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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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Van and Rachel remember the life of John Amos and discuss the family drama around his death (14:49), then break down the vice presidential debate (25:02) and dig into the unsealed evidence from the January 6 election interference case against Trump with Politico senior legal affairs reporter Kyle Cheney (42:18). Later, reactions to an upcoming Chris Brown documentary (57:46) and the tense exchange Ta-Nehisi Coates had on ‘CBS Mornings’ (1:13:22).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Kyle Cheney
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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1Van and Rachel remember the lives of Dikembe Mutombo and Kris Kristofferson (:15) and debate the appropriateness of a sexy TD Jakes R&B album (13:58), before discussing Boosie’s most recent comments on his daughter’s sexuality while on Yung Miami’s podcast (28:34) and Caresha’s involvement in the latest Diddy lawsuit (59:53). Then they dive into the latest and weirdest news out of the GOP (1:06:09) before Representative Maxwell Frost joins to talk about being the first Gen Z member of Congress (1:14:44). Plus, Chappell Roan’s position on the 2024 election has the internet abuzz (1:44:59).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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Van and Rachel react to the indictment of New York Mayor Eric Adams (8:07) and give a quick update on the state of Mark Robinson’s political career after his Nude Africa posts (16:30). Then cohost of MSNBC’s ‘The Weekend’ Symone Sanders-Townsend joins to discuss the role Black women will play in the 2024 election (24:08). Finally, they talk Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis (50:07) and react to Cardi B and Offset’s online fight (57:55).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Symone Sanders-Townsend
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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Van and Rachel discuss Beyoncé’s exclusion from the CMAs (5:47) before reacting to the fallout from Janet Jackson’s questioning of Kamala Harris’s Blackness (25:28) and Chingy backing out of performing at a GOP event (36:19). Then NFL legend Michael Vick joins to talk about the new docuseries ‘Evolution of the Black Quarterback’ (46:07) before discussing the way Jerry Jones talks about his players and what’s between their legs (1:16:28).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Michael Vick
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
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Of Mess and Men: Mark Robinson, Michael Eric Dyson and ShxtsNGigs
Van and Rachel react to Lt. Governor and Gubernatorial candidate for North Carolina Mark Robinson’s comments on a porn forum (6:26), Michael Eric Dyson’s flirty messages to Rep. Nancy Mace (32:51), and the hosts of the ShxtsNGigs and Andrew Schulz get backlash after jokes at the expense of Black women (49:28).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
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Van and Rachel address the breaking news of Sean Combs’s arrest and indictment on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
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Van and Rachel remember the life of Tito Jackson (10:39) before reacting to the second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump in two months (16:09) and Laura Loomer’s relationship with the former president (25:58). Then they have a discussion on Shannon Sharpe’s viral Instagram Live and the best way to release a sex tape (33:37) before the much-anticipated return of the Van LaTEN (47:58). Finally Terrell Owens joins to discuss his hall of fame career and the NFL’s race problem (1:05:28).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Terrell Owens
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay open the show remembering the lives of James Earl Jones, Frankie Beverly, and Rich Homie Quan (:43), before reacting to the first and possibly last debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump (8:10), and Taylor Swift announcing her endorsement of Harris (44:08). Then, a discussion of the detainment of the Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill (52:50), and the announcement of Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl in Lil Wayne’s hometown (1:06:05). Plus, Tiffany Haddish does a thing. And it’s cringey (1:16:58).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the death of Fatman Scoop (8:10), before digging into conversations surrounding Kamala Harris’s accent (15:10). Then, Lee Daniels stirs up controversy for his new horror film (29:30), and an NFL executive gets recorded insulting the league (40:46). Finally, the chair of the California Reparations Task Force, Kamilah Moore, joins to discuss the blocking of a pair of bills by the Black Caucus (49:24).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Kamilah Moore
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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This Labor Day, Van and Rachel are bringing you a brand-new segment called the Van LaTEN! This time, they count down the top 10 Black beauties of the ’90s. Let us know if your pick makes the cut!
