Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 13
- Lieutenant Nasty, Charlamagne’s Apology, and the Supreme Court Trump DecisionExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay give their opinions on the latest Supreme Court ruling (27:37) and reparation comments from the lieutenant governor of North Carolina, Mark Robinson (…
- The Jim Crow Era of Reproductive Freedom. Plus Tiffany Haddish’s Israel Trip
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that’s resulted in the halting of IVF treatments (5:18) before they dig into Tiffany Haddish’s trip to Israel…
- More Mass Shootings. Plus, Martin, Malcolm, and Coretta With Dr. Peniel Joseph
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest mass shooting, this time at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade in Kansas City (10:08), before taking a look at the body-cam footage of…
- Beyoncé vs. NFL, Plus Masculinity and Painted Nails With Demetrius Harmon
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the back-and-forth between Shannon Sharpe and Mike Epps (:12) before recapping a Super Bowl Sunday that saw Usher and Beyoncé dominate headli…
- Taylor Swift: Greatest Maker of Albums Ever, Plus Keith Lee’s Blessings
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to an eventful Grammy Awards ceremony (15:15) before discussing Killer Mike’s arrest and recent vague comments about the 2024 presidential elect…
- Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, and a History of Rap Beef
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion (15:40). They then discuss Israel’s claims against U.N. workers (33:22). Plus, Charlie K…
- Barbie Snubbed? Plus, DEI in the Friendly Skies
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the 2024 Oscar nominations (2:52), before talking conservative outrage over DEI in the airline industry (21:50). Then, Colman Domingo’s cast…
- Yodit Tewolde on the Legal Affairs of Fani Willis, and the Cancellation of Black Shows
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome trial lawyer and judge on ‘Hot Bench’ Yodit Tewolde to discuss accusations of a possible affair between Georgia DA Fani Willis and the Trump c…
- Brick Lady, Dresses on Black Men, and Florida’s MiseducationExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are back to discuss the surprising numbers coming from the second COVID surge (05:46), masculinity and black men in dresses within Hollywood (14:33),a…
- Pat McAfee and Dr. King’s Dream, Plus Iowa Caucus Results
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the kickoff to the 2024 presidential election (10:14) before reacting to Pat McAfee’s comments on Martin Luther King Jr.’s “dream” (36:24) and…
- Nick Saban Retires, and Stephen A. Smith Lets Loose on Jason Whitlock
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Nick Saban’s retirement announcement (11:33) before discussing Stephen A. Smith going scorched earth on Jason Whitlock (22:28). Then, a conve…
- Jonathan Majors’s Interview, Wikipedia Plagiarism, and ApologiesExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by bringing back a previous topic to talk about the disappointing update and regrets (02:48). They give their take on the intern…
- Jason Hehir and 'Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning'
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by filmmaker Jason Hehir to discuss the new docuseries ‘Murder in Boston’ (1:25), explain Boston’s history of racial strife (13:24), and th…
- Gender War, Civil War, and the Loyalty of a Barber
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay check back in to discuss Simon Biles’s recent interview with husband Jonathan Owens (18:28), and Kevin Hart’s lawsuit against Tasha K (36:49). Plus, N…
- Dr. Khiara Bridges and the Abundant Birth Project Lawsuit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by law professor Khiara Bridges to discuss conservative backlash to a San Francisco maternal health program for Black women. Hosts: Van Lat…
- Trump Vs. Colorado, Plus Friendship and Freedom With Mandii B
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Taraji P. Henson and pay disparities in Hollywood (11:45) before discussing a Black gay Republican’s experience being heckled at a MAGA eve…
- The Jonathan Majors Verdict, and Cultural Gatekeeping
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the verdict in the Jonathan Majors trial (15:12), before discussing blaccents (39:46), Anthony Edwards’s leaked text messages (1:00:49), and…
- Draymond Green’s Impulse Control, and Awaiting the Jonathan Majors Verdict
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest act of violence from Golden State forward Draymond Green (19:18), before discussing the end of DEI programs in Oklahoma (32:47) an…
- David Oyelowo and ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves,’ Plus Jonathan Majors Trial Updates
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the reports coming out of the Jonathan Majors assault and harassment trial (13:51) before discussing a pastor’s disdain for gaming (38:14) an…
- Super Short Episode Update
Thought Warriors! No full episode today. In its place, a quick tease of topics to be talked about next week (potentially). Keep your thinking caps on in the meantime. Hosts: Van La…
