Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Obama’s Birthday Bash and Dee-1 on Celebrity Responsibility Aug 03, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay address resurfaced tweets from Nick Bosa’s girlfriendand ask the question “Does age excuse insensitivity?” (3:12) Plus Barack Obama’s partying like it’s 2019 (18:07) and Matt Damon doesn’t use the F-word as of a few months ago (31:48). Then Emmy-nominated rapper Dee-1 joins the show to discuss his recent tweet regarding DaBaby and Lil Nas X and the “responsibility of celebrity expression” (36:30).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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The Heroism of Simone Biles and Disappointment in Boosie Jul 30, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay weigh in on the Simone Biles’s Olympic decision and the importance of self-care (9:44), plus Cole Beasley promotes his rap album (22:17) and Boosie adds his 2 cents to DaBaby’s situation (41:13). Then it’s time for your favorite new segment, "What Were the Whites Thinking?" (58:54), followed by Mailbag Time (1:06:04).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Da Baby Wants to Be Da Bad Guy, Plus Olympic Patriotism Jul 27, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Da Baby’s recent comments during his Rolling Loud performance (13:46) before discussing the most recent news about R. Kelly (30:04). Fortunately it’s not all gloom and doom—Van and Rachel follow up the darkness with some Olympic talk (38:14) and LeVar Burton’s ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting this week (47:47).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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The NFL vs. Unvaccinated Players and Problematic Astronauts Jul 23, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick things off with a fun fact about Forrest Gump (23:32) before diving into the circumstances behind Maria Taylor’s exit from ESPN (36:31) and breaking down the NFL’s new policy regarding unvaccinated players (59:11). Plus, we introduce a new segment titled: “What Were the Whites Thinking?” (1:09:35) before digging into the Thought Warrior mailbag (1:20:37).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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Van Returns and Reflects, Plus: Are We Still Mad at Kanye? Jul 20, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are back and take a much-needed moment to eulogize the life of Van Lathan Sr. (4:36) before switching gears with a 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' review (35:15) and some Kanye album drop speculation (47:11). Also, the NFL’s playing the Black national anthem before games (1:11:20) and Popeye’s thinks Black people sing when they eat chicken (1:37:23).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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A 'Higher Learning' Tribute: Van Lathan Sr. Jul 16, 2021

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On this special episode, we pay tribute to Van Lathan Sr. as Rachel and the 'Higher Learning' team share a compilation of Van's unforgettable dad stories.

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Sha’Carri Richardson’s Suspension With Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross Jul 02, 2021

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In this special bonus episode, Van and Rachel are joined by U.S. Olympic track-and-field gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross to discuss Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension after she tested positive for marijuana (0:46). Then, Van and Rachel compare the rule violations of Richardson and Reggie Bush, and discuss how rules could change for athletes in the future (18:19).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Sanya Richards-Ross

Producers: Trudy Joseph, Richie Bozek

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Freedom Day for “America’s Dad” and the Miscarriage of Justice Jul 02, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the news of Bill Cosby’s release from prison and the social media civil war that followed (19:30), before rejoicing for NCAA student-athletes (43:16) and debating whether or not Will Smith should be favored in the hypothetical fight with Tupac (1:01:15).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham

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Lil Nas X and a Higher Learning Family Meeting Jun 29, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay hash out family business following last week’s Mailbag Questions (:25) before breaking down why Lil Nas X gave "the most important performance in BET Awards history" (22:57). Plus, Scottie Pippen calls Phil Jackson a racist (43:07) and Chauncey Billups’s past has us asking questions (52:21). Then it’s time for Van’s Very Serious Question (1:09:00).

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RGIII Loves His Wife & Karen: the Motion Picture Jun 25, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Robert Griffin III’s cringeworthy social media activity (5:39), Tiffany Haddish chiming in on the whole, “bonnets at the airport” debate (35:55), and the idea of hosting a Thought Warrior screening of the upcoming horror movie, “Karen” (44:04). Speaking of Thought Warriors, it’s about time for your mailbag questions to be answered.

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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