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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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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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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 39min

Trump’s 34 Charges, Slim Shady’s Return, and Talking ‘Babes’ With Ilana Glazer

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about the 34 guilty verdicts against Donald Trump and what that could possibly mean for both the election and his followers (08:59). Then, they talk about Eminem’s latest song’s targets (21:11), and Caitlin Clark’s rough initiation into the WNBA (35:09). Lastly, they are joined by Ilana Glazer to talk her latest project, ‘Babes,’ and the importance of art in today’s political and sociological climate (51:56).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Ilana GlazerProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 31, 2024 • 1h 24min

More Trump Misses, Drake’s New Defender, and Understanding the Airstrikes With Akbar Shahid Ahmed

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay give a quick recap on a few headlines that have captured their attention (08:24), before they are joined by Akbar Shahid Ahmed to talk about the recent airstrikes on Rafah and give more insight on America’s involvement in the Israel/Gaza conflict (19:33). Then, they discuss Drake’s latest defender (53:25) and ask an important question to our Thought Warriors: Can a man tell another man that he looks good? (1:04:42)Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Akbar Shahid AhmedProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 28, 2024 • 32min

Spending Memorial Day With Prentice Penny and Black Twitter

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay spend Memorial Day with Prentice Penny, creator of ‘Black Twitter: A People's History.’ They talk about his latest project and the internet’s reaction to Black Twitter events. Then, they go over the influence and cultural importance that Black Twitter has had in America.Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Prentice PennyProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 24, 2024 • 1h 48min

Amber Loves Trumps, Caitlin Clark vs. Rachel, and Apple Music’s Top Albums With Bryan-Michael Cox

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick off the podcast celebrating four years with the Thought Warriors before Van brings us a surprise topic (05:44). Then, they talk about the contradictory stance Amber Rose has for Donald Trump (15:17). Later, Bryan-Michael Cox joins the show to talk about the revelations and disappointments coming out of Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums ranking (40:43).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Bryan-Michael CoxProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 21, 2024 • 2h 30min

Diddy’s Apology, Davis’ Side, and the Lack of Urgency to Help Black America With Rep. Jamaal Bowman

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the podcast with a discussion about their thoughts behind the emergency podcast and the lessons they learned from it (00:29) before giving their reactions to the apology posted by Diddy (28:09). Then, they are joined by New York Representative Jamaal Bowman to talk about his campaign and his frustrations with Congress (50:19). After, Glen “Big Baby” Davis joins to talk about his side of the story regarding his sentencing (1:25:29).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuests: Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Glen DavisProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 17, 2024 • 1h 26min

Butker’s Speech, Presidential Debates, and The Power and Service of Art with Rhymefest

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show talking about the controversial speech Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker gave to Benedictine College’s 2024 graduate class and the NFL’s response (05:18) and the early showdown between Biden and Trump (23:03). Then, they are joined by Rhymefest to talk about the reason why he is running for the school board in Chicago, the problems within the school system after the pandemic, and the fracture of the infrastructure within the black community (50:26).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: RhymefestProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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