Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 14
- Beyoncé Backlash, and Lenny Kravitz Missed the Source AwardsExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to undefeated Florida State being snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee (13:31), before discussing criticism of Beyoncé’s concert fi…
- Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Empowering Change
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, former mayor of Baltimore and current Executive Director of the NBPA Foundation to discuss activism and philan…
- Olayemi Olurin and the Diddy v. Cassie Lawsuit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by lawyer and political commentator Olayemi Olurin to discuss Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy and give their reactions to the quick settleme…
- Hip-Hop and Responsibility With Royce da 5’9”
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the criticism of Van Jones’s appearance at the March for Israel (11:45) and the back-and-forth between Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro (31:13).…
- Boomers Vs. Gen Z, Plus Vegan Living With Pinky Cole
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the evolution of the American dream (11:50) before reacting to Tim Scott suspending his presidential campaign (30:54) and ‘The Marvels’ gettin…
- The SAG-AFTRA Strike Is Over, Plus Tim Scott’s Very Real Girlfriend
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the Democratic victory lap following the 2023 election results (10:01) before celebrating Hollywood going back to work (29:35) and Senator Ti…
- Biden and the Blacks, Plus a Segment on “Sassy”
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss claims that Black voters aren’t enthusiastically in support of Joe Biden (8:34), and the new Speaker of the House using a porn accountability…
- A Humanitarian "Pause" and Keith Lee's Critiques
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Biden’s call for a humanitarian "pause" in Israel-Hamas war (13:08), before switching gears to talk food vlogger Keith Lee’s respons…
- The Mass Shooting Cycle and the Dwight Howard Allegation
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine (16:28), before discussing the new Speaker of the House (26:55) and former NBA All-Star Dwight Howard be…
- A Mini-Episode on Difficult Discussions
Van and Rachel discuss the conversation around Shaun King and the release of hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict (17:42) before talking about a CAA agent’s resignation after a so…
- A Humanitarian Crisis, and Yung Joc vs. Lustful Eyes
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank (19:38). They then dig into Yung Joc’s statement on performing before men’s “lustful eyes”…
- Conversations on the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by staff writer for The Atlantic Yair Rosenberg to discuss reporting on the Israel-Hamas war (8:52) before professor for peace and developm…
- Subliminal Disses, McCarthy’s Ouster, and Sexyy Red’s Politics
Van and Rachel discuss lyrics from Drake’s new album and whether they’re meant for a certain star (9:28), before digging into Kevin McCarthy’s bad week (18:35) and Sexyy Red’s pro-…
- Understanding the WGA Agreement, and Kaepernick’s Letter to the Jets
After reacting to the most recent GOP debate (21:28), Van and Rachel discuss the end of the writers strike (41:12) and Colin Kaepernick’s letter to the New York Jets (1:06:27), bef…
- Mental Trillness With Juicy J
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome hip-hop legend Juicy J to discuss mental wellness, producing classics, and wild stories after winning the Oscar for Best Original Song. Hosts:…
- Another Glitch from Mitch, and Coco Gauff Rightfully Goes Off
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest incident of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell freezing up in front of the press (21:51), before discussing the heat-related d…
- Tragedy in Jacksonville and America’s Obsession With Crime
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the racist shooting in Jacksonville (17:03) and the argument that Trump’s mug shot appeals to Black voters (44:30). Plus, a discussion about K…
- Republican Debate Recap and the Cancellation of Cancel Culture
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the GOP’s first primary debate and the lack of Trump (17:58), before discussing the death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin (45:53). Plus, Je…
- Sage Steele and Biracial Identity With Marc Lamont Hill
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by activist, scholar, and media personality Marc Lamont Hill to discuss the Green Party, Dr. Cornel West’s presidential candidacy, and Sage…
- Trump’s Fourth Indictment, the Truth Behind ‘The Blindside,’ and Van Watches Rachel’s ‘Bachelorette’ Season
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Van’s opinions on Rachel’s season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (15:43) and react to former president Trump’s fourth indictment (29:53). Then, a deep…
