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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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01:34:33

Boomers Vs. Gen Z, Plus Vegan Living With Pinky Cole

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/11/14

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the evolution of the American dream (11:50) before reacting to Tim Scott suspending his presidential campaign (30:54) and ‘The Marvels’ getting trolled (37:14). Then, Pinky Cole, author and owner-operator of Slutty Vegan, joins to talk about life as a restaurateur and the Atlanta food scene (45:25).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Pinky Cole Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:22:59

The SAG-AFTRA Strike Is Over, Plus Tim Scott’s Very...

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/11/10

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the Democratic victory lap following the 2023 election results (10:01) before celebrating Hollywood going back to work (29:35) and Senator Tim Scott revealing his girlfriend to the world (39:35). Plus, people are upset about Sexyy Red twerking while barefoot and pregnant (46:33), mental health and college football come into question (57:44), and Keke Palmer files a restraining order against Darius Jackson (1:09:56). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel

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01:31:25

Biden and the Blacks, Plus a Segment on “Sassy”

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/11/07

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss claims that Black voters aren’t enthusiastically in support of Joe Biden (8:34), and the new Speaker of the House using a porn accountability program with his teen son (30:43). Plus, rapper Dee-1 calls out Meek Mill and Rick Ross for contradictory lyrics (34:45), the word “sassy” has social media abuzz (51:58), and a pastor takes his own life after being outed (1:11:27). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:10:51

A Humanitarian "Pause" and Keith Lee's Critiques

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/11/03

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Biden’s call for a humanitarian "pause" in Israel-Hamas war (13:08), before switching gears to talk food vlogger Keith Lee’s response to criticism and threats since his reviews of Atlanta restaurants (30:47). Plus, reactions to Erica Mena speaking about her firing from ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ for racist remarks (49:31). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:27:34

Keith Lee and Atlanta’s Food Scene, Plus Kai Cenat’s...

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/10/31

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay remember the life of Matthew Perry (9:47) before discussing food vlogger Keith Lee’s critiques of the food and service at Atlanta restaurants (21:52), and Congressman Dean Phillips’s presidential bid (54:48). Then, a dip into youth culture to talk Kai Cenat’s jail livestream (1:07:56), and the legal ramifications of knocking out an influencer (1:19:36). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:14:58

The Mass Shooting Cycle and the Dwight Howard Allegation

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/10/27

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine (16:28), before discussing the new Speaker of the House (26:55) and former NBA All-Star Dwight Howard being accused of sexually assaulting a man (38:36). Later, the new Britney Spears memoir tells a cringey Justin Timberlake story, fo shiz, fo shiz (44:41), and a list of “bad” first date locations is debated (56:38). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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00:57:19

A Mini-Episode on Difficult Discussions

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/10/24

Van and Rachel discuss the conversation around Shaun King and the release of hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict (17:42) before talking about a CAA agent’s resignation after a social media post about Israel (32:02). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:19:52

A Humanitarian Crisis, and Yung Joc vs. Lustful Eyes

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/10/20

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank (19:38). They then dig into Yung Joc’s statement on performing before men’s “lustful eyes” (51:29), and talk about lawyer Sydney Powell pleading guilty and possibly flipping on Trump (1:02:27). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:23:23

The Humanity in Conversation, and Jada’s Book Tour

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/10/17

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the tough conversations and tragedies coming out of the Israel-Hamas war (22:07), before switching gears to react to Jada Pinkett Smith’s marriage revelations (59:52), and California’s new "Ebony Alert" system (1:14:12). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:56:05

Conversations on the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/10/13

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by staff writer for The Atlantic Yair Rosenberg to discuss reporting on the Israel-Hamas war (8:52) before professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland Shibley Telhami joins to lend his expertise on the conflict (42:08). Then writer-producer Daniella Greenbaum Davis joins to discuss her response to the pro-Hamas tweet from BLM Chicago (1:02:18) and the relationship between the American Jewish and Black communities (1:15:44). Last and

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01:26:19

Israel-Hamas War and the Heel Turns of Doja Cat and...

