Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Bakari Sellers on the Present and Future State of Politics Jan 25, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay break down a Thought Warrior’s question with producer Trudy Joseph (8:21) before welcoming author, attorney, and political commentator Bakari Sellers to discuss the dire state of politics (30:49) and how citizens can make a difference (52:47). Plus, an interviewer's cringey question to Ari Lennox has the internet abuzz (1:00:26).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Bakari Sellers

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Mitch McConnell’s Americans and the Awkwafina Backlash Jan 21, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Mitch McConnell’s slip of the mind in differentiating Black people from Americans (17:04) before remembering the life and legacy of André Leon Talley (39:06). Plus, Fresh and Fit go head-to-head with Brittany Renner (41:43) and Awkwafina faces backlash after NAACP Image Award nomination (57:02).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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The Whitewashing of MLK and Mario Lopez’s Silence Jan 19, 2022

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Van Lathan welcomes Rachel Lindsay back after a week off, and the two catch up on life and loss … the Cowboys' loss (7:23). Plus, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day behind us, they reflect on the whitewashing of the civil rights icon (17:21) and react to the George Floyd comments on Mario Lopez’s podcast (48:57).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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The Forever Fight for Voting Rights and Kate Sosin on Ending Violence Against the Trans Community Jan 14, 2022

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Van Lathan’s riding solo this week as he and producers Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham react to Joe Biden’s speech on voting rights and Senator Tim Scott’s predictable response (18:54), plus the NFL coming out of the war on race unscathed (34:18). Then, LGBTQ+ journalist Kate Sosin joins to shed some light on 2021 being the deadliest year for transgender people (52:15).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Kate Sosin

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Closing Achievement Gaps and Fixing Student Loan Programs Jan 11, 2022

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DEK: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to discuss the closing of achievement disparities (31:44), safely reopening schools (34:33), and why we need algebra (40:47). Plus, convictions in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case come down (56:41) and Urban Meyer’s an even bigger POS than we thought (1:01:44).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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The Life of Michael K. Williams and Talking ‘The Wire’ With Felicia “Snoop” Pearson Jan 10, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome Felicia “Snoop” Pearson to discuss stepping in to complete voice-overs for the late Michael K. Williams in VICE TV’s 'Black Market' (1:28), how her relationship with Williams led to her legendary role on ‘The Wire’ (3:26), and her projects on the way in the future (10:10).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Felicia “Snoop” Pearson

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Being Proud of Not Dating Black Women, and Talking Hip-Hop With Reason Jan 07, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the ‘Fresh and Fit’ podcast hosts’ declaration about not dating Black women (5:04), then rapper and L.A. native Reason talks the rise in crime in the city and the current state of hip-hop beef (28:11). Plus, New York’s newest mayor draws backlash (1:03:56).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Reason

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Janet Jackson on Michael, and Omicron Updates With Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding Jan 05, 2022

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay answer a Thought Warrior’s Very Serious Question (2:26) and get excited about the upcoming Janet Jackson documentary (26:06). Plus, epidemiologist and health economist Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding joins to discuss the rise of COVID cases and better ways to prevent and detect the virus (49:40).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Michelle Obama 2024 and Cerise Castle on LAPD’s Use of Force Dec 31, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the deaths of the legendary Archbishop Desmond Tutu (14:07) and coach-broadcaster John Madden (18:52). Plus, discussing Joe Rogan's suggestion of Michelle Obama for president in 2024 (27:42) and journalist Cerise Castle joins to provide insight on violence from the LAPD and gang affiliation within the department (35:38).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Cerise Castle

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Kim Potter Found Guilty and Bachelor Nation’s First Black Couple Dec 24, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to ex-officer Kim Potter being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright (15:29) before welcoming a Thought Warrior to the show for the first time to clear up a weeks-long debate (22:29). Plus, Bachelor Nation has its first black couple (34:12), and would Jay-Z be unbeatable in a ‘Verzuz’ battle (44:50)?

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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