Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay LaBeouf Takes Louisiana. Plus, Colbert, Crockett, and Talarico.
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Feb 20, 2026 Cori Bush, Congresswoman and longtime activist focused on housing, healthcare, and social justice, talks about her campaign and policy priorities. She discusses tornado recovery, utilities as human rights, voter ID barriers, outside spending in races, and oversight goals like Project 2025 and ICE. Short, direct conversation about grassroots organizing and the practical challenges of governing.
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Docs Need Journalistic Rigor, Not Just Access
- Van and Rachel argue creator-led documentaries risk becoming vanity projects that avoid hard journalism.
- They recommend independent investigative docs to interrogate cultural legacies rather than celebrate subjects uncritically.
Remembering Jesse Jackson's Political Quilt
- Van and Rachel reflect on Jesse Jackson's decades-long activism and political vision.
- They praise his progressive populism focused on healthcare, housing and economic justice while acknowledging his controversies.
Shia LaBeouf As A Mardi Gras Menace
- Van Lathan humorously frames Shia LaBeouf's Mardi Gras behavior as a public nuisance needing urgent attention.
- He calls the Louisiana diaspora to unite and reclaim public safety and cultural peace during Mardi Gras.