Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
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.
Latest episodes
Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 19min
Biden’s Political Mortality, Harris’s Potential VP, and ESPN’s Top 100 Athletes
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Biden's exit from the presidential race and potential VP picks for Kamala Harris. They also talk about NWBA's win over Team USA and debate ESPN's top 100 athletes list.
Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 40min
The Republican National Convention, Biden’s Nomination Struggle, and the Spectacle of Current Politics With Bakari Sellers
Political commentator Bakari Sellers joins hosts Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay to discuss Biden's nomination struggle and potential Harris campaign. They also touch on the pressure on Biden to step down and the media coverage. Later, they talk about Bronny James and the scrutiny he faces as the son of LeBron James.
Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 21min
The (Attempted) Assassination of Trump and the Normalization of Political Violence in America
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump during his rally this past weekend and the reactions from both the right and left. Then, they talk about Trump’s influence on the growth of political violence in America and what this situation could mean for the election.Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
