Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Van and Rachel react to the Oscars before discussing Jack Harlow’s comments on his new album, LaRussell and what it means to be "heaven sent," and spring breakers taking Houston. Then hosts of The Big Picture, Amanda Dobbins and Sean Fennessey, join to look back at an Oscar season to remember.

(0:00) Intro

(2:09) Academy Awards reactions

(26:04) Jack Harlow’s "gotten Blacker"

(41:41) LaRussell backlash

(59:23) Spring break in Houston

(1:18:53) Amanda Dobbins and Sean Fennessey join the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Amanda Dobbins and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett
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Van and Rachel welcome Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to discuss his memoir, ‘Where We Keep the Light,’ working across the aisle in the MAGA age, and community policing. Plus, addressing the rise in anti-semitism and approaching division on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

(0:00) Intro

(03:32) ‘Where We Keep the Light’

(08:58) Are we better than this?

(16:22) Crime and policing

(29:37) An NBA tangent

(32:26) Relationship with Meek Mill

(38:07) “Too bad a Jew can’t be president”

(46:03) Israel and the war in Gaza

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Gov. Josh Shapiro

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas
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Van and Rachel react to the cancellation of the Atlanta Hawks’ "Magic City Night" and Bam Adebayo’s 83 points before switching gears to discuss potential threats from Iran. Plus, Harvey Weinstein speaks from behind bars, Ari Lennox gives life to a meme, and the Target boycott appears to be over. Then, Ryan Michelle Bathé, host of the ‘Paradise’ companion podcast joins to talk season 2 of the hit Hulu show.

(0:00) Intro

(2:32) Magic City Night canceled

(13:27) Bam’s 83 points

(42:34) Harvey Weinstein’s interview

(59:02) Ari Lennox and why nice guys finish last

(1:16:10) Jamal Bryant ends the Target boycott

(1:37:16) Real Housewives vs. the feds

(1:45:33) Ryan Michelle Bathé joins the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Ryan Michelle Bathé

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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Van and Rachel discuss Logan Paul vs. Le’Veon Bell and Dak Prescott’s wedding being called off before reacting to the shooting at Rihanna’s home. Then, they discuss an update on the war in Iran before actress Jayme Lawson joins to talk representation in Hollywood, awards season, and of course, ’Sinners.’

(0:00) Intro

(2:08) Logan Paul vs. Le’Veon Bell

(10:23) Dak Prescott and prenups

(24:25) The shooting at Rihanna’s home

(28:14) War in Iran

(41:07) A conversation about Joe Budden: rooting for U.S.?

(55:51) Jayme Lawson joins the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Jayme Lawson

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Social Producer: Bernard Moore
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Van and Rachel react to President Donald Trump’s ouster of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the results of the Texas Senate primary race before having another Drake–Kendrick Lamar debate thanks to Michael Eric Dyson. Finally, Pamela Dias and Takema Robinson join to discuss the grief, justice, and resilience behind the Netflix documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor.'

(0:00) Intro

(0:22) The cost of haircuts

(11:34) Kristi Noem fired by Trump

(23:18) ‘Scary Movie 6’ and cancel culture

(33:02) Teddy Riley’s MJ Photoshop

(38:41) James Talarico beats Jasmine Crockett

(1:03:12) Tim Tebow speaks to Congress

(1:13:47) Michael Eric Dyson on Drake vs. Kendrick

(1:37::45) Black vacationers

(1:41:04) Pamela Dias and Takema Robinson join the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Pamela Dias and Takema Robinson

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Social Producer: Bernard Moore
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