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.

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...

Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis, and RGIII’s Got Thoughts on Caitlyn vs. Angel

Van and Rachel discuss Dan Bongino and Kash Patel’s comments on Jeffrey Epstein’s death (8:10),...

A Dive Into the Diddy Trial, Meghan Trainor’s New Bass, and Bringing Redheads to the Community

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by discussing the TikTok trend of including redheaded...

Live from New York, It’s Higher Learning!

Van and Rachel took to New York’s Gramercy Theater in front of a lively audience to discuss the old...

The First American Pope, Plus Met Gala Rankings

Van and Rachel discuss the buildup to the selection of the new pope (14:37) and the acquittal of the...

Hip-Hop’s Jeffrey Epstein, and Trump Meets the Press

Van and Rachel react to Donald Trump getting involved with NIL in college sports (14:02), and the Turkey...

Paying Teachers, Missing White Women Syndrome, and Pool Party Foul

Van and Rachel discuss Donald Trump’s cabinet’s praise of his first 100 days in office (2:55), and...

Shedeur Sanders’s Draft Fall: The Civil Rights Issue of Our Time? Plus, Cinematography and ‘Sinners’

Van and Rachel welcome former NFL cornerback and ESPN contributor Domonique Foxworth to react to Shedeur...

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...

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