Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
January 7, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #143
About This Episode
The tea is hot today: We unpack the tough McClurkin allegations and discuss who’s trying to revoke Raven's Black card. Plus, a major financial win for Detroit’s new mothers.
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