Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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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We have a special treat for you, Thought Warriors! Today we have the one and only F.D. Signifier in studio, as Van joins us from Chi-Town. Rachel, Van, and F.D. get into his humble beginnings as a teacher and small-time content creator, to his evolution into one of hottest culture creators out now. Plus, they hit on his most recent and viral beef with Killer Mike.(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(1:35) Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI

(16:12) F.D. Signifier in studioHosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: F.D. SignifierProducers: Marco Escalante and Jade WhaleySocial Producer: Bernard MooreVideo Supervision: Chris Thomas
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On today’s show, Rachel and Van discuss who’s a better dancer: MC Hammer or Chris Brown. Plus, a DHL manager may be in trouble after refusing to ship some anti-KKK merch; Trump has dinner with Bill Maher, Stephen A. Smith, and Kid Rock; NBA superstar Jaylen Brown harps on about his favorite instrument; Todrick Hall has a new musical; and Abdul El-Sayed claps back at a voter. And speaking of cooking, Van asks who Rachel’s inviting to the cookout.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(1:58) Who’s the better dancer?

(12:38) Pleasantries

(22:26) DHL manager refuses to ship anti-KKK gear

(38:00) Trump’s HUGE dinner

(01:22:01) Jaylen Brown loves the harp

(1:29:45) Todrick Hall’s new musical faces backlash

(1:47:11) Abdul El-Sayed cooks heckler

(1:57:56) Who’s coming to the cookout?

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas
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