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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect the biggest topics in Black culture, politics, and sports. Two times per week, they will wade... more

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Episodes

The Danger of Trump’s Nominations With Paul Rieckhoff

Van and Rachel are on TRUMP WATCH. They react to Trump’s list of cabinet and staff picks (10:34) before founder... more

15 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
A ‘Higher Learning’ Autopsy of the Democratic Party

Hardened detective Rachel Lindsay enlists the help of esteemed pathologist Van Lathan to determine the cause of death of the... more

12 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
Donald Trump’s Second Term and the Expectations of Change

Van and Rachel break out a bottle of tequila and break down how and why Donald Trump won the presidency... more

08 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
Higher Learning/Bakari Sellers Election Night Livestream

It's still way too early call...BUT...Van Lathan, Rachel Lindsay, and Bakari Sellers are here to help you process what's happening,... more

06 Nov 2024 · 58 minutes
Election Day Is Here. What’s Going to Happen?

Van and Rachel remember the life and iconic career of Quincy Jones (7:16) before welcoming Pastor Carlton Lynch to discuss... more

05 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
Trump Garbage Talk, and Wearing Whiteface for Halloween

Van and Rachel react to the Dodgers winning the World Series (12:47) before digging into the ‘garbage’ talk coming out... more

01 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
MAGA Jokes and Mega Outrage With Roy Wood Jr.

Van and Rachel react to Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally (6:28) before comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins to dig... more

29 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
The Trump Rumor Mill and LeBron and Bronny’s Big Moment

Van and Rachel discuss Kamala Harris’s CNN town hall (10:45) before digging into reports of a damaging story for Donald... more

25 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Disrespecting Kamala and Annemarie Wiley on ‘RHOBH’ and Politics

Van and Rachel react to Trump’s comments about Arnold Palmer’s meat size and the overall state of the race (6:14)... more

22 Oct 2024 · 2 hours, 8 minutes
Obama Talks to the Brothas, Plus Chris Spencer and Lynnette Grey Bull Join the Show

Van and Rachel discuss Liam Payne’s death and graphic photos posted by TMZ (5:25), react to Barack Obama addressing Black... more

18 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
Trump’s Russian Relationship and What’s a Black Dandy?

Van and Rachel discuss the impact Hurricane Milton has had on Florida and the political storm surrounding it (18:48), react... more

11 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
James Carville on Giving Politics a Better Name, Plus the Top 10 Black Horror Films

Van and Rachel react to Kamala Harris’s media blitz this week (25:30), before discussing the annual Blackface problem that comes... more

08 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 54 minutes
The Evidence Against Trump and a Vice Presidential Debate Recap

Van and Rachel remember the life of John Amos and discuss the family drama around his death (14:49), then break... more

04 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
Love, Hatred, and Boosie. Plus, Representative Maxwell Frost on the Future of Politics

Van and Rachel remember the lives of Dikembe Mutombo and Kris Kristofferson (:15) and debate the appropriateness of a sexy... more

01 Oct 2024 · 2 hours, 3 minutes
Eric Adams Indicted and Symone Sanders-Townsend Talks the Black Women's Vote

Van and Rachel react to the indictment of New York Mayor Eric Adams (8:07) and give a quick update on... more

27 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Janet’s Kamala Escapade and ‘Evolution of the Black Quarterback’ With Michael Vick

Van and Rachel discuss Beyoncé’s exclusion from the CMAs (5:47) before reacting to the fallout from Janet Jackson’s questioning of... more

24 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Of Mess and Men: Mark Robinson, Michael Eric Dyson and ShxtsNGigs

Of Mess and Men: Mark Robinson, Michael Eric Dyson and ShxtsNGigs Van and Rachel react to Lt. Governor and Gubernatorial candidate... more

20 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
Emergency Pod: Diddy’s Indictment

Van and Rachel address the breaking news of Sean Combs’s arrest and indictment on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Hosts: Van... more

18 Sep 2024 · 42 minutes
Shannon Sharpe Goes Live and Terrell Owens Talks T.O.

Van and Rachel remember the life of Tito Jackson (10:39) before reacting to the second apparent assassination attempt on Donald... more

17 Sep 2024 · 2 hours, 6 minutes
Kamala Baits Trump, Taylor Swift Endorses, Plus Kendrick’s Super Bowl

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay open the show remembering the lives of James Earl Jones, Frankie Beverly, and Rich Homie... more

12 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Kamala’s Code Switch, and the Reparations Movement in Peril

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the death of Fatman Scoop (8:10), before digging into conversations surrounding Kamala Harris’s... more

06 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
The Top 10 Black Beauties of the ’90s | The Van LaTEN

This Labor Day, Van and Rachel are bringing you a brand-new segment called the Van LaTEN! This time, they count... more

02 Sep 2024 · 19 minutes
Negative Attention, Fragmented Communities, and the Common White TikToker’s Past

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with updates on Donald Trump’s indictment (05:22) and the release of a... more

30 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Bending the Knee, Selfishly Creating Families, and Infighting Within the Black Community

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by talking about RFK Jr.'s drop out of the presidential race and... more

27 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
The Freedom Festival of the DNC, the Beyoncé Fake Out, and the End of Bennifer 2.0

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with their reactions to the Democratic National Convention, including their thoughts on... more

23 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
The Expectations of the DNC, Chris Brown Vs. MJ, and the Blake Lively Mess

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by gearing up for the first night of the Democratic National Convention... more

20 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
The Musk-Trump Interview, Simone Biles’s Past, and Voting Rights With Representative Stacey Abrams

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by giving their impressions on the Elon Musk and Donald Trump interview... more

16 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
The Olympics Are Over, Culture’s Best Uncle, and J.D. Vance’s Hypocrisy

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show off by talking about Tyrese Gibson’s latest creative choice (01:24) and Amber... more

13 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Harris’s VP Pick, Marcus Jordan’s Trip, and the Reason Behind Ye’s Fall

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by giving updates on the Olympics (09:26) before talking about Kai Cenat's statement... more

09 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
The “Big” Disappointment at the Olympics, RFK Jr.’s Bear, and MOVE’s Legacy With Mike Africa Jr.

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with some updates from the Olympics, including the disappointment of Sha’Carri Richardson’s... more

06 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
Trump’s Bizarre Panel, MAGA Rejects Their Favorite Son, and the Political Football of Misinformation

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Trump’s strange panel at the National Association of Black Journalists and the importance... more

02 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 39 minutes
The Patriotism of the Paris Olympics, Paging Doctor Doom, and the Shadow Docket

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about the 2024 Paris Olympics, what they are looking forward to, and the conservative... more

30 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
J.D. Vance’s Cosplay, Sonya Massey’s Senseless Death, and the Disfunction of Policing With Philip McHarris

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with discussion of President Biden’s latest address to the country (17:00), as... more

26 Jul 2024 · 2 hours, 4 minutes
Biden’s Political Mortality, Harris’s Potential VP, and ESPN’s Top 100 Athletes

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show talking about President Biden’s announcement that he'll abandon his bid for re-election... more

23 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
The Republican National Convention, Biden’s Nomination Struggle, and the Spectacle of Current Politics With Bakari Sellers

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about the pressure on President Biden to step down from Democratic nomination, as well... more

19 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 39 minutes
The (Attempted) Assassination of Trump and the Normalization of Political Violence in America

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump during his rally this past weekend and... more

16 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Impeaching the Supreme Court, Leaving Team USA, and the Discrimination of a Name

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Joe Biden’s pressure from the Democratic Party (08:20) and react to Representative Alexandria... more

12 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
Biden’s Interview, Project 2025, and the Boldness of the Republican Party

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk a little bit about what they’ve been up to over the Fourth of July... more

09 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
The BET Awards, Barbershop Blues, and the Presidential Race With Cornel West and Melina Abdullah

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode talking about their impressions and the most surprising moments from the BET... more

02 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
The Jarring Trump-Biden Debate, Black Nepotism, and Jamaal Bowman’s Loss

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show off with their reactions to the Biden-Trump debate, including the surprises, the... more

29 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Toxic Apologies, Trumpisims Are Back, and Mexican Representation in Ken and Friends

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode off by giving a quick statement on the BBI (11:27). Then, they... more

25 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Birdman Versus Books, Van’s Summer Era, and the Electricity From Ken and Friends

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Birdman’s visit to his hometown to speak to inmates at Orleans Parish Prison... more

