Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 10
- 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 current version of the Democratic Party (6:54), and dis…
- Donald Trump’s Second Term and the Expectations of ChangeExplicit
Van and Rachel break out a bottle of tequila and break down how and why Donald Trump won the presidency again (4:22), before discussing reactions to the results (25:23) and what it…
- Higher Learning/Bakari Sellers Election Night LivestreamExplicit
It's still way too early call...BUT...Van Lathan, Rachel Lindsay, and Bakari Sellers are here to help you process what's happening, as it's happening. We Live! Learn more about you…
- 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 his viral confrontation with a Donald Trump supporter (11…
- 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 into controversial jokes by Tony Hinchcliffe and the art of poli…
- 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 Trump that could "end his campaign" (20:53). Then, a reactio…
- 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) before digging into ex-Steeler Le’Veon Bell’s “Trump and the Tramp…
- 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 male voters’ lack of support for Kamala Harris (25:58 ), t…
- 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 to revelations from Bob Woodward’s upcoming book ‘War’ (…
- 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 down the vice presidential debate (25:02) and dig into the unsealed…
- 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 the state of Mark Robinson’s political career after his Nude Africa posts (16:…
- 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 Kamala Harris’s Blackness (25:28) and Chingy back…
- 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 for North Carolina Mark Robinson’s comments on a…
- Emergency Pod: Diddy’s IndictmentBonus
Van and Rachel address the breaking news of Sean Combs’s arrest and indictment on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producer: Donnie Be…
- 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 Trump in two months (16:09) and Laura Loomer’s relat…
- 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 accent (15:10). Then, Lee Daniels stirs up co…
- The Top 10 Black Beauties of the ’90s | The Van LaTENExplicit
This Labor Day, Van and Rachel are bringing you a brand-new segment called the Van LaTEN! This time, they count down the top 10 Black beauties of the ’90s. Let us know if your pick…
- Bending the Knee, Selfishly Creating Families, and Infighting Within the Black CommunityExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by talking about RFK Jr.'s drop out of the presidential race and his subsequent endorsement of Donald Trump (11:38). Then they talk abo…
- The Freedom Festival of the DNC, the Beyoncé Fake Out, and the End of Bennifer 2.0Explicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with their reactions to the Democratic National Convention, including their thoughts on Kamala Harris’s speech, the ideology of free…
- The Musk-Trump Interview, Simone Biles’s Past, and Voting Rights With Representative Stacey AbramsExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by giving their impressions on the Elon Musk and Donald Trump interview on X (05:59). Then, they talk about Simone Biles’s past…
