Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect the biggest topics in black culture, politics, and sports. Two times per week, they will wade into the most important and timely conversations, frequently inviting guests on the podcast and occasionally debating each other.
The Nomination of RFK Jr., and Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Van and Rachel are still on TRUMP WATCH, this time reacting to the nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr....
EscucharThe Danger of Trump’s Nominations With Paul Rieckhoff
Van and Rachel are on TRUMP WATCH. They react to Trump’s list of cabinet and staff picks (10:34) before...
EscucharA ‘Higher Learning’ Autopsy of the Democratic Party
Hardened detective Rachel Lindsay enlists the help of esteemed pathologist Van Lathan to determine the...
EscucharDonald Trump’s Second Term and the Expectations of Change
Van and Rachel break out a bottle of tequila and break down how and why Donald Trump won the presidency...
EscucharHigher Learning/Bakari Sellers Election Night Livestream
It's still way too early call...BUT...Van Lathan, Rachel Lindsay, and Bakari Sellers are here to help...
EscucharElection Day Is Here. What’s Going to Happen?
Van and Rachel remember the life and iconic career of Quincy Jones (7:16) before welcoming Pastor Carlton...
EscucharTrump Garbage Talk, and Wearing Whiteface for Halloween
Van and Rachel react to the Dodgers winning the World Series (12:47) before digging into the ‘garbage’...
EscucharMAGA Jokes and Mega Outrage With Roy Wood Jr.
Van and Rachel react to Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally (6:28) before comedian Roy Wood...
EscucharThe 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...
EscucharDisrespecting 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...
EscucharObama 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...
EscucharTrump’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...
EscucharJames Carville on Giving Politics a Better Name, Plus the Top 10 Black Horror Films
Van and Rachel react to Kamala Harris’s media blitz this week (25:30), before discussing the annual...
EscucharEvidence 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),...
EscucharLove, Hatred, and Boosie. Plus, Representative Maxwell Frost on the Future of Politics
Van and Rachel remember the lives of Dikembe Mutombo and Kris Kristofferson (:15) and debate the appropriateness...
EscucharEric 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...
EscucharJanet’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...
EscucharOf 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...
EscucharEmergency Pod: Diddy’s Indictment
Van and Rachel address the breaking news of Sean Combs’s arrest and indictment on sex trafficking...
EscucharShannon 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...
EscucharKamala Baits Trump, Taylor Swift Endorses, Plus Kendrick’s Super Bowl
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay open the show remembering the lives of James Earl Jones, Frankie Beverly,...
EscucharKamala’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...
EscucharThe Top 10 Black Beauties of the ’90s | The Van LaTEN
This Labor Day, Van and Rachel are bringing you a brand-new segment called the Van LaTEN! This time,...
EscucharNegative Attention, Fragmented Communities, and the Common White TikToker’s Past
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with updates on Donald Trump’s indictment (05:22)...
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