Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Pete Hegseth’s Investigation, and the Danish Deception
Dec 2, 2025
Van and Rachel dive into the controversial investigation of boat strikes, questioning ethical implications and community safety. They unravel the gripping TikTok saga of a Danish fraudster, exploring themes of financial manipulation and societal values. The duo emphasizes the crucial need for financial literacy among NFL players, advocating for smart investments to build generational wealth. They also tackle the cultural significance of HBCU traditions and critique Stephen A. Smith's transition from sports to politics, all while sharing a heartwarming story of a father-daughter dance in prison.
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Kinetic Strikes Without Transparency Set Dangerous Precedent
- Van Lathan warns that killing suspected drug-boat occupants without transparent evidence erodes due process and international law.
- He argues the administration's secrecy sets a dangerous precedent for unchecked lethal force overseas.
'Combatant' Labels Enable Power To Kill Without Oversight
- Van Lathan explains labeling groups as 'combatants' allows lethal force without oversight and could expand to domestic targets.
- He links this to historical abuses and warns it empowers the state to kill with minimal accountability.
Historic Police Abuse Shapes Public Apathy
- Van Lathan suggests marginalized communities may be desensitized to state violence because they've long experienced police overreach.
- Rachel Lindsay adds that this existing mistrust makes them less likely to be alarmed by further government abuses.