Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Amber Rose in-studio, and the Sesame Place Situation Jul 19, 2022

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Van and Rachel discuss the Sesame Place backlash following a video of a character ignoring Black children (22:30) before welcoming model, author, and musician Amber Rose to discuss the arc of her career (38:23). Plus, a pair of prominent members of the church come under fire for questionable comments (1:42:06).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Amber Rose

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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The Put Your Shoes On Challenge, and Jill Biden on Tacos Jul 15, 2022

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Van and Rachel discuss a new viral trend and whether it’s traumatic, funny, or both (19:15). Plus, Jill Biden compares Latinos to breakfast tacos (30:46), concern grows for Orlando Brown following his Bow Wow comments (55:06), and LeBron questions Brittney Griner wanting to return to the U.S. (1:00:56).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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'N-Word’ Usage in Music and Biden’s Executive Order Jul 12, 2022

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Van and Rachel discuss white fans rapping along to lyrics that contain the n-word (6:51), before digging into Pres. Biden’s executive order on abortion access (26:02). Plus, Doja Cat’s ‘Stranger Things’ DM’s become public (41:01) and Herschel Walker says some things (59:16).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Congressional Twerking and a Diaspora Discussion Jul 08, 2022

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Van and Rachel are joined by Rhode Island state Senator Tiara Mack to address "respectability politics" after going viral for twerking (8:49). Then, comedian and podcaster Marlon Palmer joins to discuss a recent tweet about the African diaspora (41:02). Plus, an update on the Brittney Griner situation (1:03:40).

Host: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Sen. Tiara Mack and Marlon Palmer

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Jayland Walker’s Unnecessary Death and Talking Mass Shootings … Again Jul 05, 2022

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Van and Rachel react to the latest police shooting that saw an unarmed man shot 60 times in Akron, OH (22:25), before discussing a July 4th weekend of tragedy (38:09). Plus, Brittney Griner pens a letter to President Biden from a Russian prison (1:02:40) and dynamics of the Black diaspora are discussed (1:16:41).

Host: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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R. Kelly Sentenced and Inflation Talk With Marc Goldwein Jul 01, 2022

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Van and Rachel react to R. Kelly’s 30-year sentence and the "normalization" of his crimes (17:02), plus Ketanji Brown Jackson is officially sworn in (24:26) to the Supreme Court. They are then joined by Marc Goldwein, senior policy director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, to break down the current state of the U.S. economy (41:07).

Host: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Marc Goldwein

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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The Overturning of Roe v. Wade Jun 28, 2022

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Van and Rachel react to the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade and discuss how people will be immediately affected (13:42), talk about the political and actionable plan going forward (23:26), and compare the Democratic Party to fake Jordans (40:59). Plus, constitutional law professor Caroline Mala Corbin joins to help make some sense of the landmark decision (43:39).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Caroline Mala Corbin

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Trouble in Texas and Drake’s Album Review Jun 24, 2022

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Van and Rachel react to the Texas GOP’s new platform suggesting secession (8:51), before discussing the mixed reaction to Drake’s new album in the new segment, "This Week in D**k-Riding" (25:19). Plus, Amazon's Alexa could be reaching beyond the grave (53:23).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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DJ Akademiks’ Comments on Underage Dating, Plus Herschel Walker and Fatherhood Jun 17, 2022

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Van and Rachel dig into the resurfaced DJ Akademiks comments about sex, age, and college (16:34), before discussing the U.S. providing more aid to Ukraine (37:11) and Herschel Walker’s “secrets” coming to light (46:15).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Garcelle Beauvais on Persevering in Hollywood, Plus Revisiting the Isimemen Etute Case With Jarrett Hill Jun 14, 2022

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Van and Rachel react to Matt James revealing his frustrations surrounding his ‘Bachelor’ experience (15:05), before welcoming model, author and actress Garcelle Beauvais to discuss a career spanning almost 40 years (30:05). Plus, journalist and co-host of the ‘FANTI’ podcast Jarrett Hill joins to revisit the conversation around Isimemen Etute’s acquittal (1:15:25).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Garcelle Beauvais and Jarrett Hill

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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