Podcast
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Episodes — page 9
- Therapy and the History of Child Support With TK Kirkland
Van and Rachel discuss YG’s new single, "2004," and conversations about male survivors of sexual assault (1:15), and the White House Correspondents Dinner (9:07) before comedian an…
- The LeBron–Stephen A. Feud, “Governor Hot Wheels,” and the Trump Administration’s Big OopsieExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by discussing the discourse around Van’s idea of a top BBL city, and then they change direction with a chat about the characteristic…
- Jonathan Majors, ‘Snow White’ and Box Office Controversy
Van and Rachel remember the life of George Foreman (19:32) before discussing Jonathan Majors’s latest film, ‘Magazine Dreams’ (29:06), and the controversy surrounding Disney’s ‘Sno…
- Jess Hilarious, 'The Breakfast Club,' and Erasing Jackie Robinson
Van and Rachel recap Jess Hilarious's airing out of 'Breakfast Club' grievances online and on air (7:32), before reacting to the erasure of Jackie Robinson and other military heroe…
- Kanye, Kim and Celebrity Parenthood. Plus, Van Learns About Neo-Soul
Van and Rachel give a review of Playboi Carti’s latest album, ‘Music’ (7:19), before reacting to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian butting heads over a new song featuring Diddy and the…
- A Doechii Discussion and What Exactly Is an Industry Plant?
Van and Rachel react to questions about Doechii after she was invited onstage at a Lauryn Hill concert (12:35), Lil Yachty calls Black Lives Matter a "literal scam" (31:37), and Tu…
- Five Things the Democrats Can Do, Plus Doechii Pisses Off Straight Men
Van and Rachel remember the life of D’Wayne Wiggins and the impact of Tony! Toni! Toné! (:37), before Van breaks down five things Democrats can do to win back voters (11:01), Gavin…
- Trump’s Tariff War and Democrats Sing on the Floor
Van and Rachel reflect on the life and career of Roy Ayers (1:40) and discuss Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China (7:22). Then, Washington bureau chief for The Economist I…
- An Oscars Recap, and Talking ‘Opus’ With Mark Anthony Green
Van and Rachel remember the life and career of Angie Stone (00:34) before reacting to the Oscars (2:36), and Van has thoughts on a Conan hip-hop joke (4:20). Then, a discussion of…
- The End of Medicaid? Plus, the Me Too Movement in 2025
Van and Rachel discuss the life and death of Gene Hackman (4:55), before reacting to the GOP budget bill that could cause major cuts to Medicaid and have ripple effects for Medicar…
- Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 2
Van’s radio row adventures continue, as he welcomes Pacman Jones and Evan Rosenblum to discuss 'The Pacman Jones Show' (0:00). Then he welcomes Carolina Panthers beat writer Sheena…
- Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 1
While at Super Bowl LIX radio row, Van sat down with the likes of Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith (0:00), LSU great Andrew Whitworth (14:20), and a pair of legendary Saints Deuce McCal…
- President Elon, and Healthy Arrogance With Will Packer
Van and Rachel discuss Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s plans for the federal government (19:28), and the potential end of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s legal troubles (41:54). Then…
Kendrick Lamar’s Televised Revolution and Ben Watkins Talks Alex CrossVan and Rachel react to the Super Bowl (0:00) before giving their reviews of Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show (14:42). Then, Kanye West is regrettably in the news again (31:35), and…
- Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s Vision for Gaza, and DEI in the NFL
Van and Rachel react to the death of Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti (10:46), before discussing the NFL removing "End Racism" from the end zones at the Super Bowl (15:00), and Dennis…
- The Historic 67th Grammys, the Luka Trade, and a Tariff WarExplicit
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by talking about the historic wins, controversial moments, and surprises from the 67th Grammys (05:21). Senior staff writer and…
- DEI Did It, Plus ‘How to Sell Out’ and the Future of AI
Van and Rachel discuss the midair collision that killed 67 people (1:00) before reacting to Donald Trump pointing the finger at DEI initiatives (10:05). Plus, DJ Akademiks gets ban…
- Boycotts, Target and Tabitha Brown, Plus Snoop Speaks
Van and Rachel react to the death of DJ Unk (6:04), before discussing Tabitha Brown’s response to a call to boycott Target for ending DEI programs (15:40) and the Air Force’s choic…
- Trump, Nazis, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s N-Word Count
Van and Rachel react to President Trump’s executive orders (11:35) before welcoming assistant professor of law at Washington and Lee Maureen Edobor to dig into their legal and mora…
- Hip-Hop, MLK, and Trump’s Second Inauguration
Van and Rachel open the show with Coach Prime, a.k.a. impressionist Sam Croker (8:38), before welcoming the chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Ben Wikler, to discuss pl…
