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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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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…

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Election Recap, Plus Stacey Abrams and Shaniqua McClendon Join the Show 2026-11-06 · 130m
Higher Learning LIVE in ATL! Senator Raphael Warnock, Deante Kyle & Big Kat, the First-Ever HL Draft 2026-11-04 · 80m
Charles Booker joins the show, Hasan sues Scott Jennings and Stephen A. Smith claps back 2026-10-30 · 157m
F.D. Signifier Joins Higher Learning 2026-10-27 · 122m
Jay-Z Closes Out 30th Anniversary Tour in L.A., and the 2026 Midterm Elections Are Here 2026-10-27 · 119m
Bill Maher, Stephen A., and Kid Rock Have Dinner With Trump. Plus, Abdul El-Sayed's Clapback and Todrick Hall's Off-Broadway Musical. 2026-10-20 · 131m
Mike Tyson Joins Trump Campaign Trail, Katie Zacharia’s Rocky Press Conference, and Druski Set to Make History 2026-10-16 · 126m
The Beautiful Women of ‘Living Single,’ Terrell Owens's Defamation Lawsuit, and Angie Nixon Joins the Show 2026-10-09 · 113m
Da’Vinchi Speaks on Black Americans, Chris Rock Regrets a Decision, and Bobby Shmurda Gives N-Word Passes 2026-10-06 · 122m
The Cornell 7 Case, Eric Schmitt’s Basketball Blunder, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Joins the Show 2026-10-02 · 143m
'A Different World' Reboot, Nolan Wells Updates, and Nithya Raman Joins the Show 2026-09-29 · 126m
Nikole Hannah-Jones Questions a Major Decision About Her Daughter’s Education 2026-09-23 · 69m
Ed Sheeran's Apology, Trump's Journalist Ban, and Shaquille O'Neal Named Honorary FBI Special Agent 2026-09-22 · 106m
Janine Nabers in the house! More Macklemore drama, Kash Patel chewed out and JD Vance begs. 2026-09-18 · 107m
Colin Kaepernick Joins Higher Learning 2026-09-16 · 92m
Lil Durk Acquitted, Jasmine Crockett Presents Congressional Award to Chris Brown, and Trump on Reparations 2026-09-15 · 126m
Fat Joe is Apparently Black, Stephen A. Smith is Upset and Danielle Brooks & Walter Thompson-Hernandez Join the Show 2026-09-11 · 124m
Raven-Symoné Talks the Black Validity of 'That’s So Raven,’ Stephen A. Smith on Colin Kaepernick, and Keffe D Convicted in Tupac Murder Trial 2026-09-04 · 135m
Druski's Controversial CTE Skit, the House Trying to Condemn Socialism, Angie Nixon vs. Laura Loomer & Master P on Slavery 2026-09-01 · 127m
Rest in Peace, Dolly Parton; Supreme Court Rules on Trump Mail-In Voting; and Abdul El-Sayed vs. Jesse Watters on Fox News 2026-08-28 · 122m
Beef Tariffs, Target Halloween Backlash, Hakeem Jeffries Meets With Jared Kushner, and an AI Conversation With King Willonius 2026-08-25 · 140m
Ro Khanna on the DSA and the Prospects of a Potential Presidential Run. Plus, the Gary, Indiana, Blackout and Penn State Drug Ring. 2026-08-21 · 116m
Stephen A. Smith Receives “Thumbs Down” Award, Maya Boyd Is Your New Storm, James Talarico’s Strategic Ad Campaign, and Ray J Defeats Orlando Brown in the Ring 2026-08-18 · 163m
Tyga’s AI Album, McAfee’s MAGA Mess, and Ranking AOC’s Dating Pool 2026-08-14 · 150m
Usher’s Clone, Drake’s Stream, and a "Ruthless" Kamala Harris 2026-08-11 · 118m
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s Relationship, Plus Stacey Abrams on Protecting the Vote 2026-08-07 · 120m
