In this powerful episode of Black Out, Van Lathan joins us for a wide-ranging conversation covering geopolitics, sports, tech, and culture. We kick things off by unpacking the rising tensions in the Middle East—specifically the Israel vs. Iran conflict—and ask the critical question: Is Iran truly a threat to America and the rest of the world? From there, we dive into the wild theory that the NBA is scripted, and explore the jaw-dropping business behind the Lakers’ potential $10 billion sale. We revisit Jerry Buss’ original 1979 purchase of the team for just $67.5 million—now worth over 14,800% more. We also ask: Did Toronto fail Drake by embracing Kendrick Lamar during the recent rap battle? In the tech world, we discuss Meta’s aggressive push to lure OpenAI staff with $100 million signing bonuses, and whether TSA PreCheck is secretly harvesting your personal data. Van also shares his controversial opinion on Caitlin Clark and gives his reaction to the $260 million lawsuit filed against Tyler Perry, alleging sexual harassment by a male accuser. Finally, in our Black Out segment, we tackle a personal and cultural issue: Should a child take the biological father’s last name if the parents aren’t married—even when the father is active in the child’s life? Invest Fest Ticket Link: https://investfest.com #MarketMondays #VanLathan #IsraelIran #Lakers #NBA #Drake #KendrickLamar #Meta #OpenAI #TylerPerry #CaitlinClark #BlackOut #EarnYourLeisure #Investing #BusinessNews #Culture #Geopolitics