Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Latest Episodes:

Super Bowl LVII and Dr. Peniel Joseph on Chauvinism in the Civil Rights Movement Feb 14, 2023

Show notes

Van and Rachel discuss Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance and other happenings around the big game (15:47). Then, Dr. Peniel Joseph is back to discuss the role of Black women throughout the fight for civil rights (42:33) and give a book recommendation (1:23:28). Plus, the government gets cagey about the shooting down of UFOs (1:26:37).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Dr. Peniel E. Joseph

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The State of the Union and Confronting Domestic Terrorism With Hawk Newsome Feb 10, 2023

Show notes

Van and Rachel discuss Joe Biden’s third State of the Union Address (18:58), as well as Stephen A. Smith’s relationship to Kyrie Irving (45:01). Then activist Hawk Newsome joins to give insight on the case of a Black Colorado rancher facing domestic terrorism from neighbors (57:44).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Hawk Newsome

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beyoncé and Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary Feb 07, 2023

Show notes

Van and Rachel react to Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ not winning the Grammy for Album of the Year (16:01) and discuss the 50th anniversary of hip-hop performances (28:17). Plus, Black History Month brings out the racists (41:16).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee Feb 03, 2023

Show notes

Van and Rachel are joined by Jason Lee: host of ‘The Jason Lee Show’ and CEO of Hollywood Unlocked. They discuss breaking celebrity news (21:50), working with Kanye West (37:00), and sitting down with figures from Chrisean Rock to Kamala Harris (48:11).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Jason Lee

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Higher Learning: Live With Thought Warriors Feb 01, 2023

Show notes

Finally! In the podcast's first live event, Van and Rachel host a screening of Netflix’s ‘You People,’ followed by a Q&A with listeners about the film (:46), the Emmanuel Acho situation (11:32), and watching the NFL after the blackballing of Colin Kaepernick (31:41).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Killing of Tyre Nichols Jan 31, 2023

Show notes

Van and Rachel react to the release of body-cam footage in the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of the Memphis PD (17:46), the danger of strategies like the SCORPION unit (38:14), and responses from the likes of Jason Whitlock (52:23).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Reed’s Exit, Plus Stephen A. Smith on Skip and Kaepernick Jan 24, 2023

Show notes

Van and Rachel discuss the latest out of Bethune-Cookman regarding Ed Reed and the football program (23:09). Then, Stephen A. Smith joins to discuss his book ‘Straight Shooter’ (42:15), his relationship with Skip Bayless (57:45), and the black-balling of Colin Kaepernick (1:06:50). Plus, Van digs into his love of the ‘No Jumper’ drama (1:35:11).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Stephen A. Smith

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uncomfortably Conversing With Emmanuel Acho Jan 20, 2023

Show notes

Van and Rachel react to Ron DeSantis and Florida claiming AP African American Studies “lacks educational value” (10:02), before welcoming the host of ‘Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man,’ Emmanuel Acho, to discuss uncomfortable conversations (27:45).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Emmanuel Acho

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin Luther King Jr., the Revolutionary With Dr. Peniel Joseph Jan 17, 2023

Show notes

Van and Rachel welcome scholar and author Dr. Peniel Joseph to discuss Dr. King’s evolution and the watering down of his legacy (6:21). Plus, Ed Reed goes off on Bethune-Cookman and HBCUs (40:48), and the LAPD faces scrutiny for the death of an unarmed Black man (1:04:14).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Peniel E. Joseph

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calmatic Remixes House Party, Plus Biden’s Classified Docs Jan 13, 2023

Show notes

Van and Rachel react to the discovery of Joe Biden’s classified documents (7:59), and Chris Harrison’s first time addressing his exit from ‘The Bachelor’ (24:23). Then, director Calmatic joins to discuss his feature film debut, 'House Party' (35:19), plus a TikTok chef’s old tweets come back to haunt him (58:01).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Calmatic

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected