Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 29
- Two Deputies Shot in Compton, an Election Map Update, and Recapping an Amazing Verzuz BattleExplicit
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 player…
- Killer Mike's Meeting With Brian Kemp and Skip Bayless's Inhumane Take on Dak PrescottExplicit
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 danger…
- Adam22 on No Jumper, Podcasting, and the OBJ RumorsExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Adam22 of No Jumper to discuss the rumors about Odell Beckham started on ‘Thots Next Door,’ a podcast on Adam’s No Jumper platform. Then…
- Stacey Abrams on Modern Voter Suppression and What Her Plan Would've Been As Georgia GovernorExplicit
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’…
- RIP, Chadwick Boseman and John Thompson. Plus: Marlon Palmer on Adele's Viral Jamaican Moment.Explicit
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 c…
- Reacting to the NBA Players’ Strike and the Shooting at a Wisconsin ProtestExplicit
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, Wisconsi…
- Jacob Blake Shot by Police in Wisconsin and Roger Goodell's Fake Apology to Kap
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 sh…
- Reactions to the DNC, Allegations Against Trey Songz, and the New Masai Ujiri FootageExplicit
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 fo…
- President Trump vs. the USPS, Kim K. on the Case, and a New Black President in WashingtonExplicit
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 ja…
- Kamala Harris Has Evolved As a Politician Into a Progressive VP Candidate, Plus Mailbag FridayExplicit
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 a…
- The “WAP” Video, Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K. on Stage, and Biden’s Potential Running MateExplicit
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 s…
- Joe Biden’s Latest Problematic Comments, Plus the First Mailbag FridayExplicit
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 (…
- Beyonce's 'Black Is King' and Tayshia Adams Is The BacheloretteExplicit
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…
- John Lewis’s Funeral and How Bill Clinton Alienated Himself From the CultureExplicit
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…
- Forget Chris Brown, Usher vs. Justin Timberlake Is the Verzuz Battle We NeedExplicit
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 Situation in Portland Is a Defining Moment in American HistoryExplicit
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 tr…
- RIP John Lewis and Breaking Down Kanye's Presidential Campaign With GLC | Higher LearningExplicit
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…
- Reacting to the Washington Football Team Harassment Story and the Response to Nick CannonExplicit
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…
- Jada Pinkett and Will Smith's Bizarre Red Table TalkExplicit
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),…
- DeSean Jackson's Anti-Semitic Post and Kanye West Doubling DownExplicit
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…
