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The Troubled ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Adaptation, and Usher’s Rejection

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
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Van and Rachel discuss tragedy and personas in rap, and updates in the Nolan Wells case before diving into President Trump’s attempts at voter suppression. Then Jonathan Majors speaks, the author of ’Children of Blood and Bone’ distances herself from the film, and Usher’s interaction with a fan sparks debate. (0:00) Intro (7:46) The Madden curse (27:48) Gun violence and 21 Savage (40:37) Update on the Nolan Wells case (54:07) Mail-in voting restrictions (1:07:21) The punishing of Jonathan Majors (1:20:46) The ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ controversy (1:39:01) Usher kicks fan off stage Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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