Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Jess Hilarious, 'The Breakfast Club,' and Erasing Jackie Robinson Mar 21, 2025

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Van and Rachel recap Jess Hilarious's airing out of 'Breakfast Club' grievances online and on air (7:32), before reacting to the erasure of Jackie Robinson and other military heroes in the name of getting rid of DEI (27:41). Plus, Van has a Kanye West theory (1:11:14) and gives his top five Black cities (1:21:21).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Kanye, Kim and Celebrity Parenthood. Plus, Van Learns About Neo-Soul Mar 18, 2025

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Van and Rachel give a review of Playboi Carti’s latest album, ‘Music’ (7:19), before reacting to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian butting heads over a new song featuring Diddy and their daughter (17:22), and Anthony Mackie’s backlash for comments on masculinity (38:45). Then, Congress and Trump avoid shutting down the government (56:10), and Rachel addresses the tragedy of domestic violence (1:12:05) before Ian Von, host of ‘Let’s Talk R&B,’ joins to school Van on neo-soul (1:17:37).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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A Doechii Discussion and What Exactly Is an Industry Plant? Mar 14, 2025

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Van and Rachel react to questions about Doechii after she was invited onstage at a Lauryn Hill concert (12:35), Lil Yachty calls Black Lives Matter a "literal scam" (31:37), and Tucker Carlson touts the genetics of his people (45:10). Then a philosophical discussion on morality and religion: Can you have one without the other (57:44)?

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Five Things the Democrats Can Do, Plus Doechii Pisses Off Straight Men Mar 11, 2025

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Van and Rachel remember the life of D’Wayne Wiggins and the impact of Tony! Toni! Toné! (:37), before Van breaks down five things Democrats can do to win back voters (11:01), Gavin Newsom calls trans athletes in women’s sports unfair (45:51), and Dana White welcomes Andrew Tate with open arms (1:02:19). Plus, Doechii’s dating red flag had some men upset (1:14:10), LeBron confronts Stephen A. Smith (1:22:55), and Dr. Umar has a social media spat with his daughter (1:36:33).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Trump’s Tariff War and Democrats Sing on the Floor Mar 07, 2025

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Van and Rachel reflect on the life and career of Roy Ayers (1:40) and discuss Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China (7:22). Then, Washington bureau chief for The Economist Idrees Kahloon joins to break down the economic strategy of the tariffs (28:26). Plus, Democrats protest through song (52:52), Ben Shapiro calls for a pardon of Derek Chauvin (1:08:52), and a young man dies while pledging Omega Psi Phi (1:14:00). Finally, Rachel names her top five interracial couples (1:29:01) and Sherri Shepherd has thoughts on revealing clothes (1:36:48).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Idrees Kahloon

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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An Oscars Recap, and Talking ‘Opus’ With Mark Anthony Green Mar 04, 2025

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Van and Rachel remember the life and career of Angie Stone (00:34) before reacting to the Oscars (2:36), and Van has thoughts on a Conan hip-hop joke (4:20). Then, a discussion of the lawsuit against Jay-Z being dropped (18:25), before filmmaker Mark Anthony Green joins to talk about his directorial debut, ‘Opus’ (42:22) and Ayo Edebiri’s star power (1:01:35).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Mark Anthony Green

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The End of Medicaid? Plus, the Me Too Movement in 2025 Feb 28, 2025

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Van and Rachel discuss the life and death of Gene Hackman (4:55), before reacting to the GOP budget bill that could cause major cuts to Medicaid and have ripple effects for Medicare (10:13) before welcoming CNN journalist Omar Jimenez to discuss the White House moving to pick the pool reporters who cover Trump (36:42). Plus, Me Too founder Tarana Burke discusses where the movement stands in 2025 (59:47).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Omar Jimenez and Tarana Burke

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 2 Feb 21, 2025

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Van’s radio row adventures continue, as he welcomes Pacman Jones and Evan Rosenblum to discuss 'The Pacman Jones Show' (0:00). Then he welcomes Carolina Panthers beat writer Sheena Quick (19:13) and NFL draft prospect Tetairoa McMillan (28:58). Plus, Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (34:20) and Steelers legend Joey Porter (40:20) join the show.

Host: Van Lathan

Guests: Pacman Jones, Evan Rosenblum, Sheena Quick, Tetairoa McMillan, Rome Odunze and Joey Porter

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Cory McConnell, Chia Hao Tat, and Ronak Nair

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Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 1 Feb 18, 2025

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While at Super Bowl LIX radio row, Van sat down with the likes of Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith (0:00), LSU great Andrew Whitworth (14:20), and a pair of legendary Saints Deuce McCallister (24:49, and Demario Davis (35:58).

Host: Van Lathan

Guests: Emmitt Smith, Andrew Whitworth, Deuce McCallister, Demario Davis

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Cory McConnell, Chia Hao Tat, and Ronak Nair

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President Elon, and Healthy Arrogance With Will Packer Feb 14, 2025

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Van and Rachel discuss Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s plans for the federal government (19:28), and the potential end of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s legal troubles (41:54). Then, a reaction to John Leguizamo’s Crip-walking claims (1:11:48), before film producer Will Packer joins the discuss his new book, ‘Who Better Than You?’ (1:19:50).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Will Packer

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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