
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 558 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Van and Rachel look back on the legacy of 'Love & Hip-Hop' before reacting to the pausing of Post Malone and Jelly Rollâs stadium tour. Plus, Scott Jennings gets flustered on CNN and Fernando Mendoza skips the White House visit, before a conversation... more
Van and Rachel react to the news of Druski hosting the BET Awards before discussing the Supreme Courtâs latest blow against the Voting Rights Act. Then L.A. Mayor Karen Bass joins to answer questions about her plan for the city in a second term.
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Van and Rachel discuss distrust around the White House Correspondentsâ Dinner shooting, before reacting to cheating allegations from Megan Thee Stallion about Klay Thompson. Then, Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr stops by to shed light on b... more
âMichaelâ Review, âIcemanâ Preview, and Kendrick Sampson on Quincy Jones and Black Creativity
Van and Rachel give a review of the Michael Jackson biopic before digging into theories about Drakeâs upcoming album. Plus, they give a recap of the Califo... more
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Van!!!!! You met Dan Ariely?! Iâm just going to confidently assume thatâs who you meant, because if it is, Iâm officially fangirling over here.
Van is constantly misogynistic and race baiting. His toxic masculinity is constantly missing the moment and naively ignorant. He regularly pesters and perverts himself into his co host Rachelâs love life talking about her as a piece of entertainment meat, all while keeping his life private.
Van often centers himself and men as victims of society. I was a listener of this pod until Van became beyond unbearable to listen to. Heâs insufferable to a point when he doesnât grow and doesnât seem to be... more
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Informative, funny, interesting, honest! What more can you ask of a podcast? I always enjoy them and I never miss a podcast! đŻâđżđȘđż
Van continues to have the most incisive cultural, political and societal commentary that I hear or read.
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Apple Podcasts | #114 |
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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 558 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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Recent guests on Higher Learning include:
1. Kendrick Sampson
2. Lorenzo Tate
3. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
4. Steven Caple Jr.
5. Jamilah Lemieux
6. Michael Tubbs
7. Mark Kassen
8. Trick Daddy
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