# Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Official site: https://theringer.com
Author: The Ringer
Episodes: 572

## Resource

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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## Episodes
- [XXL Freshman Class, and What Happened With Lizzo? Plus, the Last Gasp of Trumpism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/xxl-freshman-class-and-what-happened-with-lizzo-plus-the-last-gasp-of-trumpism) — 2026-06-26T10:00:00+00:00
- [Crockett Not Supporting Talarico? Plus, Estelle on the Art of Being a Humble Star](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/crockett-not-supporting-talarico-plus-estelle-on-the-art-of-being-a-humble-star) — 2026-06-23T10:00:00+00:00
- [Jemele Hill and the Jay-Z-Target Partnership: Is It a Big Deal?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/jemele-hill-and-the-jay-z-target-partnership-is-it-a-big-deal) — 2026-06-19T10:00:00+00:00
- [Knicks Win It All, UFC at the White House, and the Conviction of Karmelo Anthony](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/knicks-win-it-all-ufc-at-the-white-house-and-the-conviction-of-karmelo-anthony) — 2026-06-16T10:00:00+00:00
- [Senator Chris Murphy and ‘Crisis of the Common Good’](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/senator-chris-murphy-and-crisis-of-the-common-good) — 2026-06-12T10:00:00+00:00
- [A Conversation With Rep. Ilhan Omar: AIPAC, MAGA Expats, and Standing Up to ICE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/a-conversation-with-rep-ilhan-omar-aipac-maga-expats-and-standing-up-to-ice) — 2026-06-09T10:00:00+00:00
- [Spencer Pratt’s Obama Comparisons, Plus Life and ’The Odyssey’ With Jay Pharoah](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/spencer-pratt-s-obama-comparisons-plus-life-and-the-odyssey-with-jay-pharoah) — 2026-06-05T10:00:00+00:00
- [Jay-Z Returns to Beef With Drake, Plus Trump’s Failed Concert Series](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/jay-z-returns-to-beef-with-drake-plus-trump-s-failed-concert-series) — 2026-06-02T10:00:00+00:00
- [Kevin Hart: Black Culture Vs. Comedy Culture, and Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Bid](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/kevin-hart-black-culture-vs-comedy-culture-and-spencer-pratt-s-mayoral-bid) — 2026-05-29T10:00:00+00:00
- [Is Hip-Hop Still Fun? Plus the DNC’s Autopsy Report and “Dr.” Cheyenne Bryant’s Alleged Title](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/is-hip-hop-still-fun-plus-the-dnc-s-autopsy-report-and-dr-cheyenne-bryant-s-alleged-title) — 2026-05-22T10:00:00+00:00
- [Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Album Review. Plus, Tom Steyer’s Plan for California.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/drake-s-iceman-album-review-plus-tom-steyer-s-plan-for-california) — 2026-05-19T10:00:00+00:00
- [Chud the Builder Shot, and SEC Boycott? Plus, Tiffany D. Cross on Womanhood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/chud-the-builder-shot-and-sec-boycott-plus-tiffany-d-cross-on-womanhood) — 2026-05-15T10:00:00+00:00
- [Kevin and Katt Squash the Beef, Stephen A.’s Wish, and ABC vs. Trump’s FCC](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/kevin-and-katt-squash-the-beef-stephen-a-s-wish-and-abc-vs-trump-s-fcc) — 2026-05-12T10:00:00+00:00
- [Stefon Diggs Not Guilty, the Return of Migos, and Do We Need the Met Gala?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/stefon-diggs-not-guilty-the-return-of-migos-and-do-we-need-the-met-gala) — 2026-05-08T10:00:00+00:00
- [RIP ‘Love & Hip-Hop,’ Scott Jennings on CNN, and a Colorism Conversation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/rip-love-hip-hop-scott-jennings-on-cnn-and-a-colorism-conversation) — 2026-05-05T10:00:00+00:00
- [Druski, the Most Consequential Comedian? Plus: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on Wildfires, Housing, and a Second Term](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/druski-the-most-consequential-comedian-plus-l-a-mayor-karen-bass-on-wildfires-housing-and-a-second-term) — 2026-05-01T10:00:00+00:00
- [Meg and Klay’s Breakup and Trump’s Second Shooting Attempt? Plus, Durand Bernarr on Stardom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/meg-and-klay-s-breakup-and-trump-s-second-shooting-attempt-plus-durand-bernarr-on-stardom) — 2026-04-28T10:00:00+00:00
- [‘Michael’ Review, ‘Iceman’ Preview, and Kendrick Sampson on Quincy Jones and Black Creativity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/michael-review-iceman-preview-and-kendrick-sampson-on-quincy-jones-and-black-creativity) — 2026-04-24T10:00:00+00:00
- [Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’ With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Steven Caple Jr.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/netflix-s-man-on-fire-with-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-and-steven-caple-jr) — 2026-04-23T10:00:00+00:00
- [Roland Martin’s Deleted Post and Jamilah Lemieux on Black Relationships](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/roland-martin-s-deleted-post-and-jamilah-lemieux-on-black-relationships) — 2026-04-21T10:00:00+00:00
- [Decency and Dave Chappelle. Plus, Should Former Trump Allies Be Embraced?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/decency-and-dave-chappelle-plus-should-former-trump-allies-be-embraced) — 2026-04-17T10:00:00+00:00
- [Coachella, Afrika Bambaataa, and Their Lord and Savior Donald Trump](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/coachella-afrika-bambaataa-and-their-lord-and-savior-donald-trump) — 2026-04-14T10:00:00+00:00
- [Offset and the State of Hip-Hop in ATL. Plus, Trump’s Ceasefire in Iran](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/offset-and-the-state-of-hip-hop-in-atl-plus-trump-s-ceasefire-in-iran) — 2026-04-10T10:00:00+00:00
- [LeBron James vs. Memphis. Plus, Joe Rogan and Theo Von on the War in Iran](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/lebron-james-vs-memphis-plus-joe-rogan-and-theo-von-on-the-war-in-iran) — 2026-04-07T10:00:00+00:00
- [Pam Bondi Fired, the Kidnapping of Gucci Mane, and Underage Dating: Brandy and Wanya Morris](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880/pam-bondi-fired-the-kidnapping-of-gucci-mane-and-underage-dating-brandy-and-wanya-morris) — 2026-04-03T10:00:00+00:00

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