Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Van and Rachel remember the life of Kiki Shepard before discussing the negotiations between the WNBA and WNPBA that led to a verbal agreement for a new CBA. Then they discuss the recent New York Times investigation into Cesar Chavez. After that, the two get into the big controversy revolving around reality star Taylor Frankie Paul, Afroman’s lawsuit, and Ray J’s most recent viral moment: defending his sister Brandy. Lastly, the two are joined by former Ringer colleague, poet, and author Jonathan Kermah to talk about his new book of poetry.

(0:00) Intro

(1:04) Midnight Boys recast

(7:48) The life of Kiki Shepard

(13:21) WNBA and WNPBA align on key elements of a new CBA

(26:58) Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

(51:52) Taylor Frankie Paul under fire

(1:16:34) Afroman lawsuit

(1:32:00) Ray J defends Brandy

(1:44:59) Jonathan Kermah

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore
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Van and Rachel remember the life of Kiki Shepard before discussing the negotiations between the WNBA and WNPBA that led to a verbal agreement for a new CBA. Then they discuss the recent New York Times investigation into Cesar Chavez. After that, the two get into the big controversy revolving around reality star Taylor Frankie Paul, Afroman’s lawsuit, and Ray J’s most recent viral moment: defending his sister Brandy. Lastly, the two are joined by former Ringer colleague, poet, and author Jonathan Kermah to talk about his new book of poetry.

(0:00) Intro

(1:04) Midnight Boys recast

(7:48) The life of Kiki Shepard

(13:21) WNBA and WNPBA align on key elements of a new CBA

(26:58) Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

(51:52) Taylor Frankie Paul under fire

(1:16:34) Afroman lawsuit

(1:32:00) Ray J defends Brandy

(1:44:59) Jonathan Kermah

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore
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Van and Rachel react to the Oscars before discussing Jack Harlow’s comments on his new album, LaRussell and what it means to be "heaven sent," and spring breakers taking Houston. Then hosts of The Big Picture, Amanda Dobbins and Sean Fennessey, join to look back at an Oscar season to remember.

(0:00) Intro

(2:09) Academy Awards reactions

(26:04) Jack Harlow’s "gotten Blacker"

(41:41) LaRussell backlash

(59:23) Spring break in Houston

(1:18:53) Amanda Dobbins and Sean Fennessey join the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Amanda Dobbins and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett
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Van and Rachel welcome Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to discuss his memoir, ‘Where We Keep the Light,’ working across the aisle in the MAGA age, and community policing. Plus, addressing the rise in anti-semitism and approaching division on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

(0:00) Intro

(03:32) ‘Where We Keep the Light’

(08:58) Are we better than this?

(16:22) Crime and policing

(29:37) An NBA tangent

(32:26) Relationship with Meek Mill

(38:07) “Too bad a Jew can’t be president”

(46:03) Israel and the war in Gaza

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Gov. Josh Shapiro

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas
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Van and Rachel react to the cancellation of the Atlanta Hawks’ "Magic City Night" and Bam Adebayo’s 83 points before switching gears to discuss potential threats from Iran. Plus, Harvey Weinstein speaks from behind bars, Ari Lennox gives life to a meme, and the Target boycott appears to be over. Then, Ryan Michelle Bathé, host of the ‘Paradise’ companion podcast joins to talk season 2 of the hit Hulu show.

(0:00) Intro

(2:32) Magic City Night canceled

(13:27) Bam’s 83 points

(42:34) Harvey Weinstein’s interview

(59:02) Ari Lennox and why nice guys finish last

(1:16:10) Jamal Bryant ends the Target boycott

(1:37:16) Real Housewives vs. the feds

(1:45:33) Ryan Michelle Bathé joins the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Ryan Michelle Bathé

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

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