Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay The Ringer
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- Society & Culture
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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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New Legislation, a Shift in the Rap Beef, and a Visit From Mayor Sharon Weston Broome
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by taking a moment to say goodbye to friend Darius Morris (24:04). Then, they get into the latest with Drake versus Kendrick Lamar and how this could be the end for the beef in total (27:20). Later, the Honorable Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge comes on the show to talk about the new, predominantly white town of St. George and what it means for the state (1:45:15).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Mayor Sharon Weston Broome
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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KDot’s ‘Euphoria,’ Acho’s Book, and Reproductive Justice With Nourbese Flint
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the drop of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Euphoria’ and the evolution of Drake throughout the years (15:03), before reacting to Emmanuel Acho’s latest project, 'Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew' (49:17). Nourbese Flint then joins them to talk about how the political landscape is impacting Black women in America (1:09:15).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Nourbese Flint
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Kristi the Dog Slayer, a Playbook Review, and WNBA Talks With Legendary Tamika Catchings
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay express their disgust toward the news of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem taking pride in slaying dogs (14:46) before talking a bit about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (26:11). Then, they are joined by the legendary Tamika Catchings to discuss the retirement of Candace Parker, the new age of women’s basketball, and the pay disparities within the WNBA (1:04:54).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Tamika Catchings
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Meg’s Lawsuit, College Protests, and the State of the Black Community With Bakari Sellers
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by discussing the workplace harassment allegations and lawsuit against Megan thee Stallion (11:47). Bakari Sellers joins us to talk about his new book, the want for change in this country, the current state of the Black community, and the “time of the useful idiot” (30:49). Lastly, they review the demands from hundreds of college protesters around the country (1:10:48).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Bakari Sellers
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Confederacy Month, the New Drake Diss, and Stephen A.’s Apology
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by addressing the new theme song and reaction from our Thought Warriors (00:15). Then, they give their impressions of the bizarre new Drake-produced AI track (20:56), and the internet’s reaction to Stephen A. Smith’s comments on Donald Trump’s relatability (38:36). Later, they expand the surprise that their birthday month falls during Confederate Heritage Month in Mississippi, and the reason behind its existence (1:18:34).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Self-Healing, WNBA Salaries, and What Jerrod Really Meant
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay bring in the new episode with a new theme, a different location, and a talk about self-healing. Then, they discuss Jerrod Carmichael’s clarification of his “race-play” joke (21:10) and the pay gap between players in the WNBA compared to those in the NBA (54:36). Lastly, they give their props to the Gayle King–Charles Barkley show (1:11:39) and talk about their impressions of the Jontay Porter situation (1:13:50 ).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Customer Reviews
Larry Elders
Love LOVE your podcast but please do not ever have him as a guest again. This was the most exhausting interview ever. I felt like you were arguing and screaming for an hour! All we heard was Larry, Larry, Larry, LARRY! It was frustrating!
Att Van: Black women can marry who they want
love the show and the variety of topics covered, I tune in almost every week but I’m exhausted listening to Van make jokes about Lindsay being in an interracial relationship every ep. It’s 2023, get over it.
Love the pod
Great job guys! Big fan from Vancouver!