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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Recorded in United States of AmericaAbout the Black AmericanEnglishSociety & CultureExplicit
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.

Episodes — page 8

  1. The Horror, Joy, and Roots of 'Sinners' With Omar Miller

    Van and Rachel react to the wrongful deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador (7:21), before welcoming actor Omar Miller to discuss Ryan Coogler’s latest film, 'Sinners’ (27:22…

    01:14:14
  2. Kyren Lacy and the Mental Wellness of Black Men With Jason Wilson

    Van and Rachel react to the death of LSU football standout Kyren Lacy (15:07), before Bill Maher inspires the start of a new segment following his dinner with Donald Trump (24:00),…

    02:44:29
  3. David Oyelowo on ‘Government Cheese,’ Plus Keri Hilson’s Regret

    Van and Rachel give an update on the roller coaster that is the U.S. economy (2:10) and talk Keri Hilson’s recent comments on her 2009 Beyoncé diss (16:05) before welcoming actor a…

    01:36:03
  4. Kamala’s “I Told You So” and a Student's Self-Defense Claim in a Track Meet Stabbing

    Van and Rachel react to a recent tweet of Van’s (:18) before discussing Kamala Harris’s recent “I told you so” comments (24:23) and a stabbing at a Texas track meet that left one s…

    01:47:38
  5. Donald Trump and the Last-Ditch Effort of a Dying Empire With Michael Harriot

    Van and Rachel have a conversation about her experience with alimony (3:37) before welcoming writer Michael Harriot to help break down Trump’s tariff war, which is looking bleak (2…

    01:42:51
  6. Therapy and the History of Child Support With TK Kirkland

    Van and Rachel discuss YG’s new single, "2004," and conversations about male survivors of sexual assault (1:15), and the White House Correspondents Dinner (9:07) before comedian an…

    01:46:58
  7. The LeBron–Stephen A. Feud, “Governor Hot Wheels,” and the Trump Administration’s Big OopsieExplicit

    Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by discussing the discourse around Van’s idea of a top BBL city, and then they change direction with a chat about the characteristic…

    01:30:02
  8. Jonathan Majors, ‘Snow White’ and Box Office Controversy

    Van and Rachel remember the life of George Foreman (19:32) before discussing Jonathan Majors’s latest film, ‘Magazine Dreams’ (29:06), and the controversy surrounding Disney’s ‘Sno…

    01:50:34
  9. Jess Hilarious, 'The Breakfast Club,' and Erasing Jackie Robinson

    Van and Rachel recap Jess Hilarious's airing out of 'Breakfast Club' grievances online and on air (7:32), before reacting to the erasure of Jackie Robinson and other military heroe…

    01:38:20
  10. Kanye, Kim and Celebrity Parenthood. Plus, Van Learns About Neo-Soul

    Van and Rachel give a review of Playboi Carti’s latest album, ‘Music’ (7:19), before reacting to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian butting heads over a new song featuring Diddy and the…

    01:38:19
  11. A Doechii Discussion and What Exactly Is an Industry Plant?

    Van and Rachel react to questions about Doechii after she was invited onstage at a Lauryn Hill concert (12:35), Lil Yachty calls Black Lives Matter a "literal scam" (31:37), and Tu…

    01:27:53
  12. Five Things the Democrats Can Do, Plus Doechii Pisses Off Straight Men

    Van and Rachel remember the life of D’Wayne Wiggins and the impact of Tony! Toni! Toné! (:37), before Van breaks down five things Democrats can do to win back voters (11:01), Gavin…

    01:54:52
  13. Trump’s Tariff War and Democrats Sing on the Floor

    Van and Rachel reflect on the life and career of Roy Ayers (1:40) and discuss Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China (7:22). Then, Washington bureau chief for The Economist I…

    01:50:36
  14. An Oscars Recap, and Talking ‘Opus’ With Mark Anthony Green

    Van and Rachel remember the life and career of Angie Stone (00:34) before reacting to the Oscars (2:36), and Van has thoughts on a Conan hip-hop joke (4:20). Then, a discussion of…

    01:38:52
  15. The End of Medicaid? Plus, the Me Too Movement in 2025

    Van and Rachel discuss the life and death of Gene Hackman (4:55), before reacting to the GOP budget bill that could cause major cuts to Medicaid and have ripple effects for Medicar…

    01:34:54
  16. Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 2

    Van’s radio row adventures continue, as he welcomes Pacman Jones and Evan Rosenblum to discuss 'The Pacman Jones Show' (0:00). Then he welcomes Carolina Panthers beat writer Sheena…

    56:36
  17. Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 1

    While at Super Bowl LIX radio row, Van sat down with the likes of Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith (0:00), LSU great Andrew Whitworth (14:20), and a pair of legendary Saints Deuce McCal…

    51:16
  18. President Elon, and Healthy Arrogance With Will Packer

    Van and Rachel discuss Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s plans for the federal government (19:28), and the potential end of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s legal troubles (41:54). Then…

    01:55:03
  19. Kendrick Lamar’s Televised Revolution and Ben Watkins Talks Alex Cross

    Van and Rachel react to the Super Bowl (0:00) before giving their reviews of Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show (14:42). Then, Kanye West is regrettably in the news again (31:35), and…

    01:23:56
  20. Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s Vision for Gaza, and DEI in the NFL

    Van and Rachel react to the death of Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti (10:46), before discussing the NFL removing "End Racism" from the end zones at the Super Bowl (15:00), and Dennis…

    01:27:01
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