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 | 525 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Van and Rachel discuss Teyana Taylor’s comments on Ye, Kai Cenat’s career shift, and Druski’s megachurch skit. Then an update on the conflicts with ICE agents before associate professor Hussein Banai joins to help shed light on the conflict in Iran. more
Van and Rachel kick the show off with some awards season reactions, check in on the situation in Minnesota, and react to some criticism of Representative Jasmine Crockett.
(0:00) NAACP Image Awards nominations
(5:47) Awards season reactions
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Van and Rachel discuss how House Democrats commemorated the five-year anniversary of the J6 riots before reacting to the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Then, Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of L.A., former NFL player Matt Kalil is suing for talk abo... more
Van and Rachel kick off the New Year with a look at the drop in U.S. crime and Pastor Jamal Bryant’s defense of his wife’s dress before they welcome back 'Breaking Points’ host Ryan Grim to help break down Trump’s actions against Venezuela. Plus, a l... more
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- 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 Podcasts1Zoompietro
United States10 days ago - Omg this is me
Not as a flex, but other does shows are usually too entry level info for me with mismatched hosts. I love how honest the hosts are they are as passionate and informative as they are imperfect, much like myself. They actually know what they’re talking about and they know what to talk about and they represent blackness in the same way as I do. Love.
Apple Podcasts5killercamcamUnited States12 days ago - Van is annoying
This show would be better as simply Rachel with a guest or two. Van is an emotional disgrace and rude. Rachel get your own show…
Apple Podcasts1@9United States13 days ago - Rachel doesn’t listen to Van
I’m leaving this review because I was enjoying this podcast until I listened to Rachel’s opinion on Colin Kaepernick. She seems to be under the impression that since he won a lawsuit that ended his desire to play a sport that he has dedicated himself to since he was nine years old. And even after Van explained it, more than once, that for a person that wants to play football in America, the NFL is the goal, Rachel ignored that all and repeatedly asked why Colin would want to play for the NFL aft... more
Apple Podcasts4otopicoUnited Statesa month ago - Then Lathan is not smart.
Van Lathan thinks he’s smart. In fact, he throws around the word “intellectual“ more than any other podcast poster I have heard. This is probably early on he was put into a “gifted and talented program“ in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. unfortunately being a big fish in a little it’s not the same as being that same fish in a big pond.
This shows up in some unpleasant ways on the podcast. He constantly shuts Rachel down, over talks her, states that her opinions are “wrong“ even if She’s saying the same... more
Apple Podcasts1TheCompDoctorUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #60 | United States/Society & Culture |
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This podcast offers insightful commentary on pressing issues in Black culture, politics, and sports, blending humor with serious discussions. Episodes often feature guests, balancing diverse perspectives while engaging in lively debate between the hosts. The topics vary widely but consistently explore the intersections of identity, societal norms, and contemporary challenges faced by marginalized communities, while maintaining a cultural and political lens. Listeners can expect to be both informed and entertained, as the hosts tackle complex themes with a relatable approach.
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2. Wes Moore
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