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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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  • Jasmine Crockett vs. James Talarico, Sherrone Moore Arrested, and Rachel Dating Drug Dealers
    Van and Rachel discuss Representative Jasmine Crockett, who's entered the Senate race in Texas, and the rejection of health-care subsidies by the Senate. Then they react to the drama out of the University of Michigan. Plus, reporter Marc Caputo joins to shed light on Trump’s actions against Venezuela and political change in Miami. Finally, they talk about ‘Sinners’ erasure on end of the year lists. (0:00) Intro (9:30) Jasmine Crockett vs. James Talarico (43:33) Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring (56:08) Sherrone Moore fired (1:14:03) Marc Caputo joins the show (1:47:31) ‘Sinners’ erasure (2:07:21) Rachel dating drug dealers Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Marc Caputo Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • L.A. Hip-Hop Culture With Nana, and Sydney Sweeney Speaks
    Van and Rachel welcome rapper Nana to talk hip-hop culture in Los Angeles before they react to Sydney Sweeney’s comments on her infamous jean ad campaign. Then a boxing-style scoring of the best back-and-forths between Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman. (0:00) Intro (11:41) Jason Derulo on working with women (23:15) Nana joins the show (53:04) Sydney Sweeney on the “great jeans” ad (1:01:33) Stephen A. Smith vs. Max Kellerman Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Talking Reparations and “Black Boy Tragic” With Governor Wes Moore! Plus, the Diddy Documentary and BD Wong’s Apology Rating. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
    Rachel and Van start the show by talking about podcasters like Joe Rogan and his possible intentions with those he interviews. Then, they discuss Governor Josh Shapiro’s opinions on Kamala Harris’s book and react to both the new four-part Netflix documentary on Diddy and the response to it from Diddy’s team. Rachel also gives an apology rating to BD Wong. Later, they are joined by Governor Wes Moore to talk about reparations, child poverty, and direct conversations with Trump.  00:00 - Welcome! 04:15 - Joe Rogan and intentions 09:57 - Governor Shapiro comments on Kamala Harris 17:43 - Netflix releases a four-part Diddy documentary 28:24- Pharrell addresses recent political comments 48:39 - BD Wong apologizes for racist joke 58:06- Governor Wes Moore joins us 2:00:57 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Governor Wes Moore Producers: Ashleigh Smith and Donnie Beacham Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Pete Hegseth’s Investigation, and the Danish Deception
    Van and Rachel are back from break to weigh in on the investigation of boat strikes, a TikTok relationship scam, and financial literacy in the NFL. Plus, Stephen A. Smith’s talking politics, tech bros are freestyling, and inmates are dancing with their daughters. (0:00) Intro (13:53) Boat strike investigations (31:19) Defining ‘remigration’  (41:46) The Danish Deception (1:04:33) Odell Beckham Jr. and financial literacy (1:17:21) An HBCU/Divine 9 debate (1:33:18) Stephen A. Smith and politics (1:41:07) A very cringey freestyle (1:47:34) Angola prison father-daughter dance (2:00:49) Gun pulled over hairline Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Trump Hearts Mamdani, MAGA Bots Exposed, and the Summer Walker Drama Explained
    Van and Rachel check in on the state of politics and culture before taking a quick Thanksgiving break! (0:00) Intro (12:58) Mamdani’s meeting with Trump (42:10) No primary challenge for Representative Hakeem Jeffries (59:53) The erotic poetry of RFK Jr. (1:16:14) A new game: Where in the world is MAGA? (1:24:58) Klay Thompson vs. Ja Morant (1:33:38) Summer Walker relationship drama Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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.
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