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/10/10

Van and Rachel react to the conflict between Israel and Hamas (23:51) before switching gears to discuss Doja Cat and Drake’s relationship with fans (41:19) and the latest on the ongoing UAW strike (57:28). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:04:01

Subliminal Disses, McCarthy’s Ouster, and Sexyy Red’s...

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/10/06

Van and Rachel discuss lyrics from Drake’s new album and whether they’re meant for a certain star (9:28), before digging into Kevin McCarthy’s bad week (18:35) and Sexyy Red’s pro-Trump comments (30:22). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:55:52

Arrest for the Tupac Shooting and Albert Hughes on...

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/10/03

Van and Rachel dig into the arrest of a suspect for the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur (25:49) and a couple of big moves by Gavin Newsom (45:37). Plus, a reaction to Jay-Z’s comments on giving money to family members (1:03:39), before director Albert Hughes joins to discuss the 'John Wick' prequel series ‘The Continental’ (1:24:45) and reacts to news of the arrest for the Tupac shooting (1:43:16). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Albert Hughes Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and

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01:55:56

Understanding the WGA Agreement, and Kaepernick’s...

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/09/29

After reacting to the most recent GOP debate (21:28), Van and Rachel discuss the end of the writers strike (41:12) and Colin Kaepernick’s letter to the New York Jets (1:06:27), before digging into a very Black father–centric mailbag (1:38:08). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr., Ashleigh Smith and Aleya Zenieris

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01:35:19

White Supremacy and Black Fatherhood With Larry Elder

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/09/26

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Republican presidential candidate Larry Elder for a lively discussion on systemic racism and whether it really exists (16:59), Black home ownership (31:12), and what he’s done to combat that which he’s deemed is “holding Black people back”: fatherlessness (1:15:29). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Larry Elder Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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01:56:14

Jermell Charlo on Fighting Canelo Ávarez, And Who’s...

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/09/22

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Elon Musk's suggestion that the app formerly known as Twitter will go behind a paywall (23:57) before discussing journalist Jim Trotter’s lawsuit against the NFL (35:25) and Tim Scott’s “lovely Christian" girlfriend (1:12:41). Then undisputed boxing champion Jermell Charlo joins to talk his upcoming bout with Canelo Álvarez (1:20:38). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Jermell Charlo Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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01:40:34

Coach Prime’s Colorado Takeover, and Lauren Boebert’s...

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/09/19

'Higher Learning' is back after a short break to react to all eyes being on Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes football team (22:46), Stephen A. Smith’s comments on former co-host Max Kellerman (43:11) and Rep. Lauren Boebert’s grope session during ‘Beetlejuice The Musical’ (55:54). Plus, ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ reverses course (1:15:14), and Van and Rachel discuss an online conversation about male and female rappers (1:27:49). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producer: Donnie

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00:39:58

Mental Trillness With Juicy J

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/09/05

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome hip-hop legend Juicy J to discuss mental wellness, producing classics, and wild stories after winning the Oscar for Best Original Song. Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Juicy J Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:34:19

Another Glitch from Mitch, and Coco Gauff Rightfully...

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/09/01

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest incident of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell freezing up in front of the press (21:51), before discussing the heat-related death of a UPS driver (42:35). Then, an argument on 'Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta' sparks a conversation on anti-Blackness (58:59), and Coco Gauff vs. Laura Seigemund ends in white tears (1:12:33). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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01:13:52

Tragedy in Jacksonville and America’s Obsession With...

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay ·

2023/08/29

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the racist shooting in Jacksonville (17:03) and the argument that Trump’s mug shot appeals to Black voters (44:30). Plus, a discussion about Keke Palmer’s post with Darius Jackson (1:03:50) and Rachel’s Apology Rating for a KFC ad campaign (1:05:41). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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