

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
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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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Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 59min
Understanding the WGA Agreement, and Kaepernick’s Letter to the Jets
After reacting to the most recent GOP debate (21:28), Van and Rachel discuss the end of the writers strike (41:12) and Colin Kaepernick’s letter to the New York Jets (1:06:27), before digging into a very Black father–centric mailbag (1:38:08).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr., Ashleigh Smith and Aleya Zenieris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2023 • 43min
Mental Trillness With Juicy J
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome hip-hop legend Juicy J to discuss mental wellness, producing classics, and wild stories after winning the Oscar for Best Original Song.Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Juicy JProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 38min
Another Glitch from Mitch, and Coco Gauff Rightfully Goes Off
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

Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 17min
Tragedy in Jacksonville and America’s Obsession With Crime
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.

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 23min
Republican Debate Recap and the Cancellation of Cancel Culture
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'.

Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 29min
Sage Steele and Biracial Identity With Marc Lamont Hill
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

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 23min
Trump’s Fourth Indictment, the Truth Behind ‘The Blindside,’ and Van Watches Rachel’s ‘Bachelorette’ Season
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.

Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 31min
The Latest on Hunter Biden, the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, and Jamaican Massages
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.

Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 48min
The Tory Lanez Sentence With Meghann Cuniff, and the Miseducation of Floridian Students
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

Aug 8, 2023 • 2h 9min
Fade in the Water and Jamie Foxx’s Apology With Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm
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


