Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Higher Learning: Live With Thought Warriors

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finally! In the podcast's first live event, Van and Rachel host a screening of Netflix’s ‘You People,’ followed by a Q&A with listeners about th...

The Killing of Tyre Nichols

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the release of body-cam footage in the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of the Memphis PD (17:46), the danger of strategies ...

Ed Reed’s Exit, Plus Stephen A. Smith on Skip and Kaepernick

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss the latest out of Bethune-Cookman regarding Ed Reed and the football program (23:09). Then, Stephen A. Smith joins to discuss h...

Uncomfortably Conversing With Emmanuel Acho

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to Ron DeSantis and Florida claiming AP African American Studies “lacks educational value” (10:02), before welcoming the host...

Martin Luther King Jr., the Revolutionary With Dr. Peniel Joseph

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel welcome scholar and author Dr. Peniel Joseph to discuss Dr. King’s evolution and the watering down of his legacy (6:21). Plus, Ed Ree...

Calmatic Remixes House Party, Plus Biden’s Classified Docs

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the discovery of Joe Biden’s classified documents (7:59), and Chris Harrison’s first time addressing his exit from ‘The ...

The Concessions of McCarthy, Plus Meek Mill’s Ghanaian Vacation

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss Kevin McCarthy finally being named speaker of the House (27:55), and the swearing in of embattled U.S. Representative George Sa...

The Guilty Verdict of Tory Lanez With Meghann Cuniff, and Anti-Blackness From the Diaspora

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the guilty verdict of Tory Lanez (7:07), before welcoming senior reporter for Law & Crime News Meghann Cuniff to break down th...

Holiday Book Recommendations With Maiysha Kai

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel welcome lifestyle editor of The Grio and host of the ‘Writing Black’ podcast to discuss her list of must-read books. Hosts: Van La...

Trump’s Taxes, Plus Aaron Rupar: Banned by Elon Musk

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the release of Donald Trump’s tax returns (12:48) before welcoming journalist Aaron Rupar to discuss having his Twitter acco...

Prosecuting a President, and the Life of P-22

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

he House January 6 committee approves criminal referrals for Donald Trump. What happens next (18:35)? Then, with the passing of the world’s most fam...

The Tory Lanez Trial, and Did Gunna Snitch? Plus, Concern for Mountain Lion

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss the latest in the Tory Lanez trial (16:14), before welcoming rapper and podcaster Glasses Malone to react to Gunna’s plea dea...

Booing the Richest Man in the World, and Body Positivity With Kelvin Davis

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the Dave Chappelle’s crowd booing Elon Musk in San Francisco (16:11), and R. Kelly’s got brand new music (42:05). Then, pl...

The Deion Discourse and Jackson State, Plus the War for “Woke”

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss the reaction to Deion Sanders’s decision to leave Jackson State for Colorado (27:43), and Ron DeSantis aids being pressed to ...

'South Side' With Diallo Riddle and Kanye Loves Hitler

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After welcoming Ashleigh Smith, the newest member of the pod, Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss LeBron James’s comments about the non-coverage o...

The Questionable Pasts of the Joneses: Jerry and James Earl

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel kick the show off by remembering the lives of friend and music executive Hovain Hylton, and actress and pop star Irene Cara (12:46), be...

Thankful to Have Jonathan Majors on the Podcast

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel welcome actor and fellow Texan Jonathan Majors to the podcast to discuss growing up in Rachel’s hometown (2:04), his new film, ‘Dev...

Gabrielle Union on ‘The Inspection’ and Empowering Your Children

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss Kyrie Irving’s return to the Brooklyn Nets and Black Hebrew Israelites showing up in support (22:34), before reacting to the ...

Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Life As a TV Legend

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the fear and confusion surrounding the Poland missile strike (13:22), before discussing the mysterious death of Shanquella Rob...

Kyrie and the Nets’ Stipulations, Plus the Midterm Elections Are Here

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss the list of requirements issued to Kyrie Irving to return to the Brooklyn Nets (9:32), before digging into the Democratic outlo...

Mourning Takeoff and Kyrie Irving Gets Suspended

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the news of Takeoff’s untimely death and the culture of mourning (5:13), before welcoming Jade Magnus Ogunnaike from Color o...

The End of Affirmative Action? Plus, a Kyrie Conversation

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss the Supreme Court hearing challenges to affirmative action in college admissions (13:45), and react to an intruder attacking Na...

The Legendary Billy Porter, and Discussing a Hyperpartisan Supreme Court

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the Supreme Court becoming more partisan (18:46). Then, the award-winning and iconic Billy Porter joins the show to discuss su...

