Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
March 23, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #218
About This Episode
Accountability for Xavier Smalls, exposing for-profit college traps, and how the Iran War hits our community. Plus, Mýa on her 21 Savage link-up and Jalen Williams on kicks. Get the daily tea.
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