Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Banning TikTok, Actively Black, and Controversial Feet Pics Mar 15, 2024

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Today, Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by Ashley Gold, a tech and policy reporter at Axios, to talk about the TikTok ban (05:26). Then, the two bring back the “Is Van Wrong?” segment (25:03) and discuss the internet’s response to Karrueche Tran’s OnlyFans announcement on Instagram (49:09). Later, they are joined by the CEO of the fashion sports brand Actively Black, Lanny Smith, to talk about the creation of the brand and his recent apology video (47:49).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Ashley Gold and Lanny Smith

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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Oprah’s Ozempic Special, the Oscars, and Draya’s Pregnancy Mar 12, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode off with their reactions to the 96th Academy Awards (00:13) before giving their opinions on the reactions to Draya Mitchell and Jalen Green’s relationship (21:55). Then, they discuss the State of the Union address (45:34), Oprah’s special 'Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution' (01:19:36), and their take on Jerrod Carmichael’s reality show trailer (01:32:59).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Ashleigh Smith

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Lieutenant Nasty, Charlamagne’s Apology, and the Supreme Court Trump Decision Mar 05, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay give their opinions on the latest Supreme Court ruling (27:37) and reparation comments from the lieutenant governor of North Carolina, Mark Robinson (45:52), before rating the apology from Charlamagne tha God to viral TikTok creator Ressa Tessa (1:07:53).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Ashleigh Smith

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The Jim Crow Era of Reproductive Freedom. Plus Tiffany Haddish’s Israel Trip Feb 23, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that’s resulted in the halting of IVF treatments (5:18) before they dig into Tiffany Haddish’s trip to Israel (20:41). Then they react to a viral TikTok account called Biracial Lounge (38:16) before welcoming the founder of the X for Boys Life Preparatory School, King Randall I, to discuss a recent post on safety during police interactions (47:33).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: King Randall I

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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More Mass Shootings. Plus, Martin, Malcolm, and Coretta With Dr. Peniel Joseph Feb 16, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest mass shooting, this time at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade in Kansas City (10:08), before taking a look at the body-cam footage of a police officer’s shootout with an acorn (19:35). Then, a look at family dynamics after Mo'Nique’s public spat with her eldest son (29:59), and the woman formerly known as Rachel Dolezal is fired for having an OnlyFans account (48:45). Plus, a quick update on the Fani Willis hearings (1:03:17), before Dr. Peniel Joseph returns to discuss NatGeo’s adaptation of his book ’The Sword and the Shield’ (1:11:38).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Dr. Peniel Joseph

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Beyoncé vs. NFL, Plus Masculinity and Painted Nails With Demetrius Harmon Feb 13, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the back-and-forth between Shannon Sharpe and Mike Epps (:12) before recapping a Super Bowl Sunday that saw Usher and Beyoncé dominate headlines (12:27). Then, a discussion of the Israeli bombardment of a city packed with refugees (37:30), before internet personality Demetrius Harmon joins to talk masculinity amidst a viral post about straight men with painted nails (1:03:47).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Demetrius Harmon

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Taylor Swift: Greatest Maker of Albums Ever, Plus Keith Lee’s Blessings Feb 06, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to an eventful Grammy Awards ceremony (15:15) before discussing Killer Mike’s arrest and recent vague comments about the 2024 presidential election (35:43). Plus, a Dallas food truck turns a blessing from food vlogger Keith Lee into a curse (59:40), annnd Tyrese wishes he was Latino (1:17:51).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, and a History of Rap Beef Jan 30, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion (15:40). They then discuss Israel’s claims against U.N. workers (33:22). Plus, Charlie Kirk sets himself up for potential legal trouble (51:12), homophobia’s in the church like it never left (1:01:32), and Shannon Sharpe sparks a debate centered on Taylor Swift and Beyoncé (1:10:59).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Barbie Snubbed? Plus, DEI in the Friendly Skies Jan 26, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the 2024 Oscar nominations (2:52), before talking conservative outrage over DEI in the airline industry (21:50). Then, Colman Domingo’s cast as Joe Jackson (42:37), and NWA’s set for a Lifetime Achievement Grammy (52:35). Finally, Tim Scott embarrasses Rev. Al Sharpton (1:07:17), and a pastor blames God for telling him to launch a crypto scam (1:13:57).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Yodit Tewolde on the Legal Affairs of Fani Willis, and the Cancellation of Black Shows Jan 23, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome trial lawyer and judge on ‘Hot Bench’ Yodit Tewolde to discuss accusations of a possible affair between Georgia DA Fani Willis and the Trump case prosecutor (7:05), before checking in on the state of the GOP (38:38) and reacting to the cancellation of HBO’s ‘Rap Sh!t’ (1:03:32).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Yodit Tewolde

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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