Will Smith’s Oscar Night: A ‘Higher Learning’ Breakdown
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay go through a step-by-step analysis of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock before winning his first Oscar (3:45), plus Will’s ensuing apology (1:18:45). Hosts: Van Lathan and ...
29 Maalis 20221h 44min
The Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson and a 2022 Oscars Preview
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic confirmation hearing (22:57) before digging into Kanye West and the 2022 Grammy Awards (48:22), then give their picks for six Osc...
25 Maalis 20221h 45min
A Conversation on Transgender Athletics With Activist Raquel Willis
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the controversy surrounding Lia Thomas’s achievement to become the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I championship (18:27), before welcoming wri...
22 Maalis 20221h 31min
Howard U to Strike? Plus, Herschel Walker and the Theory of Evolution
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to news that Howard University faculty have threatened to strike (26:53), and discuss the presence of Papa John’s in Russia (53:12). Then, Herschel Walker gave his ...
18 Maalis 20221h 58min
The Cult of Kanye and Isabelle Khurshudyan on the War in Ukraine
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Kanye West’s latest online activity, including his threats to D.L. Hughley (18:56), before discussing ‘The Power of the Dog’ director Jane Campion’s trending wee...
15 Maalis 20221h 33min
Ryan Coogler’s Run-in and Reactions to Jussie Smollett’s Sentencing
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss director Ryan Coogler getting mistaken for a bank robber in Atlanta (20:30), before reacting to Kim Kardashian’s tone-deaf comments about work ethic (40:41). Plus...
11 Maalis 20221h 51min
Gambling in the NFL and Brittney Griner’s Detainment
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the news of Calvin Ridley’s suspension for gambling (16:16), before discussing Brittney Griner’s arrest and detainment in Russia (36:19). Plus, Jemele Hill tweet...
8 Maalis 20221h 25min
Florida’s "Don’t Say Gay" Bill and State of the Union Reactions
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Biden’s first State of the Union address (14:39), before debating reacting to the casting news for the reboot of ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ (39:46). Then re...
4 Maalis 20221h 34min
