Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
The RingerVan 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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 538 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Van and Rachel welcome Indiana University associate professor Hussein Banai, who gives his insight on the joint strikes against Iran. Then they switch gears to discuss Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar odds and Jonathan Majors’s next project. Then Jeff and N... more
Kevin Fredericks, aka KevOnStage, joins Van and Rachel for a discussion that touches on everything from fear of failure, jokes, the Black church, gospel, and hip-hop.
(0:00) Intro
(:38) Getting past fear
(15:50) God’s sense of humor
(26:23) Press... more
Van and Rachel react to the conversations around racism and ableism following outbursts at the BAFTA Awards, and Teddy Riley walking back support for R. Kelly. Plus, Gavin Newsom gets criticized,
(0:00) Intro
(9:24) N-word at the BAFTA Awards
(34:... more
Van and Rachel remember the life of Jesse Jackson before addressing Shia LaBeouf’s Mardi Gras and the latest drama in the Texas Senate race. Then, a breakdown of "Afro-pessimism" before Cori Bush joins to discuss her campaign for Congress. And last b... more
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- Lazy and racist.
What part of we voted for this don’t you understand.
Apple Podcasts1Ringer___fan
United States23 days ago - LET RACHEL TALK!
Man Van really loves the sound of his own voice! Would love if he let his COHOST Rachel talk for more than 60 seconds at a time.
Why is he always being a contrarian?!?! Damn! annoying and self righteous. We want to hear what Rachel has to say too! Step back once in a while!
Apple Podcasts3KLmurrayUnited Statesa month ago - Van’s Lost It
Seek help bro. Comparing Harden’s playoff record to Josh Allen’s is one of the funniest things I have ever heard someone say. Skip
it if you don’t know it. Look it up if you need to.
Apple Podcasts1Max RFUnited Statesa month ago - Sam’s Know What They Do
YeaH….. I Said It. UncleTomSambo’s Like s.a.coon Of The World Are So Bad For Us.! $/🎤/Pwr + YT-people Is A Dangerous Mix. The-coon Was On cuomo’s show W/ All YT’s The-coon Appeared to BeTheOnly”darkie”in In the building. A YT Racist Got 1st Question Who do you think he Punked Out of All there Yes., s.a.coon. look on his face was SHAME Then, A Young Wht. Mr. Adam Mockler IS/WAS MORE BLACK THAN”the darkie”Embarrassing. Yes ANOTHER Blacker than s.a.coon Situation. You must see TV for ALL to See An... more
Apple Podcasts5From Another Great AdmirerUnited Statesa month ago - Van is undeniably sexist
The episode where Van goes into a full manosphere rant after Rachel accurately points out that Black men have enabled the Adin Ross’s of the world to talk about Doechii the way he did was the last straw for me. Van barely hides hides his misogyny but likes to pretend that he’s somehow enlightened but I guess that was foolish of me to expect much from the same guy who gave Talib Kweli a platform to harass Maya Moody. Black men like Van are dangerous because they pretend to support Black women but... more
Apple Podcasts1ZoompietroUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #64 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #175 |  South Africa/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #185 |  Denmark/Society & Culture |
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Focused on critical discussions about Black culture, politics, and sports, this podcast presents a platform for in-depth conversations on pressing topics, often intertwining personal narratives and broader societal critiques. The hosts bring a unique dynamic, addressing contemporary issues with a blend of humor and seriousness, while featuring a variety of guests who contribute diverse perspectives. These discussions are particularly relevant for listeners interested in the intersections of race, identity, and current events.
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Higher Learning launched 6 years ago and published 538 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Cori Bush
2. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
3. Ed Zitron
4. Logan Murdock
5. Symone Sanders Townsend
6. Eugene Daniels
7. Jemele Hill
8. Howard Bryant
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