Bad Faith Episode 516 - One Psyop After Another (w/ Van Lathan Jr.)
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Oct 9, 2025 
In this conversation, Van Lathan Jr., a culture commentator and political analyst noted for his viral encounter with Kanye West, joins to dissect the recent film One Battle After Another. The duo critiques the film’s portrayal of leftist revolutionaries and discusses its underlying themes of misogynoir. They also dive into the accountability of right-leaning podcasters and the importance of coherent political principles. Lathan and his host explore whether withholding votes can pressure Democrats and reflect on the impact of financial influences on political choices.
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Viral Confrontation With Kanye
- Van Lathan recounts confronting Kanye West on TMZ about harmful remarks on slavery and feeling personally wounded by the comments.
- He contrasts Kanye's
Politics As Guardrails
- Van argues public figures need a stable politics as guardrails so they don't flip to harmful positions later.
- He says principles outlast candidates and prevent repeating the same mistakes.
Follow The Money
- Follow the money when evaluating political candidates to reveal true loyalties and incentives.
- Avoid supporting candidates who accept money from lobby groups like AIPAC if you want genuine policy alignment.
