Marine veteran Cody Alford joins Vlad to compare deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, describing longer-range combat, leftover Russian mines, Taliban control, drug trafficking, and the human trafficking he says fueled local power structures. Alford addresses reports previously discussed by Nicholas Irving and Robert OâNeill about sexual abuse of young boys in Afghanistan, explaining what he
Barack Obama Attacks Trump’s Policies on Inflation, Iran, Tariffs and Government Ethics
Former U.S. President Barack Obama campaigns alongside Ohio Democratic candidates in Cleveland, Ohio, delivering a sharp critique of President Donald Trump’s administration. Obama addresses rising oil and diesel prices, the economic impact of tariffs, tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, border enforcement, federal spending, and allegations of corruption and conflicts of interest. He
Westside Gunn Announces New Album Heelmatic
HEELMATIC is due November 13 through the label and Griselda Records, with 16 tracks on the way. The October 22 announcement came with the formal release of âZILLA,â a track produced by longtime collaborator Denny LaFlare. Gunnâs team called it his first release with Mass Appeal. The songâs video isnât new. It premiered on Instagram
Vlad Tenev speaks on Being Worth $2 Billion at Age 34 When Robinhood Went Public
Robinhood co-founder Vlad Tenev sits down with DJ Vlad to reflect on the companyâs July 29, 2021 Nasdaq IPO under the ticker HOOD, following the GameStop trading controversy and the peak of the meme stock era. Tenev explains why the symbol âHOODâ fit the brand, how Robinhood reached a $32 billion valuation, and what it
Jay-Z Brings Daughter Blue Ivy, 14, Out During L.A. Concert as BeyoncĂ© Reunites with Destinyâs Child Bandmates in the Crowd
Blue Ivy Carter returned to the stage with her father, Jay-Z, at SoFi Stadium on Friday, October 23, adding another appearance to a performance history that now spans stadium shows with both parents. Jay-Z had some special guests in the house at his recent headlining show â including wife BeyoncĂ© and daughter Blue Ivy Carter.
Vlad Tells Charleston White He Got Confronted by 6 Black Israelites in a Parking Lot
Vlad sits down with Charleston White for a candid debate on religion, identity, and community accountability after sharing a late-night encounter with a group of Black Hebrew Israelites in a liquor store parking lot near a taco stand. Vlad recalls being recognized around 2 a.m., questioned about Jewish identity, âchosen peopleâ beliefs, media ownership, DNA
Stephen A. Smith Says Phone Was Banned As Backlash Over Dinner With Trump Continues
Stephen A. Smith defended his decision to dine with President Donald Trump by citing a White House phone ban when Charlamagne Tha God demanded a public record of the meeting. Smith stated on his “Straight Shooter” show that personal phones were banned at the White House entrance, forcing him to hand his phone over to
Val Chmerkovskiy Benched From âDancing With The Starsâ Over âFresh Princeâ Post
Val Chmerkovskiy sat out the October 20 episode of âDancing With the Starsâ over a âFresh Princeâ post, as his reference to Will Smithâs Oscars slap sparked backlash after a clash over his wifeâs dance. BBC Studios, which makes the show, barred the pro dancer for one week on October 17. He had taken aim
Cori Broadus Lands âDoggylandâ Role & Helps Create New Character
Cori Broadus turned a childhood dream into a role she helped build, joining her father Snoop Doggâs animated childrenâs series âDoggylandâ as the voice of Maxine. The confident labradoodle marks Coriâs animation debut, The Hollywood Reporter revealed. Cori worked with co-creator Claude Brooks on the characterâs look and personality, giving her more to do than
Diddy Back In General Population At New Prison
The music executive, Sean âDiddyâ Combs, moved from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania last week. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed that transfer to ABC News on October 16. That confirmation identified his prison, not his housing unit within it. The bureau also told ABC News that privacy, safety