Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay go down a Reddit rabbit hole and answer the important question: what % of a misogynist is Van? (3:57). Then military vet, community organizer and Congressional candidate Brittany Ramos DeBarros joins the pod for a deep dive into the military-industrial complex, defunding the police, and the Wu-Tang Clan (27:01). Finally, Democrats punt on qualified immunity (55:14), Bennifer’s back (1:14:45) and Lakeith Stanfield apologizes (1:21:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Maj 20211h 43min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay revisit the impending divorce of a couple of philanthropic billionaires (5:21) before talking financial responsibility and jollof rice with former NFL star Adewale Ogunleye (11:33). Then Van and Rachel discuss the upcoming appeal in the case of Derek Chauvin (45:37), before lightening the mood with some superhero speculation from Krypton and Wakanda (53:03). Finally, Drake’s allegedly out here ending engagements (1:07:25) and then it’s mailbag time (1:22:59)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Maj 20211h 37min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay address the recent plagiarism claims lobbied towards Two Distant Strangers (5:46), then comedian W. Kamau Bell joins the podcast to discuss the America’s identity and his hope for the future (22:29). Plus, Van and Rachel debate how much money Melinda Gates is owed in her upcoming divorce with Bill Gates (54:18), and talk Will Smith being in the “worst shape of his life” (1:11:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Maj 20211h 26min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss an old Steve Harvey interview that resurfaced and answer the antiquated question: can men and women be platonic friends? (7:17). Then Van and Rachel welcome Media Take Out founder, Fred Mwangaguhunga to breakdown the world of celebrity news (20:36). Finally, the new charges filed in the Ahmaud Arbery case get discussed (1:01:11) before opening the mailbag to answer queries from a few Thought Warriors (1:11:43). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Apr 20211h 24min

Major congratulations are in order as Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsey celebrate Van winning an Oscar for Best Short Film (00:43), and recap an awards night they’ll never forget. Plus, several states are making it easier to harm protesters (23:54), Tyrese has social media abuzz after shaving his partners privates on Insta (34:38) and Dr. Umar Johnson’s got some opinions (43:31). And finally, is there a Cult of Blue Face? (1:02:09) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Apr 20211h 26min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by actor, poet, producer Omari Hardwick to talk everything from self-care in trying times (12:00) to zombie bigotry (34:15). Plus, will Ghost make a return to the world of Power…as a Ghost (40:23)? Also, Van and Rachel react to the killing of Ma’Khia Bryant in the wake of too many similar deaths (56:14). Finally, thoughts on Lil Wayne tying the knot (1:10:17) before opening the mailbag to answer all your queries (1:18:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Apr 20211h 32min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the murder of George Floyd. Van and Rachel discuss their immediate reactions, pundits' and politicians' statements about the verdict, and where we go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Apr 202126min

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to a violent month of mass shootings (6:00), and Chris Cuomo’s “controversial” comments on police reform (14:00). Plus, rapper, The Game chimes in on gender roles (33:00), America’s Next Top Model’s problematic past has twitter abuzz (45:00), Jake Paul makes a mockery of boxing (56:00) and we say RIP to two hip-hop legends (1:05:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Apr 20211h 15min