21 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
To Smash and Dash, Maher’s Shock, and Black Folk Working "Five Times Harder"

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show talking about the Biden and Obama event and the protest outside of... more

18 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Jonathan Majors’s Perseverance, How to Talk to Black Women, and Aliens Walking Among Us

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode talking about the Dallas Mavericks and some recent Supreme Court decisions (01:20). Then,... more

14 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
The Fresh Prince Returns, Michael Chandler’s Comments, and School Choice With Camika Royal

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Will Smith’s return to the public eye and the Black community’s reaction to... more

11 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
Kramer’s Apology, Trump’s Paused Case, and Blum One-Ups the Fearless Fund

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by talking about the NBA Finals and a tale about a recent... more

07 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Trump’s 34 Charges, Slim Shady’s Return, and Talking ‘Babes’ With Ilana Glazer

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about the 34 guilty verdicts against Donald Trump and what that could possibly mean for both... more

04 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
More Trump Misses, Drake’s New Defender, and Understanding the Airstrikes With Akbar Shahid Ahmed

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay give a quick recap on a few headlines that have captured their attention (08:24), before... more

31 May 2024 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Spending Memorial Day With Prentice Penny and Black Twitter

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay spend Memorial Day with Prentice Penny, creator of ‘Black Twitter: A People's History.’ They talk... more

28 May 2024 · 31 minutes
Amber Loves Trumps, Caitlin Clark vs. Rachel, and Apple Music’s Top Albums With Bryan-Michael Cox

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick off the podcast celebrating four years with the Thought Warriors before Van brings us... more

24 May 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
Diddy’s Apology, Davis’ Side, and the Lack of Urgency to Help Black America With Rep. Jamaal Bowman

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the podcast with a discussion about their thoughts behind the emergency podcast and the... more

21 May 2024 · 2 hours, 29 minutes
Butker’s Speech, Presidential Debates, and The Power and Service of Art with Rhymefest

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show talking about the controversial speech Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker gave to Benedictine College’s... more

17 May 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Mother’s Day, Graduation Protests, and Trump’s Hannibal Lecter Love

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by talking about how they celebrated Mother’s Day and how it was... more

15 May 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Hypocrisy in Hip-Hop, the End of a Grifter, and Ceasefire Talks

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Questlove’s reaction to the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef (06:40), before giving their first... more

10 May 2024 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
New Legislation, a Shift in the Rap Beef, and a Visit From Mayor Sharon Weston Broome

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by taking a moment to say goodbye to friend Darius Morris (24:04).... more

07 May 2024 · 2 hours, 11 minutes
KDot’s ‘Euphoria,’ Acho’s Book, and Reproductive Justice With Nourbese Flint

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the drop of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Euphoria’ and the evolution of Drake throughout the years... more

03 May 2024 · 1 hour, 49 minutes
Kristi the Dog Slayer, a Playbook Review, and WNBA Talks With Legendary Tamika Catchings

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay express their disgust toward the news of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem taking pride in... more

30 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
Meg’s Lawsuit, College Protests, and the State of the Black Community With Bakari Sellers

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by discussing the workplace harassment allegations and lawsuit against Megan thee Stallion... more

26 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
Confederacy Month, the New Drake Diss, and Stephen A.’s Apology

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by addressing the new theme song and reaction from our Thought Warriors (00:15). Then,... more

23 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
Self-Healing, WNBA Salaries, and What Jerrod Really Meant

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay bring in the new episode with a new theme, a different location, and a talk... more

19 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
A Serious Talk About Israel and a Not-So-Serious Talk About Rap Beef

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by giving their impressions on the progression of the beef happening in... more

16 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
Young Voters, Blackface, and O.J.’s Past and Passing

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay bring in the show talking about the past, passing, and impact of O.J. Simpson and... more

12 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
The Rock’s Division, J. Cole’s Regrets, and a Red High School Visit

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode on WrestleMania and its history-making outcome (01:03). Then, they discuss J. Cole’s... more

09 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
The Future of the WNBA and Another Interesting Acho Take

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Iowa vs. LSU game and the possible future for the WNBA (17:12). Then,... more

05 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
The Mastery of ‘Cowboy Carter’ and the Complexity of the Black Experience