Governor Wes Moore and "Across-the-Aisle" Politics. Plus, Diarra Kilpatrick, a.k.a. "Diarra From Detroit." 2026-08-04 · 130m
The Troubled ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Adaptation, and Usher’s Rejection 2026-07-31 · 128m
Kerry Washington and 'The Whoopi Monologues,' a New Black Panther, and an Argument for Term Limits 2026-07-28 · 139m
Why Would ESPN Lay Off Ryan Clark? Plus, Mayor Mamdani’s Netanyahu Strategy. 2026-07-24 · 147m
Van’s ‘Obsession’ Obsession, ‘The Odyssey’ Wins, and the Life and Career of David Roberts 2026-07-21 · 144m
"New Face of Hollywood,” Boosie’s Pardon Play, and Rachel’s Finest 2026-07-17 · 134m
The Death of Lindsey Graham and Jay-Z’s Colin Kaepernick Diss 2026-07-14 · 129m
The Tubman $20 Bill, Graham Platner’s Exit, and Rappers Flying Commercial 2026-07-10 · 137m
The Yung Miami and India.Arie “Spend Dat” Debate, Plus U.S.-FIFA Controversy 2026-07-07 · 117m
LeBron and the Mighty White Lakers. Plus, Are You Proud to Be an American? 2026-07-03 · 139m
Druski’s BET Awards, Tucker Carlson Leaving the GOP, and “War” in the Democratic Party 2026-06-30 · 121m
XXL Freshman Class, and What Happened With Lizzo? Plus, the Last Gasp of Trumpism 2026-06-26 · 127m
Crockett Not Supporting Talarico? Plus, Estelle on the Art of Being a Humble Star 2026-06-23 · 153m
Jemele Hill and the Jay-Z-Target Partnership: Is It a Big Deal? 2026-06-19 · 123m
Knicks Win It All, UFC at the White House, and the Conviction of Karmelo Anthony 2026-06-16 · 105m
Senator Chris Murphy and ‘Crisis of the Common Good’ 2026-06-12 · 55m
A Conversation With Rep. Ilhan Omar: AIPAC, MAGA Expats, and Standing Up to ICE 2026-06-09 · 58m
Spencer Pratt’s Obama Comparisons, Plus Life and ’The Odyssey’ With Jay Pharoah 2026-06-05 · 155m
Jay-Z Returns to Beef With Drake, Plus Trump’s Failed Concert Series 2026-06-02 · 113m
Kevin Hart: Black Culture Vs. Comedy Culture, and Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Bid 2026-05-29 · 124m
Is Hip-Hop Still Fun? Plus the DNC’s Autopsy Report and “Dr.” Cheyenne Bryant’s Alleged Title 2026-05-22 · 127m
Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Album Review. Plus, Tom Steyer’s Plan for California. 2026-05-19 · 127m
Chud the Builder Shot, and SEC Boycott? Plus, Tiffany D. Cross on Womanhood 2026-05-15 · 161m
Kevin and Katt Squash the Beef, Stephen A.’s Wish, and ABC vs. Trump’s FCC 2026-05-12 · 114m
Stefon Diggs Not Guilty, the Return of Migos, and Do We Need the Met Gala? 2026-05-08 · 125m
RIP ‘Love & Hip-Hop,’ Scott Jennings on CNN, and a Colorism Conversation 2026-05-05 · 124m
Druski, the Most Consequential Comedian? Plus: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on Wildfires, Housing, and a Second Term 2026-05-01 · 129m
Meg and Klay’s Breakup and Trump’s Second Shooting Attempt? Plus, Durand Bernarr on Stardom 2026-04-28 · 141m
‘Michael’ Review, ‘Iceman’ Preview, and Kendrick Sampson on Quincy Jones and Black Creativity 2026-04-24 · 130m
Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’ With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Steven Caple Jr. 2026-04-23 · 34m
Roland Martin’s Deleted Post and Jamilah Lemieux on Black Relationships 2026-04-21 · 139m
Decency and Dave Chappelle. Plus, Should Former Trump Allies Be Embraced? 2026-04-17 · 134m
Coachella, Afrika Bambaataa, and Their Lord and Savior Donald Trump 2026-04-14 · 118m
Offset and the State of Hip-Hop in ATL. Plus, Trump’s Ceasefire in Iran 2026-04-10 · 134m
