Kendrick Lamar’s Return and the Indictment of Young Thug and Gunna
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the death of controversial YouTuber Kevin Samuels and the ensuing social media reaction (19:06), before digging into Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Heart Part 5’ (37:11). ...
10 Mai 20221h 35min
Overturning Roe v. Wade and Dave Chappelle’s Attack
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay welcome law professor Caroline Mala Corbin to discuss the Supreme Court leak and the potential future of abortion rights (13:31) before comparing Dave Chappelle’s assault...
6 Mai 20221h 14min
Prayer in Schools and Playing Animal Games
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the Supreme Court case involving a high school football coach claiming the right to pray after games (14:12), Joe Biden considering student loan cancellation (39:...
29 Apr 20221h 26min
Mask Mandate Lifted, and Earning a Punch from Mike Tyson
Van Lathan and the Higher Learning crew wish Rachel Lindsay a happy birthday before discussing mixed reactions to the lifting of the transportation mask mandate (22:05). Plus, Mike Tyson punches a guy...
22 Apr 20221h 34min
Cruel, Unusual Punishment, and Jesus at 30,000 Feet
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss an inmate’s choice of execution by firing squad (22:06) before switching gears and unpacking Megan Thee Stallion’s Coachella sneak peek (35:25). Plus, acoustic go...
19 Apr 20221h 17min
Sean K. Campbell Discusses His Investigative Reporting on Black Lives Matter
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by New York Magazine’s Sean K. Campbell to talk in depth about his investigative reporting on the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (14:20). Then, V...
12 Apr 20221h 37min
Black Lives Matter Co-founder Alicia Garza Addresses Recent Controversy
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the questions surrounding BLM’s purchasing of a $6 million house (11:05), before co-founder Alicia Garza joins to discuss the accusations (32:18). Plus: Ketanji ...
8 Apr 20221h 46min
NFL Hiring Practices and Skip Bayless on the Black Woman Who Raised Him
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Todd Bowles taking over for Bruce Arians as head coach of Buccaneers (28:46), before digging into the NFL’s changes to the ‘Rooney Rule’ (35:37). Plus, Skip Bayl...
1 Apr 20221h 43min
