RIP John Lewis and Breaking Down Kanye's Presidential Campaign With GLC | Higher Learning
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the life of John Lewis and why he’s such an important figure in the fight for social justice (2:58). Then they do one final deep dive on Kanye West’s presidential campaign with the rapper GLC, a longtime friend and colleague of West’s (13:19). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Jul 20201h 22min
Reacting to the Washington Football Team Harassment Story and the Response to Nick Cannon
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Nick Cannon’s anti-Semitic comments and the reactions to them (1:20), the Washington Post story on the sexual harassment within the Washington football organization (35:42), the news that Tory Lanez allegedly shot Megan Thee Stallion (49:53), and Tucker Carlson’s head writer being outed as a racist (1:03:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Jul 20201h 21min
Jada Pinkett and Will Smith's Bizarre Red Table Talk
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dive into the Red Table Talk between Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith (9:48), Chance the Rapper’s tweets about Kanye West’s presidential bid (34:04), the Washington NFL team changing their name (46:24), President Trump finally wearing a mask (58:47), and the myth of "Black-on-Black crime" (1:10:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Jul 20201h 25min
DeSean Jackson's Anti-Semitic Post and Kanye West Doubling Down
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic Instagram post and the controversy surrounding Stephen Jackson defending DeSean (5:09). Then they go into Van’s review of 'Hamilton' (25:56), Lady Antebellum trying to change their name to Lady A (35:23), Kanye West's unexpected interview in Forbes (48:10), and Rachel’s appearance on Emmanuel Acho’s show, 'Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man' (1:10:49). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Jul 20201h 27min
Is Van Jones Working With the White House? Plus Trump's Vile Retweet
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss President Trump retweeting a video that included a “white power” chant (4:58), the Daily Beast article revealing Van Jones worked with the White House on the police reform bill (23:53), Cam Newton signing with the Patriots (58:09), and the death of Elijah McClain (1:11:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Jun 20201h 32min
The Latest in NASCAR's Noose Incident Shows We Have a Long Way to Go
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay address the recent New York Times piece about The Ringer (5:04), the latest on the incident involving the noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage (14:05), what to make of the Justice in Policing Act (34:29), Russell Simmons being on Tidal’s Black Lives Matter panel (46:29), and removing historic statues (1:01:08) before presenting their Unexpected Allies of the Week (1:16:59). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Jun 20201h 25min
Trump's Rally Flop and a Noose in Bubba Wallace's Garage
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the surprising lack of attendance at President Trump’s rally in Tulsa (7:57), a noose being found in Bubba Wallace’s garage at Talladega (27:29), whether or not it’s fair to make college athletes play during the COVID-19 era (1:06:27), and the Eminem vs. Revolt beef (1:13:07). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Jun 20201h 28min
Breaking Down Trump’s Executive Order and the J. Cole–Noname Rap Beef
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay break down President Trump’s executive order on police reform (6:49), Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben being removed from their respective food items for racial insensitivity (29:28), the rap beef between J. Cole and Noname (38:17), and Mike Gundy’s racist T-shirt (1:07:52) before presenting the Unexpected Allies of the Week (1:17:29). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Jun 20201h 36min
