Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
December 17, 2025 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #122
About This Episode
Why is Trump attacking Black journalists *again*? We got the accountability check on Yamiche Alcindor’s drama. Tune in for major Black Hollywood wins, including the epic Ava DuVernay reunion, and the latest tea on Lizzo's legal win.
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