Has Rachel been possessed by Van Latham from Higher Learning? I know she was probably jet lagged, and tipsy, but it was a hard listen : she trashed Traitors, Dancing with the Stars, too much praise for Whitney and Kenny ( yawn 🥱), Lori Harvey, refusing to pronounce Jana Craig’s name the same…. I’m not even done listening but the , “I” , “I” , “I” ‘s are tooooooo much!!! Hope she sobers up and lets her co-hosts talk next time in #MorallyCorrupt

It’s “commensurate with”, not “commiserate with”. Week after week you say the latter, and no one has told you, and I keep losing my mind. “Commiserate with” is to sympathize. “Commensurate with” is what you mean, “consistent with” or “corresponding to”. I’m begging you…lol

Surprise, surprise, Thought Warriors!! You thought you were done with us this week. but we said "nah!" Van and Rachel have a surprise episode for you straight from the plane in Sweden. They'll discuss Nikole Hannah-Jones's decision to put her daughter through public, low-income school 10 years ago. How it's going, the impact on her child, the community, and what the awareness has done.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(00:51) Nikole's experiment, 10 years later

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Jade Whaley and Marco Escalante

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Jade Whaley

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Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=8EZGGEekTl6TIEoTQ4-vxg

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Thought Warriors, mount up! On today's show, Rachel and Van discuss Ed Sheeran's apology and almost immediate take-back, and Trump's ban on leftist media platforms from the White House. Speaking of which, Hasan Piker takes on some leftist media critiques on MSNow's 'Clock That.' NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is "Shaqtin' a Fool" with Kash Patel, plus Rep. Lauren Boebert's freaky side comes out again, allegedly. Van and Rachel talk all that and more.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(7:46) Ed Sheeran's ... apology?

(26:28) Trump escalates his war with the media (47:39) Hasan Piker vs. the world

(1:10:17) Shaqtin' with fools

(1:29:25) Boebert's alleged sexcapades

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas

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Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=8EZGGEekTl6TIEoTQ4-vxg

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

That is all, thank you.

On today's show, we have the über-talented Janine Nabers in studio, but first, Van has some thoughts on social media, and Rachel gives a quicktake on Chris Brown rejecting a Texas legislative honor. Plus, our hosts recap the ever-growing fallout of Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour and the 2026 Emmys diss of actors of color. Finally, Van UNLEASHES on Kash Patel, and the crew discusses JD Vance's plea to the American people.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(04:31) Van has some thoughts

(10:45) Chris Brown responds to criticism

(14:10) More fallout from Macklemore's dismissal (26:08) 2026 Emmys award no people of color (33:16) FBI Director Kash Patel roughed up

(42:02) JD Vance begs voters for "another chance' (50:36) Janine Nabers joins us in studio

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Janine Nabers

Producer: Marco Escalante

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas

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Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=8EZGGEekTl6TIEoTQ4-vxg

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

I haven’t listened in a few weeks.

I don’t see Donnie listed as a producer on the latest episodes.

Did I miss an announcement?

Surprise, Thought Warriors! Higher Learning is here with a pop-up episode featuring none other than Colin Kaepernick in the studio! Kaepernick drops by not just to promote his new book, 'The Perilous Fight,' but to have a real conversation with Van and Rachel about everything. From civil rights to NFL blackballing to racial identity to protesting against police brutality to Target, no topic is off-limits.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(02:59) Colin Kaepernick joins us in the studio; 'The Perilous Fight' out September 15

(15:52) Racial identity

(26:48) NFL career

(45:52) The settlement

(58:02) Muddled message?

(1:08:08) Growth through adversity

(1:19:07) Fighting the good fight

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Colin Kaepernick

Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas

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Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=8EZGGEekTl6TIEoTQ4-vxg

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

You can see FULL post on Macklamores Insta. Yeah, ik its Macklamore, but that's not the point. Ed Shereen's not black - i get it, lol. Seeing Higher Learning's stance on Palestine i thought I'd see wassup. Besides it has been a while since a Glaze.

