Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 26
- Celebrating a Year of Higher Learning
Happy 1 year anniversary, Thought Warriors!!! Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick this special episode off with a trip down Bachelor Lane (6:40) before debating P. Diddy entering th…
- Remembering George Floyd, 1 Year Later
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay reflect on the year since the murder of George Floyd (16:02) and question the progress made since. Then, the NBA Playoffs are here and LeBron James pl…
- UFOs are Real, Kwame Claps Back, & JB Smoove on Being White Famous
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay breakdown why Rachel’s never seen Back to the Future *pun*… there’s still time (12:41). Plus, the House passed an insurrection commission bill (17:29)…
- The Real Bill Gates and Understanding the Conflict in Gaza
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest developments in the saga of the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce (11:34), Joe Budden staying in the news for the wrong reasons (28:2…
- Difficult Discussions with Michael Rapaport
It’s been a long time coming, but finally Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcomed actor and fellow podcaster Michael Rapaport to the pod and it was 100% worth the wait. Van and Rach…
- A Future Political Star’s Favorite Wu-Tang Song and the Problem With Politics
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay go down a Reddit rabbit hole and answer the important question: what % of a misogynist is Van? (3:57). Then military vet, community organizer and Cong…
- Jury Question Time and the Black Clark Kent
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay revisit the impending divorce of a couple of philanthropic billionaires (5:21) before talking financial responsibility and jollof rice with former NFL…
- W. Kamau Bell on Being a Tall Black Man in America
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay address the recent plagiarism claims lobbied towards Two Distant Strangers (5:46), then comedian W. Kamau Bell joins the podcast to discuss the Americ…
- Platonic Relationships, Celebrity News, and Political Bootlicking
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss an old Steve Harvey interview that resurfaced and answer the antiquated question: can men and women be platonic friends? (7:17). Then Van and…
- Van Lathan Wins an Academy Award for Best Short Film
Major congratulations are in order as Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsey celebrate Van winning an Oscar for Best Short Film (00:43), and recap an awards night they’ll never forget. Plus…
- Omari Hardwick on the Return of Ghost and LeBron Deletes a Tweet
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by actor, poet, producer Omari Hardwick to talk everything from self-care in trying times (12:00) to zombie bigotry (34:15). Plus, will Gho…
- Reacting to the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict: Guilty on All CountsExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the murder of George Floyd.…
- The Mass Shootings Continue and Talking Gender Roles in the Year 2021
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to a violent month of mass shootings (6:00), and Chris Cuomo’s “controversial” comments on police reform (14:00). Plus, rapper, The Game chimes…
- Kim Potter Charged in the Death of Daunte Wright, Plus Colton Underwood Comes Out As GayExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the latest news in the death of Daunte Wright (09:05) as well as the video of Army Sgt. Jonathan Pentland harassing a Black man (16:20) and Mi…
- Processing the Death of Daunte Wright and 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario Getting Pepper-SprayedExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the two latest high-profile incidents of law enforcement misconduct: Virginia police pulling over and pepper-spraying 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario la…
- Is Khloe Kardashian a Victim Or Just Reaping What She Sows?Explicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Khloe Kardashian’s “natural” picture that got accidentally posted (20:00), Regé-Jean Page not getting a role in 'Krypton' because he’s Black (…
- Paul Pierce Gets Fired From ESPN, Plus Ego Nwodim on Being Black on 'SNL'Explicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Paul Pierce’s viral video on Friday night and reported firing from ESPN (9:00), MLB moving their 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta (21:00), an…
- Kevin Durant vs. Michael Rapaport, Matt Gaetz Investigations, and the Quavo and Saweetie VideoExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the internet feud between Kevin Durant and Michael Rapaport (18:00), the investigations into Florida Representative Matt Gaetz (31:00), and th…
- Reactions to Lil Nas X's Video, Chet Hanks's "White Boy Summer," and a Derek Chauvin Trial Update
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Chet Hanks’s comments about the upcoming “white boy summer” (12:30), Lil Nas X’s video and subsequent shoe release (21:00), and Georgia’s bill…
- The Tragic Situation in Colorado, Ellen Losing Viewers, and Chrissy Teigen Quits TwitterExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss relationship guru Derrick Jaxn apparently cheating on his wife (4:00), Ellen DeGeneres losing more than 1 million viewers (10:00), the rift in…