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay give their impression of Beyoncé’s new album, ‘Cowboy Carter’ (08:54), the first episode of Jerrod... more

02 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
The Diddy Saga, Trump’s Bible, and Black Representation in Media

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Diddy situation including the raid on his house, the lawsuit, and the internet’s... more

29 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
Daily Wire’s Diversity Hire, Rap Beef, and Freaking Out Over Freaknik

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with a playbook update (09:49) and discuss Candace Owens and her online... more

26 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
Biden’s Budget, Pretty Privilege, and the Horrors of ‘Quiet on Set’

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show off with some "gender wars" banter (02:21) and a quick shout-out (04:37)... more

22 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 39 minutes
Reckless “Behavior,” Mental Health, and the Kate Middleton Conspiracy

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay recap and give their impressions on the Kate Middleton conspiracy (06:07) before discussing former president... more

19 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
Banning TikTok, Actively Black, and Controversial Feet Pics

Today, Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Ashley Gold, a tech and policy reporter at Axios, to talk... more

15 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
Oprah’s Ozempic Special, the Oscars, and Draya’s Pregnancy

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode off with their reactions to the 96th Academy Awards (00:13) before giving... more

12 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
Lieutenant Nasty, Charlamagne’s Apology, and the Supreme Court Trump Decision

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay give their opinions on the latest Supreme Court ruling (27:37) and reparation comments from the... more

05 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
New Diddy Lawsuit, the Wins of the "Uncommitted," and Fat Joe’s Trump Sneaker Addition

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the new Diddy lawsuit and the internet’s reaction (13:28), the rumored big names in... more

01 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 56 minutes
Cam Newton Gets Jumped, and Drake Turns Heel

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the coaches who came after Cam Newton at a youth tournament and talks... more

27 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
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)... more

23 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
Chris Brown vs. Ruffles, and Fani Willis Under Scrutiny

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dig into the Fani Willis hearings and testimony (14:17), before reacting to Ruffles forcing the... more

20 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
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... more

16 Feb 2024 · 2 hours, 10 minutes
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... more

13 Feb 2024 · 2 hours, 9 minutes
Drake, the Meat Messiah. Plus, Boaz Yakin on ‘Once Again (For the Very First Time)’

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick off the show with some Super Bowl, and unfortunately, Taylor Swift talk (3:05) before... more

09 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
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... more

06 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
Racism and Nikki Haley, Plus Snoop’s “Love” for Trump

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Nikki Haley’s appearance on the ‘The Breakfast Club’ (8:34), before discussing Snoop Dogg’s... more

02 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
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... more

30 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
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... more

26 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
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... more

23 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
Brick Lady, Dresses on Black Men, and Florida’s Miseducation

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are back to discuss the surprising numbers coming from the second COVID surge (05:46), masculinity... more

20 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
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... more

16 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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... more

12 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Jonathan Majors’s Interview, Wikipedia Plagiarism, and Apologies

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by bringing back a previous topic to talk about the disappointing update... more

09 Jan 2024 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
Claudine Gay Is Out and Katt Williams Goes In

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the resignation of Harvard University's president, Claudine Gay (7:58). They then discuss the... more

05 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
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),... more

02 Jan 2024 · 37 minutes
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... more

29 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
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... more

26 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
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... more

22 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
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... more

19 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 10 minutes
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... more

15 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
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)... more

12 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 5 minutes
Super Short Episode Update

Thought Warriors! No full episode today. In its place, a quick tease of topics to be talked about next week... more

08 Dec 2023 · 13 minutes
Beyoncé Backlash, and Lenny Kravitz Missed the Source Awards

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to undefeated Florida State being snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee (13:31), before... more

05 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 49 minutes
Henry Kissinger’s Life, Death, and War Crimes. Plus, Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the legacy of former secretary of state Henry Kissinger (8:59), before reacting to Dez... more

01 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
Statute of Limitations and Legal Eagle Gender Wars

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the surge of sexual assault lawsuits in New York (20:58) before reacting to the... more

28 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 57 minutes
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... more

24 Nov 2023 · 35 minutes
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... more

21 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
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... more

17 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
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... more

14 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
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... more

10 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
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... more

07 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
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... more

03 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Keith Lee and Atlanta’s Food Scene, Plus Kai Cenat’s Jail Stream

