Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 25
- Juneteenth, White Psychosis, and Cancel Culture in Comedy
Van Lathan asks Rachel Lindsay his Very Serious Question earlier than usual this week (:30) before they address the circumstances around Matt James not being on the show, as promis…
- Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Colorism In the Heights
With the recent release of 'In the Heights,' Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome writer Angy Abreu to discuss the claims of misrepresentation by the actual Washington Heights com…
- Bachelor Nation Gets Aggressive and Kamala Has a Really Bad Week
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the aftermath of Chris Harrison’s official exit from the Bachelor franchise (00:30), and Kamala Harris’s sensitivity comes into question (21:0…
- Renaissance Man Jalen Rose and the Apologetic Kimmy Schmidt
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay address the recent public apology of Ellie Kemper (1:08), the Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather fight (6:28), and why Robert Kraft’s surprise birthday g…
- Chris Harrison Gets Replaced & Katt Williams on Cancel Culture
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest Chris Harrison news and who’d a thought David Spade would replace the host? (15:16), and Tiffany Haddish is cast as Flo-Jo (25:55)…
- Mental Health, Mo’Nique’s Critiques, & Ellie Kemper Won What?
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay reflect on the massacre in Tulsa 100 years later, and why it’s just now becoming common historical knowledge (10:49). Then, Naomi Osaka has dropped ou…
- Celebrating a Year of Higher Learning
Happy 1 year anniversary, Thought Warriors!!! Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick this special episode off with a trip down Bachelor Lane (6:40) before debating P. Diddy entering th…
- Remembering George Floyd, 1 Year Later
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay reflect on the year since the murder of George Floyd (16:02) and question the progress made since. Then, the NBA Playoffs are here and LeBron James pl…
- UFOs are Real, Kwame Claps Back, & JB Smoove on Being White Famous
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay breakdown why Rachel’s never seen Back to the Future *pun*… there’s still time (12:41). Plus, the House passed an insurrection commission bill (17:29)…
- The Real Bill Gates and Understanding the Conflict in Gaza
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest developments in the saga of the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce (11:34), Joe Budden staying in the news for the wrong reasons (28:2…
- Difficult Discussions with Michael Rapaport
It’s been a long time coming, but finally Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcomed actor and fellow podcaster Michael Rapaport to the pod and it was 100% worth the wait. Van and Rach…
- A Future Political Star’s Favorite Wu-Tang Song and the Problem With Politics
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay go down a Reddit rabbit hole and answer the important question: what % of a misogynist is Van? (3:57). Then military vet, community organizer and Cong…
- Jury Question Time and the Black Clark Kent
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay revisit the impending divorce of a couple of philanthropic billionaires (5:21) before talking financial responsibility and jollof rice with former NFL…
- W. Kamau Bell on Being a Tall Black Man in America
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay address the recent plagiarism claims lobbied towards Two Distant Strangers (5:46), then comedian W. Kamau Bell joins the podcast to discuss the Americ…
- Platonic Relationships, Celebrity News, and Political Bootlicking
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss an old Steve Harvey interview that resurfaced and answer the antiquated question: can men and women be platonic friends? (7:17). Then Van and…
- Van Lathan Wins an Academy Award for Best Short Film
Major congratulations are in order as Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsey celebrate Van winning an Oscar for Best Short Film (00:43), and recap an awards night they’ll never forget. Plus…
- Omari Hardwick on the Return of Ghost and LeBron Deletes a Tweet
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by actor, poet, producer Omari Hardwick to talk everything from self-care in trying times (12:00) to zombie bigotry (34:15). Plus, will Gho…
- Reacting to the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict: Guilty on All CountsExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the murder of George Floyd.…
- The Mass Shootings Continue and Talking Gender Roles in the Year 2021
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to a violent month of mass shootings (6:00), and Chris Cuomo’s “controversial” comments on police reform (14:00). Plus, rapper, The Game chimes…
- Kim Potter Charged in the Death of Daunte Wright, Plus Colton Underwood Comes Out As GayExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the latest news in the death of Daunte Wright (09:05) as well as the video of Army Sgt. Jonathan Pentland harassing a Black man (16:20) and Mi…
