Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Bachelorette Cancellation, Biracial Jihad, Plus Iran and Civil War II Wth Emma Vigeland
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Mar 24, 2026 
Emma Vigeland, political commentator and co‑host on The Majority Report, joins to unpack geopolitics. She traces Iran’s modern history and why foreign intervention breeds mistrust. Conversation covers risks of escalation, regional fallout, global markets, and how media coverage shapes public understanding.
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Use Human Stories To Frame Government Shutdown Damage
- Highlight human stories of affected workers to sway public opinion during the DHS shutdown.
- Rachel Lindsay urges pushing TSA worker layoffs and unpaid staff narratives to show real-life suffering caused by policy fights.
Shutdown Chaos Can Be A Political Weapon
- Shutdown tactics can be deliberate political punishment rather than mere stalemate.
- Van Lathan argues Trump may prolong airport chaos to pressure Republicans and blame Democrats, using immiseration as leverage.
Document ICE Interactions At Airports Immediately
- If you witness ICE activity at airports, document names and contact info immediately.
- Rachel Lindsay instructs bystanders to record agent names, DOBs, and phone numbers so families can locate detainees later.