Van and Rachel discuss the life and death of Gene Hackman (4:55), before reacting to the GOP budget bill that could cause major cuts to Medicaid and have ripple effects for Medicare (10:13) before welcoming CNN journalist Omar Jimenez to discuss the White House moving to pick the pool reporters who cover Trump (36:42). Plus, Me Too founder Tarana Burke discusses where the movement stands in 2025 (59:47).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Omar Jimenez and Tarana Burke

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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