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay remember the life of Matthew Perry (9:47) before discussing food vlogger Keith Lee’s critiques of... more

31 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
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... more

27 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
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... more

24 Oct 2023 · 1 hour,
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... more

20 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
The Humanity in Conversation, and Jada’s Book Tour

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the tough conversations and tragedies coming out of the Israel-Hamas war (22:07), before switching... more

17 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
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... more

13 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 59 minutes
Israel-Hamas War and the Heel Turns of Doja Cat and Drake

Van and Rachel react to the conflict between Israel and Hamas (23:51) before switching gears to discuss Doja Cat and... more

10 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
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... more

06 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Arrest for the Tupac Shooting and Albert Hughes on ‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick’

Van and Rachel dig into the arrest of a suspect for the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur (25:49) and a... more

03 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 59 minutes
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)... more

29 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 59 minutes
White Supremacy and Black Fatherhood With Larry Elder

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Republican presidential candidate Larry Elder for a lively discussion on systemic racism... more

26 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
Jermell Charlo on Fighting Canelo Ávarez, And Who’s Gonna Pay for X/Twitter?

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Elon Musk's suggestion that the app formerly known as Twitter will go behind... more

22 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 59 minutes
Coach Prime’s Colorado Takeover, and Lauren Boebert’s 'Beetlejuice' Grope Session

'Higher Learning' is back after a short break to react to all eyes being on Deion Sanders and the Colorado... more

19 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
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... more

05 Sep 2023 · 43 minutes
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... more

01 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
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... more

29 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
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... more

25 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
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... more

22 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
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... more

18 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
The Latest on Hunter Biden, the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, and Jamaican Massages

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the latest in the Hunter Biden drama and quickly look ahead to the 2024... more

15 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
The Tory Lanez Sentence With Meghann Cuniff, and the Miseducation of Floridian Students

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Florida’s use of PragerU’s conservative education platform in schools (13:37) before reacting to Ne-Yo’s... more

11 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
Fade in the Water and Jamie Foxx’s Apology With Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm to discuss the fallout and discourse following Jamie Foxx’s deleted... more

08 Aug 2023 · 2 hours, 9 minutes
Trump’s Third Indictment, and the Lizzo Accusations

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Donald Trump’s latest federal indictment over alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election... more

04 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
Casting the White Version of 'They Cloned Tyrone’ With Director Juel Taylor

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the latest Donald Trump indictment, and give an update on Hunter Biden’s trial (21:21)... more

01 Aug 2023 · 2 hours, 5 minutes
Over the Hill on the Hill, and Ice Cube’s Ride Along With Tucker

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Mitch McConnell’s frozen moment and discuss the elderly in politics (10:02), before talking... more

28 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 57 minutes
Ron DeSantis and the "Benefits” of Slavery, Plus JasonMartin With the Hot Takes

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Florida’s Black history curriculum and Ron DeSantis’s comments on the benefits of the... more

25 Jul 2023 · 2 hours, 23 minutes
Errol Spence Jr. on Boxing's Tribalism and Taking On Terence Crawford

Van Lathan is joined by welterweight unified champion Errol Spence Jr. to discuss the upcoming boxing match with Terence Crawford... more

22 Jul 2023 · 35 minutes
Carlee Russell’s Disappearance and Adam Cohen Talks SCOTUS

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the investigation into Carlee Russell's disappearance and the epidemic of missing Black women in... more

21 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
Higher Learning Presents: The Summit of the Sexes

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are live at the Reparations Club in L.A. with friends Nina Parker, Shannon Stokes, Ian... more

19 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
SAG Strikes and Tommy Tuberville Defines "White Nationalist"

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the Screen Actors Guild’s decision to strike (16:48) before discussing Senator Tommy Tuberville’s... more

14 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
Jonah Hill’s Boundaries, and the Injustices of the Tulsa Massacre

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady releasing text messages between the two (20:03), before debating... more

11 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 39 minutes
Keke Palmer’s Night Out, and the White Horse at the White House

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the online reaction of Keke Palmer’s boyfriend to her outfit choice at an Usher... more

07 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
SCOTUS and the Rollback of Progress

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by constitutional law professor Caroline Mala Corbin to help break down the latest... more

04 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
Michael Harriot and the End of Affirmative Action