Florida’s Voter Fraud Arrests, and Cheri Beasley’s Race for Senate

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss the confusion following arrests for alleged voter fraud in Florida (11:59), and an Arizona GOP candidate arrested for masturbat...

Free Speech and ‘Drink Champs,’ Plus Student Loan Forgiveness is Here

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the latest Kanye West appearance on ‘Drink Champs’ and N.O.R.E.’s ensuing apology (13:13), Jamaica banning the glorifica...

Alex Jones Pays, and a Conversation With a Thought Warrior

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to Alex Jones being ordered to pay nearly $1 billion in Sandy Hook defamation damages (23:15). Plus, multimedia journalist and Th...

Once Again…Kanye West, Plus Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins on ‘Trials to Triumphs’

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss Kanye West’s antisemitic tweets and how these aren’t the first anti-Jewish comments Van has heard from him (16:22), plus Ki...

Biden’s Marijuana Pardons, and Herschel Walker Plays Defense

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the news of President Biden pardoning federal offenses involving marijuana possession (17:10), before digging into Herschel Wa...

Ye and White Lives Matter, Plus Soledad O’Brien on ‘The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks’

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to Kanye West wearing a White Lives Matter shirt (17:38), and Tory Lanez is unapologetic but back (36:31). Plus, Emmy and Peabody...

Jemele Hill on the Malika Andrews Discourse. Plus, Rachel Dolezal’s OnlyFans Leak

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel welcome Jemele Hill, journalist and host of ‘Jemele Hill Is Unbothered,’ to discuss the online backlash aimed at Malika Andrews ...

Anna Wolfe on Brett Favre’s Impact on the Most Vulnerable

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel welcome investigative journalist Anna Wolfe to discuss her reporting of the Brett Favre welfare funding scandal (21:05), before discuss...

Ime Udoka’s Troubles and Adam Levine’s Peak White Mess

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss the pending suspension of Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka for having a relationship with a woman on staff (17:11), and NBA ...

Discussing Slavery and Presentism, Plus Breaking Down the SAFE-T Act With Sen. Robert Peters

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss Bill Maher’s recent comments about slavery and his criticism of “presentism” (14:11), before reacting to the social media...

The Tragedy of PnB Rock’s Death, and Robert Sarver’s Suspension

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the killing of rapper PnB Rock and the ensuing social fallout (0:10). Plus, Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Server gets ...

Black Twitter and the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death and the overall legacy of the crown (12:28), before giving an update on the Jackson, ...

Pennsylvania Weed Pardons and Brett Favre the Welfare Queen

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss Pennsylvania announcing an effort to pardon state residents of nonviolent marijuana offenses (20:39), and Mississippi using wel...

Mississippi Water Crisis and Serena the Great

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the institutional failures that left Jackson, Mississippi without water (20:25), Serena Williams’s performanc...

Hip-Hop vs. Rap and a Discussion on a Woman’s Worth With Glasses Malone

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel are joined by rapper Glasses Malone to discuss what it was like growing up in gang life (4:29), the impact of Drill Music and hip-hop v...

African Film and Adapting ‘The Color Purple’ With Blitz Bazawule

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel are joined by musician, author, and director Blitz Bazawule to discuss the importance of African films made by African filmmakers (7:27...

Investigating Trump With Rep. Pete Aguilar, Plus Deshaun Watson Apologizes

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss the Espionage Act as it relates to the FBI investigation of Donald Trump (14:21), before reacting to Deshaun Watson’s apology...

Aldis Hodge Talks ‘City on a Hill,’ ‘Black Adam,’ and More, Plus the Cale Gundy Story and the Latest on Alex Jones

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel are joined by actor Aldis Hodge to discuss latest season of ‘City on a Hill', the importance of being a Black man cast as Carter Hall...

A Deep Dive Into the Deshaun Watson Suspension and Brittney Griner’s Sentence

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel analyze the reasoning behind Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension (12:04), react to Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russian court (...

Deshaun Watson’s “Punishment” and Monkeypox on the Rise

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel remember the lives of Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols (10:42) before reacting to Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension for sexual mi...

The Safer America Plan, Plus Inflation Reduction With Marc Goldwein

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel break down President Biden’s Safer America Plan to fight violent crime (10:39), the latest news regarding Brittney Griner and a poten...

Colorism and Keke Palmer, Plus 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Trailer Reactions

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss 'Nope' and the colorism debate and career comparisons of Keke Palmer and Zendaya (16:20), DaBaby’s support of Donald Trump (4...

The Power of Audio Storytelling’ Hosted by Rachel Lindsay

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At the 2022 Essence Festival, Rachel hosted a panel at Spotify’s ‘House of Are & Be’ activation called, “The Power of Audio Storytelling”. F...

