Rest in Peace, Dolly Parton; Supreme Court Rules on Trump Mail-In Voting; and Abdul El-Sayed vs. Jesse Watters on Fox News
Aug 28, 2026 · 2h 1m
Summary
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Colin Kaepernick’s new book being pulled from Target, debating whether they would accept a $100 million deal to endorse the retailer. The hosts mourn the passing of Dolly Parton, praising her authenticity and decency, while also noting the deaths of Samuel Monroe Jr., Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen. They celebrate Kwanzaa Jones becoming the first Black woman majority owner of an MLB team and analyze a Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump’s mail-in voting executive order to proceed, potentially disrupting the midterm elections.
Topics discussed
Colin Kaepernick book pulled from Target
Jay-Z, Target, and community investment
Money, compromise, and personal integrity
Dolly Parton's death and authenticity
Peter Cullen and Optimus Prime voice
Kwanza Jones buys San Diego Padres
Trump election interference and midterms
Abdul El-Sayed vs Jesse Watters interview
ADT Security Systems ad
SoFi finance app ad
Sharia law, white supremacy, and politics
Social media addiction and childhood memories
Darth Vader defends Flock cameras
Police officer's hair on picture day
Jelly Roll, Miss Rachel, and performativity
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