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with updates on Donald Trump’s indictment (05:22) and the release of a letter from Mark Zuckerberg detailing the censorship pushed by the Biden administration (12:26). Then, they talk about Lil Duval’s tweet and the pandering (or lack thereof) toward Black men in politics (23:41). Finally, they recap the recent Keith Lee drama (36:52), Tyrese’s latest comments on the Black community (49:51), and the strange pattern in white influencers’ social media pasts (1:01:08).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by talking about RFK Jr.'s drop out of the presidential race and his subsequent endorsement of Donald Trump (11:38). Then they talk about Cam Newton and the responsibility of creating a family (24:34) before getting into their upcoming NFL season predictions (53:57), Drake’s possible second round with Kendrick Lamar (1:24:03), and an apology rating (1:29:48).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with their reactions to the Democratic National Convention, including their thoughts on Kamala Harris’s speech, the ideology of freedom, and the impact of the different appearances and speeches (01:43). Then, they give their thoughts on TMZ’s Beyoncé mis-announcement (44:39) and the report that Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck (1:0045).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by gearing up for the first night of the Democratic National Convention and talking about their thoughts on the speakers, predictions for the night, and the protests (07:30). They talk about the discourse around Tank's proclamation that Chris Brown is “better than Michael Jackson” (38:57). Then, they talk about celeb news, including their reactions to Keke Palmer getting back with her ex (58:55), Skai Jackson's arrest (1:10:49), and the online uproar against Blake Lively (1:16:35).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by giving their impressions on the Elon Musk and Donald Trump interview on X (05:59). Then, they talk about Simone Biles’s past coming back (18:48) and give an update on the Raygun breaking situation (34:03). Later, they are joined by American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author Stacey Abrams (58:32) to talk about her new podcast, 'Assembly Required'; ranked-choice voting; and how to go about solving the biggest concerns facing young voters.
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Stacey Abrams
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show off by talking about Tyrese Gibson’s latest creative choice (01:24) and Amber Rose's anger toward Van’s comments about her political choices (16:27). Then they give their overall impressions and discuss the highlights of the Olympics as the event came to a close (29:50). Later, they comment on the rumors and hypocrisy surrounding J.D. Vance (1:01:11 ), and Van asks Rachel an important question (1:22:57).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by giving updates on the Olympics (09:26) before talking about Kai Cenat's statement that the Harris campaign has been lobbying him for support even though he doesn’t want to get involved in politics (15:59). Then, they talk about Vice President Kamala Harris’s VP running mate, Tim Walz, and the possible reason behind the choice (28:08). Later, they discuss the new controversial pictures of Marcus Jordan (54:00) and a new reason behind Kanye West’s fall from grace (1:03:09).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with some updates from the Olympics, including the disappointment of Sha’Carri Richardson’s silver placement in the 100-meter race (06:02), the pole vaulter whose legs and manhood knocked him out of the competition (21:52), and a special proposal for a Chinese gold winner (27:50). Then, they talk about the tragedy coming from the U.K. (33:05) and touch a bit on the bizarre RFK Jr. bear story (41:25 ). Later, Mike Africa Jr. joins us to talk about his new book, ‘On a Move: Philadelphia's Notorious Bombing and a Native Son's Lifelong Battle for Justice’ and the importance of MOVE’s legacy (1:05:45).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Mike Africa Jr.
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Trump’s strange panel at the National Association of Black Journalists and the importance of it for the election (19:50). Then, they talk about the political jump on the gender debate after the Olympic women’s boxing match between Italy and Algeria (44:38). Later, they touch on the breaking news about Kyle Rittenhouse's announcement that he will not vote for Trump this coming election (1:11:44).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about the 2024 Paris Olympics, what they are looking forward to, and the conservative reaction to the opening ceremony (18:20). Then they talk about new, scary Trumpisms (34:27) before getting into the announcement of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom (1:03:13). Lastly, they discuss the Supreme Court’s use of the shadow docket and what it means for the rights of many (1:22:03).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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I just discovered this show, it is great for the culture. Intelligent, funny and topical!
I absolutely love the conversations on 'Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay.' Van and Rachel have such a great dynamic, and their insights into current events, pop culture, and social issues are always thought-provoking and engaging. https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/rigidbox-masters/5233603
BUSTA was pretty damn happy!!!
ah the amount of stupid out of this guests mouth. He doesn't even know me personally, gaslighting my black ass experiences. What a clown hahahah.
woooo an tuck...da fuq
come thru Rachel... the 2 Justin's 😍
Van's lion talked reminds me of a movie called Uncaged. Good movie fun watch
I normally like your take on many topics but I really wished you would've did your research as to why it was so significant for the red wave not to have happened.
I really enjoyed that conversation
so this means you would have a problem with black country singers? country music has been seen as white forever.
They can only spend 4% of the endowment per year.
Oh yeah, there's a documentary called "Earth at Night in Color" and one episode is ALL ABOUT a mountain Lion living in the middle of LA 😳😬
Where's today's episode?
Check out The Fish Locker on YouTube. A lot of fun videos about fishing and beach foraging.
Sandwich attack! 01:53:00.
I would like the longer podcast
Van is talking about Idlewild, Michigan
The way Van talks about poly life is ignorant. You are misinformed and sound insensitive with your jokes.. I don't know... There's room for "learning" about a lifestyle YOU don't understand. Cheers tho. Love the pod.
facts are facts, MICHAEL JACKSON WAS NEVER CHARGED. Cases thrown out by the COURTS. investigated by the FBI. nothing found.. UNLIKE, R-kelly..bill Cosby.. were FACTS were found against them. stop clowning..... Rachel
Rachel, omg, I was thinking the same thing about Chloe performance, it was a Beyonce type performance.