Kyren Lacy and the Mental Wellness of Black Men With Jason Wilson
Van and Rachel react to the death of LSU football standout Kyren Lacy (15:07), before Bill Maher inspires the start of a new segment following his dinner with Donald Trump (24:00), and they discuss black businesses in light of Wallo’s recent comments (56:35) Then, Ringer social content producer and Midnight Boy Jomi Adeniran joins to give some insight on KTLA accidentally tweeting the N-word (1:07:57). Finally, Jason Wilson, author of ‘The Man the Moment Demands,’ joins for an emotional and heartfelt conversation (1:28:01).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guests: Jason Wilson and Jomi Adeniran
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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2:46:29
David Oyelowo on ‘Government Cheese,’ Plus Keri Hilson’s Regret
Van and Rachel give an update on the roller coaster that is the U.S. economy (2:10) and talk Keri Hilson’s recent comments on her 2009 Beyoncé diss (16:05) before welcoming actor and producer David Oyelowo to discuss his new Apple TV+ show, ‘Government Cheese’ (28:32), the types of roles he will and will not play (39:51), and his friendship with Jonathan Majors (1:01:02). Plus, Animal Games makes a comeback (1:11:46), Terrence Howard wants to duel (1:16:44)
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: David Oyelowo
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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1:38:03
Kamala’s “I Told You So” and a Student's Self-Defense Claim in a Track Meet Stabbing
Van and Rachel react to a recent tweet of Van’s (:18) before discussing Kamala Harris’s recent “I told you so” comments (24:23) and a stabbing at a Texas track meet that left one student dead and another claiming self-defense (49:47). Then, a message to rappers regarding tariffs (1:17:09) and a celebration of Duke’s NCAA tournament loss (1:26:04).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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1:49:38
Donald Trump and the Last-Ditch Effort of a Dying Empire With Michael Harriot
Van and Rachel have a conversation about her experience with alimony (3:37) before welcoming writer Michael Harriot to help break down Trump’s tariff war, which is looking bleak (23:32). Plus, Young Thug may be in trouble with the law again (45:38), Cory Booker breaks a record (57:47), and Andrew Schulz appeared on The Pivot (1:05:39). And finally, an Anthony Edwards rumor gets put to rest, but we still have questions (1:28:06).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Michael Harriot
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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1:44:51
Therapy and the History of Child Support With TK Kirkland
Van and Rachel discuss YG’s new single, "2004," and conversations about male survivors of sexual assault (1:15), and the White House Correspondents Dinner (9:07) before comedian and podcaster TK Kirkland joins to talk everything from Donald Trump’s road to the White House (24:59) to domestic violence, mental health (38:32), and touring with N.W.A in the late ’80s (1:04:44). Plus, TK’s thoughts on child support (1:11:14) and Mo’Nique’s beef with Tyler Perry (1:20:46).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Terence TK Kirkland
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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About Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect the biggest topics in Black culture, politics, and sports. Two times per week, they will wade into the most important and timely conversations, frequently inviting guests on the podcast and occasionally debating each other.