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by journalist, author, and cultural critic Michael Harriot to react to the Supreme... more

30 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
Russia’s Almost-Coup, and Melvin Gregg on ‘The Blackening’

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome Murtaza Hussain, journalist for The Intercept, to help break down the Wagner Group’s coup... more

27 Jun 2023 · 2 hours, 5 minutes
The Sinking of the Titanic Sub, AI, and “God Save the Queen”

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the details on and public reaction to the missing Titan submersible (12:24) and the... more

23 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
Kemp Powers: Storytelling and ‘Across the Spider-Verse’

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by writer and codirector of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Kemp Powers to discuss... more

20 Jun 2023 · 33 minutes
The Defense of an Unwanted Kiss, and the Black Maternal Health Crisis

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to singer YK Osiris forcibly kissing rapper Sukihana and the online defense of the... more

16 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Digging Into Trump’s Indictment, and Melina Abdullah on "Cop City" in Atlanta

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay break down Donald Trump’s federal indictment for the mishandling of classified documents (18:27), before codirector... more

13 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
Donald Trump’s Second Indictment and Marquis “Mookie” Cook on Playing LeBron

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss televangelist Pat Robertson’s death (9:16), Stephen A. Smith’s criticism of President Joe Biden (18:25),... more

09 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
Nikki Haley’s Dangerous Rhetoric, Plus Aaron L. Morrison on Transparency in Black Lives Matter

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Nikki Haley’s dangerous comments at a CNN Town Hall (21:12), before welcoming journalist... more

06 Jun 2023 · 2 hours, 8 minutes
A Lack of Slavery in ‘The Little Mermaid’ and Biden Takes a Tumble

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to complaints about there being no acknowledgement of slavery in Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’... more

02 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and Ron DeSantis Runs

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay remember the life and legacy of Tina Turner, who passed away at 83 (:20). Then,... more

26 May 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
The One and Only VanVan! Plus, Jim Brown’s Complicated Legacy

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the life of Jim Brown, which included both advocating for civil rights and arrests... more

23 May 2023 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
The Color of Change Controversy and Conservatism at CNN

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to an article that alleges a toxic work environment at the Color of Change... more

19 May 2023 · 1 hour, 39 minutes
Ja Morant’s Mistakes, and Interracial Relations Conversations

Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay react to Ja Morant’s suspension for brandishing a firearm on social media … again... more

16 May 2023 · 1 hour, 54 minutes
Delroy Lindo the Thespian and CNN’s Platforming of Donald Trump

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to CNN’s Donald Trump town hall and what it means for the upcoming election... more

12 May 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Yet Another Mass Shooting. Plus, Slurs in the Sports World

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the most recent act of gun violence, this one at a Dallas-area mall... more

09 May 2023 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
Hollywood on Strike, Plus Black People and Honest Jobs

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay break down the Writers Guild of America Strike (12:20), before discussing the killing of a... more

05 May 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
The Latest Mass Shooting in Texas, and ‘Good Moms, Bad Choices’

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the shooting deaths of five people in Texas and the political fallout of... more

02 May 2023 · 2 hours, 9 minutes
Disney v. DeSantis, Plus Allen Hughes on ’Dear Mama’ and His Filmmaking Career

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Disney’s decision to sue Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (14:59), before welcoming director Allen... more

28 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
Tucker ’s and Don’s Exits, and the Case for Reparations for White People

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the breaking news about Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon leaving their respective networks... more

25 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
Fox v. Dominion, and Lee Merritt on Representing the Family of Ralph Yarl

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Fox News settlement with Dominion Voting Systems (22:05), then attorney Lee Merritt joins... more

21 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
The Heartbreaking Ralph Yarl Situation & the Ghost of Freakniks Past | Higher Learning | The Ringer

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the heartbreaking and terrifying news surrounding the shooting of teen Ralph Yarl (28:15), before... more

18 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
A Regular, Black Conversation About Guns With Jason “Jah” Lee

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Tennessee representative Justin Pearson’s return to the state legislature, and Tucker Carlson’s take on... more

14 Apr 2023 · 2 hours, 13 minutes
Clarence Thomas’s Nazi-Art Collecting Friend, and Cassandra Freeman on ‘Bel-Air’

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick the show off with a discussion on DJ Akademiks, Black conservatism, and followers of... more

