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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Hypocrisy in Hip-Hop, the End of a Grifter, and Ceasefire Talks
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Questlove’s reaction to the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef (06:40), before giving their first impressions of Pastor Henderson’s response to the backlash to his “hush” video (32:38). Then, they dive into the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that disappointingly fell through (37:53). They end the show talking about the perplexing interview with Vivek Ramaswamy and Ann Coulter (1:03:54).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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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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Customer Reviews
Relevant topics, knowledgeable hosts and guests
Live, love the pod. I like that Rachel and Van research their topics to provide even just the most basic points to their audience and they bring very knowledgeable guests.
I also like the sibling dynamic between Rachel and Van, Van always the teasing and annoying brother and Rachel and the unbothered sister who just gives exasperated looks at the nonsensical brother 💛😁
Something that you probably discussed while I was taking a mental break and missed us the covid situation in prisons where we know what the biggest demographic is. What’s the conversation, if any, about combating it/minimising the impact?
The best!
Rachel and Vans Chemistry is hilarious! The chats are so necessary and entertaining