Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 11
- 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…
- The Olympics Are Over, Culture’s Best Uncle, and J.D. Vance’s HypocrisyExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show off by talking about Tyrese Gibson’s latest creative choice (01:24) and Amber Rose's anger toward Van’s comments about her political ch…
- Harris’s VP Pick, Marcus Jordan’s Trip, and the Reason Behind Ye’s FallExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by giving updates on the Olympics (09:26) before talking about Kai Cenat's statement that the Harris campaign has been lobbying him…
- The “Big” Disappointment at the Olympics, RFK Jr.’s Bear, and MOVE’s Legacy With Mike Africa Jr.Explicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with some updates from the Olympics, including the disappointment of Sha’Carri Richardson’s silver placement in the 100-meter race (…
- Trump’s Bizarre Panel, MAGA Rejects Their Favorite Son, and the Political Football of MisinformationExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Trump’s strange panel at the National Association of Black Journalists and the importance of it for the election (19:50). Then, they talk a…
- The Patriotism of the Paris Olympics, Paging Doctor Doom, and the Shadow DocketExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about the 2024 Paris Olympics, what they are looking forward to, and the conservative reaction to the opening ceremony (18:20). Then they talk ab…
