Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 14
- Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, and a History of Rap Beef
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion (15:40). They then discuss Israel’s claims against U.N. workers (33:22). Plus, Charlie K…
- Barbie Snubbed? Plus, DEI in the Friendly Skies
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the 2024 Oscar nominations (2:52), before talking conservative outrage over DEI in the airline industry (21:50). Then, Colman Domingo’s cast…
- Yodit Tewolde on the Legal Affairs of Fani Willis, and the Cancellation of Black Shows
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome trial lawyer and judge on ‘Hot Bench’ Yodit Tewolde to discuss accusations of a possible affair between Georgia DA Fani Willis and the Trump c…
- Brick Lady, Dresses on Black Men, and Florida’s MiseducationExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are back to discuss the surprising numbers coming from the second COVID surge (05:46), masculinity and black men in dresses within Hollywood (14:33),a…
- Pat McAfee and Dr. King’s Dream, Plus Iowa Caucus Results
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the kickoff to the 2024 presidential election (10:14) before reacting to Pat McAfee’s comments on Martin Luther King Jr.’s “dream” (36:24) and…
- Nick Saban Retires, and Stephen A. Smith Lets Loose on Jason Whitlock
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Nick Saban’s retirement announcement (11:33) before discussing Stephen A. Smith going scorched earth on Jason Whitlock (22:28). Then, a conve…
- Jonathan Majors’s Interview, Wikipedia Plagiarism, and ApologiesExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by bringing back a previous topic to talk about the disappointing update and regrets (02:48). They give their take on the intern…
- Jason Hehir and 'Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning'
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by filmmaker Jason Hehir to discuss the new docuseries ‘Murder in Boston’ (1:25), explain Boston’s history of racial strife (13:24), and th…
- Gender War, Civil War, and the Loyalty of a Barber
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay check back in to discuss Simon Biles’s recent interview with husband Jonathan Owens (18:28), and Kevin Hart’s lawsuit against Tasha K (36:49). Plus, N…
- Dr. Khiara Bridges and the Abundant Birth Project Lawsuit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by law professor Khiara Bridges to discuss conservative backlash to a San Francisco maternal health program for Black women. Hosts: Van Lat…
- Trump Vs. Colorado, Plus Friendship and Freedom With Mandii B
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Taraji P. Henson and pay disparities in Hollywood (11:45) before discussing a Black gay Republican’s experience being heckled at a MAGA eve…
- The Jonathan Majors Verdict, and Cultural Gatekeeping
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the verdict in the Jonathan Majors trial (15:12), before discussing blaccents (39:46), Anthony Edwards’s leaked text messages (1:00:49), and…
- Draymond Green’s Impulse Control, and Awaiting the Jonathan Majors Verdict
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest act of violence from Golden State forward Draymond Green (19:18), before discussing the end of DEI programs in Oklahoma (32:47) an…
- David Oyelowo and ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves,’ Plus Jonathan Majors Trial Updates
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the reports coming out of the Jonathan Majors assault and harassment trial (13:51) before discussing a pastor’s disdain for gaming (38:14) an…
- Super Short Episode Update
Thought Warriors! No full episode today. In its place, a quick tease of topics to be talked about next week (potentially). Keep your thinking caps on in the meantime. Hosts: Van La…
- Beyoncé Backlash, and Lenny Kravitz Missed the Source AwardsExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to undefeated Florida State being snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee (13:31), before discussing criticism of Beyoncé’s concert fi…
- Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Empowering Change
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, former mayor of Baltimore and current Executive Director of the NBPA Foundation to discuss activism and philan…
- Olayemi Olurin and the Diddy v. Cassie Lawsuit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by lawyer and political commentator Olayemi Olurin to discuss Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy and give their reactions to the quick settleme…
- Hip-Hop and Responsibility With Royce da 5’9”
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the criticism of Van Jones’s appearance at the March for Israel (11:45) and the back-and-forth between Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro (31:13).…
- Boomers Vs. Gen Z, Plus Vegan Living With Pinky Cole
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’ gettin…
