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. from The Press Box

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.

1 hour 33 minutes Posted Mar 27, 2025 at 4:00 am.

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

How Van prepares for his CNN appearances

Stephen A. Smith as a presidential candidate

Who will be the face of the NBA

NIL ruining college sports

Van’s time at TMZ and what he learned

Life after confronting Kanye West

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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 AndersonGuest: Van LathanProducers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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