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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

The Ringer

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 568

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect the biggest topics in Black culture, politics, and sports. Two times per week, they will wade into the most important and timely conversations, frequently inviting guests on the podcast and occasionally debating each other.

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15/06/2026
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#58
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04/06/2026
#66
🇺🇸 USA - societyAndCulture
03/06/2026
#53

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Of Mess and Men: Mark Robinson, Michael Eric Dyson and ShxtsNGigs

vendredi 20 septembre 2024 • Duration 01:31:29

Of Mess and Men: Mark Robinson, Michael Eric Dyson and ShxtsNGigs Van and Rachel react to Lt. Governor and Gubernatorial candidate for North Carolina Mark Robinson’s comments on a porn forum (6:26), Michael Eric Dyson’s flirty messages to Rep. Nancy Mace (32:51), and the hosts of the ShxtsNGigs and Andrew Schulz get backlash after jokes at the expense of Black women (49:28). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emergency Pod: Diddy’s Indictment

mercredi 18 septembre 2024 • Duration 42:47

Van and Rachel address the breaking news of Sean Combs’s arrest and indictment on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Musk-Trump Interview, Simone Biles’s Past, and Voting Rights With Representative Stacey Abrams

vendredi 16 août 2024 • Duration 01:28:35

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start today’s episode by giving their impressions on the Elon Musk and Donald Trump interview on X (05:59). Then, they talk about Simone Biles’s past coming back (18:48) and give an update on the Raygun breaking situation (34:03). Later, they are joined by American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author Stacey Abrams (58:32) to talk about her new podcast, 'Assembly Required'; ranked-choice voting; and how to go about solving the biggest concerns facing young voters. Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Stacey Abrams Producer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Understanding the WGA Agreement, and Kaepernick’s Letter to the Jets

vendredi 29 septembre 2023 • Duration 01:59:26

After reacting to the most recent GOP debate (21:28), Van and Rachel discuss the end of the writers strike (41:12) and Colin Kaepernick’s letter to the New York Jets (1:06:27), before digging into a very Black father–centric mailbag (1:38:08). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr., Ashleigh Smith and Aleya Zenieris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mental Trillness With Juicy J

mardi 5 septembre 2023 • Duration 43:28

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome hip-hop legend Juicy J to discuss mental wellness, producing classics, and wild stories after winning the Oscar for Best Original Song. Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Juicy J Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Glitch from Mitch, and Coco Gauff Rightfully Goes Off

vendredi 1 septembre 2023 • Duration 01:37:49

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest incident of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell freezing up in front of the press (21:51), before discussing the heat-related death of a UPS driver (42:35). Then, an argument on 'Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta' sparks a conversation on anti-Blackness (58:59), and Coco Gauff vs. Laura Seigemund ends in white tears (1:12:33). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tragedy in Jacksonville and America’s Obsession With Crime

mardi 29 août 2023 • Duration 01:17:22

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the racist shooting in Jacksonville (17:03) and the argument that Trump’s mug shot appeals to Black voters (44:30). Plus, a discussion about Keke Palmer’s post with Darius Jackson (1:03:50) and Rachel’s Apology Rating for a KFC ad campaign (1:05:41). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican Debate Recap and the Cancellation of Cancel Culture

vendredi 25 août 2023 • Duration 01:22:30

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the GOP’s first primary debate and the lack of Trump (17:58), before discussing the death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin (45:53). Plus, Jennifer Aniston sparks a conversation around cancel culture (58:11), and an argument over the status of the Cowboys as "America’s Team" (1:08:39). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sage Steele and Biracial Identity With Marc Lamont Hill

mardi 22 août 2023 • Duration 01:28:52

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by activist, scholar, and media personality Marc Lamont Hill to discuss the Green Party, Dr. Cornel West’s presidential candidacy, and Sage Steele’s comments about being biracial (20:04). Then, a reaction to the shooting of a California shop owner over a Pride flag (1:13:51), and a preview of the Republican Presidential Debate (1:19:53). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Marc Lamont Hill Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s Fourth Indictment, the Truth Behind ‘The Blindside,’ and Van Watches Rachel’s ‘Bachelorette’ Season

vendredi 18 août 2023 • Duration 01:23:10

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Van’s opinions on Rachel’s season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (15:43) and react to former president Trump’s fourth indictment (29:53). Then, a deep dive into the legal petition Michael Oher filed against Leigh Anne Tuohy, the lives of which were portrayed in the film ‘The Blindside’ (46:34), and Keke Palmer’s comeback to the Darius Jackson drama by posting a video that featured Usher (1:05:49). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices