Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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The Latest Mass Shooting in Texas, and ‘Good Moms, Bad Choices’ May 02, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the shooting deaths of five people in Texas and the political fallout of the tragedy (20:18). Then, the internet comes for Brian McKnight for his questionable parenting (31:49). Speaking of parenting, Erica Dickerson and Jamilah Mapp, hosts of the ‘Good Moms, Bad Choices’ podcast join to discuss redefining motherhood (56:35).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Erica Dickerson and Jamilah Mapp

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Disney v. DeSantis, Plus Allen Hughes on ’Dear Mama’ and His Filmmaking Career Apr 28, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Disney’s decision to sue Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (14:59), before welcoming director Allen Hughes to discuss FX’s ‘Dear Mama’ and his complicated relationship with Tupac (35:31). Plus, WWE gets sued over racist scripts (1:06:21).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Allen Hughes

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Tucker ’s and Don’s Exits, and the Case for Reparations for White People Apr 25, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the breaking news about Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon leaving their respective networks (21:09), before Rachel gives an Apology Rating to the response given by the stars and creator of ‘Beef’ to the David Choe controversy (49:29). Plus, a pair of examples of reparations making white people squirm (1:08:09).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Fox v. Dominion, and Lee Merritt on Representing the Family of Ralph Yarl Apr 21, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Fox News settlement with Dominion Voting Systems (22:05), then attorney Lee Merritt joins to discuss accountability and justice for Ralph Yarl following his unnecessary shooting (43:18). Plus, updates on the Jonathan Majors situation (1:07:45).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Lee Merritt

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Heartbreaking Ralph Yarl Situation & the Ghost of Freakniks Past | Higher Learning | The Ringer Apr 18, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the heartbreaking and terrifying news surrounding the shooting of teen Ralph Yarl (28:15), before going over some disturbing resurfaced comments made by David Choe (53:40). Then they talk about the lawsuits threatening Hulu as the upcoming documentary ‘Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told’ looms over past attendees (01:12:21).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Additional Production: Aleya Zenieris

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A Regular, Black Conversation About Guns With Jason “Jah” Lee Apr 14, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Tennessee representative Justin Pearson’s return to the state legislature, and Tucker Carlson’s take on Justin Pearson’s voice (17:31), before discussing Stephen A. Smith saying Trump isn’t racist (41:18). Then, Bossip editor and firearms instructor Jason “Jah” Lee joins to discuss gun control (52:28).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Jason “Jah” Lee

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Clarence Thomas’s Nazi-Art Collecting Friend, and Cassandra Freeman on ‘Bel-Air’ Apr 11, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick the show off with a discussion on DJ Akademiks, Black conservatism, and followers of Andrew Tate (11:24), before digging into the latest Clarence Thomas controversy (35:51). Then, updates on yet another mass shooting and the reinstatement of a Tennessee lawmaker (52:47). Plus, actress Cassandra Freeman joins to discuss her role as Aunt Vivian Banks in ‘Bel-Air’ (58:22).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Cassandra Freeman

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Will Packer on ‘Praise This’, Plus Donald Trump Arrested Apr 07, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the expulsion of Congress members from the Tennessee House of Representatives (0:19), before welcoming AP journalist Michael Sisak to break down the arrest and arraignment of Donald Trump (22:27). Then producer Will Packer joins for a “delightful” interview to discuss his newest film, ’Praise This’ (54:34).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Will Packer and Michael Sisak

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Double Standard and Felicia Enuha on Corporate Life Apr 04, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the outrage toward LSU’s Angel Reese compared to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark following the NCAA national championship game (17:42). Plus, ‘Bachelor’ creator Mike Fleiss exits the show after an investigation into racial discrimination (59:06). Then, comedian and podcaster Felicia Enuha joins to discuss hosting the ‘Trill MBA Show’ and navigating the workplace as a Black woman (1:19:16).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Felicia Enuha

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Donald Trump’s Indictment and Ally Love of Peloton and ‘Dance 100’ Mar 31, 2023

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HED: Donald Trump’s Indictment and Ally Love of Peloton and ‘Dance 100’

DEK: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the news of Donald Trump’s indictment in a hush-money case (26:31), before welcoming host of Netflix’s ‘Dance 100,’ Ally Love, to discuss Peloton and a ranking of legendary dancers (43:12). Then reporter Jim Trotter calls out the NFL’s lack of representation (1:06:18).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Ally Love

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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