# RIP ‘Love & Hip-Hop,’ Scott Jennings on CNN, and a Colorism Conversation

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Podcast: [Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-868880)
Published: 2026-05-05T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Van and Rachel look back on the legacy of 'Love & Hip-Hop' before reacting to the pausing of Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s stadium tour. Plus, Scott Jennings gets flustered on CNN and Fernando Mendoza skips the White House visit, before a conversation about colorism and Blackness. (0:00) Intro (17:37) The end of ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ (32:37) Post Malone and Jelly Roll cancellations (44:51) Scott Jennings and CNN’s ‘Newsnight’ (1:06:27) Fernando Mendoza and the White House (1:23:19) Colorism and Blackness Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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