Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
The Ringer
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.
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Jul 19, 2022 • 2h 13min
Amber Rose in-studio, and the Sesame Place Situation
Van and Rachel discuss the Sesame Place backlash following a video of a character ignoring Black children (22:30) before welcoming model, author, and musician Amber Rose to discuss the arc of her career (38:23). Plus, a pair of prominent members of the church come under fire for questionable comments (1:42:06).Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel LindsayGuest: Amber RoseProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 35min
The Put Your Shoes On Challenge, and Jill Biden on Tacos
Van and Rachel discuss a new viral trend and whether it’s traumatic, funny, or both (19:15). Plus, Jill Biden compares Latinos to breakfast tacos (30:46), concern grows for Orlando Brown following his Bow Wow comments (55:06), and LeBron questions Brittney Griner wanting to return to the U.S. (1:00:56).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2022 • 1h 22min
'N-Word’ Usage in Music and Biden’s Executive Order
Van and Rachel discuss white fans rapping along to lyrics that contain the n-word (6:51), before digging into Pres. Biden’s executive order on abortion access (26:02). Plus, Doja Cat’s ‘Stranger Things’ DM’s become public (41:01) and Herschel Walker says some things (59:16).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 8, 2022 • 1h 22min
Congressional Twerking and a Diaspora Discussion
Van and Rachel are joined by Rhode Island state Senator Tiara Mack to address "respectability politics" after going viral for twerking (8:49). Then, comedian and podcaster Marlon Palmer joins to discuss a recent tweet about the African diaspora (41:02). Plus, an update on the Brittney Griner situation (1:03:40).Host: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuests: Sen. Tiara Mack and Marlon PalmerProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 5, 2022 • 1h 42min
Jayland Walker’s Unnecessary Death and Talking Mass Shootings … Again
Van and Rachel react to the latest police shooting that saw an unarmed man shot 60 times in Akron, OH (22:25), before discussing a July 4th weekend of tragedy (38:09). Plus, Brittney Griner pens a letter to President Biden from a Russian prison (1:02:40) and dynamics of the Black diaspora are discussed (1:16:41).Host: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 1, 2022 • 1h 40min
R. Kelly Sentenced and Inflation Talk With Marc Goldwein
Van and Rachel react to R. Kelly’s 30-year sentence and the "normalization" of his crimes (17:02), plus Ketanji Brown Jackson is officially sworn in (24:26) to the Supreme Court. They are then joined by Marc Goldwein, senior policy director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, to break down the current state of the U.S. economy (41:07).Host: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Marc GoldweinProducers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 35min
The Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Van and Rachel react to the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade and discuss how people will be immediately affected (13:42), talk about the political and actionable plan going forward (23:26), and compare the Democratic Party to fake Jordans (40:59). Plus, constitutional law professor Caroline Mala Corbin joins to help make some sense of the landmark decision (43:39).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Caroline Mala CorbinProducers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 18min
Trouble in Texas and Drake’s Album Review
Van and Rachel react to the Texas GOP’s new platform suggesting secession (8:51), before discussing the mixed reaction to Drake’s new album in the new segment, "This Week in D**k-Riding" (25:19). Plus, Amazon's Alexa could be reaching beyond the grave (53:23).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2022 • 1h 12min
DJ Akademiks’ Comments on Underage Dating, Plus Herschel Walker and Fatherhood
Van and Rachel dig into the resurfaced DJ Akademiks comments about sex, age, and college (16:34), before discussing the U.S. providing more aid to Ukraine (37:11) and Herschel Walker’s “secrets” coming to light (46:15).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayProducers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2022 • 1h 56min
Garcelle Beauvais on Persevering in Hollywood, Plus Revisiting the Isimemen Etute Case With Jarrett Hill
Van and Rachel react to Matt James revealing his frustrations surrounding his ‘Bachelor’ experience (15:05), before welcoming model, author and actress Garcelle Beauvais to discuss a career spanning almost 40 years (30:05). Plus, journalist and co-host of the ‘FANTI’ podcast Jarrett Hill joins to revisit the conversation around Isimemen Etute’s acquittal (1:15:25).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuests: Garcelle Beauvais and Jarrett HillProducers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
