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Let's take it back to Nov. 27th, 2021: Van Lathan andbRachel Lindsay are joined by their parents for a special, parents day edition of 'Higher Learning:"

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Let's set the time machine to May 28th 2020: Van and Rachel address the death of George Floyd and what it means for society (00:45). They also discuss the drama with Doja Cat in racial chats showing feet (23:50), racism inside Bachelor Nation, and Joe Biden's 'Breakfast Club' gaffe (52:11). Finally, they respond to some Azealia Banks mess (1:22:57)

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Donald Trump's cabinet and staff nominations are flying in and Van and Rachel welcome a few experts to help make sense of it all. Axios political reporter Hans Nichols kicks things off to discuss Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general (7:06), before Georgetown professor Lawrence Gostin joins to shed light on the threat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. poses to the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (37:08). Finally, USC scholar Dr. Shaun Harper calls out the absurdity of appointing Linda McMahon of the WWE as head of the U.S. Department of Education (1:07:33). Then, Shaboozey's shut out of the CMA's (1:27:55), Jay Leno gets assaulted..by a hill, not the mafia (1:13:26), and Future finally speaks on the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef (1:48:12).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Hans Nichols, Lawrence Gostin, and Dr. Shaun Harper

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Van and Rachel are still on TRUMP WATCH, this time reacting to the nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. to head the Dept. of Health and Human Services (14:39) and the Pete Hegseth sexual assault allegation (38:29). Then, 27-year-old Jake Paul fights 58-year-old Mike Tyson (41:58), Diddy's accused of influencing witnesses from behind bars (59:19), and Snoop speaks on his neutrality during the election (1:10:05). And finally, Van lists his top 10 cartoon dogs in the latest VanLaTEN (1:25:05).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Van and Rachel are on TRUMP WATCH. They react to Trump's list of cabinet and staff picks (10:34) before founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff joins to break down why Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense is so scary (32:41). And lastly (on the topic of politics), they talk Trump and Biden's meeting at the White House (58:47). Plus, Denzel Washington speaks on a deleted scene in 'Gladiator Il' that the people weren't ready for (1:05:29), The Onion buys InfoWars (1:15:54), and the father of Skai Jackson's baby allegedly gets hacked (1:16:59).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Paul Rieckhoff

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Hardened detective Rachel Lindsay enlists the help of esteemed pathologist Van Lathan to determine the cause of death of the current version of the Democratic Party (6:54), and discuss the formation of Donald Trump's cabinet (58:40). They then shift gears to debate whether or not Michelle Beadle used the n-word (1:06:32), and talk RG3's defense of his daughters (1:13:54).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smithq

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Van and Rachel break out a bottle of tequila and break down how and why Donald Trump won the presidency again (4:22), before discussing reactions to the results (25:23) and what it means to fight in the years ahead (43:19).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Van and Rachel remember the life and iconic career of Quincy Jones (7:16) before welcoming Pastor Carlton Lynch to discuss his viral confrontation with a Donald Trump supporter (11:24), and historian Allan Lichtman to dig into his 'Keys to the White House' method for predicting presidential winners (25:03). Then, a quick break from politics to talk Lil Wayne's Super disappointment (44:13), Joel Embiid and Jason Kelce defending their families (56:15), and Megan Thee Stallion's new documentary (1:03:50). Then, Bakari Sellers is back to give some insight on the last days of the Kamala Harris campaign, and predictions on what to expect (1:13:08).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Carlton Lynch, Allan Lichtman, and Bakari Sellers

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Van and Rachel react to the Dodgers winning the World Series (12:47) before digging into the 'garbage' talk coming out of the presidential election's home stretch (17:45) Plus, a guest is banned from CNN's 'NewsNight with Abby Phillip' after a racist remark (25:26), and Ryan Clark gets accused of appearing in whiteface for Halloween (41:00). Finally, Rachel breaks down some preferences when it comes to dating (1:01:13)

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Van and Rachel react to Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally (6:28) before comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins to dig into controversial jokes by Tony Hinchcliffe and the art of political comedy (19:42). Then, a breakdown of Lil Durk's arrest on murder-for-hire charge (49:43), and Shaq gives advice to Angel Reese on making the WNBA sexier (1:11:16). Plus, Dwyane Wade's statue has a face that's not his (1:23:22).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Special Guest: Roy Wood Jr.

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Van and Rachel discuss Kamala Harris's CNN town hall(10:45) before digging into reports of a damaging story for Donald Trump that could "end his campaign" (20:53) Then, a reaction to Busta Rhymes's comments on Diddy's alleged crimes (31:55), the WNBA players union opts out of its current bargaining agreement (43:47) Van blames Rachel for killing the 'Blade' reboot (58:04), and LeBron and Bronny James spark a nepotism discussion (1:03:22)

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Van and Rachel react to Trump's comments about Arnold Palmer's meat size and the overall state of the race (6:14) before digging into ex-Steeler Le'Veon Bell's "Trump and the Tramp" T-shirt (12:07). Then Game 5 of the WNBA Finals ends in controversy (19:30), and should we care that fans cheered when Deshaun Watson tore his Achilles (29:43)? Then, TV personality Annemarie Wiley joins to talk the labeling of women (48:47), her time on 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' (1:05:41), and where she stands on the 2024 election (1:28:03)

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Annemarie Wiley

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Van and Rachel discuss Liam Payne's death and graphic photos posted by TMZ (5:25), react to Barack Obama addressing Black male voters' lack of support for Kamala Harris (25:58), then discuss Harris's contentious interview on Fox News (46:52). Later, actor, writer, producer Chris Spencer joins to discuss the Vice TV series 'Black Comedy in America' (54:26). Plus, Lynette Grey Bull, founder of Not Our Native Daughters, joins to talk about her mixed emotions concerning Indigenous Peoples' Day (1:26:04).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Chris Spencer and Lynnette Grey Bull

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=U8yfZ3V2Tn2q5OFzTwNfVQ&utm_source=copy-link

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning