Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Thought Warriors!! We are back in studio. Today, Rachel and Van talk about their stroll down the red carpet at the Ebony Power 100 Gala, Chris Brown and Usher are beefing, Jensen Huang resigns from Nvidia after getting caught cheating with a Chinese spy, and another racist video goes viral at another university in the South. Plus, after a historic Democratic win, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are facing an uproar about potentially being leaders of their respective caucuses. And someone named Stephen is making news, but it’s not the one you’d think. The gang gives Stephen Curry his flowers for standing up for his woman.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning
(6:21) Ebony Power 100 red carpet
(18:34) Leadership woes
(52:59) Make ’em famous
(1:12:36) Jensen Huang resigns from Nvidia
(1:24:25) Stephen Curry to the rescue
(1:46:31) Chris Brown vs. Usher

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley
Social Producer: Bernard Moore
Video Supervision: Oscar De La Luz

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Fresh off a historic Democratic night, your favorite hosts are here to break it all down. Special guests Stacey Abrams and Shaniqua McClendon join Rachel and Van to talk elections till their faces turn blue. Plus, the gang opens up a new BBI investigation into some NFL pros, and finally, Van has a message for all of MAGA that you don’t want to miss.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(4:02) Stacey Abrams joins the show

(33:52) Democrats wipe the floor with Republicans

(1:10:11) BBI investigations

(1:22:48) Shaniqua McClendon joins the show

(2:00:30) Van’s Message to MAGA

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Stacey Abrams and Shaniqua McClendon

Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Speakerbox Media

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ATL, STAND UP! Higher Learning is taking over Atlanta for a special LIVE episode! With the midterm elections upon us, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock hits the stage to talk about what’s at stake for voters across the country. Then, things get wild when Grits & Eggs co-hosts Deante Kyle and Big Kat join the party to help Rachel find a man and kick off Higher Learning’s first-ever draft!

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(5:37) Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock

(24:01) Deante Kyle and Big Kat

(25:33) Higher Learning’s first draft ever

(48:37) Who is Rachel ‘Lindseein’?

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On today’s show, we are joined by U.S. Senate candidate for the state of Kentucky, Charles Booker. Plus, Rachel and Van discuss Stephen A. Smith’s personal clapback, streamer Hasan Piker sues CNN’s Scott Jennings, an Ohio pastor presents his second wife to his congregation and Van found someone who shares his opinion on animal rights.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(9:32) Stephen A. Smith responds to Higher Learning

(1:11:11) Hasan Piker sues Scott Jennings

(1:26:23) Sister wives

(1:47:13) Charles Booker joins the show

(2:27:40) Shark attack

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Charles BookerProducers: Marco Escalante and Jade WhaleySocial Producer: Bernard MooreVideo Supervision: Chris Thomas
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Higher Learning is back!! On today’s show, Van and Rachel talk about gaming, Soul Food, and Jay-Z closing out his 30th anniversary tour in L.A. Plus, they break down the key senate races in the 2026 midterm elections, Vivek Ramaswamy’s horrendous ad, and Van gets deep into Greek mythology.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(41:00) Jay-Z’s star-studded L.A. finale

(56:35) 2026 midterm elections

(1:26:40) Greek freaks

(1:42:38) Ramaswamy is just the worst

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Oscar De La Luz
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