Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay cover image

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Latest episodes

undefined
Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 15min

A Higher Learning Rewind: Parents Day

Let's take it back to Nov. 27th, 2021: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by their parents for a special, parents day edition of 'Higher Learning.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 38min

A Higher Learning Rewind: The Very First Episode

Let’s set the time machine to May 28th 2020: Van and Rachel address the death of George Floyd and what it means for society (00:45). They also discuss the drama with Doja Cat in racial chats showing feet (23:50), racism inside Bachelor Nation, and Joe Biden's 'Breakfast Club' gaffe (52:11). Finally, they respond to some Azealia Banks mess (1:22:57).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Nov 22, 2024 • 2h 1min

“What Can He Do?”: A Higher Learning Special

Donald Trump's cabinet and staff nominations are flying in and Van and Rachel welcome a few experts to help make sense of it all. Axios political reporter Hans Nichols kicks things off to discuss Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general (7:06), before Georgetown professor Lawrence Gostin joins to shed light on the threat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. poses to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (37:08). Finally, USC scholar Dr. Shaun Harper calls out the absurdity of appointing Linda McMahon of the WWE as head of the U.S. Department of Education (1:07:33). Then, Shaboozey’s shut out of the CMA’s (1:27:55), Jay Leno gets assaulted … by a hill, not the mafia (1:13:26), and Future finally speaks on the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef (1:48:12).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuests: Hans Nichols, Lawrence Gostin, and Dr. Shaun HarperProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 42min

The Nomination of RFK Jr., and Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

Van and Rachel are still on TRUMP WATCH, this time reacting to the nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. to head the Dept. of Health and Human Services (14:39), and the Pete Hegseth sexual assault allegation (38:29). Then, 27-year-old Jake Paul fights 58-year-old Mike Tyson (41:58), Diddy’s accused of influencing witnesses from behind bars (59:19), and Snoop speaks on his neutrality during the election (1:10:05). And finally, Van lists his top 10 cartoon dogs in the latest VanLaTEN (1:25:05).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 34min

The Danger of Trump’s Nominations With Paul Rieckhoff

Van and Rachel are on TRUMP WATCH. They react to Trump’s list of cabinet and staff picks (10:34) before founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff joins to break down why Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense is so scary (32:41). And lastly (on the topic of politics), they talk Trump and Biden's meeting at the White House (58:47). Plus, Denzel Washington speaks on a deleted scene in ‘Gladiator II’ that the people weren’t ready for (1:05:29), The Onion buys InfoWars (1:15:54), and the father of Skai Jackson’s baby allegedly gets hacked (1:16:59).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Paul RieckhoffProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 38min

A ‘Higher Learning’ Autopsy of the Democratic Party

Hardened detective Rachel Lindsay enlists the help of esteemed pathologist Van Lathan to determine the cause of death of the current version of the Democratic Party (6:54), and discuss the formation of Donald Trump’s cabinet (58:40). They then shift gears to debate whether or not Michelle Beadle used the n-word (1:06:32), and talk RG3’s defense of his daughters (1:13:54).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 34min

Donald Trump’s Second Term and the Expectations of Change

Van and Rachel break out a bottle of tequila and break down how and why Donald Trump won the presidency again (4:22), before discussing reactions to the results (25:23) and what it means to fight in the years ahead (43:19).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Nov 6, 2024 • 59min

Higher Learning/Bakari Sellers Election Night Livestream

It's still way too early call...BUT...Van Lathan, Rachel Lindsay, and Bakari Sellers are here to help you process what's happening, as it's happening. We Live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 37min

Election Day Is Here. What’s Going to Happen?

Pastor Carlton Lynch, known for his viral defense of Kamala Harris, shares insights from his confrontation with a Trump supporter. Historian Allan Lichtman discusses his 'Keys to the White House' method, emphasizing governance over polls in predicting election winners. Political commentator Bakari Sellers analyzes the final days of Kamala Harris's campaign and offers predictions for the election outcome. Along the way, they engage in lively discussions on societal dynamics and the significance of empowering marginalized voices.
undefined
Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 22min

Trump Garbage Talk, and Wearing Whiteface for Halloween

Van and Rachel kick things off with a playful exchange about Halloween plans before diving into the Dodgers' World Series win. They tackle the chaotic rhetoric of the presidential election and react to a CNN guest banned for a racist remark. Notably, they discuss the controversy surrounding Ryan Clark's 'whiteface' Halloween costume. The conversation flows into a candid exploration of dating preferences and expectations, shedding light on what truly attracts them to a partner.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode