Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 8
- The Horror, Joy, and Roots of 'Sinners' With Omar Miller
Van and Rachel react to the wrongful deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador (7:21), before welcoming actor Omar Miller to discuss Ryan Coogler’s latest film, 'Sinners’ (27:22…
- Kyren Lacy and the Mental Wellness of Black Men With Jason Wilson
Van and Rachel react to the death of LSU football standout Kyren Lacy (15:07), before Bill Maher inspires the start of a new segment following his dinner with Donald Trump (24:00),…
- David Oyelowo on ‘Government Cheese,’ Plus Keri Hilson’s Regret
Van and Rachel give an update on the roller coaster that is the U.S. economy (2:10) and talk Keri Hilson’s recent comments on her 2009 Beyoncé diss (16:05) before welcoming actor a…
- Kamala’s “I Told You So” and a Student's Self-Defense Claim in a Track Meet Stabbing
Van and Rachel react to a recent tweet of Van’s (:18) before discussing Kamala Harris’s recent “I told you so” comments (24:23) and a stabbing at a Texas track meet that left one s…
- Donald Trump and the Last-Ditch Effort of a Dying Empire With Michael Harriot
Van and Rachel have a conversation about her experience with alimony (3:37) before welcoming writer Michael Harriot to help break down Trump’s tariff war, which is looking bleak (2…
- Therapy and the History of Child Support With TK Kirkland
Van and Rachel discuss YG’s new single, "2004," and conversations about male survivors of sexual assault (1:15), and the White House Correspondents Dinner (9:07) before comedian an…
- The LeBron–Stephen A. Feud, “Governor Hot Wheels,” and the Trump Administration’s Big OopsieExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by discussing the discourse around Van’s idea of a top BBL city, and then they change direction with a chat about the characteristic…
- Jonathan Majors, ‘Snow White’ and Box Office Controversy
Van and Rachel remember the life of George Foreman (19:32) before discussing Jonathan Majors’s latest film, ‘Magazine Dreams’ (29:06), and the controversy surrounding Disney’s ‘Sno…
- Jess Hilarious, 'The Breakfast Club,' and Erasing Jackie Robinson
Van and Rachel recap Jess Hilarious's airing out of 'Breakfast Club' grievances online and on air (7:32), before reacting to the erasure of Jackie Robinson and other military heroe…
- Kanye, Kim and Celebrity Parenthood. Plus, Van Learns About Neo-Soul
Van and Rachel give a review of Playboi Carti’s latest album, ‘Music’ (7:19), before reacting to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian butting heads over a new song featuring Diddy and the…
- A Doechii Discussion and What Exactly Is an Industry Plant?
Van and Rachel react to questions about Doechii after she was invited onstage at a Lauryn Hill concert (12:35), Lil Yachty calls Black Lives Matter a "literal scam" (31:37), and Tu…
- Five Things the Democrats Can Do, Plus Doechii Pisses Off Straight Men
Van and Rachel remember the life of D’Wayne Wiggins and the impact of Tony! Toni! Toné! (:37), before Van breaks down five things Democrats can do to win back voters (11:01), Gavin…
- Trump’s Tariff War and Democrats Sing on the Floor
Van and Rachel reflect on the life and career of Roy Ayers (1:40) and discuss Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China (7:22). Then, Washington bureau chief for The Economist I…
- An Oscars Recap, and Talking ‘Opus’ With Mark Anthony Green
Van and Rachel remember the life and career of Angie Stone (00:34) before reacting to the Oscars (2:36), and Van has thoughts on a Conan hip-hop joke (4:20). Then, a discussion of…
- The End of Medicaid? Plus, the Me Too Movement in 2025
Van and Rachel discuss the life and death of Gene Hackman (4:55), before reacting to the GOP budget bill that could cause major cuts to Medicaid and have ripple effects for Medicar…
- Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 2
Van’s radio row adventures continue, as he welcomes Pacman Jones and Evan Rosenblum to discuss 'The Pacman Jones Show' (0:00). Then he welcomes Carolina Panthers beat writer Sheena…
- Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 1
While at Super Bowl LIX radio row, Van sat down with the likes of Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith (0:00), LSU great Andrew Whitworth (14:20), and a pair of legendary Saints Deuce McCal…
- President Elon, and Healthy Arrogance With Will Packer
Van and Rachel discuss Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s plans for the federal government (19:28), and the potential end of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s legal troubles (41:54). Then…
Kendrick Lamar’s Televised Revolution and Ben Watkins Talks Alex CrossVan and Rachel react to the Super Bowl (0:00) before giving their reviews of Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show (14:42). Then, Kanye West is regrettably in the news again (31:35), and…
- Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s Vision for Gaza, and DEI in the NFL
Van and Rachel react to the death of Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti (10:46), before discussing the NFL removing "End Racism" from the end zones at the Super Bowl (15:00), and Dennis…