Amber Rose in-studio, and the Sesame Place Situation

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel discuss the Sesame Place backlash following a video of a character ignoring Black children (22:30) before welcoming model, author, and ...

The Put Your Shoes On Challenge, and Jill Biden on Tacos

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 (3...

'N-Word’ Usage in Music and Biden’s Executive Order

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 abort...

Congressional Twerking and a Diaspora Discussion

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel are joined by Rhode Island state Senator Tiara Mack to address "respectability politics" after going viral for twerking (8:49). Then, c...

Jayland Walker’s Unnecessary Death and Talking Mass Shootings … Again

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

R. Kelly Sentenced and Inflation Talk With Marc Goldwein

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Overturning of Roe v. Wade

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Trouble in Texas and Drake’s Album Review

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

DJ Akademiks’ Comments on Underage Dating, Plus Herschel Walker and Fatherhood

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ukr...

Garcelle Beauvais on Persevering in Hollywood, Plus Revisiting the Isimemen Etute Case With Jarrett Hill

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel react to Matt James revealing his frustrations surrounding his ‘Bachelor’ experience (15:05), before welcoming model, author and ac...

Discussing the Acquittal of Isimemen Etute With James Turk

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Rachel are joined by James Turk, the defense attorney representing Isimemen Etute, who was found not guilty in the beating death of a man he i...

Mass Shootings and the Challenge of Finding Hope

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas (:14), before being joined by Guns Down America director Igor Volsk...

Racist or Nah? Plus, Discussing the Spread of Monkeypox

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are back in studio to debate whether or not a Yankees vs. White Sox dustup was sparked by racism (16:11). Plus, concerns...

Peak White Mess, and Speaking for All Interracial Marriages

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Nick Saban’s recent NCAA name, image, and likeness grumbles (11:59), plus the U.S. Women’s National Soccer ...

Kendrick Lamar’s Return and the Indictment of Young Thug and Gunna

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the death of controversial YouTuber Kevin Samuels and the ensuing social media reaction (19:06), before digging ...

Overturning Roe v. Wade and Dave Chappelle’s Attack

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome law professor Caroline Mala Corbin to discuss the Supreme Court leak and the potential future of abortion rights...

Prayer in Schools and Playing Animal Games

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Supreme Court case involving a high school football coach claiming the right to pray after games (14:12), Jo...

Mask Mandate Lifted, and Earning a Punch from Mike Tyson

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and the Higher Learning crew wish Rachel Lindsay a happy birthday before discussing mixed reactions to the lifting of the transportation ma...

Cruel, Unusual Punishment, and Jesus at 30,000 Feet

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss an inmate’s choice of execution by firing squad (22:06) before switching gears and unpacking Megan Thee Stalli...

Sean K. Campbell Discusses His Investigative Reporting on Black Lives Matter

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by New York Magazine’s Sean K. Campbell to talk in depth about his investigative reporting on the Black Liv...

Black Lives Matter Co-founder Alicia Garza Addresses Recent Controversy

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the questions surrounding BLM’s purchasing of a $6 million house (11:05), before co-founder Alicia Garza join...

NFL Hiring Practices and Skip Bayless on the Black Woman Who Raised Him

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Todd Bowles taking over for Bruce Arians as head coach of Buccaneers (28:46), before digging into the NFL’s c...

Will Smith’s Oscar Night: A ‘Higher Learning’ Breakdown

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay go through a step-by-step analysis of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock before winning his first Oscar (3:45), plus Will’...

The Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson and a 2022 Oscars Preview

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic confirmation hearing (22:57) before digging into Kanye West and the 2022 Gram...

A Conversation on Transgender Athletics With Activist Raquel Willis

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the controversy surrounding Lia Thomas’s achievement to become the first openly transgender athlete to win a...

Howard U to Strike? Plus, Herschel Walker and the Theory of Evolution

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to news that Howard University faculty have threatened to strike (26:53), and discuss the presence of Papa John’...

The Cult of Kanye and Isabelle Khurshudyan on the War in Ukraine

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Kanye West’s latest online activity, including his threats to D.L. Hughley (18:56), before discussing ‘The ...

Ryan Coogler’s Run-in and Reactions to Jussie Smollett’s Sentencing

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss director Ryan Coogler getting mistaken for a bank robber in Atlanta (20:30), before reacting to Kim Kardashian’...

Gambling in the NFL and Brittney Griner’s Detainment

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the news of Calvin Ridley’s suspension for gambling (16:16), before discussing Brittney Griner’s arrest and...

Florida’s "Don’t Say Gay" Bill and State of the Union Reactions

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Biden’s first State of the Union address (14:39), before debating reacting to the casting news for t...

