Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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The Arrest of Jonathan Majors and Yet Another School Shooting Mar 28, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the news of Jonathan Majors being arrested and charged with assault (11:40), before reacting to Judge Joe Brown’s denial of something he wasn’t accused of (48:29). Then a reaction to the latest mass shooting, which took the lives of six (54:45).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Tekashi 6ix9ine and Privacy in the Age of Social Media Mar 24, 2023

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s appearance before lawmakers as his company faces a potential ban in the U.S. (14:45), before reacting to the video of Tekashi 6ix9ine getting attacked in a gym locker room (37:53). Then, Sheryl Lee Ralph says she was sexually assaulted by a TV judge (51:23), and Burna Boy reignites diasporic discussions (1:05:40).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Arresting Donald Trump and the NFL’s History of Blackballing Mar 21, 2023

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Van and Rachel discuss the reaction to ‘Swarm’ and the sex scene that had Twitter abuzz (22:10) before digging into the potential presidential arrest (33:31). Plus, Ringer podcast manager and host of ‘Blackballed’ Chelsea Stark-Jones joins to discuss the new podcast and the NFL’s history with race (59:44). Then an investigation sheds light on the cowardice of police during the Uvalde school shooting (1:14:27).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Angela and the Academy, Plus Sam Pollard on Documentary Filmmaking Mar 14, 2023

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Van and Rachel discuss the 2023 Oscars, the reaction to Angela Bassett’s disappointment (22:43), and ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ making history (56:35). Then, they discuss President Biden addressing the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (1:02:32), and filmmaker Sam Pollard joins to talk about his latest documentary, ‘Bill Russell: Legend’ (1:28:46).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Sam Pollard

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Extremely Likable Tracee Ellis Ross, Plus ‘No Jumper’ Disappoints Mar 10, 2023

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Van and Rachel discuss a hip-hop culture podcast giving a platform to an antisemitic, white supremacist, neo-Nazi who’s saying “never mind” about all that stuff (15:19). Then, cultural icon Tracee Ellis Ross joins to discuss her new podcast, ‘I Am America’ (1:29:34), her memorable characters (1:42:09), and her time working with Eddie Murphy (1:45:41).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Tracee Ellis Ross

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Respectability Politics and Damon Young on Being Funny and Black Mar 07, 2023

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Van and Rachel are joined by Midnight Boy Charles Holmes to talk about the discourse around Ja Morant (14:39) before digging into Chris Rock’s Netflix special, ‘Selective Outrage’ (49:55). Then, writer and humorist Damon Young joins to discuss the NFL, comedy, and his podcast, ‘Stuck With Damon Young’ (1:08:19). Plus, Rachel clues us in on some Peak White Mess (1:32:29).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Charles Holmes and Damon Young

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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A ‘Corny’ Conversation With Wood Harris Mar 03, 2023

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Van and Rachel talk disinformation in light of the Fox News defamation lawsuit with Dominion (14:56), before welcoming actor Wood Harris to discuss ‘Creed III,’ his other memorable roles, and the concept of "corny" (41:47). Plus, a top NFL prospect and an NBA star face legal trouble (1:24:47).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Wood Harris

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Origins of COVID and the Demise of Dilbert Feb 28, 2023

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Van and Rachel discuss the assessment that COVID-19 may have resulted from a lab leak (16:13) before welcoming vaccine scientist Dr. Peter Hotez to help unpack the news (39:31). Plus, Dilbert creator Scott Adams exposes his racism (1:04:55), and Black masculinity continues to be discussed (1:26:35).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Dr. Peter Hotez

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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The Emasculation Proclamation and Civil War II Feb 24, 2023

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Van and Rachel are back to discuss the two magazine covers that have had Black Twitter in a tizzy (23:00). They then react to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s secession suggestion (51:42). Plus, Deion Sanders gives some insight on his recruiting tactics (1:04:35).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Animal Welfare and the Return of Animal Games Feb 21, 2023

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Van and Rachel are joined by Chris Draper of the Performing Animal Welfare Society to discuss providing sanctuary and care for former performance animals (0:00), before welcoming Dr. Lauren Howard to talk about her role as director of veterinary services for the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (23:34). Then, Animal Games makes it’s long anticipated return to the podcast (49:05).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Dr. Chris Draper and Dr. Lauren Howard

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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