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.
The Death of Lindsey Graham and Jay-Z’s Colin Kaepernick Diss
Van and Rachel react to the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the speculation around the health of...
ListenThe Tubman $20 Bill, Graham Platner’s Exit, and Rappers Flying Commercial
Van and Rachel react to the U.S. men's soccer team’s loss to Belgium and the list of Emmy nominees....
ListenThe Yung Miami and India.Arie “Spend Dat” Debate, Plus U.S.-FIFA Controversy
Van and Rachel react to the U.S. soccer controversy before discussing Marcellus Wiley’s arrest and...
ListenLeBron and the Mighty White Lakers. Plus, Are You Proud to Be an American?
Van and Rachel react to the biggest news of the NBA offseason before questioning whether Kamala Harris...
ListenDruski’s BET Awards, Tucker Carlson Leaving the GOP, and “War” in the Democratic Party
Van and Rachel react to the 2026 BET Awards before discussing the latest from a pair of former Fox News...
ListenXXL Freshman Class, and What Happened With Lizzo? Plus, the Last Gasp of Trumpism
Van and Rachel kick off the podcast with a follow-up discussion about Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico...
ListenCrockett Not Supporting Talarico? Plus, Estelle on the Art of Being a Humble Star
Van and Rachel react to questions about Representative Jasmine Crockett’s support of her former opponent...
ListenJemele Hill and the Jay-Z-Target Partnership: Is It a Big Deal?
Van and Rachel discuss the results of the L.A. primary race, before reacting to the death of a one-year-old...
ListenKnicks Win It All, UFC at the White House, and the Conviction of Karmelo Anthony
Van and Rachel are back from a break to react to the historic NBA Finals, the UFC fight at the White...
ListenSenator Chris Murphy and ‘Crisis of the Common Good’
Connecticut senator Chris Murphy joins to discuss multiculturalism, the withdrawal of Joe Biden’s...
ListenA Conversation With Rep. Ilhan Omar: AIPAC, MAGA Expats, and Standing Up to ICE
Van and Rachel welcome U.S. Representative from Minnesota Ilhan Omar for a wide-ranging discussion of...
ListenSpencer Pratt’s Obama Comparisons, Plus Life and ’The Odyssey’ With Jay Pharoah
Van and Rachel check in on the California primary races, and discuss Tyler, the Creator's disdain for...
ListenJay-Z Returns to Beef With Drake, Plus Trump’s Failed Concert Series
Van and Rachel react to Jay-Z’s freestyle at the Roots Picnic, and Donald Trump taking two public...
ListenKevin Hart: Black Culture Vs. Comedy Culture, and Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Bid
Van and Rachel are back from the holiday break to react to Kevin Hart's response to problematic jokes...
ListenIs Hip-Hop Still Fun? Plus the DNC’s Autopsy Report and “Dr.” Cheyenne Bryant’s Alleged Title
Van and Rachel react to the results of this week’s primary races and the release of the DNC Autopsy...
ListenDrake’s ‘Iceman’ Album Review. Plus, Tom Steyer’s Plan for California.
Van and Rachel review Drake’s highly anticipated new album, ‘Iceman.’ Did it live up to the hype?...
ListenChud the Builder Shot, and SEC Boycott? Plus, Tiffany D. Cross on Womanhood
Van and Rachel react to Jason Lee and Peter Rosenberg’s "culture vulture" conversation and the AKA’s...
ListenKevin and Katt Squash the Beef, Stephen A.’s Wish, and ABC vs. Trump’s FCC
Van and Rachel recap ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart’ and discuss this era of gerrymandering and ABC challenging...
ListenStefon Diggs Not Guilty, the Return of Migos, and Do We Need the Met Gala?
Van and Rachel react to the verdict in the Stefon Diggs case before discussing the Bezos backlash at...
ListenRIP ‘Love & Hip-Hop,’ Scott Jennings on CNN, and a Colorism Conversation
Van and Rachel look back on the legacy of 'Love & Hip-Hop' before reacting to the pausing of Post Malone...
ListenDruski, the Most Consequential Comedian? Plus: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on Wildfires, Housing, and a Second Term
Van and Rachel react to the news of Druski hosting the BET Awards before discussing the Supreme Court’s...
ListenMeg and Klay’s Breakup and Trump’s Second Shooting Attempt? Plus, Durand Bernarr on Stardom
Van and Rachel discuss distrust around the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, before reacting...
Listen‘Michael’ Review, ‘Iceman’ Preview, and Kendrick Sampson on Quincy Jones and Black Creativity
‘Michael’ Review, ‘Iceman’ Preview, and Kendrick Sampson on Quincy Jones and Black Creativity Van...
ListenNetflix’s ‘Man on Fire’ With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Steven Caple Jr.
Van and Rachel sit down with the star and director of the new Netflix series ‘Man on Fire’ following...
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