Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 18
- Holiday Book Recommendations With Maiysha Kai
Van and Rachel welcome lifestyle editor of The Grio and host of the ‘Writing Black’ podcast to discuss her list of must-read books. Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay Guest:…
- Trump’s Taxes, Plus Aaron Rupar: Banned by Elon Musk
Van and Rachel react to the release of Donald Trump’s tax returns (12:48) before welcoming journalist Aaron Rupar to discuss having his Twitter account suspended and the future of…
- Prosecuting a President, and the Life of P-22
he House January 6 committee approves criminal referrals for Donald Trump. What happens next (18:35)? Then, with the passing of the world’s most famous mountain lion, Beth Pratt is…
- The Tory Lanez Trial, and Did Gunna Snitch? Plus, Concern for Mountain Lion
Van and Rachel discuss the latest in the Tory Lanez trial (16:14), before welcoming rapper and podcaster Glasses Malone to react to Gunna’s plea deal in the RICO case (1:00:16). Pl…
- Booing the Richest Man in the World, and Body Positivity With Kelvin Davis
Van and Rachel react to the Dave Chappelle’s crowd booing Elon Musk in San Francisco (16:11), and R. Kelly’s got brand new music (42:05). Then, plus-size model and fashion blogger…
- The Deion Discourse and Jackson State, Plus the War for “Woke”
Van and Rachel discuss the reaction to Deion Sanders’s decision to leave Jackson State for Colorado (27:43), and Ron DeSantis aids being pressed to define the word “woke” (1:05:04)…
- 'South Side' With Diallo Riddle and Kanye Loves Hitler
After welcoming Ashleigh Smith, the newest member of the pod, Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss LeBron James’s comments about the non-coverage of the Jerry Jones controversy (2…
- The Questionable Pasts of the Joneses: Jerry and James Earl
Van and Rachel kick the show off by remembering the lives of friend and music executive Hovain Hylton, and actress and pop star Irene Cara (12:46), before digging into a photo of a…
- Thankful to Have Jonathan Majors on the Podcast
Van and Rachel welcome actor and fellow Texan Jonathan Majors to the podcast to discuss growing up in Rachel’s hometown (2:04), his new film, ‘Devotion,’ and the true story behind…
- Gabrielle Union on ‘The Inspection’ and Empowering Your Children
Van and Rachel discuss Kyrie Irving’s return to the Brooklyn Nets and Black Hebrew Israelites showing up in support (22:34), before reacting to the tragedy at an LGBTQ club in Colo…
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Life As a TV Legend
Van and Rachel react to the fear and confusion surrounding the Poland missile strike (13:22), before discussing the mysterious death of Shanquella Robinson in Mexico (23:49). Plus,…
- Kyrie and the Nets’ Stipulations, Plus the Midterm Elections Are Here
Van and Rachel discuss the list of requirements issued to Kyrie Irving to return to the Brooklyn Nets (9:32), before digging into the Democratic outlook of the 2022 midterms (34:25…
- Mourning Takeoff and Kyrie Irving Gets Suspended
Van and Rachel react to the news of Takeoff’s untimely death and the culture of mourning (5:13), before welcoming Jade Magnus Ogunnaike from Color of Change to discuss disinformati…
- The End of Affirmative Action? Plus, a Kyrie Conversation
Van and Rachel discuss the Supreme Court hearing challenges to affirmative action in college admissions (13:45), and react to an intruder attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pel…
- The Legendary Billy Porter, and Discussing a Hyperpartisan Supreme Court
Van and Rachel react to the Supreme Court becoming more partisan (18:46). Then, the award-winning and iconic Billy Porter joins the show to discuss support for LGBTQ media (40:35),…
- Florida’s Voter Fraud Arrests, and Cheri Beasley’s Race for Senate
Van and Rachel discuss the confusion following arrests for alleged voter fraud in Florida (11:59), and an Arizona GOP candidate arrested for masturbating near a preschool (23:53).…
- Free Speech and ‘Drink Champs,’ Plus Student Loan Forgiveness is Here
Van and Rachel react to the latest Kanye West appearance on ‘Drink Champs’ and N.O.R.E.’s ensuing apology (13:13), Jamaica banning the glorification of drugs and crime (42:35), and…
- Alex Jones Pays, and a Conversation With a Thought Warrior
Van and Rachel react to Alex Jones being ordered to pay nearly $1 billion in Sandy Hook defamation damages (23:15). Plus, multimedia journalist and Thought Warrior Nicki Mayo joins…
- Once Again…Kanye West, Plus Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins on ‘Trials to Triumphs’
Van and Rachel discuss Kanye West’s antisemitic tweets and how these aren’t the first anti-Jewish comments Van has heard from him (16:22), plus Killer Mike is critical of Stacey Ab…
- Biden’s Marijuana Pardons, and Herschel Walker Plays Defense
Van and Rachel react to the news of President Biden pardoning federal offenses involving marijuana possession (17:10), before digging into Herschel Walker’s alleged abortion hypocr…
