Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Kim Potter Charged in the Death of Daunte Wright, Plus Colton Underwood Comes Out As Gay Apr 16, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the latest news in the death of Daunte Wright (09:05) as well as the video of Army Sgt. Jonathan Pentland harassing a Black man (16:20) and Michael Rapaport’s controversial Instagram post. Next, Yodit Tewolde joins the show to discuss the latest in the trial of Derek Chauvin (31:40). Van and Rachel also go over the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine (45:10), former Bachelor Colton Underwood coming out as gay (1:00:30), mailbag questions, and their Unexpected Ally of the Week.

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Processing the Death of Daunte Wright and 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario Getting Pepper-Sprayed Apr 13, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the two latest high-profile incidents of law enforcement misconduct: Virginia police pulling over and pepper-spraying 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario last December, and Minnesota police shooting and killing Daunte Wright this week (0:30). Then they bring on detectives Ralph Horton and Dre Severino of the Baltimore City Police Department to discuss these two events and policing in America at large (16:00). Finally, Van and Rachel discuss Patrisse Cullors buying multiple houses (1:00:10), Kid Cudi’s ‘SNL’ performances (1:14:00), and Kyrie Irving not liking the N-word (1:22:00).

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Is Khloe Kardashian a Victim Or Just Reaping What She Sows? Apr 09, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Khloe Kardashian’s “natural” picture that got accidentally posted (20:00), Regé-Jean Page not getting a role in 'Krypton' because he’s Black (37:00), Hubert Davis’s weird press conference after being hired as UNC head basketball coach (49:00), and California potentially reopening on June 15 (1:00:00), before answering some mailbag questions (1:07:00).

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Paul Pierce Gets Fired From ESPN, Plus Ego Nwodim on Being Black on 'SNL' Apr 06, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Paul Pierce’s viral video on Friday night and reported firing from ESPN (9:00), MLB moving their 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta (21:00), and Charles Barkley’s recent comments about race (29:00). Then they welcome Ego Nwodim to discuss her career in comedy (42:00) and check in with Yodit Tewolde for the latest on the Derek Chauvin trial (1:11:00).

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Kevin Durant vs. Michael Rapaport, Matt Gaetz Investigations, and the Quavo and Saweetie Video Apr 02, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the internet feud between Kevin Durant and Michael Rapaport (18:00), the investigations into Florida Representative Matt Gaetz (31:00), and the video of the elevator altercation between Quavo and Saweetie (41:00) before answering some mailbag questions (1:07:00).

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Reactions to Lil Nas X's Video, Chet Hanks's "White Boy Summer," and a Derek Chauvin Trial Update Mar 30, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Chet Hanks’s comments about the upcoming “white boy summer” (12:30), Lil Nas X’s video and subsequent shoe release (21:00), and Georgia’s bill restricting voting access (40:00) before having attorney Yodit Tewolde on to give an update on the Derek Chauvin trial (49:00).

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The Tragic Situation in Colorado, Ellen Losing Viewers, and Chrissy Teigen Quits Twitter Mar 26, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss relationship guru Derrick Jaxn apparently cheating on his wife (4:00), Ellen DeGeneres losing more than 1 million viewers (10:00), the rift in the Joe Budden podcast (20:00), gun control as it relates to the mass shooting in Colorado (27:00), and Chrissy Teigen quitting Twitter (48:00), before answering mailbag questions (1:01:00).

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Quavo and Saweetie Are Done, Spring Break in Miami Is Not, and Kylie Jenner Donated a Whopping $5,000 Mar 23, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Lil Mama’s crusade against the LGBTQ+ community (14:00), Quavo and Saweetie splitting up over alleged cheating (27:00), spring break still happening in Miami (39:00), Kylie Jenner’s donation to her makeup artist’s GoFundMe (50:00), and the lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson (55:00) before answering Van’s Very Serious Question for the week (1:04:00).

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Addressing the Racist Attacks in Atlanta. Plus, John the Scorpio on Matt James's Bachelor Season. Mar 19, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the terrible, racist attacks against Asian Americans in Atlanta (11:00), Saweetie’s viral comments about threesomes (27:00), Kanye West’s wealth (34:00), and unpacking the notion that Black people have to conform in order to succeed in society (42:00). Then they have Matt James’s brother, John the Scorpio, on the show to discuss his music career and his brother (1:00:00).

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Even More Chris Harrison News. Plus, Lil' Mo on Her 20 Years in the Music Industry. Mar 16, 2021

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the latest news that Chris Harrison will not be joining the next season of 'The Bachelorette' (3:30) and that Van’s short film was nominated for an Oscar (12:00). Then they welcome Lil' Mo to talk about her ups and downs in the music industry and her 2019 interview with 'The Breakfast Club' (24:00). Then Van and Rachel discuss an Oklahoma high school basketball announcer’s racist remarks (1:00:00), Kirk Franklin cursing out his son (1:08:00), and Van’s Very Serious Question for this week (1:18:00).

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