Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
The Ringer
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect the biggest topics in Black culture, politics, and sports. Two times per week, they will wade into the most important and timely conversations, frequently inviting guests on the podcast and occasionally debating each other.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 27min
Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, and a History of Rap Beef
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion (15:40). They then discuss Israel’s claims against U.N. workers (33:22). Plus, Charlie Kirk sets himself up for potential legal trouble (51:12), homophobia’s in the church like it never left (1:01:32), and Shannon Sharpe sparks a debate centered on Taylor Swift and Beyoncé (1:10:59).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 44min
Barbie Snubbed? Plus, DEI in the Friendly Skies
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the 2024 Oscar nominations (2:52), before talking conservative outrage over DEI in the airline industry (21:50). Then, Colman Domingo’s cast as Joe Jackson (42:37), and NWA’s set for a Lifetime Achievement Grammy (52:35). Finally, Tim Scott embarrasses Rev. Al Sharpton (1:07:17), and a pastor blames God for telling him to launch a crypto scam (1:13:57). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 42min
Yodit Tewolde on the Legal Affairs of Fani Willis, and the Cancellation of Black Shows
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome trial lawyer and judge on ‘Hot Bench’ Yodit Tewolde to discuss accusations of a possible affair between Georgia DA Fani Willis and the Trump case prosecutor (7:05), before checking in on the state of the GOP (38:38) and reacting to the cancellation of HBO’s ‘Rap Sh!t’ (1:03:32).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Yodit TewoldeProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2024 • 1h 46min
Brick Lady, Dresses on Black Men, and Florida’s Miseducation
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are back to discuss the surprising numbers coming from the second COVID surge (05:46), masculinity and black men in dresses within Hollywood (14:33),and Florida’s State Board of Education passes regulations against DEI programs (46:18). Then they get into the surprising revelations regarding Roda Osman aka “The Brick Lady” (1:07:14).*Re-uploaded due to errors/updates within ‘Brick Lady’ section*Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh SmithAdditional Production: Aleya Zenieris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 8min
Pat McAfee and Dr. King’s Dream, Plus Iowa Caucus Results
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the kickoff to the 2024 presidential election (10:14) before reacting to Pat McAfee’s comments on Martin Luther King Jr.’s “dream” (36:24) and the trailer for the upcoming film ‘Not Another Church Movie’ (50:05).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 27min
Nick Saban Retires, and Stephen A. Smith Lets Loose on Jason Whitlock
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Nick Saban’s retirement announcement (11:33) before discussing Stephen A. Smith going scorched earth on Jason Whitlock (22:28). Then, a conversation about Democratic criticism leading up to the election (43:50), and Kai Cenat echoes Christian concerns over Lil Nas X’s latest single (1:09:57).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 9, 2024 • 2h 7min
Jonathan Majors’s Interview, Wikipedia Plagiarism, and Apologies
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by bringing back a previous topic to talk about the disappointing update and regrets (02:48). They give their take on the internet’s reaction to Druski's Omega Psi Phi-inspired skit (33:25), and Jonathan Majors’s interview (49:35). They are then joined by Molly White—researcher, writer, and Wikipedia editor—to give us more insight into the Neri Oxman plagiarism accusations (01:30:56).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh SmithAdditional Production: Aleya Zenieris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 2, 2024 • 38min
Jason Hehir and 'Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning'
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by filmmaker Jason Hehir to discuss the new docuseries ‘Murder in Boston’ (1:25), explain Boston’s history of racial strife (13:24), and the city's reckoning with its past (24:18).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Jason HehirProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 29min
Gender War, Civil War, and the Loyalty of a Barber
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay check back in to discuss Simon Biles’s recent interview with husband Jonathan Owens (18:28), and Kevin Hart’s lawsuit against Tasha K (36:49). Plus, Nikki Haley struggles to say “slavery” (51:59), and a barber gets petty (1:16:22).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 26, 2023 • 30min
Dr. Khiara Bridges and the Abundant Birth Project Lawsuit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by law professor Khiara Bridges to discuss conservative backlash to a San Francisco maternal health program for Black women.Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuests: Dr. Khiara BridgesProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