11 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
Will Packer on ‘Praise This’, Plus Donald Trump Arrested

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the expulsion of Congress members from the Tennessee House of Representatives (0:19), before... more

07 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 51 minutes
The Double Standard and Felicia Enuha on Corporate Life

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the outrage toward LSU’s Angel Reese compared to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark following the... more

04 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 58 minutes
Donald Trump’s Indictment and Ally Love of Peloton and ‘Dance 100’

HED: Donald Trump’s Indictment and Ally Love of Peloton and ‘Dance 100’ DEK: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the... more

31 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
The Arrest of Jonathan Majors and Yet Another School Shooting

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the news of Jonathan Majors being arrested and charged with assault (11:40), before reacting... more

28 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Tekashi 6ix9ine and Privacy in the Age of Social Media

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s appearance before lawmakers as his company faces a potential ban... more

24 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
Arresting Donald Trump and the NFL’s History of Blackballing

Van and Rachel discuss the reaction to ‘Swarm’ and the sex scene that had Twitter abuzz (22:10) before digging into... more

21 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
House Bill 999 and Criticisms of Kamala

Van and Rachel talk about the Florida bill that would ban DEI programs on college campuses (13:13). Then, the host... more

17 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 59 minutes
Angela and the Academy, Plus Sam Pollard on Documentary Filmmaking

Van and Rachel discuss the 2023 Oscars, the reaction to Angela Bassett’s disappointment (22:43), and ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’... more

14 Mar 2023 · 2 hours, 16 minutes
The Extremely Likable Tracee Ellis Ross, Plus ‘No Jumper’ Disappoints

Van and Rachel discuss a hip-hop culture podcast giving a platform to an antisemitic, white supremacist, neo-Nazi who’s saying “never... more

10 Mar 2023 · 2 hours, 18 minutes
Respectability Politics and Damon Young on Being Funny and Black

Van and Rachel are joined by Midnight Boy Charles Holmes to talk about the discourse around Ja Morant (14:39) before... more

07 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
A ‘Corny’ Conversation With Wood Harris

Van and Rachel talk disinformation in light of the Fox News defamation lawsuit with Dominion (14:56), before welcoming actor Wood... more

03 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 54 minutes
The Origins of COVID and the Demise of Dilbert

Van and Rachel discuss the assessment that COVID-19 may have resulted from a lab leak (16:13) before welcoming vaccine scientist... more

28 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 55 minutes
The Emasculation Proclamation and Civil War II

Van and Rachel are back to discuss the two magazine covers that have had Black Twitter in a tizzy (23:00).... more

24 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
Animal Welfare and the Return of Animal Games

Van and Rachel are joined by Chris Draper of the Performing Animal Welfare Society to discuss providing sanctuary and care... more

21 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
J.D. Vance and Environmental Racism, Plus Chloe Bailey Backlash

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17 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
Super Bowl LVII and Dr. Peniel Joseph on Chauvinism in the Civil Rights Movement

Van and Rachel discuss Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance and other happenings around the big game (15:47). Then, Dr. Peniel... more

14 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 59 minutes
The State of the Union and Confronting Domestic Terrorism With Hawk Newsome

Van and Rachel discuss Joe Biden’s third State of the Union Address (18:58), as well as Stephen A. Smith’s relationship... more

10 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
Beyoncé and Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

Van and Rachel react to Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ not winning the Grammy for Album of the Year (16:01) and discuss the... more

07 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee

Van and Rachel are joined by Jason Lee: host of ‘The Jason Lee Show’ and CEO of Hollywood Unlocked. They... more

03 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Higher Learning: Live With Thought Warriors

Finally! In the podcast's first live event, Van and Rachel host a screening of Netflix’s ‘You People,’ followed by a... more

01 Feb 2023 · 55 minutes
The Killing of Tyre Nichols

Van and Rachel react to the release of body-cam footage in the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of... more

31 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ed Reed’s Exit, Plus Stephen A. Smith on Skip and Kaepernick

Van and Rachel discuss the latest out of Bethune-Cookman regarding Ed Reed and the football program (23:09). Then, Stephen A.... more

24 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 57 minutes
Uncomfortably Conversing With Emmanuel Acho

Van and Rachel react to Ron DeSantis and Florida claiming AP African American Studies “lacks educational value” (10:02), before welcoming... more

