Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Discussing the Acquittal of Isimemen Etute With James Turk Jun 07, 2022

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Van and Rachel are joined by James Turk, the defense attorney representing Isimemen Etute, who was found not guilty in the beating death of a man he initially believed to be a woman (8:23). Plus, Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey breakup (1:07:47), Herschel Walker does press (1:31:39), and an update on ‘Mountain Lion Watch’ (1:36:51).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: James Turk

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Mass Shootings and the Challenge of Finding Hope May 27, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas (:14), before being joined by Guns Down America director Igor Volsky (30:15) to discuss pushing the Biden administration to live up to promises made (34:19), and attempting to find hope amidst the circumstances (48:11).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Igor Volsky

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Racist or Nah? Plus, Discussing the Spread of Monkeypox May 24, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are back in studio to debate whether or not a Yankees vs. White Sox dustup was sparked by racism (16:11). Plus, concerns around monkeypox grow (39:32), Gunna is denied bond (48:56) and Trump shares post calling for ‘civil war’ (1:11:23).

Host: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Peak White Mess, and Speaking for All Interracial Marriages May 20, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Nick Saban’s recent NCAA name, image, and likeness grumbles (11:59), plus the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s successful fight for equal pay (35:43), and Dr. Umar has RG3 talking about his favorite subject (43:28). Also, a Black Lives Matter update (57:03).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Return and the Indictment of Young Thug and Gunna May 10, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the death of controversial YouTuber Kevin Samuels and the ensuing social media reaction (19:06), before digging into Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Heart Part 5’ (37:11). Plus, is ‘Black Republican’ an oxymoron (1:06:40)? And the news of Young Thug and Gunna being charged breaks (1:18:22).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Overturning Roe v. Wade and Dave Chappelle’s Attack May 06, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome law professor Caroline Mala Corbin to discuss the Supreme Court leak and the potential future of abortion rights (13:31) before comparing Dave Chappelle’s assault to the Will Smith-Chris Rock incident (39:19). Plus, Drake hops in a wife’s DM’s (47:43) and Animal Games is back (1:00:54).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Caroline Mala Corbin

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Prayer in Schools and Playing Animal Games Apr 29, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Supreme Court case involving a high school football coach claiming the right to pray after games (14:12), Joe Biden considering student loan cancellation (39:50), and finally—let the Animal Games begin (1:04:34)!

Hosts: Van Lathan Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Mask Mandate Lifted, and Earning a Punch from Mike Tyson Apr 22, 2022

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Van Lathan and the Higher Learning crew wish Rachel Lindsay a happy birthday before discussing mixed reactions to the lifting of the transportation mask mandate (22:05). Plus, Mike Tyson punches a guy on a plane (31:45), DJ Envy and wife Gia Casey talk 10 years of faking orgasms (1:05:22), and a Black mayor declares April to be Confederates History Month (1:15:20).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Cruel, Unusual Punishment, and Jesus at 30,000 Feet Apr 19, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss an inmate’s choice of execution by firing squad (22:06) before switching gears and unpacking Megan Thee Stallion’s Coachella sneak peek (35:25). Plus, acoustic gospel hijacks a flight (57:21), and Kyrie Irving flips off Celtics fans (1:05:11).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Sean K. Campbell Discusses His Investigative Reporting on Black Lives Matter Apr 12, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by New York Magazine’s Sean K. Campbell to talk in depth about his investigative reporting on the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (14:20). Then, Van and Rachel discuss Adam Schefter’s insensitive tweet about Dwayne Haskins’s death (1:04:18), Donald Glover’s self-interview (1:16:47), and more.

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Sean K. Campbell

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Richie Bozek

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