Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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.

Latest Episode

Navigating the Shutdown With Rep. Maxwell Frost! Plus, the WNBA's Bad Leadership, and Ray J Vs. the Kardashians. | Higher Learning | The Ringer (03.10.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • Karen Attiah on The Washington Post Firing, Plus Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl 30.09.2025
  • Talking ‘Him,’ Biracial Identity, and Athleticism With Tyriq Withers! Plus, the Back-and-Forth With Stephen A. and Jimmy Kimmel’s Return. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 26.09.2025
  • The Lionizing of Charlie Kirk With Ryan Grim, Plus Malik B on Viral Comedy 23.09.2025
  • Memphis Bleek and Van Lathan (Not Jones), Plus Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension 19.09.2025
  • Empathy, Sympathy, and Charlie Kirk. Plus, Erika Alexander and the Legacy of ‘Living Single.’ 16.09.2025
  • Kamala’s Disappointment and the Killing of Charlie Kirk. Plus, Melvin Gregg Talks ‘The Paper’! | Higher Learning | The Ringer 12.09.2025
  • Vaccines, Who Needs 'Em? Plus, Nina Westbrook and the Wellness App, Nebbi 09.09.2025
  • Generational Talent With Quincy Avery! Plus, Trump’s Health Rumors and Young Americans' High Standards. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 05.09.2025
  • The Epstein Files, AIPAC and Gerrymandering with Rep. Ro Khanna 02.09.2025
  • Addressing the Corruption Allegations With Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, Is Dark Money Funding Democratic Influencers? | Higher Learning | The Ringer 29.08.2025
  • Nina Turner and the Democratic Playbook 26.08.2025
  • Hitting the Target on Target, Cracker Barrel’s Rebrand, and the Reality of Texas’s GOP Congressional Map | Higher Learning | The Ringer 22.08.2025
  • The LAST Biracial Conversation With Molly Daniel, Plus the Gaza Ceasefire 19.08.2025
  • PragerU Replaces PBS, Celebs in Relationship Drama, and the National Guard in D.C. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 15.08.2025
  • Gender Wars: David Justice and Halle Berry, Plus S.A. Cosby’s ‘King of Ashes’ 12.08.2025
  • The WNBA Conspiracy, One-Sided Beefs, and Our Voting Rights Under Attack | Higher Learning | The Ringer 08.08.2025
  • Rep. James Talarico and the Democratic Fight in Texas, Plus Stephen A. Vs. Michelle Obama 05.08.2025
  • Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans, Kamala’s '107 Days,' and the Aging of ‘Martin’ Jokes | Higher Learning | The Ringer 01.08.2025
  • The Hunger Crisis in Gaza and Solution-Focused Therapy With Elliott Connie 29.07.2025
  • Gendered Problems and Decentering Men With Joy Taylor! Plus, Thoughts on Hulk Hogan. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 25.07.2025

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