Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
The Ringer
509 episodes
4 days ago
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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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.
The New Blue Wave, a Great Value Economy, and the Act of Centering Men. Plus, Talking the World Series With Jesse Blake! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
2 hours 14 minutes
1 week ago
The New Blue Wave, a Great Value Economy, and the Act of Centering Men. Plus, Talking the World Series With Jesse Blake! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Rachel and Van start the show with a recap of the recent elections, including what the “blue wave” of elected officials means for the future of politics, the passage of Prop 50, and the reactions to Zohran Mamdani winning the NYC mayoral election. Then, they are joined by Jesse Blake, co-owner of the podcast network SDPN, to talk about the World Series and what it’s like being a Toronto Blue Jays fan. Finally, they talk about the developing GOP “civil war” over Nick Fuentes before getting into Summer Walker’s newest cover art and the viral discussion about whether it is embarrassing to have a boyfriend.
00:00 - Welcome!
04:34 - Election night recaps
32:02 - Van Jones comments on Zohran Mamdani
1:04:06 - Jesse Blake joins the show
1:18:13 - Has a GOP civil war begun?
1:40:32 - Summer Walker’s new album artwork
1:52:17 - Embarrassing boyfriends
2:10:35 - Thanks for watching!
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Jesse Blake
Producer: Ashleigh Smith and Donnie Beacham
Video Supervision: Chris Thomas
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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.
