Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Did Tupac Fight Michael Jackson? And Celebrating Black History With Trump

Feb 25, 2025

Van and Rachel celebrate the powerful voices in music, highlighting Roberta Flack's influence. They dive into the complexities of Donald Trump's Black History Month celebration, revealing the backlash from some voters. A new documentary on Michael Jackson sparks a humorous debate about the rumored confrontation with Tupac. Finally, the hosts explore infidelity scandals in the NFL, blending lighthearted commentary with deeper reflections on legacy and public scrutiny.

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The hosts pay tribute to Roberta Flack, celebrating her significant legacy and influence on the music industry and culture.

They critically examine Donald Trump's celebration of Black History Month, highlighting the contradiction between recognition and harmful policies towards Black Americans.

The discussion on NFL infidelity scandals emphasizes the impact of social media on celebrity accountability and personal relationship disputes.

Deep dives

Moving to Aspen

The hosts discuss Rachel's recent relocation to Aspen, Colorado, highlighting the cultural context of 90s cinematic references related to skiing and snowboarding. They reminisce about mid-level cable movies from that time, such as 'Airborne' and 'Aspen Extreme,' while sharing personal anecdotes about their upbringing and viewing restrictions. Rachel expresses her lack of familiarity with those films, emphasizing the generational gap between them. This sets the stage for a playful monthly movie night tradition based on Van's favorite films from the 90s that Rachel missed out on.

Intro

2min

Nostalgia and Melodies

10min

Navigating Health and Social Connections

2min

Recruiting Challenges and Historical Reflections

5min

Contradictions in Celebrating Black History

15min

Navigating Political Regrets and Invitations

20min

Voting Behavior and Documentaries

5min

Legacy and Legends: Tupac vs. Michael Jackson

17min

Controversial Affairs and Reckless Behavior

3min

10.

Flirtation and Fallout: A Comedic Take on Public Scandals

12min

In honor of Roberta Flack, Van and Rachel reveal their top five voices ever (7:23), before taking a look at Donald Trump’s Black History Month celebration at the White House (15:23), and the regrets of some MAGA voters (38:03). Then, a sequel to ‘Leaving Neverland' called ‘Surviving Michael Jackson’ gets set for release (54:11), and a rumor about the King of Pop and Tupac sparks an interesting question (1:05:12). And finally, the NFL and infidelity has the internet’s interest piqued (1:14:56).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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