The squad is back and this week, we kick it off with Christmas then vs. now — the traditions we grew up on, the chaos we normalized, and why the holiday hits way different real life enter the chat. Did the magic disappear… or did it just grow up with us?

From there, we react to Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix special. We show love where it’s due, highlight the standout moments, and get critical about his comments on Diddy being under “hip-hop police” surveillance. We also question his ties to Nipsey Hussle and unpack whether his views on Saudi Arabia clash with the way he entered the comedy game — principled stand or selective outrage?

Next up, we dive into Nicki Minaj & MAGA. After praising Trump and JD Vance at AmericaFest, has Nicki crossed a political line — or is this just another evolution of her brand?

Then we tackle $200M mic deals & dead radio. Charlamagne locks in a $200 million iHeart deal as Ebro in the Morning comes to an end — is traditional radio officially cooked? Is Black Effect real ownership and legacy, or just radio money with a podcast filter? And how should creators move now that podcasting has real corporate stakes?

After that, it’s a reality check on fame and boundaries. Jake Paul loses to Anthony Joshua — does this end the celebrity boxing era, or did Jake already win by cashing out? Plus, DK Metcalf’s suspension after an altercation with a Lions fan — when fans forget boundaries, who really crosses the line?

And in this week’s 8793 Quickfire:

Which ’90s R&B male group had the best vocals — no ties, no excuses:

Boyz II Men, Jodeci, Dru Hill, or 112?

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