Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest incident of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell freezing up in front of the press (21:51), before discussing the heat-related death of a UPS driver (42:35). Then, an argument on 'Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta' sparks a conversation on anti-Blackness (58:59), and Coco Gauff vs. Laura Seigemund ends in white tears (1:12:33).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussion on the racist shooting in Jacksonville, argument about Trump's mug shot appealing to Black voters, Keke Palmer's post with Darius Jackson, and Rachel's Apology Rating for a KFC ad campaign.

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the GOP debate, the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, Jennifer Aniston's comments on cancel culture, and an argument over the Cowboys' status as 'America's Team'.

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by activist, scholar, and media personality Marc Lamont Hill to discuss the Green Party, Dr. Cornel West’s presidential candidacy, and Sage Steele’s comments about being biracial (20:04). Then, a reaction to the shooting of a California shop owner over a Pride flag (1:13:51), and a preview of the Republican Presidential Debate (1:19:53).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Marc Lamont HillProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Lindsay, former contestant on 'The Bachelorette', talks with Van Lathan about the legal petition filed by Michael Oher against Leigh Anne Tuohy, the inspiration for the movie 'The Blindside'. They also discuss Trump's fourth indictment in Georgia and Keke Palmer's response video to Darius Jackson drama featuring Usher.

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the latest in the Hunter Biden drama and the upcoming 2024 presidential election. They debate the controversy around Jamaican river massages. They also celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and highlight the influence of New York artists in the genre.

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Florida’s use of PragerU’s conservative education platform in schools (13:37) before reacting to Ne-Yo’s controversial statements regarding trans youth, after which he apologized but subsequently doubled down on his stance (38:54). Then, reporter Meghann Cuniff is back to talk the sentencing of Tory Lanez (51:38), before a discussion about Edward Blum and his efforts to fight against Black America (1:14:10), as well as politician Vivek Ramaswamy calling Juneteenth a “useless holiday” (1:26:14). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Meghann CuniffProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm to discuss the fallout and discourse following Jamie Foxx’s deleted Instagram post and ensuing apology (6:17). Then, they react to the Montgomery Riverboat Uprising of 2023 (1:05:46). Plus, support for Joe Biden from Black men comes into question (1:24:22), and they discuss the tragic, fatal stabbing of O’Shae Sibley for voguing at a gas station (1:47:53).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Rabbi Dr. Ari LammProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the latest Donald Trump indictment, and give an update on Hunter Biden’s trial (21:21) before discussing the boost of Bidenomics (42:30) and a social media post that has people discussing vulnerability and dating (46:09). Plus, a reaction to the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford fight (1:10:41), before Juel Taylor, director of ‘They Cloned Tyrone,' joins to discuss the wacky sci-fi hit (1:20:31).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Juel TaylorProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Mitch McConnell’s frozen moment and discuss the elderly in politics (10:02), before talking Hunter Biden’s plea agreement being put on hold (30:13). Plus, Ice Cube’s ride along and sit-down interview with Tucker Carlson has the internet abuzz (40:53), and Shakirah Hill Taylor joins to discuss disparities in maternal health, and ways to overcome (1:04:54).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Shakirah Hill TaylorProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices