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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Oct 9, 2020 • 1h 21min
Why Won't President Trump Do a Virtual Debate? Plus: VP Debate Reactions and Mailbag Friday.
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Kamala Harris and Mike Pence facing off in the vice presidential debate, President Trump’s decision to not participate in a virtual debate, the NBA Finals' drop in ratings, and the arrest of several men for attempting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, before taking mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 6, 2020 • 1h 19min
Reacting to President Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Trump being diagnosed with COVID-19, the Jaime Harris–Lindsey Graham debate, Tyga’s recent OnlyFans-adjacent situation, Megan Thee Stallion’s performance and message on 'Saturday Night Live,' and the body positivity shown in the Savage x Fenty fashion show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2020 • 1h 22min
Presidential Debate Reactions and Reparations in California???
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Tuesday’s presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the news that Gavin Newsom is exploring reparations for Black people in California, and the cast of the next season of ‘The Bachelorette’ being released. They close with a mailbag and their Unexpected Allies of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2020 • 1h 19min
Trump’s Tax Returns Have Been Released. Plus, Amy Schumer on Activism and the Term “Karen.”
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by comedian Amy Schumer to discuss the documentary 'My Octopus Teacher' as well as Amy’s perspective on social justice and how she’s trying to support the Black community. Then Van and Rachel hit on the details of President Trump’s tax returns that were released by The New York Times, the Clippers parting ways with Doc Rivers, and another installment of Is This Dumb? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2020 • 1h 12min
Reacting to the Lack of Indictments in the Breonna Taylor Case
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the grand jury results in the Breonna Taylor case, and then civil rights and civil liberties attorney Novella Coleman joins to discuss the legal specifics of the case. Then Van and Rachel do a short mailbag and give instant reactions to Tory Lanez’s IG Live when he spoke about his incident with Megan Thee Stallion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2020 • 1h 25min
RIP, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Plus a Historic Emmys for Black Culture
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the various wins and losses for Black culture at the Emmys, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s tragic passing, and the recent spat between Doug Gottlieb and Maria Taylor before another “Am I Dumb?” segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2020 • 1h 14min
Trump's Town Hall, Cardi B's Divorce, Maya Moore's Marriage, and 'My Octopus Teacher'
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Trump's bizarre town hall and interview, Cardi B and Offset filing for divorce, Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons getting married, Breonna Taylor's family getting $12 million, and the new Netflix documentary ‘My Octopus Teacher.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 23min
Two Deputies Shot in Compton, an Election Map Update, and Recapping an Amazing Verzuz Battle
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the abhorrent shooting of two sheriff’s deputies in Los Angeles, how the election map looks 50 days out, Kansas City Chiefs fans booing players’ display of unity before the game, and the Verzuz battle between Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2020 • 1h 22min
Killer Mike's Meeting With Brian Kemp and Skip Bayless's Inhumane Take on Dak Prescott
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Killer Mike’s choice to meet with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp despite Kemp’s efforts to suppress Black voters. Then they break down the dangers of Skip Bayless saying he has “no sympathy” for Dak Prescott’s anxiety, before answering some mailbag questions and sharing their Unexpected Allies of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 9, 2020 • 1h 18min
Adam22 on No Jumper, Podcasting, and the OBJ Rumors
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Adam22 of No Jumper to discuss the rumors about Odell Beckham started on ‘Thots Next Door,’ a podcast on Adam’s No Jumper platform. Then Van and Rachel discuss Nicole Young’s claim that she needs $2 million a month from Dr. Dre, and end with another installment of Am I an Asshole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
