Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
January 8, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #144
About This Episode
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is clocking the racism. We serve the tea on Tyler Perry's drama and unpack Mary J. Blige's major legal win. Meet the 7'1" queen changing WBB history.
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