Podcasts by Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
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.
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Jay Pharoah on Celebrity Impressions, Comedy in 2020, and His Experience With Racial Profiling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Van’s insensitive joke about Colombians from the last podcast (5:00), then Jay Pharoah joins the show to talk about his career with impressions, whether or not...
ListenTom Cruise’s Tone Crossed a Line. Plus: Glynn Turman on Working With Chadwick Boseman. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by legendary actor Glynn Turman to discuss his six-decade career and working with Chadwick Boseman on his last film (13:00). Then they discuss Tom Cruise’s ...
ListenDr. Abdul El-Sayed on the COVID-19 Vaccines And What They Mean For the Pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Joe Biden officially getting enough electoral votes to win the 2020 presidential election (8:00), Ashanti and Keyshia Cole’s Verzuz battle getting postponed (1...
ListenJimmy Kimmel on COVID-19, His Karl Malone Character, Kanye West, and Being America's Late-Night Dad from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to discuss COVID-19, his history of comedic characters, Kanye West, the current cultural situation in America, and much more...
ListenTayshia Adams On Her Racial Identity And Her "Bachelorette" Experience from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss James Harden recently being picture at Lil Baby’s birthday party without a mask (10:00) then are joined by current “Bachelorette” Tayshia Adams to discuss her ...
ListenLife Lessons From Loni Love. Plus, What To Make of President Obama's Comments About Defund the Police. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by comedian and author Loni Love to discuss her show 'The Real,' President Obama, interracial relationships, and more (1:00). Then Van introduces Rachel to ...
ListenNate Robinson Gets Knocked Out. Plus, Kelly McCreary of 'Grey's Anatomy.' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the boxing match between Jake Paul and Nate Robinson (1:00) and a recent viral video from True Kitchen and Kocktails in Dallas (22:00). Then Kelly McCreary of ...
ListenParents Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by their parents for a special, parents day edition of 'Higher Learning.'
ListenCOVID-19 Is Surging. Plus, a Special Thanksgiving Mailbag. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the recent COVID-19 surges and Los Angeles’s new orders (7:00), Joe Biden’s reported interested in Rahm Emanuel for the Department of Transportation (18:00), B...
ListenMichael B. Jordan Is the Sexiest Man Alive and Michael Jordan Drafts LaMelo Ball from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Michael B. Jordan being the fifth Black man named People’s Sexiest Man Alive (6:00), the Verzuz battle between Jeezy and Gucci Mane (19:00), the Ball family’s ...
ListenSlim Thug on the Recent Spate of Rappers Getting Shot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Van’s first trip to the dentist since the early '90s (13:00). Then rapper Slim Thug joins the show to talk about the abundance of rappers being shot recently a...
ListenHow to Manage Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Dr. Jess Clemons to discuss mental health in general, as well as how to handle it during the COVID-19 pandemic (16:00). Then they give a recap of the lat...
ListenJoe Biden Is the President-Elect but the Work Is Just Getting Started from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss how they reacted to the presidential race being called for Joe Biden and what they would like to see come out of the presidency (1:00). Then they praise Stacey...
ListenTaking Stock of the Presidential Race Three Days In from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss where the presidential race stands and how the voting has been split demographically (2:00). Then they discuss Measure J passing in Los Angeles and what that m...
ListenIt's Election Day. What's Next for America? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss what we should do if President Trump is reelected (12:00), T.I.’s comments about how drinking tea will keep him from getting COVID (33:00), Lil Wayne working w...
ListenWe're Four Days From the Election! Plus Jaime Harrison on the South Carolina Senate Race. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Jaime Harrison, who is running for South Carolina Senate against Lindsey Graham (5:00). They discuss the Supreme Court decision to extend acceptance on a...
ListenKanye West Doubles Down on "Slavery Was a Choice." Plus: The Great Birkin Bag Debate. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Saweetie’s comments about Birkin bags and what the line is when asking for things from a significant other (8:00). Then they talk about Rudy Giuliani’s scene i...
ListenBreaking Down the Tragic Situation in Nigeria, Plus Final Debate Reactions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Saratu Abiola, a writer based in Nigeria, to break down the #endSARS movement and what exactly is happening with the Nigerian government. Then they discu...
ListenLeave Ayesha Curry Alone, Plus Natalie Manuel Lee on Faith in the Time of COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Natalie Manuel Lee, host of 'Now With Natalie' on the Hillsong Channel, to discuss her faith and how politicians sometimes use religion as a political to...
