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.

Shannon Sharpe’s “Shakedown,” and Why the Earth Isn’t Flat With Dakotah Tyler

Van and Rachel react to the latest in Shannon Sharpe's lawsuit and discuss his reaction (22:41), before...

‘Sinners’ Box Office, ’The Quincy Avery Effect’, & How to Talk About Sex With Kamil Lewis

Van and Rachel react to the death of Pope Francis (4:00), before discussing the opening weekend of ‘Sinners’...

The Horror, Joy, and Roots of 'Sinners' With Omar Miller

Van and Rachel react to the wrongful deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador (7:21), before welcoming...

Kyren Lacy and the Mental Wellness of Black Men With Jason Wilson

Van and Rachel react to the death of LSU football standout Kyren Lacy (15:07), before Bill Maher inspires...

David Oyelowo on ‘Government Cheese,’ Plus Keri Hilson’s Regret

Van and Rachel give an update on the roller coaster that is the U.S. economy (2:10) and talk Keri Hilson’s...

Kamala’s “I Told You So” and a Student's Self-Defense Claim in a Track Meet Stabbing

Van and Rachel react to a recent tweet of Van’s (:18) before discussing Kamala Harris’s recent “I...

Donald Trump and the Last-Ditch Effort of a Dying Empire With Michael Harriot

Van and Rachel have a conversation about her experience with alimony (3:37) before welcoming writer...

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...

The LeBron–Stephen A. Feud, “Governor Hot Wheels,” and the Trump Administration’s Big Oopsie

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by discussing the discourse around Van’s idea of a...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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),...

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...

Did 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...

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...

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),...

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...

Kendrick 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...

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...

The 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...

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