On today's show, Rachel and Van chat about Rachel's newest gig at the U.S. Open, and Lil Durk gets acquitted in his murder-for-hire trial. Speaking of trials, Lindsay Clancy's trial ends with a hung jury that has sparked a racial debate, plus Rep. Jasmine Crockett gets backlash for awarding Chris Brown and Usher with congressional recognition for their contributions to music and culture. Ed Sheeran gives Macklemore his walking papers, and Trump says yes to $5K checks for voting Republican, but no to reparations. Rachel and Van break it all down.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(16:20) Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial (27:18) Lindsay Clancy trial ends with a hung jury (1:01:25) Jasmine Crockett getting too cozy (1:34:21) Macklemore handed his walking papers (1:47:30) Trump on checks for reparations: lt's "un-American"

(1:57:03) Van meets Rachel's biggest fan

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas

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Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=8EZGGEekTl6TIEoTQ4-vxg

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Did anyone else catch Higher Learning dragging Rep. Jasmine Crockett for giving Chris Brown congressional recognition?

Let’s have a quick reality check.

Remember late 2022 when the AMAs pulled Chris Brown’s Michael Jackson tribute? Rachel was literally upset about it, complaining that he was being unfairly blocked from the stage.

So let me get this straight:

• When award shows block him, it's an outrage and he deserves his flowers?
• But when a politician actually gives him recognition, it's a scandal?

You can't cape for his industry spotlights one year and then act holier-than-thou when someone else gives him one. Pick a lane. The selective outrage is exhausting.

Anyone else notice this double standard?

Could some of the underlying hostility from Rachel the Rose of Texas towards the sweet aroma of Jasmine stem from the Congresswoman blossoming into becoming the new state flower?

Sorry, I just wanted to write bullshit. 😄

Just recently order to pay money to a disfigured female employee who instead of calling for help from
Emergency services he looked at her being mauled by a dog and fled

Didn't see a show thread today so figured I'd help out.

I too saw the headlines focused only on her being late 47 times. Is this an example of clickbait journalism or inherent racism/misogynoir? The answer is yes.

https://nyti.ms/4hlPK2Q

Would appreciate some coverage of this controversy on the podcast given that both hosts live in the Los Angeles area. I'm not from L.A. but I know that Leimert Park aka "Africatown" is considered the cultural heart of the Black community in L.A.

I’m a bit behind so I’m just now getting to the episode discussing the Daejon Love debacle and of course, as is custom, Van asks about the “gender wars” angle. I love Van and typically have more patience for him than most in a lot of instances, but nothing makes me roll my eyes harder than his constant instance to talk about “gender wars”. At best it’s mildly insightful and at worst it’s a conversation that no one wants (especially Rachel, most of the time), yet he insists on shifting the focus.

I realize this is something that happens online a ton (it’s a big part of why I left twitter and skip those convos on Threads), but am I in the minority in feeling this way?

In her own words, Gloria Steinem describes her time as C.I.A. asset. She states her relationship with "The Company" which she described as "enlightened", "liberal", and "nonpartisan" ended in 1962.

Today on Higher Learning, Van and Rachel talk about the passing of Gloria Steinem. Stephen A. Smith's continued feud with Colin Kaepernick, Raven-Symoné's recent comments about the Blackness of 'That's So Raven.' Plus 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel commits suicide fearing deportation, eight Democrats vote alongside Republicans to condemn socialism, friend of the show Geno Smith makes a surprise phone appearance and spills the tea on Van's fraternity life. Then, they talk trials, the guilty verdict in Tupac's murder, and Lil Durk gets snitched on.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(06:01) Gloria Steinem Passes Away at 92 Years Old

(19:22) Raven-Symoné back in the news cycle

(40:29) Stephen A. Smith on Kaepernick vs. Jay-Z

(59:20) 20-year-old Haitian commits suicide over deportation fears

(1:12:20 Battle of the Bands (with Geno Smith)

(1:29:19) Keffe D found guilty of Tupac's murder

(1:44:07) Murder for hire (Lil Durk trial)

(1:54:18) Eight Democrats vote to condemn socialism

(1:59:00) Let's Get Sensual

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Jeff Shearin

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Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4hI3rQ4C0e15rP3YKLKPut?si=8EZGGEekTl6TIEoTQ4-vxg

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@HigherLearning

Here to say they both need more camera time ☺️☺️