Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Chris Harrison: The Return of Traditional Love, Epstein Update, and ICE at the Polls
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Feb 6, 2026 They react to a new Michael Jackson trailer and trade takes on the film’s casting. They unpack the latest Jeffrey Epstein document release and who might be implicated. They debate ICE showing up at polling places and whether Democrats should abolish the agency. They discuss Chris Harrison’s return with a conservative-leaning “traditional love” dating concept.
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When Rock Loses Its Black Roots
- Van Lathan playfully identifies "Headstrong" by Trapt as the "whitest song," using it to discuss cultural signaling in rock music.
- He argues some modern rock sheds Black musical influence and becomes a commodified, formulaic product.
Michael Biopic Trailer Reaction
- The hosts reacted to the Michael Jackson trailer and highlighted casting including Coleman Domingo and Miles Teller.
- Rachel Lindsay looks forward to a fuller portrayal of the Jackson 5 and Michael's life on screen.
Epstein Files Reveal An Enabling Elite
- The Epstein files reveal an "Epstein class" of elites who normalized access to abused young women and protected each other.
- Van Lathan argues the bigger issue is the social structure that enabled silence and complicity, not just individual perpetrators.
