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.
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),...
EscucharThe 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...
EscucharDid Tupac Fight Michael Jackson? And Celebrating Black History With Trump
In honor of Roberta Flack, Van and Rachel reveal their top five voices ever (7:23), before taking a...
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Van’s radio row adventures continue, as he welcomes Pacman Jones and Evan Rosenblum to discuss 'The...
EscucharVan 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),...
EscucharPresident 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...
EscucharKendrick Lamar’s Televised Revolution and Ben Watkins Talks Alex Cross
Van and Rachel react to the Super Bowl (0:00) before giving their reviews of Kendrick Lamar’s halftime...
EscucharMarc 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...
EscucharThe Historic 67th Grammys, the Luka Trade, and a Tariff War
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by talking about the historic wins, controversial...
EscucharDEI 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...
EscucharBoycotts, 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...
EscucharTrump, Nazis, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s N-Word Count
Van and Rachel react to President Trump’s executive orders (11:35) before welcoming assistant professor...
EscucharTrump, Nazis, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s N-Word Count
Van and Rachel react to President Trump’s executive orders (11:35) before welcoming assistant professor...
EscucharHip-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...
EscucharDrake’s Certified Legal Action and a Potential Ceasefire in Gaza
Van and Rachel discuss what looks to be a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas (7:44). Then,...
EscucharThe Political Firestorm and Recovery in L.A.
Van and Rachel discuss the looming insurance crisis for Los Angeles homeowners (14:42), the price gouging...
EscucharProcessing the Los Angeles Wildfires With William Gude
Van and Rachel react to the devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires (0:00) before being joined by...
EscucharThe Fox Sports Lawsuit, and Drake’s Break Up With LeBron
Van and Rachel discuss the Fox Sports lawsuit and social media’s reaction to the allegations (15:12),...
EscucharA Higher Learning Rewind: Animal Welfare and the Return of Animal Games
Van and Rachel are joined by Chris Draper of the Performing Animal Welfare Society to discuss providing...
EscucharShameik Moore, Fat Joe, and Higher Learning’s Person of the Year
Van and Rachel kick off the last show of 2024 discussing the Matt Gaetz House Ethics report (5:19),...
Escuchar‘Growing Up Urkel’ With Jaleel White
Van and Rachel welcome actor Jaleel White to address backlash he received for comments on "hood" TV...
EscucharHero Worship and Inconsistencies in the Jay-Z Lawsuit
Van and Rachel discuss Daniel Penny and Luigi Mangione being celebrated as heroes (8:09), before reacting...
EscucharRemy Ma and Papoose Drama, Plus Talking 100 Men in One Day With Ana Foxxx
Van and Rachel kick it off by reacting to Remy Ma and Papoose airing out cheating allegations via the...
EscucharUnpacking the Jay-Z Allegations with Meghann Cuniff
Van and Rachel welcome reporter Meghann Cuniff to discuss the legal aspects of the Jay-Z rape lawsuit...
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