LeBron James vs. Memphis. Plus, Joe Rogan and Theo Von on the War in Iran 2026-04-07 · 140m
Pam Bondi Fired, the Kidnapping of Gucci Mane, and Underage Dating: Brandy and Wanya Morris 2026-04-03 · 143m
Black Republican Celebrities, Plus Butch Ware: the Black Muslim Revolutionary Candidate 2026-03-31 · 191m
Capitalism, Beef and Jay-Z, Usher Praises Diddy, Plus a ’Beauty in Black’ Conversation 2026-03-27 · 144m
Bachelorette Cancellation, Biracial Jihad, Plus Iran and Civil War II Wth Emma Vigeland 2026-03-24 · 157m
The New York Times's Cesar Chavez Investigation, the Afroman Trial, and the Taylor Frankie Paul Controversy 2026-03-20 · 130m
Jack Harlow ‘Got Blacker,’ Spring Break in Houston, and an Oscars Recap With ‘The Big Picture’ 2026-03-17 · 126m
A Real Conversation With Gov. Josh Shapiro 2026-03-14 · 67m
Magic City Night Canceled and Target Boycott Over? Plus, Ryan Michelle Bathé on ‘Paradise’ Season 2 2026-03-13 · 171m
‘Sinners,’ Awards Season, and Pearline’s Husband With Jayme Lawson 2026-03-10 · 110m
Trump Fires Kristi Noem, Talarico Takes Texas, and the Impact of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ 2026-03-06 · 134m
War in Iran, Chalamet vs. Jordan, and the American Black Film Festival 2026-03-03 · 138m
Comedy, Music, and the Black Church With KevOnStage 2026-02-27 · 121m
The N-Word at the BAFTAs, Producing R. Kelly, and Gavin Newsom Backlash: Fair or Unfair? 2026-02-24 · 130m
LaBeouf Takes Louisiana. Plus, Colbert, Crockett, and Talarico. 2026-02-20 · 175m
LeBron and Israel, the “Kevin Durant Files,” and the Beautiful Hellscape of Culver City 2026-02-17 · 149m
Epstein Revelations, Ja Rule vs. G-Unit, and Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels 2026-02-13 · 141m
Bad Bunny’s Halftime, Trump’s Racist Post, and Activism in Sports With Jemele Hill 2026-02-10 · 125m
Chris Harrison: The Return of Traditional Love, Epstein Update, and ICE at the Polls 2026-02-06 · 116m
Don Lemon’s Arrest and ‘Melania’ a Box Office Hit? Plus, Howard Bryant on the Erasure of Paul Robeson 2026-02-03 · 129m
Melania the "Trophy Wife," Nicki’s MAGA Turn, and Black Prestige Media With Ashley Allison 2026-01-30 · 140m
Ye’s Apology, Latest Death in Minneapolis, and Aldis Hodge and Ben Watkins on ‘Cross’ 2026-01-27 · 115m
Michelle Appears on Call Her Daddy, Rachel’s Freedom, and Keith Edwards on Critiquing Crockett 2026-01-23 · 128m
Feeling for Josh Allen, Stephen A. and the Bruhs, Plus Charlie Kirk the Time Traveler 2026-01-20 · 138m
Kanye West Will Return, Druski and the Megachurch, and the Iranian Conflict 2026-01-16 · 144m
‘Sinners,’ Jasmine Crockett, and the Black Panthers 2026-01-13 · 143m
Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Chris Redd Gets Candid, and the Penis Lawsuit 2026-01-09 · 115m
The Venezuela Takeover. Plus, a Conversation About Adin Ross, Doechii, and Black Men. 2026-01-06 · 161m
Do the Epstein Files Matter? Is Rachel an Auntie? Plus, Interracial Relationships and a New Diddy Doc 2025-12-30 · 141m
Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz and the Legacy of Malcolm X 2025-12-26 · 25m
Jeffrey Epstein, Nicki Minaj, and the Streets 2025-12-23 · 132m
Epstein Distractions, Dr. Umar vs. 50 Cent, and Van’s N-Word Game 2025-12-19 · 130m
The Reiner Family Tragedy, Mass Shootings, and an Uncle Nearest Apology Rating 2025-12-16 · 119m
Jasmine Crockett vs. James Talarico, Sherrone Moore Arrested, and Rachel Dating Drug Dealers 2025-12-12 · 140m
L.A. Hip-Hop Culture With Nana, and Sydney Sweeney Speaks 2025-12-09 · 104m
Talking Reparations and “Black Boy Tragic” With Governor Wes Moore! Plus, the Diddy Documentary and BD Wong’s Apology Rating. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-12-05 · 125m
Pete Hegseth’s Investigation, and the Danish Deception 2025-12-02 · 130m
Trump Hearts Mamdani, MAGA Bots Exposed, and the Summer Walker Drama Explained 2025-11-25 · 124m
Senator Brian Schatz On Trying to Comprehend MAGA. Plus, Men’s Views on the WNBA With Angel McCoughtry! | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-11-21 · 103m
MAGA Regrets, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Apology, and Pharrell’s Philosophy 2025-11-18 · 111m
Is the Shutdown Really Over? Plus, More Epstein Files Leak, and the State of the GOP With Emma Vigeland! | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-11-14 · 154m
The End of the Shutdown With Representative Summer Lee. Plus, Reactions to the ‘Michael’ Trailer 2025-11-11 · 115m
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 2025-11-07 · 135m
A Broken White House, With Karine Jean-Pierre. Plus, the End of SNAP? 2025-11-04 · 158m
Black Political Power and Jesse Jackson, With Abby Phillip! Plus, Elections Galore and a Red Alert for Hip-Hop. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-10-31 · 140m
Fatherhood and Forgiveness With Roy Wood Jr., Plus Ed Zitron Breaks Down the “AI Bubble” 2025-10-28 · 118m
Sifting Through Emmanuel Acho’s Perspective. Plus, Logan Explains the NBA Gambling Scandal! | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-10-24 · 124m
The State of the Gaza Ceasefire With Akbar Ahmed. Plus, the Demands of the “No Kings” Protest and the Ghost of Social Media’s Past. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-10-21 · 118m
Breaking Down Reparations and Restorative Justice With Isaac Bryan! Plus, Threatening the Voting Act and Stephen A.’s Crockett Comments. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-10-17 · 110m
Exploring the Democratic Narrative With Governor Gavin Newsom! Plus, Ryan Grim Explains the Ceasefire. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-10-10 · 112m
Van Jones’s Very Bad Joke, Ayesha Curry’s Admission, and Diddy’s Sentencing 2025-10-07 · 157m
Navigating the Shutdown With Rep. Maxwell Frost! Plus, the WNBA's Bad Leadership, and Ray J Vs. the Kardashians. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-10-03 · 119m
Karen Attiah on The Washington Post Firing, Plus Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl 2025-09-30 · 127m
Talking ‘Him,’ Biracial Identity, and Athleticism With Tyriq Withers! Plus, the Back-and-Forth With Stephen A. and Jimmy Kimmel’s Return. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-09-26 · 117m
The Lionizing of Charlie Kirk With Ryan Grim, Plus Malik B on Viral Comedy 2025-09-23 · 186m
Memphis Bleek and Van Lathan (Not Jones), Plus Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension 2025-09-19 · 142m
Empathy, Sympathy, and Charlie Kirk. Plus, Erika Alexander and the Legacy of ‘Living Single.’ 2025-09-16 · 128m
Kamala’s Disappointment and the Killing of Charlie Kirk. Plus, Melvin Gregg Talks ‘The Paper’! | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-09-12 · 137m
Vaccines, Who Needs 'Em? Plus, Nina Westbrook and the Wellness App, Nebbi 2025-09-09 · 151m
Generational Talent With Quincy Avery! Plus, Trump’s Health Rumors and Young Americans' High Standards. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-09-05 · 133m
The Epstein Files, AIPAC and Gerrymandering with Rep. Ro Khanna 2025-09-02 · 37m
Addressing the Corruption Allegations With Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, Is Dark Money Funding Democratic Influencers? | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-08-29 · 91m
Nina Turner and the Democratic Playbook 2025-08-26 · 122m
Hitting the Target on Target, Cracker Barrel’s Rebrand, and the Reality of Texas’s GOP Congressional Map | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-08-22 · 121m
The LAST Biracial Conversation With Molly Daniel, Plus the Gaza Ceasefire 2025-08-19 · 122m
PragerU Replaces PBS, Celebs in Relationship Drama, and the National Guard in D.C. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-08-15 · 127m
Gender Wars: David Justice and Halle Berry, Plus S.A. Cosby’s ‘King of Ashes’ 2025-08-12 · 156m
The WNBA Conspiracy, One-Sided Beefs, and Our Voting Rights Under Attack | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-08-08 · 107m
Rep. James Talarico and the Democratic Fight in Texas, Plus Stephen A. Vs. Michelle Obama 2025-08-05 · 92m
Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans, Kamala’s '107 Days,' and the Aging of ‘Martin’ Jokes | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-08-01 · 133m
The Hunger Crisis in Gaza and Solution-Focused Therapy With Elliott Connie 2025-07-29 · 146m
Gendered Problems and Decentering Men With Joy Taylor! Plus, Thoughts on Hulk Hogan. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-07-25 · 143m
The Life of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and What Just Happened to Black Farmers? 2025-07-22 · 127m
How Scary Is AI? Let’s Ask Calvin Abbasi! | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-07-18 · 29m
Malcolm D. Lee and Expanding Story of ‘The Best Man’ 2025-07-15 · 33m
Is Nicki Lying? Plus, Tucker’s Epstein Theory and the Miami Mess. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-07-11 · 89m
Tragic Flooding in Texas and the Essence Fest Diaspora Wars 2025-07-08 · 101m
The Fourth of July Delivers the End of Diddy’s Trial and Trump’s Big “Beautiful” Bill | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-07-04 · 134m
Authentic Abs, the Big Beautiful Bill and a Constitutional Crisis 2025-07-01 · 122m
Draymond’s Punch, Daddy Trump, and Dropping Loaves! Plus, a Diddy Trial Update. | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2025-06-27 · 112m
All-Out War, or Deescalation? And Crowning the "Face of The Ringer" 2025-06-24 · 127m
Juneteenth: A Fundamentally American Holiday. Plus, the Tyler Perry Lawsuit 2025-06-20 · 126m
Is World War III Happening? And Will Smith Like Pretty Girls, So There’s That 2025-06-17 · 135m
Are Americans Cool With Chaos? Plus, Kayla and Pastor Tim Johnson on ‘Fatherless No More’ 2025-06-13 · 135m
Anti-ICE Protests and a “Should Black People Care?” Discussion 2025-06-10 · 102m
Metta Sandiford-Artest Wants the Knicks Job, and the White Black Panther 2025-06-06 · 101m
Dawn Staley’s ‘Uncommon Favor,’ Plus Cardi B and Offset Spousal Support 2025-06-03 · 114m
Trump’s Latest Pardons. Plus, Ethical Nonmonogamy With Mandii B and WeezyWTF 2025-05-30 · 118m
Progressivism and Poetry With Newark Mayor Ras Baraka 2025-05-27 · 58m
Kid Cudi Takes the Stand, and the Fight for Reparations With Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor 2025-05-23 · 120m
Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis, and RGIII’s Got Thoughts on Caitlin vs. Angel 2025-05-20 · 105m
A Dive Into the Diddy Trial, Meghan Trainor’s New Bass, and Bringing Redheads to the Community 2025-05-16 · 107m
Live from New York, It’s Higher Learning! 2025-05-14 · 97m
The First American Pope, Plus Met Gala Rankings 2025-05-09 · 108m
Hip-Hop’s Jeffrey Epstein, and Trump Meets the Press 2025-05-06 · 117m
Paying Teachers, Missing White Women Syndrome, and Pool Party Foul 2025-05-02 · 104m
Shedeur Sanders’s Draft Fall: The Civil Rights Issue of Our Time? Plus, Cinematography and ‘Sinners’ 2025-04-29 · 109m
Shannon Sharpe’s “Shakedown,” and Why the Earth Isn’t Flat With Dakotah Tyler 2025-04-25 · 92m
‘Sinners’ Box Office, ’The Quincy Avery Effect’, & How to Talk About Sex With Kamil Lewis 2025-04-22 · 165m
The Horror, Joy, and Roots of 'Sinners' With Omar Miller 2025-04-18 · 74m
Kyren Lacy and the Mental Wellness of Black Men With Jason Wilson 2025-04-15 · 164m
David Oyelowo on ‘Government Cheese,’ Plus Keri Hilson’s Regret 2025-04-11 · 96m
Kamala’s “I Told You So” and a Student's Self-Defense Claim in a Track Meet Stabbing 2025-04-08 · 108m
Donald Trump and the Last-Ditch Effort of a Dying Empire With Michael Harriot 2025-04-04 · 103m
Therapy and the History of Child Support With TK Kirkland 2025-04-01 · 107m
The LeBron–Stephen A. Feud, “Governor Hot Wheels,” and the Trump Administration’s Big Oopsie 2025-03-28 · 90m
Jonathan Majors, ‘Snow White’ and Box Office Controversy 2025-03-25 · 111m
Jess Hilarious, 'The Breakfast Club,' and Erasing Jackie Robinson 2025-03-21 · 98m
Kanye, Kim and Celebrity Parenthood. Plus, Van Learns About Neo-Soul 2025-03-18 · 98m
A Doechii Discussion and What Exactly Is an Industry Plant? 2025-03-14 · 88m
Five Things the Democrats Can Do, Plus Doechii Pisses Off Straight Men 2025-03-11 · 115m
Trump’s Tariff War and Democrats Sing on the Floor 2025-03-07 · 111m
An Oscars Recap, and Talking ‘Opus’ With Mark Anthony Green 2025-03-04 · 99m
The End of Medicaid? Plus, the Me Too Movement in 2025 2025-02-28 · 95m
Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 2 2025-02-21 · 57m
Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 1 2025-02-18 · 51m
President Elon, and Healthy Arrogance With Will Packer 2025-02-14 · 115m
Kendrick Lamar’s Televised Revolution and Ben Watkins Talks Alex Cross 2025-02-11 · 84m
Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s Vision for Gaza, and DEI in the NFL 2025-02-07 · 87m
The Historic 67th Grammys, the Luka Trade, and a Tariff War 2025-02-04 · 91m
DEI Did It, Plus ‘How to Sell Out’ and the Future of AI 2025-01-31 · 90m
Boycotts, Target and Tabitha Brown, Plus Snoop Speaks 2025-01-28 · 110m
Trump, Nazis, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s N-Word Count 2025-01-25 · 86m
Hip-Hop, MLK, and Trump’s Second Inauguration 2025-01-21 · 116m
Drake’s Certified Legal Action and a Potential Ceasefire in Gaza 2025-01-17 · 103m
The Political Firestorm and Recovery in L.A. 2025-01-14 · 116m
Processing the Los Angeles Wildfires With William Gude 2025-01-10 · 99m
The Fox Sports Lawsuit, and Drake’s Break Up With LeBron 2025-01-07 · 96m
