Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
January 3, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #139
About This Episode
Tichina Arnold dropped receipts on the *Martin* colorism claims—we unpack the legacy. Plus, the fight over the Black Soldiers Memorial and how to hit urgent care with no coverage.
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