Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Donald Trump’s Second Indictment and Marquis “Mookie” Cook on Playing LeBron Jun 09, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss televangelist Pat Robertson’s death (9:16), Stephen A. Smith’s criticism of President Joe Biden (18:25), and Kelis’s new boyfriend (38:04). Plus, news breaks of Donald Trump’s federal indictment (1:04:55). Then, basketball prospect and star of Peacock TV’s ‘Shooting Stars’ Marquis “Mookie” Cook joins to talk playing LeBron James in his first role (1:12:22), and Zion Williamson’s business gets put out on front street (1:23:03).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Marquis “Mookie” Cook

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Nikki Haley’s Dangerous Rhetoric, Plus Aaron L. Morrison on Transparency in Black Lives Matter Jun 06, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Nikki Haley’s dangerous comments at a CNN Town Hall (21:12), before welcoming journalist Aaron L. Morrison to discuss accountability in nonprofit organizations like BLM and Color of Change (44:18). Then, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott prepares to sign a sweeping new bill into law (1:20:05), and the ‘Fresh & Fit’ podcast is discussed for, hopefully, the last time (1:29:14).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Aaron Morrison

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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A Lack of Slavery in ‘The Little Mermaid’ and Biden Takes a Tumble Jun 02, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to complaints about there being no acknowledgement of slavery in Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ (13:21), Shannon Sharpe's decision to leave FS1 (33:30), and President Biden falling after a commencement speech (47:08). Plus, there’s news in the world of mountain lion (1:05:48).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and Ron DeSantis Runs May 26, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay remember the life and legacy of Tina Turner, who passed away at 83 (:20). Then, Ron DeSantis makes his presidential run official (15:00), a discussion on the extravagances of prom (28:43), and Taylor Swift is diabolical (35:33).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The One and Only VanVan! Plus, Jim Brown’s Complicated Legacy May 23, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the life of Jim Brown, which included both advocating for civil rights and arrests for assaulting women (20:29). Then, they react to Tim Scott’s presidential bid (35:48) before welcoming music sensation VanVan and her father Reggie McConneaughey to talk about playing outside everyday and her rise to social media stardom (53:16). Finally, Brittney Griner makes her WNBA return and speaks on why she’s now standing for the national anthem (1:14:22).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: VanVan and Reggie McConneaughey

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Color of Change Controversy and Conservatism at CNN May 19, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to an article that alleges a toxic work environment at the Color of Change organization (10:38), before discussing CNN flirting with conservatism (1:00:00). Plus, Ron DeSantis’s pudding fingers (1:15:23) and the 1975’s lead singer jokes about watching Black humiliation porn (1:19:24).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Ja Morant’s Mistakes, and Interracial Relations Conversations May 16, 2023

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Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay react to Ja Morant’s suspension for brandishing a firearm on social media … again (19:28), before addressing President Biden’s statements at a “Black HBCU” (55:22). Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom seems to back off of a reparations proposal (1:08:55), and a social media post sparks discussion on interracial relationships (1:24:15).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Delroy Lindo the Thespian and CNN’s Platforming of Donald Trump May 12, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to CNN’s Donald Trump town hall and what it means for the upcoming election (7:51), before welcoming actor-producer Delroy Lindo to discuss his role in Hulu’s ‘Unprisoned’ and portraying fatherhood on the big screen (32:32).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Delroy Lindo

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Yet Another Mass Shooting. Plus, Slurs in the Sports World May 09, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the most recent act of gun violence, this one at a Dallas-area mall (32:25). Rachel rates a pair of apologies for slurs in the sports world (56:55). Plus, a fight in the R&B world (1:16:05), and actor Richard Dreyfuss laments that he’ll never be able to play a Black man (1:29:22).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Hollywood on Strike, Plus Black People and Honest Jobs May 05, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay break down the Writers Guild of America Strike (12:20), before discussing the killing of a homeless man on a New York City subway (28:30). Then, Eboni K. Williams addresses the backlash after saying she wouldn’t date a bus driver (41:19).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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