Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay The Venezuela Takeover. Plus, a Conversation About Adin Ross, Doechii, and Black Men.
Jan 6, 2026
Ryan Grim, a journalist and host at Breaking Points, dives into the complexities of U.S. actions in Venezuela. He highlights the motivations behind targeting Maduro and the revival of the Monroe Doctrine, unraveling the strategic oil interests in the region. The discussion expands to international implications, including how China's role alters the landscape. The hosts also tackle intriguing cultural topics, including lawsuits against Will Smith and Tyler Perry, and the dynamics surrounding influencers like Adin Ross and Doechii in today's climate.
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Dream of A Hit Movie And Refusing A Sequel
- Van recounts a vivid recurring dream titled 'Niggers in the Ocean' where he resists doing a sequel despite pressure from a profiteering father figure.
- The dream ends with co-stars pulling knives and Van waking up while fleeing, reflecting stress about unwanted projects.
School-Bus Plane Crash Dream
- Van shares a second dream where he misses a flight on fictional 'Sprint Airlines' that is actually a flying school bus which crashes, leaving survivors in darkness.
- He wakes disoriented, highlighting recurring themes of danger and escape in his dreams.
Recent Urban Crime Declines Are Multifaceted
- Major US cities saw significant crime drops in 2025, with homicide and violent crime rates falling notably.
- Van and Rachel link declines to post-COVID baselines, targeted local strategies, and engaged local leadership rather than federal action.