent a vote over efforts to add Republican seats.
(0:00) Intro
(8:01) Top 5 White Singing Ladies *since 2010
(9:27) Stephen A. Smith vs. Michelle Obama
(28:42) Rep. James Talarico joins the show
(34:57) The fight against gerrymandering
(41:18) Toughening the Democrats
(1:02:35) Glaze of the Week
(1:15:15) Palantir update
(1:16:15) FEMA to deny grants over Israel boycotts
Host: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Rep. James Talarico
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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