Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Sage Steele and Biracial Identity With Marc Lamont Hill Aug 22, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by activist, scholar, and media personality Marc Lamont Hill to discuss the Green Party, Dr. Cornel West’s presidential candidacy, and Sage Steele’s comments about being biracial (20:04). Then, a reaction to the shooting of a California shop owner over a Pride flag (1:13:51), and a preview of the Republican Presidential Debate (1:19:53).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Marc Lamont Hill

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Trump’s Fourth Indictment, the Truth Behind ‘The Blindside,’ and Van Watches Rachel’s ‘Bachelorette’ Season Aug 18, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Van’s opinions on Rachel’s season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (15:43) and react to former president Trump’s fourth indictment (29:53). Then, a deep dive into the legal petition Michael Oher filed against Leigh Anne Tuohy, the lives of which were portrayed in the film ‘The Blindside’ (46:34), and Keke Palmer’s comeback to the Darius Jackson drama by posting a video that featured Usher (1:05:49).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Latest on Hunter Biden, the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, and Jamaican Massages Aug 15, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the latest in the Hunter Biden drama and quickly look ahead to the 2024 presidential election (31:34), debate the viral Jamaican river massages (59:53), celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop (01:13:55), and more.

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Chloe Clark and Richie Bozek

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The Tory Lanez Sentence With Meghann Cuniff, and the Miseducation of Floridian Students Aug 11, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Florida’s use of PragerU’s conservative education platform in schools (13:37) before reacting to Ne-Yo’s controversial statements regarding trans youth, after which he apologized but subsequently doubled down on his stance (38:54). Then, reporter Meghann Cuniff is back to talk the sentencing of Tory Lanez (51:38), before a discussion about Edward Blum and his efforts to fight against Black America (1:14:10), as well as politician Vivek Ramaswamy calling Juneteenth a “useless holiday” (1:26:14).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Meghann Cuniff

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Fade in the Water and Jamie Foxx’s Apology With Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm Aug 08, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm to discuss the fallout and discourse following Jamie Foxx’s deleted Instagram post and ensuing apology (6:17). Then, they react to the Montgomery Riverboat Uprising of 2023 (1:05:46). Plus, support for Joe Biden from Black men comes into question (1:24:22), and they discuss the tragic, fatal stabbing of O’Shae Sibley for voguing at a gas station (1:47:53).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Casting the White Version of 'They Cloned Tyrone’ With Director Juel Taylor Aug 01, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the latest Donald Trump indictment, and give an update on Hunter Biden’s trial (21:21) before discussing the boost of Bidenomics (42:30) and a social media post that has people discussing vulnerability and dating (46:09). Plus, a reaction to the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford fight (1:10:41), before Juel Taylor, director of ‘They Cloned Tyrone,' joins to discuss the wacky sci-fi hit (1:20:31).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Juel Taylor

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Over the Hill on the Hill, and Ice Cube’s Ride Along With Tucker Jul 28, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Mitch McConnell’s frozen moment and discuss the elderly in politics (10:02), before talking Hunter Biden’s plea agreement being put on hold (30:13). Plus, Ice Cube’s ride along and sit-down interview with Tucker Carlson has the internet abuzz (40:53), and Shakirah Hill Taylor joins to discuss disparities in maternal health, and ways to overcome (1:04:54).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Shakirah Hill Taylor

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Ron DeSantis and the "Benefits” of Slavery, Plus JasonMartin With the Hot Takes Jul 25, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Florida’s Black history curriculum and Ron DeSantis’s comments on the benefits of the institution of slavery (41:56), before addressing comments from Jess Hilarious on womanhood (58:11). Plus, rapper JasonMartin joins to discuss Compton; his new album, ‘I Owe Myself’; and whom he voted for in 2020 (1:16:09).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: JasonMartin

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Errol Spence Jr. on Boxing's Tribalism and Taking On Terence Crawford Jul 22, 2023

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Van Lathan is joined by welterweight unified champion Errol Spence Jr. to discuss the upcoming boxing match with Terence Crawford (1:49), the racial dynamics of the sport (7:33), and the concept of protecting wins with selective fights (16:08). Plus, a look at the best and worst potential boxers in rap (24:22).

Host: Van Lathan

Guest: Errol Spence Jr.

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Carlee Russell’s Disappearance and Adam Cohen Talks SCOTUS Jul 21, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the investigation into Carlee Russell's disappearance and the epidemic of missing Black women in the U.S. (23:43) before reacting to country music artist Jason Aldean’s song “Try That in a Small Town,” and its ties to a painful history (54:12). Then, author and journalist Adam Cohen joins to discuss his new book, ‘Supreme Inequality: The Supreme Court's Fifty-Year Battle for a More Unjust America’ (1:02:10), and Sexyy Red causes controversy (1:32:16).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Adam Cohen

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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