Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
January 14, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #150
About This Episode
Luda and Nelly got the culture TIGHT! We unpack the MAGA-coded festival controversy and salute Zoe Saldaña for making Hollywood history. Tap in to see who's really co-signing.
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