The Treatment of Africans in Ukraine and Steelo Brim on the Longevity of ‘Ridiculousness’

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss images of Africans experiencing racism while fleeing Ukrainian war zones (11:27), and react to President Biden’...

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine and DJ Akademiks on Misinformation

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (2:19), before welcoming Terrell Jermaine Starr, host of the ‘Bla...

Reacting to the Verdict in the Ahmaud Arbery Trial and Trying to Define Justice

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay first discuss their childhood churches (2:00) and then react to the guilty verdict in the federal hate crimes trial of A...

Talking ‘Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ With Directors Coodie and Chike

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Kanye West's troublesome social media activity (7:28) before welcoming ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ directors Coodie and Chik...

The Super Bowl Halftime Recap and a Talk With Timothy Ware-Hill

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Super Bowl Sunday behind us, Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay vent their distaste for the current state of big game commercials (8:05) before discus...

Analyzing the Biden–Crack Pipe Headlines and Anna Malaika Tubbs on Black Motherhood

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay break down the Biden administration’s harm reduction plan and conversations around the crack pipe headlines (19:08), b...

Is Joe Rogan Racist? And the Consequences of “No-Knock” Warrants

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay introduce a new segment, The Big Deal, just in time to discuss the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan and his ensuing apo...

Brian Flores Sues the NFL and Peter Rosenberg Talks Whoopi

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay bring in Black History Month with reactions to former head coach Brian Flores’s decision to sue the NFL for racial dis...

Rihanna’s Baby Bump and MacG on That Ari Lennox Question

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan & Rachel Lindsay react to the news of Cheslie Kryst’s unexpected passing (:11), before celebrating the big Rihanna and A$AP Rocky news (1...

A Conversation Across the Aisle With Tamika Hamilton, and Joe Biden’s Pledge

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan & Rachel Lindsay react to Joe Biden’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court (9:37), before Republican candidate Tamika Ha...

Bakari Sellers on the Present and Future State of Politics

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay break down a Thought Warrior’s question with producer Trudy Joseph (8:21) before welcoming author, attorney, and polit...

Mitch McConnell’s Americans and the Awkwafina Backlash

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Mitch McConnell’s slip of the mind in differentiating Black people from Americans (17:04) before remembering t...

The Whitewashing of MLK and Mario Lopez’s Silence

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan welcomes Rachel Lindsay back after a week off, and the two catch up on life and loss … the Cowboys' loss (7:23). Plus, with Dr. Martin L...

The Forever Fight for Voting Rights and Kate Sosin on Ending Violence Against the Trans Community

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan’s riding solo this week as he and producers Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham react to Joe Biden’s speech on voting rights and Senator Ti...

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Closing Achievement Gaps and Fixing Student Loan Programs

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DEK: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to discuss the closing of achievement disparities (31:44), safely re...

The Life of Michael K. Williams and Talking ‘The Wire’ With Felicia “Snoop” Pearson

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome Felicia “Snoop” Pearson to discuss stepping in to complete voice-overs for the late Michael K. Williams in V...

Being Proud of Not Dating Black Women, and Talking Hip-Hop With Reason

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the ‘Fresh and Fit’ podcast hosts’ declaration about not dating Black women (5:04), then rapper and L.A. ...

Janet Jackson on Michael, and Omicron Updates With Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay answer a Thought Warrior’s Very Serious Question (2:26) and get excited about the upcoming Janet Jackson documentary (...

Michelle Obama 2024 and Cerise Castle on LAPD’s Use of Force

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the deaths of the legendary Archbishop Desmond Tutu (14:07) and coach-broadcaster John Madden (18:52). Plus, di...

Kim Potter Found Guilty and Bachelor Nation’s First Black Couple

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to ex-officer Kim Potter being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright (15:29) before welcoming...

Joe Manchin Says “No,” and COVID-19 Surges | Higher Learning | The Ringer

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss a relationship scenario with producer Trudy Joseph (4:54), before reacting to the rise in U.S. COVID cases and d...

The Return of the Student Loans and Deion Sanders Gets Top Recruit | Higher Learning | The Ringer

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Joe Biden’s decision not to extend student loan relief (5:51), and a Louisiana judge blames a slur on a sedat...

The Realities of Climate Change and the Future of Roe v. Wade | Higher Learning | The Ringer

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the devastation left behind by tornadoes in several states and discuss the climate change divide within politic...

Jussie Smollett Found Guilty and Travis Scott Speaks on Astroworld Tragedy | Higher Learning | The Ringer

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the news of Jussie Smollett being found guilty for falsely reporting a hate crime (13:56) and the Department of...