Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Bad Bunny’s Halftime, Trump’s Racist Post, and Activism in Sports With Jemele Hill
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Feb 10, 2026 Jemele Hill, journalist and podcaster known for sharp sports and cultural commentary, joins to discuss activism and gambling in sports. She reflects on the cost of speaking out and the legacy of athlete protest. Conversations also cover normalization of betting, player power and missed collective action, and how culture and politics collide on big stages.
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Use YouTube To Amplify Reach
- If you want to boost a show's reach, stream it across platforms like YouTube to increase visibility.
- Van asked listeners to play this episode on YouTube to test discoverability and shareability.
Culture As Untranslated Protest
- Bad Bunny's Super Bowl set acted as performance-as-protest that required no translation for its political message.
- Van and Rachel argue its joy, visuals, and cultural specificity made it a direct indictment of exclusion in America.
Visuals Convey Political Meaning
- The show prioritized visual storytelling because many viewers wouldn't understand the Spanish lyrics.
- That visual emphasis made the performance accessible while refusing to water down lived experiences.
