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.

Gender Wars: David Justice and Halle Berry, Plus S.A. Cosby’s ‘King of Ashes’

Halle Berry’s ex-husband David Justice sparks a gender war after speaking on their divorce. Then,...

The WNBA Conspiracy, One-Sided Beefs, and Our Voting Rights Under Attack | Higher Learning | The Ringer

Rachel and Van start the show by reacting to the news of the cancellation of The Howard Stern Show before...

Rep. James Talarico and the Democratic Fight in Texas, Plus Stephen A. Vs. Michelle Obama

Van and Rachel welcome Texas Rep. James Talarico to shed light on the state’s Democrats fleeing to...

Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans, Kamala’s '107 Days,' and the Aging of ‘Martin’ Jokes | Higher Learning | The Ringer

Rachel and Van start the show by running through some quick-hitters, including the internet’s reaction...

The Hunger Crisis in Gaza and Solution-Focused Therapy With Elliott Connie

Van and Rachel discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, talk about Dr. Umar’s plea for help,...

Gendered Problems and Decentering Men With Joy Taylor! Plus, Thoughts on Hulk Hogan. | Higher Learning | The Ringer

Rachel and Van start the show by talking about the passing of the infamous Hulk Hogan and the complexity...

The Life of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and What Just Happened to Black Farmers?

Van and Rachel react to the tragic news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, before welcoming Houston farmer...

How Scary Is AI? Let’s Ask Calvin Abbasi! | Higher Learning | The Ringer

Rachel and Van are joined by Calvin Abbasi, strategic advisor to the OpenAI Nonprofit Commission, to...

Malcolm D. Lee and Expanding Story of ‘The Best Man’

Van and Rachel are joined by Director Malcolm D. Lee to discuss his new book, ‘The Best Man: Unfinished...

Is Nicki Lying? Plus, Tucker’s Epstein Theory and the Miami Mess. | Higher Learning | The Ringer

Rachel and Van discuss Nicki Minaj’s X rants about the discrimination lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion...

Tragic Flooding in Texas and the Essence Fest Diaspora Wars

Van and Rachel react to the tragic Texas floods, before switching gears to discuss the conversations...

The Fourth of July Delivers the End of Diddy’s Trial and Trump’s Big “Beautiful” Bill | Higher Learning | The Ringer

Let’s “celebrate” the Fourth with a two-topic episode: the Diddy trial and Donald Trump’s “big,...

Authentic Abs, the Big Beautiful Bill and a Constitutional Crisis

Van and Rachel are joined by Columbia Law School professor Jamal Greene to help break down the recent...

Draymond’s Punch, Daddy Trump, and Dropping Loaves! Plus, a Diddy Trial Update. | Higher Learning | The Ringer

It’s Rachel’s last day in Paris, and Van’s dropping loaves (gross)! They talk about the closing...

All-Out War, or Deescalation? And Crowning the ‘Face of the Ringer’

Rachel’s back! And the U.S. is on the brink of war! Rep. Ro Khanna joins to bring congressional perspective...

Juneteenth: A Fundamentally American Holiday. Plus, the Tyler Perry Lawsuit

It’s Juneteenth, so we brought Dr. Peniel Joseph back to discuss his book, ‘Freedom Season,’ and...

Is World War III Happening? And Will Smith Like Pretty Girls, So There’s That

With Rachel in Europe, Van’s flying solo to address the evolving conflict in the Middle East with...

Are Americans Cool With Chaos? Plus, Kayla and Pastor Tim Johnson on ‘Fatherless No More’

Van and Rachel give an update on the fallout from Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, before filmmaker...

Anti-ICE Protests and a “Should Black People Care?” Discussion

Van and Rachel are joined by Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times to address the unrest in L.A. (0:00)...

Metta Sandiford-Artest Wants the Knicks Job, and the White Black Panther

Van and Rachel are joined by NBA great Metta Sandiford-Artest, who thinks he’s the right man to lead...

Dawn Staley’s ‘Uncommon Favor,’ Plus Cardi B and Offset Spousal Support

Van and Rachel react to racists attempting to claim the sentiment “Black fatigue” (0:00), before...

Trump’s Latest Pardons. Plus, Ethical Nonmonogamy With Mandii B and WeezyWTF

Van and Rachel are back from the Memorial Day break to talk Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" (:48), Elon...

Progressivism and Poetry With Newark Mayor Ras Baraka

Van sits down with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to discuss entering the gubernatorial race (:34), whether...

Kid Cudi Takes the Stand, and the Fight for Reparations With Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor

Van and Rachel discuss a wholesome TikTok trend (10:50) before reacting to the death of a member of...

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