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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
  • Bill Maher, Stephen A., and Kid Rock Have Dinner With Trump. Plus, Abdul El-Sayed's Clapback and Todrick Hall's Off-Broadway Musical.

    Bill Maher, Stephen A., and Kid Rock Have Dinner With Trump. Plus, Abdul El-Sayed's Clapback and Todrick Hall's Off-Broadway Musical.
    Oct 20 2026
    On today’s show, Rachel and Van discuss who’s a better dancer: MC Hammer or Chris Brown. Plus, a DHL manager may be in trouble after refusing to ship some anti-KKK merch; Trump has dinner with Bill Maher, Stephen A. Smith, and Kid Rock; NBA superstar Jaylen Brown harps on about his favorite instrument; Todrick Hall has a new musical; and Abdul El-Sayed claps back at a voter. And speaking of cooking, Van asks who Rachel’s inviting to the cookout. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (1:58) Who’s the better dancer? (12:38) Pleasantries (22:26) DHL manager refuses to ship anti-KKK gear (38:00) Trump’s HUGE dinner (01:22:01) Jaylen Brown loves the harp (1:29:45) Todrick Hall’s new musical faces backlash (1:47:11) Abdul El-Sayed cooks heckler (1:57:56) Who’s coming to the cookout? 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 11 mins
  • 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
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