# Ro Khanna on the DSA and the Prospects of a Potential Presidential Run. Plus, the Gary, Indiana, Blackout and Penn State Drug Ring.

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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: 2026-08-21T10:00:00+00:00
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Van and Rachel chat about the NABJ’s website and its ongoing feud with Stephen A. Smith before catching up on Indiana’s harrowing storms that have left tens of thousands without power. Then they dig into the alleged cocaine ring at one of Penn State’s fraternities and then welcome California Congressman Ro Khanna live in studio. Plus, our hosts give us their thoughts on Young Thug’s interesting comments on fame vs. riches. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (01:05) Stephen A. Smith and NABJ's beef continues (12:37) Indiana left powerless by brutal storm (25:09) 14 charged in alleged drug ring at Penn State (33:13) Ro Khanna joins us in studio (01:41:57) Young Thug has some interesting thoughts Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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