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.
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...
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...
EscucharKendrick and the "White Comedian," Plus CEO Fatally Shot
Van and Rachel discuss reports that Trump is considering Ron DeSantis over Pete Hegseth for defense...
EscucharJoe Biden Pardons, Kendrick Drops, and Drake Takes Legal Action
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are back to talk about Van’s new hair (12:11) before reacting to Joe...
EscucharA Higher Learning Rewind: Parents Day
Let's take it back to Nov. 27th, 2021: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by their parents for...
EscucharA Higher Learning Rewind: The Very First Episode
Let’s set the time machine to May 28th 2020: Van and Rachel address the death of George Floyd and...
Escuchar“What Can He Do?”: A Higher Learning Special
Donald Trump's cabinet and staff nominations are flying in and Van and Rachel welcome a few experts...
EscucharThe 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...
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