The Rent Is Too Damn High (ft. Nick)

The crew kicks things off with fun facts and best thing seen before getting into the week's stories. Trump gets smuggled off a plane — literally hiding from cameras. Manhattan rent hits a record average near $7,000 a month, and the conversation goes exactly where you think it does. The tragic death of Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at Cambridge, leads into a deeper discussion about the plagiarism controversy surrounding his work. Plus, Stephen A. Smith wins the NAJB Award and we have thoughts.

00:11 — Welcome

07:41 — Fun Facts

18:25 — Best Thing Seen

24:41 — Trump Hiding on Plane

40:07 — New York's Skyrocketing Rent Prices

1:02:16 — Youngest Black Cambridge Professor Found Dead

1:22:11 — Stephen A. Smith's NAJB Award

1:46:57 — Jason Arday Plagiarism Controversy

Articles:

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cnvn80ygq31o

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/average-manhattan-rents-are-nearing-7-000-a-month-the-highest-in-nyc-history-081326