Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Publisher |: The Ringer

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Society & Culture,; Sports & Recreation,; TV & Film

Categories Via RSS |: Society & Culture

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.

People |: Van Lathan (@vanlathan),; Rachel Lindsay (@therachlindsay)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: Los Angeles, CA /; Miami, FL
Premiere Date |: 2020-05-26
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: Yes

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299 Available Episodes (299 Total) / Average duration: 01:31:51

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

299 Available Episodes (299 Total)Average duration: 01:31:51

Apr 21, 2023

01:43:03

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Fox News settlement with Dominion Voting Systems (22:05), then attorney Lee Merritt joins to discuss accountability and justice for Ralph Yarl following his unnecessary shooting (43:18). Plus, updates on the Jonathan Majors situation (1:07:45).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Lee Merritt

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Apr 18, 2023

01:27:57

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the heartbreaking and terrifying news surrounding the shooting of teen Ralph Yarl (28:15), before going over some disturbing resurfaced comments made by David Choe (53:40). Then they talk about the lawsuits threatening Hulu as the upcoming documentary ‘Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told’ looms over past attendees (01:12:21).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Additional Production: Aleya Zenieris

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Apr 14, 2023

02:13:12

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Tennessee representative Justin Pearson’s return to the state legislature, and Tucker Carlson’s take on Justin Pearson’s voice (17:31), before discussing Stephen A. Smith saying Trump isn’t racist (41:18). Then, Bossip editor and firearms instructor Jason “Jah” Lee joins to discuss gun control (52:28).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Jason “Jah” Lee

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Apr 11, 2023

01:52:51

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick the show off with a discussion on DJ Akademiks, Black conservatism, and followers of Andrew Tate (11:24), before digging into the latest Clarence Thomas controversy (35:51). Then, updates on yet another mass shooting and the reinstatement of a Tennessee lawmaker (52:47). Plus, actress Cassandra Freeman joins to discuss her role as Aunt Vivian Banks in ‘Bel-Air’ (58:22).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Cassandra Freeman

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Apr 07, 2023

01:51:00

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the expulsion of Congress members from the Tennessee House of Representatives (0:19), before welcoming AP journalist Michael Sisak to break down the arrest and arraignment of Donald Trump (22:27). Then producer Will Packer joins for a “delightful” interview to discuss his newest film, ’Praise This’ (54:34).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Will Packer and Michael Sisak

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Apr 04, 2023

01:58:11

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the outrage toward LSU’s Angel Reese compared to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark following the NCAA national championship game (17:42). Plus, ‘Bachelor’ creator Mike Fleiss exits the show after an investigation into racial discrimination (59:06). Then, comedian and podcaster Felicia Enuha joins to discuss hosting the ‘Trill MBA Show’ and navigating the workplace as a Black woman (1:19:16).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Felicia Enuha

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Mar 31, 2023

01:40:58

HED: Donald Trump’s Indictment and Ally Love of Peloton and ‘Dance 100’

DEK: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the news of Donald Trump’s indictment in a hush-money case (26:31), before welcoming host of Netflix’s ‘Dance 100,’ Ally Love, to discuss Peloton and a ranking of legendary dancers (43:12). Then reporter Jim Trotter calls out the NFL’s lack of representation (1:06:18).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Ally Love

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Mar 28, 2023

01:28:47

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the news of Jonathan Majors being arrested and charged with assault (11:40), before reacting to Judge Joe Brown’s denial of something he wasn’t accused of (48:29). Then a reaction to the latest mass shooting, which took the lives of six (54:45).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Mar 24, 2023

01:41:10

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s appearance before lawmakers as his company faces a potential ban in the U.S. (14:45), before reacting to the video of Tekashi 6ix9ine getting attacked in a gym locker room (37:53). Then, Sheryl Lee Ralph says she was sexually assaulted by a TV judge (51:23), and Burna Boy reignites diasporic discussions (1:05:40).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Mar 21, 2023

01:46:53

Van and Rachel discuss the reaction to ‘Swarm’ and the sex scene that had Twitter abuzz (22:10) before digging into the potential presidential arrest (33:31). Plus, Ringer podcast manager and host of ‘Blackballed’ Chelsea Stark-Jones joins to discuss the new podcast and the NFL’s history with race (59:44). Then an investigation sheds light on the cowardice of police during the Uvalde school shooting (1:14:27).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Apr 21 | 01:43:03

Fox v. Dominion, and Lee Merritt on Representing the Family of Ralph Yarl

Apr 18 | 01:27:57

The Heartbreaking Ralph Yarl Situation & the Ghost of Freakniks Past | Higher Learning | The Ringer

Apr 14 | 02:13:12

A Regular, Black Conversation About Guns With Jason “Jah” Lee

Apr 11 | 01:52:51

Clarence Thomas’s Nazi-Art Collecting Friend, and Cassandra Freeman on ‘Bel-Air’

Apr 07 | 01:51:00

Will Packer on ‘Praise This’, Plus Donald Trump Arrested

Apr 04 | 01:58:11

The Double Standard and Felicia Enuha on Corporate Life

Mar 31 | 01:40:58

Donald Trump’s Indictment and Ally Love of Peloton and ‘Dance 100’

Mar 28 | 01:28:47

The Arrest of Jonathan Majors and Yet Another School Shooting

Mar 24 | 01:41:10

Tekashi 6ix9ine and Privacy in the Age of Social Media

Mar 21 | 01:46:53

Arresting Donald Trump and the NFL’s History of Blackballing

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