20 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Martin Luther King Jr., the Revolutionary With Dr. Peniel Joseph

Van and Rachel welcome scholar and author Dr. Peniel Joseph to discuss Dr. King’s evolution and the watering down of... more

17 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
Calmatic Remixes House Party, Plus Biden’s Classified Docs

Van and Rachel react to the discovery of Joe Biden’s classified documents (7:59), and Chris Harrison’s first time addressing his... more

13 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
The Concessions of McCarthy, Plus Meek Mill’s Ghanaian Vacation

Van and Rachel discuss Kevin McCarthy finally being named speaker of the House (27:55), and the swearing in of embattled... more

10 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Damar Hamlin’s Recovery and Skip Bayless’s Tweet, Plus Kevin McCarthy’s Really Bad Week

Van and Rachel welcome cardiologist Dr. Joshua Cooper to discuss the injury and recovery of Bills safety Damar Hamlin (26:54)... more

06 Jan 2023 · 2 hours, 23 minutes
The Guilty Verdict of Tory Lanez With Meghann Cuniff, and Anti-Blackness From the Diaspora

Van and Rachel react to the guilty verdict of Tory Lanez (7:07), before welcoming senior reporter for Law & Crime... more

30 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 57 minutes
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... more

27 Dec 2022 · 20 minutes
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... more

23 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 42 minutes
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... more

20 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 42 minutes
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... more

16 Dec 2022 · 2 hours, 3 minutes
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... more

13 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 42 minutes
Brittney Griner Released From Russia, and Van Jones Apologizes

Van and Rachel are joined by ESPN investigative reporter T.J. Quinn to discuss Brittney Griner and the Russian prisoner swap... more

09 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
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... more

06 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
'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... more

02 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
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... more

29 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
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... more

25 Nov 2022 · 34 minutes
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),... more

22 Nov 2022 · 2 hours,
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... more

18 Nov 2022 · 2 hours,
2022 Midterm Election Recap, and Talking ‘Fanbase’ With Isaac Hayes III

Van and Rachel react to the election results and the outlook of some key gubernatorial and Senate races (10:09), before... more

11 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
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... more

08 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
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... more

04 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
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... more

01 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
The Corporate Cancellation of Kanye, and Herschel Walker Is Super Duper Pro-Choice

Van and Rachel react to comparisons of the backlash Ye brought on himself after his antisemitic comments to the backlash... more

28 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
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... more

25 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
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... more

21 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
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... more

18 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
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).... more

14 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
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... more

11 Oct 2022 · 2 hours, 15 minutes
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... more

07 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Ye and White Lives Matter, Plus Soledad O’Brien on ‘The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks’

Van and Rachel react to Kanye West wearing a White Lives Matter shirt (17:38), and Tory Lanez is unapologetic but... more

04 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
Jemele Hill on the Malika Andrews Discourse. Plus, Rachel Dolezal’s OnlyFans Leak

Van and Rachel welcome Jemele Hill, journalist and host of ‘Jemele Hill Is Unbothered,’ to discuss the online backlash aimed at Malika... more

30 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
Anna Wolfe on Brett Favre’s Impact on the Most Vulnerable

Van and Rachel welcome investigative journalist Anna Wolfe to discuss her reporting of the Brett Favre welfare funding scandal (21:05),... more

27 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
Ime Udoka’s Troubles and Adam Levine’s Peak White Mess

Van and Rachel discuss the pending suspension of Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka for having a relationship with a... more

23 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Discussing Slavery and Presentism, Plus Breaking Down the SAFE-T Act With Sen. Robert Peters

Van and Rachel discuss Bill Maher’s recent comments about slavery and his criticism of “presentism” (14:11), before reacting to the... more

20 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
Letitia Wright on ‘The Silent Twins’ and ‘Wakanda Forever,' Plus Shipping Migrants for Political Points

Van and Rachel react to the immigration stunts of sending migrants to sanctuary cities (25:54), and Brett Favre being a... more

16 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Letitia Wright on ‘The Silent Twins’ and ‘Wakanda Forever,' Plus Shipping Migrants for Political Points
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Van and Rachel react to the immigration stunts of sending migrants to sanctuary cities (25:54), and Brett Favre being a horrible, no-good... more