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Senator Brian Schatz On Trying to Comprehend MAGA. Plus, Men’s Views on the WNBA With Angel McCoughtry! | Higher Learning | The Ringer

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
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Rachel and Van start the show by discussing Pharrell Williams's intention behind his comments from the last episode. They are then joined by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz from Hawaii to break down his X post about converting MAGA supporters. Last, they are joined by WNBA legend, musician, and honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta, Angel McCoughtry, to talk about how men treat and talk about the WNBA. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:54 - Pharrell Clarifies 28:20 - Trump Berates Bloomberg News Reporter 37:54 - Sen. Brian Schatz Joins Us! 53:07 - Coast Guard Changes Classifications On Hate Symbols 1:11:12 - Angel McCoughtry Joins Us! 1:33:04 - Thanks for Watching! Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guests: Sen. Brian Schatz and Angel McCoughtry Producers: Ashleigh Smith and Donnie Beacham Video Supervision: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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