Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Higher Learning Presents: The Summit of the Sexes Jul 19, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are live at the Reparations Club in L.A. with friends Nina Parker, Shannon Stokes, Ian Spooner, and Walter “Geno” McGlaughlin to discuss the concept of "want" vs. "need" in relationships (6:35), personal stances on financial dynamics (28:26), and dating outside of your race (46:08). Then, the Thought Warriors hop on the mic for a quick Q&A (1:09:30).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Nina Parker, Shannon Stokes, Ian Spooner and Walter “Geno” McGlaughlin

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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SAG Strikes and Tommy Tuberville Defines "White Nationalist" Jul 14, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the Screen Actors Guild’s decision to strike (16:48) before discussing Senator Tommy Tuberville’s definition of "white nationalist" (44:55). Plus, Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks on “ghettofied” interactions (1:00:26), and a sea otter accosts surfers (1:16:15).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Jonah Hill’s Boundaries, and the Injustices of the Tulsa Massacre Jul 11, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady releasing text messages between the two (20:03), before debating the tough-love parenting shown by Dwight Howard in an Instagram post (55:37). Plus, reparations are denied to the remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots (1:10:26), and Van Lathan: Animal Agent laments the death of a Canadian black bear (1:26:43).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Keke Palmer’s Night Out, and the White Horse at the White House Jul 07, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the online reaction of Keke Palmer’s boyfriend to her outfit choice at an Usher concert (18:52), before reacting to cocaine being found at the White House (55:03). Then, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s removal from the House Freedom Caucus (55:03), and India.Arie has thoughts on etiquette at Essence Fest (1:16:38).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Michael Harriot and the End of Affirmative Action Jun 30, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by journalist, author, and cultural critic Michael Harriot to react to the Supreme Court's ruling that strikes down affirmative action (4:11) before they switch gears and address a relationship story out of the world of ‘No Jumper’ (1:10:07).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Michael Harriot

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Russia’s Almost-Coup, and Melvin Gregg on ‘The Blackening’ Jun 27, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome Murtaza Hussain, journalist for The Intercept, to help break down the Wagner Group’s coup attempt in Russia (6:10), before discussing the arrest of a 14-year-old and his mother after the shooting death of a man who had assaulted the mom (38:15). Plus, an update in the Jonathan Majors assault case (1:07:29), and actor Melvin Gregg joins to discuss ‘The Blackening’ and what place ‘Snowfall’ has in the culture (1:14:55).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Murtaza Hussain and Melvin Gregg

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Sinking of the Titanic Sub, AI, and “God Save the Queen” Jun 23, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the details on and public reaction to the missing Titan submersible (12:24) and the numerous bills that Governor Greg Abbott signed that affects trans, DEI, and labor rights (35:21). Then they talk about the fears surrounding AI with Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge (54:46) before talking about Bill Simmons’s thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan (1:36:32).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Nilay Patel

Producers: Ashleigh Smith and Aleya Zenieris

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Kemp Powers: Storytelling and ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Jun 20, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by writer and codirector of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Kemp Powers to discuss the massive success of the film (1:22), being the first Black codirector of a Disney feature with ‘Soul’ (8:48), and scripting the stage play and film versions of ‘One Night in Miami’ (18:00).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Kemp Powers

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Defense of an Unwanted Kiss, and the Black Maternal Health Crisis Jun 16, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to singer YK Osiris forcibly kissing rapper Sukihana and the online defense of the act (11:50), plus racist emails between Donald Trump Jr. and friend Gentry Beach being exposed in court (32:39). Then they discuss Black maternal health following the death of Olympian Tori Bowie (37:08), and the Supreme Court's latest ruling, which respects tribal sovereignty (47:32).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Digging Into Trump’s Indictment, and Melina Abdullah on "Cop City" in Atlanta Jun 13, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay break down Donald Trump’s federal indictment for the mishandling of classified documents (18:27), before codirector of Black Lives Matter Grassroots Melina Abdullah joins the show to break down the "Stop Cop City" movement in Atlanta, G.A. (1:01:10). Plus, an incident at an airport calls the WNBA’s mode of transportation into question (1:15:43), and quick thoughts on the "Home Depot Girl" (1:28:36).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Melina Abdullah

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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