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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 44min

Impeaching the Supreme Court, Leaving Team USA, and the Discrimination of a Name

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Joe Biden’s pressure from the Democratic Party (08:20) and react to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez filing impeachment articles against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito (35:19). Then, they discuss Kawhi Leonard leaving the USA Olympic basketball team (45:48) and Jaylen Brown’s desire to be apart of that very team (54:48). Lastly, they discuss a legal case involving race discrimination and whether it will hold in court (1:11:34).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 20min

Biden’s Interview, Project 2025, and the Boldness of the Republican Party

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk a little bit about what they’ve been up to over the Fourth of July weekend, then get into their impressions of and the overall response to the Joe Biden ABC interview (13:10). They talk about how bold republicans seem to be getting () and their looming Project 2025 (38:36). After, they talk about Ryan Garcia’s expulsion from the World Boxing Council (54:30), then Van has a few words for Terrence Howard (1:06:57).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 53min

The BET Awards, Barbershop Blues, and the Presidential Race With Cornel West and Melina Abdullah

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode talking about their impressions and the most surprising moments from the BET Awards (09:29). They are then joined by Cornel West and Melina Abdullah to talk about their candidacy, vision, and their observations on what is currently happening with this year’s elections. Later, they talk about NBA free agency (27:15) and an Atlanta barbershop that isn’t happy after hosting a Trump event (1:30:54).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuests: Cornel West and Melina AbdullahProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 29, 2024 • 1h 31min

The Jarring Trump-Biden Debate, Black Nepotism, and Jamaal Bowman’s Loss

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show off with their reactions to the Biden-Trump debate, including the surprises, the lies, and troubles facing the upcoming election (02:02). Then, they talk about why the Lakers drafted Bronny James and instances of Black nepotism (49:52). Last, they bring back Mailbag Time and answer some of your questions (1:11:50).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 27min

Toxic Apologies, Trumpisims Are Back, and Mexican Representation in Ken and Friends

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode off by giving a quick statement on the BBI (11:27). Then, they talk about the passing of Florida rapper Julio Foolio, the aftermath, and the violence that affects youth in today’s climate (22:39). Last, they talk about DJ LA Eyekon’s comments about Mexican representation in rap (40:58) and the new batch of Trumpisms (55:10).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 30min

Birdman Versus Books, Van’s Summer Era, and the Electricity From Ken and Friends

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Birdman’s visit to his hometown to speak to inmates at Orleans Parish Prison and his comments on the inmates’ need for books (33:07). They also talk about the interest (or lack thereof) toward Verzuz's distribution deal with X/Twitter (42:30). Then, they go over the surprising new election polling numbers (54:19) and reactions to our Bible talk from our last episode (1:08:24).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 30min

To Smash and Dash, Maher’s Shock, and Black Folk Working "Five Times Harder"

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show talking about the Biden and Obama event and the protest outside of it (08:48). Then, they talk about Bill Maher and Charlemagne’s interview and how Black people still have to be “five times better” (16:17) before they end the show by reacting to Terrell Lewis’ drama with an OnlyFans model (1:03:34).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 21min

Jonathan Majors’s Perseverance, How to Talk to Black Women, and Aliens Walking Among Us

Jonathan Majors, recipient of the Perseverance Award, sparks controversy. Hunter Biden's legal troubles and how men should talk to women are discussed. The hosts touch on racism in social media and speculate about crypto-terrestrials.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 40min

The Fresh Prince Returns, Michael Chandler’s Comments, and School Choice With Camika Royal

Camika Royal, an advocate for underprivileged students, joins Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay to discuss Jay-Z's campaign for underprivileged students and the secret issue behind the assistance. They also react to Michael Chandler's comments about his adoptive sons and his interview with Ryan Clark.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 24min

Kramer’s Apology, Trump’s Paused Case, and Blum One-Ups the Fearless Fund

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by talking about the NBA Finals and a tale about a recent urgent care visit (00:10). Then, Rachel gives an apology rating for Michael Richards’s latest interview with 'The View' on his racist rant from nearly 20 years ago(11:57) before they talk about the possible outcomes from the Georgia appeals court's indefinite pause of the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump (31:51). Later, Van breaks down a Twitter/X interaction and then asks Rachel an important question (52:09).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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