ListenIce Cube’s Platinum Plan and Van’s First 'Bachelorette' Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s dueling town halls, Ice Cube reportedly contributing to Trump’s “Platinum Plan” to help Black Americans, and the season premiere o...
ListenShaq and Snoop Dogg Are First-Time Voters. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett's Hearings Are Starting. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the nuances of Shaquille O’Neal and Snoop Dogg admitting that they are first-time voters in this election. Then they talk about Cardi B and Offset partying tog...
ListenWhy Won't President Trump Do a Virtual Debate? Plus: VP Debate Reactions and Mailbag Friday. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Kamala Harris and Mike Pence facing off in the vice presidential debate, President Trump’s decision to not participate in a virtual debate, the NBA Finals' dro...
ListenReacting to President Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Trump being diagnosed with COVID-19, the Jaime Harris–Lindsey Graham debate, Tyga’s recent OnlyFans-adjacent situation, Megan Thee Stallion’s perform...
ListenPresidential Debate Reactions and Reparations in California??? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Tuesday’s presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the news that Gavin Newsom is exploring reparations for Black people in California, and the c...
ListenTrump’s Tax Returns Have Been Released. Plus, Amy Schumer on Activism and the Term “Karen.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by comedian Amy Schumer to discuss the documentary 'My Octopus Teacher' as well as Amy’s perspective on social justice and how she’s trying to support the B...
ListenReacting to the Lack of Indictments in the Breonna Taylor Case from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the grand jury results in the Breonna Taylor case, and then civil rights and civil liberties attorney Novella Coleman joins to discuss the legal specifics of t...
ListenRIP, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Plus a Historic Emmys for Black Culture from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the various wins and losses for Black culture at the Emmys, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s tragic passing, and the recent spat between Doug Gottlieb and Maria Taylor be...
ListenTrump's Town Hall, Cardi B's Divorce, Maya Moore's Marriage, and 'My Octopus Teacher' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Trump's bizarre town hall and interview, Cardi B and Offset filing for divorce, Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons getting married, Breonna Taylor's famil...
ListenTwo Deputies Shot in Compton, an Election Map Update, and Recapping an Amazing Verzuz Battle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the abhorrent shooting of two sheriff’s deputies in Los Angeles, how the election map looks 50 days out, Kansas City Chiefs fans booing players’ display of uni...
ListenKiller Mike's Meeting With Brian Kemp and Skip Bayless's Inhumane Take on Dak Prescott from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Killer Mike’s choice to meet with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp despite Kemp’s efforts to suppress Black voters. Then they break down the dangers of Skip Bayless...
ListenStacey Abrams on Modern Voter Suppression and What Her Plan Would've Been As Georgia Governor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by former House minority leader Stacey Abrams to discuss modern voter suppression tactics, the Trump administration, and what Abrams would’ve done had she b...
ListenRIP, Chadwick Boseman and John Thompson. Plus: Marlon Palmer on Adele's Viral Jamaican Moment. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the tragic, surprising death of Chadwick Boseman (2:00). Then they bring on Marlon Palmer to provide a Jamaican perspective on whether Adele culturally appropr...
ListenReacting to the NBA Players’ Strike and the Shooting at a Wisconsin Protest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the whirlwind of NBA events, including the players boycotting games (0:54), and the shooting that took place at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin (30:31). Then t...
ListenJacob Blake Shot by Police in Wisconsin and Roger Goodell's Fake Apology to Kap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Sunday’s video of Jacob Blake being shot in the back by a police officer in Wisconsin (0:25), Roger Goodell’s appearance on Emmanuel Acho’s show ‘Uncomfortable...
ListenReactions to the DNC, Allegations Against Trey Songz, and the New Masai Ujiri Footage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the speeches from Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and more from the DNC (4:30); recent allegations against Trey Songz (29:05); the new body-cam footage released fr...
ListenPresident Trump vs. the USPS, Kim K. on the Case, and a New Black President in Washington from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Trump administration’s recent efforts to defund the USPS and hurt mail-in voting (6:10); Kim Kardashian West helping free C-Murder from jail (25:56); the W...
ListenKamala Harris Has Evolved As a Politician Into a Progressive VP Candidate, Plus Mailbag Friday from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay go in depth on Kamala Harris’s selection as Joe Biden’s vice presidential candidate and her history in politics (4:04). Then they discuss the recent accusation against...
ListenThe “WAP” Video, Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K. on Stage, and Biden’s Potential Running Mate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new music video “WAP” (6:17), Dave Chappelle’s recent decision to invite Louis C.K. on stage at his comedy show (23:29), the ...
