Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 30
- Jacob Blake Shot by Police in Wisconsin and Roger Goodell's Fake Apology to Kap
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Sunday’s video of Jacob Blake being shot in the back by a police officer in Wisconsin (0:25), Roger Goodell’s appearance on Emmanuel Acho’s sh…
- Reactions to the DNC, Allegations Against Trey Songz, and the New Masai Ujiri FootageExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the speeches from Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and more from the DNC (4:30); recent allegations against Trey Songz (29:05); the new body-cam fo…
- President Trump vs. the USPS, Kim K. on the Case, and a New Black President in WashingtonExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Trump administration’s recent efforts to defund the USPS and hurt mail-in voting (6:10); Kim Kardashian West helping free C-Murder from ja…
- Kamala Harris Has Evolved As a Politician Into a Progressive VP Candidate, Plus Mailbag FridayExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay go in depth on Kamala Harris’s selection as Joe Biden’s vice presidential candidate and her history in politics (4:04). Then they discuss the recent a…
- The “WAP” Video, Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K. on Stage, and Biden’s Potential Running MateExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new music video “WAP” (6:17), Dave Chappelle’s recent decision to invite Louis C.K. on stage at his comedy s…
- Joe Biden’s Latest Problematic Comments, Plus the First Mailbag FridayExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss 'The Oprah Conversation' and Ted Cruz’s comments about it (10:25) as well as Joe Biden’s comments comparing the Black and Latino communities (…
- Beyonce's 'Black Is King' and Tayshia Adams Is The BacheloretteExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the rumors that Tayshia Adams is the new Bachelorette (0:30) and then discuss their thoughts on Beyonce’s visual album ‘Black Is King’ (16:16…
- John Lewis’s Funeral and How Bill Clinton Alienated Himself From the CultureExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Bill Clinton’s problematic comments at John Lewis’s funeral (10:41), the viral video featuring Stella Immanuel (26:29), an important listener…
- Forget Chris Brown, Usher vs. Justin Timberlake Is the Verzuz Battle We NeedExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton’s recent characterization of slavery as a “necessary evil” in American history (10:02); how they’re feeling about…
- The Situation in Portland Is a Defining Moment in American HistoryExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the sit-down between former vice president Joe Biden and former president Barack Obama (4:05), the Trump administration sending in unmarked tr…
- RIP John Lewis and Breaking Down Kanye's Presidential Campaign With GLC | Higher LearningExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the life of John Lewis and why he’s such an important figure in the fight for social justice (2:58). Then they do one final deep dive on Kanye…
- Reacting to the Washington Football Team Harassment Story and the Response to Nick CannonExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Nick Cannon’s anti-Semitic comments and the reactions to them (1:20), the Washington Post story on the sexual harassment within the Washington…
- Jada Pinkett and Will Smith's Bizarre Red Table TalkExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dive into the Red Table Talk between Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith (9:48), Chance the Rapper’s tweets about Kanye West’s presidential bid (34:04),…
- DeSean Jackson's Anti-Semitic Post and Kanye West Doubling DownExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic Instagram post and the controversy surrounding Stephen Jackson defending DeSean (5:09). Then they go into Van’s…
- Is Van Jones Working With the White House? Plus Trump's Vile RetweetExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Trump retweeting a video that included a “white power” chant (4:58), the Daily Beast article revealing Van Jones worked with the Whi…
- The Latest in NASCAR's Noose Incident Shows We Have a Long Way to Go
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay address the recent New York Times piece about The Ringer (5:04), the latest on the incident involving the noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage (14:05…
- Trump's Rally Flop and a Noose in Bubba Wallace's GarageExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the surprising lack of attendance at President Trump’s rally in Tulsa (7:57), a noose being found in Bubba Wallace’s garage at Talladega (27:2…
- Breaking Down Trump’s Executive Order and the J. Cole–Noname Rap BeefExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay break down President Trump’s executive order on police reform (6:49), Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben being removed from their respective food items for rac…
- Dave Chappelle’s ‘8:46’ Special and The Bachelor’s Black LeadExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss ‘The Bachelor’ finally naming a black, male lead and what the next steps need to be for the franchise (4:23). Then they explain why they liked…
- What to Make of ‘On the Record,’ Trump Co-opting Juneteenth, and NASCAR Removing the Confederate FlagExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay have a discussion about the recently released documentary ‘On the Record’, the accusations of rape brought against Russell Simmons, as well as his app…
