Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Fresh off a historic Democratic night, your favorite hosts are here to break it all down. Special guests Stacey Abrams and Shaniqua McClendon join Rachel and Van to talk elections till their faces turn blue. Plus, the gang opens up a new BBI investigation into some NFL pros, and finally, Van has a message for all of MAGA that you don’t want to miss. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (4:02) Stacey Abrams joins the show (33:52) Democrats wipe the floor with Republicans (1:10:11) BBI investigations (1:22:48) Shaniqua McClendon joins the show (2:00:30) Van’s Message to MAGA Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guests: Stacey Abrams and Shaniqua McClendon Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Speakerbox Media The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ATL, STAND UP! Higher Learning is taking over Atlanta for a special LIVE episode! With the midterm elections upon us, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock hits the stage to talk about what’s at stake for voters across the country. Then, things get wild when Grits & Eggs co-hosts Deante Kyle and Big Kat join the party to help Rachel find a man and kick off Higher Learning’s first-ever draft! (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (5:37) Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock (24:01) Deante Kyle and Big Kat (25:33) Higher Learning’s first draft ever (48:37) Who is Rachel ‘Lindseein’? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, we are joined by U.S. Senate candidate for the state of Kentucky, Charles Booker. Plus, Rachel and Van discuss Stephen A. Smith’s personal clapback, streamer Hasan Piker sues CNN’s Scott Jennings, an Ohio pastor presents his second wife to his congregation and Van found someone who shares his opinion on animal rights. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (9:32) Stephen A. Smith responds to Higher Learning (1:11:11) Hasan Piker sues Scott Jennings (1:26:23) Sister wives (1:47:13) Charles Booker joins the show (2:27:40) Shark attack Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Charles BookerProducers: Marco Escalante and Jade WhaleySocial Producer: Bernard MooreVideo Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a special treat for you, Thought Warriors! Today we have the one and only F.D. Signifier in studio, as Van joins us from Chi-Town. Rachel, Van, and F.D. get into his humble beginnings as a teacher and small-time content creator, to his evolution into one of hottest culture creators out now. Plus, they hit on his most recent and viral beef with Killer Mike.(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (1:35) Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI (16:12) F.D. Signifier in studioHosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: F.D. SignifierProducers: Marco Escalante and Jade WhaleySocial Producer: Bernard MooreVideo Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Higher Learning is back!! On today’s show, Van and Rachel talk about gaming, Soul Food, and Jay-Z closing out his 30th anniversary tour in L.A. Plus, they break down the key senate races in the 2026 midterm elections, Vivek Ramaswamy’s horrendous ad, and Van gets deep into Greek mythology. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (41:00) Jay-Z’s star-studded L.A. finale (56:35) 2026 midterm elections (1:26:40) Greek freaks (1:42:38) Ramaswamy is just the worst Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Oscar De La Luz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices