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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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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.© All rights reserved. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Mike Tyson Joins Trump Campaign Trail, Katie Zacharia’s Rocky Press Conference, and Druski Set to Make History

    Mike Tyson Joins Trump Campaign Trail, Katie Zacharia’s Rocky Press Conference, and Druski Set to Make History
    Oct 16 2026
    After a little break, we are back, Thought Warriors!!! On today’s show, Rachel and Van say goodbye to Peacemaker Van, Bernard gets a car, and Mike Tyson shows support for Trump while Trump's new press secretary has a rough first day on the job. Plus, the gang talks about Representative Ilhan Omar being targeted by the Trump administration and the rumors that Druski will host 'SNL.' And in college news, a tennis team out of the University of Maryland is in trouble, while the AKAs claim their colors. All that and more. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (2:25) How was your weekend? (10:16) RIP Peacemaker Van (20:00) Bernard has a new whip (25:31) Disastrous first day for Katie Zacharia (42:41) Mike Tyson on the campaign trail (58:37) AKA sorority purse debacle (1:16:43) Rumor has it… Druski to host ‘SNL’ (1:23:43) Man mauled to death by tiger in U.K. (1:31:45) Ilhan Omar’s house raided (1:47:38) Tennis club sends racist images in email Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • The Beautiful Women of ‘Living Single,’ Terrell Owens's Defamation Lawsuit, and Angie Nixon Joins the Show

    The Beautiful Women of ‘Living Single,’ Terrell Owens's Defamation Lawsuit, and Angie Nixon Joins the Show
    Oct 9 2026
    Your favorite hosts are back! This time from New York City. Today, Rachel and Van discuss the death of legendary R&B singer Freddie Jackson. Plus, the Views From the 7 podcast makes waves for the wrong reasons, NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens gets sued by Nolan Wells’s friends for defamation, Jamie Foxx has a new special out, and Florida Representative Angie Nixon joins us to discuss her run for Senate. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (3:47) Van likes to hang out (21:27) R&B legend Freddie Jackson dies at 70 years old (30:50) The wrong views from those seven (50:24) Terrell Owens gets sued (1:08:27) Jamie Foxx holds back (1:14:33) Angie Nixon joins the show (1:45:25) Van’s rants Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Angie Nixon Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • Da’Vinchi Speaks on Black Americans, Chris Rock Regrets a Decision, and Bobby Shmurda Gives N-Word Passes

    Da’Vinchi Speaks on Black Americans, Chris Rock Regrets a Decision, and Bobby Shmurda Gives N-Word Passes
    Oct 6 2026
    Thought Warriors! Hope your thinking caps are on for this one. On today’s show, Rachel and Van opine on Da’Vinchi’s controversial comments while on Cam Newton’s podcast, Chris Rock’s biggest regret of his life, and the cease-and-desist warning Chris Harrison received. Plus, Bobby Shmurda grants permission to a group of people he probably shouldn’t have, and the gals of the ‘Whole Lotta Gay Show’ talk some D, and we don’t mean defense. (00:00) Special announcement (1:25)Welcome to Higher Learning (9:58) Da’Vinchi stirs up some controversy (49:51) Chris Rock’s biggest regret (1:10:30) Chris Harrison back in a familiar role (1:24:26) Permission granted (1:42:24) Honest studs Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producer: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
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