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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Oct 30, 2020 • 1h 28min
We're Four Days From the Election! Plus Jaime Harrison on the South Carolina Senate Race.
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Jaime Harrison, who is running for South Carolina Senate against Lindsey Graham (5:00). They discuss the Supreme Court decision to extend acceptance on absentee ballots in North Carolina and Pennsylvania (21:00), Justin Turner testing positive for COVID-19 during the World Series (36:00), and the latest episode of 'The Bachelorette' (48:00) before answering a few mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 23, 2020 • 1h 33min
Breaking Down the Tragic Situation in Nigeria, Plus Final Debate Reactions
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Saratu Abiola, a writer based in Nigeria, to break down the #endSARS movement and what exactly is happening with the Nigerian government. Then they discuss the final presidential debate of 2020, Quibi going down, and the latest episode of ‘The Bachelorette.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 21min
Leave Ayesha Curry Alone, Plus Natalie Manuel Lee on Faith in the Time of COVID-19
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Natalie Manuel Lee, host of 'Now With Natalie' on the Hillsong Channel, to discuss her faith and how politicians sometimes use religion as a political tool. Then they talk about the backlash to Ayesha Curry dyeing her hair blond, Nuke Bizzle scamming the unemployment system, and Texas State University stopping its diversity training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2020 • 1h 18min
Ice Cube’s Platinum Plan and Van’s First 'Bachelorette' Review
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s dueling town halls, Ice Cube reportedly contributing to Trump’s “Platinum Plan” to help Black Americans, and the season premiere of 'The Bachelorette' before answering some mailbag questions and giving their Unexpected Allies of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13, 2020 • 1h 20min
Shaq and Snoop Dogg Are First-Time Voters. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett's Hearings Are Starting.
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the nuances of Shaquille O’Neal and Snoop Dogg admitting that they are first-time voters in this election. Then they talk about Cardi B and Offset partying together, Bill Burr’s SNL monologue, and Amy Coney Barrett’s hearing beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 9, 2020 • 1h 21min
Why Won't President Trump Do a Virtual Debate? Plus: VP Debate Reactions and Mailbag Friday.
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Kamala Harris and Mike Pence facing off in the vice presidential debate, President Trump’s decision to not participate in a virtual debate, the NBA Finals' drop in ratings, and the arrest of several men for attempting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, before taking mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 6, 2020 • 1h 19min
Reacting to President Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Trump being diagnosed with COVID-19, the Jaime Harris–Lindsey Graham debate, Tyga’s recent OnlyFans-adjacent situation, Megan Thee Stallion’s performance and message on 'Saturday Night Live,' and the body positivity shown in the Savage x Fenty fashion show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2020 • 1h 22min
Presidential Debate Reactions and Reparations in California???
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Tuesday’s presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the news that Gavin Newsom is exploring reparations for Black people in California, and the cast of the next season of ‘The Bachelorette’ being released. They close with a mailbag and their Unexpected Allies of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2020 • 1h 19min
Trump’s Tax Returns Have Been Released. Plus, Amy Schumer on Activism and the Term “Karen.”
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by comedian Amy Schumer to discuss the documentary 'My Octopus Teacher' as well as Amy’s perspective on social justice and how she’s trying to support the Black community. Then Van and Rachel hit on the details of President Trump’s tax returns that were released by The New York Times, the Clippers parting ways with Doc Rivers, and another installment of Is This Dumb? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2020 • 1h 12min
Reacting to the Lack of Indictments in the Breonna Taylor Case
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the grand jury results in the Breonna Taylor case, and then civil rights and civil liberties attorney Novella Coleman joins to discuss the legal specifics of the case. Then Van and Rachel do a short mailbag and give instant reactions to Tory Lanez’s IG Live when he spoke about his incident with Megan Thee Stallion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
