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Van Lathan on What Makes a Good Political Pundit, How TMZ Shaped Him and His Career, and a Very Special Request for Hillary Clinton and His Mom.

Van Lathan on What Makes a Good Political Pundit, How TMZ Shaped Him and His Career, and a Very Special Request for Hillary Clinton and His Mom.

The Press Box

March 27, 20251h 33m

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Show Notes

Hello, media consumers! While Bryan is on vacation, Joel is in the driver’s seat and he welcomes in The Ringer’s own, Van Lathan (3:10). They kick off the show by discussing their paths to today’s episode then talk about the following:

  • How Van prepares for his CNN appearances (6:56)
  • Stephen A. Smith as a presidential candidate (17:52)
  • Who will be the face of the NBA (32:23)?
  • NIL ruining college sports (44:19)
  • Van’s time at TMZ and what he learned (51:23)
  • Life after confronting Kanye West (1:03:29)

Host: Joel Anderson

Guest: Van Lathan

Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah


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