ListenJoe Biden’s Latest Problematic Comments, Plus the First Mailbag Friday from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss 'The Oprah Conversation' and Ted Cruz’s comments about it (10:25) as well as Joe Biden’s comments comparing the Black and Latino communities (26:49) before hav...
ListenBeyonce's 'Black Is King' and Tayshia Adams Is The Bachelorette from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the rumors that Tayshia Adams is the new Bachelorette (0:30) and then discuss their thoughts on Beyonce’s visual album ‘Black Is King’ (16:16), Jonathan Isaac...
ListenJohn Lewis’s Funeral and How Bill Clinton Alienated Himself From the Culture from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Bill Clinton’s problematic comments at John Lewis’s funeral (10:41), the viral video featuring Stella Immanuel (26:29), an important listener question about de...
ListenForget Chris Brown, Usher vs. Justin Timberlake Is the Verzuz Battle We Need from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton’s recent characterization of slavery as a “necessary evil” in American history (10:02); how they’re feeling about the election with...
ListenThe Situation in Portland Is a Defining Moment in American History from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the sit-down between former vice president Joe Biden and former president Barack Obama (4:05), the Trump administration sending in unmarked troops to quell pro...
ListenRIP John Lewis and Breaking Down Kanye's Presidential Campaign With GLC | Higher Learning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the life of John Lewis and why he’s such an important figure in the fight for social justice (2:58). Then they do one final deep dive on Kanye West’s president...
ListenReacting to the Washington Football Team Harassment Story and the Response to Nick Cannon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Nick Cannon’s anti-Semitic comments and the reactions to them (1:20), the Washington Post story on the sexual harassment within the Washington football organiz...
ListenJada Pinkett and Will Smith's Bizarre Red Table Talk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dive into the Red Table Talk between Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith (9:48), Chance the Rapper’s tweets about Kanye West’s presidential bid (34:04), the Washington N...
ListenDeSean Jackson's Anti-Semitic Post and Kanye West Doubling Down from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic Instagram post and the controversy surrounding Stephen Jackson defending DeSean (5:09). Then they go into Van’s review of 'Hamilt...
ListenIs Kanye West Really Running for President in 2020? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the recent COVID-19 spike and how President Trump’s comments about the virus are dangerous (5:39), President Trump’s remarks about the Black Lives Matter movem...
ListenIs Van Jones Working With the White House? Plus Trump's Vile Retweet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Trump retweeting a video that included a “white power” chant (4:58), the Daily Beast article revealing Van Jones worked with the White House on the p...
ListenThe Latest in NASCAR's Noose Incident Shows We Have a Long Way to Go from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay address the recent New York Times piece about The Ringer (5:04), the latest on the incident involving the noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage (14:05), what to make o...
ListenTrump's Rally Flop and a Noose in Bubba Wallace's Garage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the surprising lack of attendance at President Trump’s rally in Tulsa (7:57), a noose being found in Bubba Wallace’s garage at Talladega (27:29), whether or no...
ListenBreaking Down Trump’s Executive Order and the J. Cole–Noname Rap Beef from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay break down President Trump’s executive order on police reform (6:49), Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben being removed from their respective food items for racial insensitivity...
ListenDave Chappelle’s ‘8:46’ Special and The Bachelor’s Black Lead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss ‘The Bachelor’ finally naming a black, male lead and what the next steps need to be for the franchise (4:23). Then they explain why they liked Dave Chappelle’...
ListenWhat to Make of ‘On the Record,’ Trump Co-opting Juneteenth, and NASCAR Removing the Confederate Flag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay have a discussion about the recently released documentary ‘On the Record’, the accusations of rape brought against Russell Simmons, as well as his appearance on The Br...
ListenAnalyzing Roger Goodell's Statement About Black Lives Matter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect Roger Goodell’s statement about the Black Lives Matter movement and explain why it rings hollow until Colin Kaepernick gets signed by an NFL team (7:10). They ...
ListenDrew Brees, Trump, and Obama: Discussing the Responses to the Protests from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Trump’s response to this week’s protests and the stark contrast to former president Obama’s remarks (1:32). Then they cover the responses of professi...
ListenThe Importance of the Nationwide Protests Over George Floyd's Death from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the scope and importance of this weekend’s protests after the death of George Floyd while in police custody. They talk about their own experiences with the pro...
ListenGeorge Floyd, Doja Cat's Apology, and Joe Biden's Remarks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Van and Rachel address the death of George Floyd and what it means for society broadly (00:45). They also discuss the latest drama with Doja Cat and the struggle with self-acceptance (23:50), racis...
ListenIntroducing 'Higher Learning With Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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