Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
February 26, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #193
About This Episode
From Al Green’s SOTU protest to the truth about HBCU funding, we’re unpacking the news hitting home. Plus, the Pew study on Black family wealth and the tea on Isan Elba’s accent.
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