Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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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After a little break, we are back, Thought Warriors!!! On today’s show, Rachel and Van say goodbye to Peacemaker Van, Bernard gets a car, and Mike Tyson shows support for Trump while Trump's new press secretary has a rough first day on the job. Plus, the gang talks about Representative Ilhan Omar being targeted by the Trump administration and the rumors that Druski will host 'SNL.' And in college news, a tennis team out of the University of Maryland is in trouble, while the AKAs claim their colors. All that and more.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(2:25) How was your weekend?

(10:16) RIP Peacemaker Van

(20:00) Bernard has a new whip

(25:31) Disastrous first day for Katie Zacharia

(42:41) Mike Tyson on the campaign trail

(58:37) AKA sorority purse debacle

(1:16:43) Rumor has it… Druski to host ‘SNL’

(1:23:43) Man mauled to death by tiger in U.K.

(1:31:45) Ilhan Omar’s house raided

(1:47:38) Tennis club sends racist images in email

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas
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Your favorite hosts are back! This time from New York City. Today, Rachel and Van discuss the death of legendary R&B singer Freddie Jackson. Plus, the Views From the 7 podcast makes waves for the wrong reasons, NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens gets sued by Nolan Wells’s friends for defamation, Jamie Foxx has a new special out, and Florida Representative Angie Nixon joins us to discuss her run for Senate.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning

(3:47) Van likes to hang out

(21:27) R&B legend Freddie Jackson dies at 70 years old

(30:50) The wrong views from those seven

(50:24) Terrell Owens gets sued

(1:08:27) Jamie Foxx holds back

(1:14:33) Angie Nixon joins the show

(1:45:25) Van’s rants

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Angie Nixon

Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas
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