The Tory Lanez Sentence With Meghann Cuniff, and the Miseducation of Floridian Students

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the aftermath of Chris Harrison’s official exit from the Bachelor franchise (00:30), and Kamala Harris’s sensitivity comes into question (21:06). Plus, toxic masculinity results in another tragedy (55:49), K Michelle’s got a new look (1:05:46), and it’s Mailbag Time once again (1:13:48). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Jun 20211h 29min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay address the recent public apology of Ellie Kemper (1:08), the Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather fight (6:28), and why Robert Kraft’s surprise birthday gift is SO annoying (15:18). Then NBA analyst, best-selling author, and charter school founder Jalen Rose stopped by to give some insight on what’s motivated him to become the beloved renaissance man he is today (26:44). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Jalen Rose Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jun 20211h 31min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest Chris Harrison news and who’d a thought David Spade would replace the host? (15:16), and Tiffany Haddish is cast as Flo-Jo (25:55) while the conservative world debates Critical Race Theory (36:55). Finally, legendary standup comedian Katt Williams joined to discuss cancel culture, the future of comedy, and accepting the “legendary” label (1:04:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jun 20211h 50min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay reflect on the massacre in Tulsa 100 years later, and why it’s just now becoming common historical knowledge (10:49). Then, Naomi Osaka has dropped out of the French Open (41:26), Mo’Nique’s got advise for appropriate queen travel attire (1:00:29), and Ellie Kemper’s trending for all the wrong reasons (1:09:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Jun 20211h 39min

Happy 1 year anniversary, Thought Warriors!!! Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick this special episode off with a trip down Bachelor Lane (6:40) before debating P. Diddy entering the J-Lo + Ben Affleck conversation (23:39), and NBA fans overstepping once again (33:02), while J. Cole calls it a career after 3 games (42:52). Finally, Van & Rachel discuss the death of Ronald Greene and the ensuing cover up (58:38) before switching gears to celebrate Higher Learning’s 1st bday with a very special mailbag (1:13:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Mai 20211h 40min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay reflect on the year since the murder of George Floyd (16:02) and question the progress made since. Then, the NBA Playoffs are here and LeBron James plays by his own rules (27:56), while Dominique Wilkins has to play by the rules of a local Atlanta restaurant (37:27). Plus, Van and Rachel discuss the recent rise in anti-semitism (48:41), the new report on Wuhan scientists hospitalized in 2019 (1:02:36), and finally it’s time for Van’s Very Serious Question of the Week (1:18:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Mai 20211h 30min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay breakdown why Rachel’s never seen Back to the Future *pun*… there’s still time (12:41). Plus, the House passed an insurrection commission bill (17:29) then actor, comedian, JB Smoove joins the show from his garden of Zen to lighten the mood (29:15). Finally Barack Obama confirms UFOs are real (1:01:42), Kwame Brown’s had enough (1: 16:24) and once again it’s mailbag time! (1:41:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Mai 20212h

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the latest developments in the saga of the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce (11:34), Joe Budden staying in the news for the wrong reasons (28:28) and J. Cole’s professional basketball debut (40:51), before asking the age old question: what would you get if you combined Lil Wayne with Drake? Wake? Lil Drayne? (44:52). Then Rebecca Abou-Chedid & Simone Zimmerman join the podcast to shed some light on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict (51:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Mai 20211h 44min