A Higher Learning Rewind: Animal Welfare and the Return of Animal Games 2024-12-27 · 56m
Shameik Moore, Fat Joe, and Higher Learning’s Person of the Year 2024-12-24 · 92m
‘Growing Up Urkel’ With Jaleel White 2024-12-20 · 107m
Remy Ma and Papoose Drama, Plus Talking 100 Men in One Day With Ana Foxxx 2024-12-13 · 91m
Unpacking the Jay-Z Allegations with Meghann Cuniff 2024-12-10 · 101m
Kendrick and the "White Comedian," Plus CEO Fatally Shot 2024-12-06 · 89m
Joe Biden Pardons, Kendrick Drops, and Drake Takes Legal Action 2024-12-03 · 98m
A Higher Learning Rewind: Parents Day 2024-11-29 · 73m
A Higher Learning Rewind: The Very First Episode 2024-11-26 · 96m
The Nomination of RFK Jr., and Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson 2024-11-19 · 100m
The Danger of Trump’s Nominations With Paul Rieckhoff 2024-11-15 · 92m
A ‘Higher Learning’ Autopsy of the Democratic Party 2024-11-12 · 96m
Donald Trump’s Second Term and the Expectations of Change 2024-11-08 · 92m
Higher Learning/Bakari Sellers Election Night Livestream 2024-11-06 · 59m
Election Day Is Here. What’s Going to Happen? 2024-11-05 · 95m
MAGA Jokes and Mega Outrage With Roy Wood Jr. 2024-10-29 · 90m
The Trump Rumor Mill and LeBron and Bronny’s Big Moment 2024-10-25 · 73m
Disrespecting Kamala and Annemarie Wiley on ‘RHOBH’ and Politics 2024-10-22 · 127m
Obama Talks to the Brothas, Plus Chris Spencer and Lynnette Grey Bull Join the Show 2024-10-18 · 107m
Trump’s Russian Relationship and What’s a Black Dandy? 2024-10-11 · 88m
The Evidence Against Trump and a Vice Presidential Debate Recap 2024-10-04 · 106m
Eric Adams Indicted and Symone Sanders-Townsend Talks the Black Women's Vote 2024-09-27 · 88m
Janet’s Kamala Escapade and ‘Evolution of the Black Quarterback’ With Michael Vick 2024-09-24 · 88m
Of Mess and Men: Mark Robinson, Michael Eric Dyson and ShxtsNGigs 2024-09-20 · 91m
Emergency Pod: Diddy’s Indictment 2024-09-18 · 43m
Shannon Sharpe Goes Live and Terrell Owens Talks T.O. 2024-09-17 · 124m
Kamala’s Code Switch, and the Reparations Movement in Peril 2024-09-06 · 78m
The Top 10 Black Beauties of the ’90s | The Van LaTEN 2024-09-02 · 20m
Bending the Knee, Selfishly Creating Families, and Infighting Within the Black Community 2024-08-27 · 102m
The Freedom Festival of the DNC, the Beyoncé Fake Out, and the End of Bennifer 2.0 2024-08-23 · 82m
The Musk-Trump Interview, Simone Biles’s Past, and Voting Rights With Representative Stacey Abrams 2024-08-16 · 89m
The Olympics Are Over, Culture’s Best Uncle, and J.D. Vance’s Hypocrisy 2024-08-13 · 87m
Harris’s VP Pick, Marcus Jordan’s Trip, and the Reason Behind Ye’s Fall 2024-08-09 · 81m
The “Big” Disappointment at the Olympics, RFK Jr.’s Bear, and MOVE’s Legacy With Mike Africa Jr. 2024-08-06 · 96m
Trump’s Bizarre Panel, MAGA Rejects Their Favorite Son, and the Political Football of Misinformation 2024-08-02 · 97m
The Patriotism of the Paris Olympics, Paging Doctor Doom, and the Shadow Docket 2024-07-30 · 98m
J.D. Vance’s Cosplay, Sonya Massey’s Senseless Death, and the Disfunction of Policing With Philip McHarris 2024-07-26 · 125m
Biden’s Political Mortality, Harris’s Potential VP, and ESPN’s Top 100 Athletes 2024-07-23 · 79m
The Republican National Convention, Biden’s Nomination Struggle, and the Spectacle of Current Politics With Bakari Sellers 2024-07-19 · 100m
The (Attempted) Assassination of Trump and the Normalization of Political Violence in America 2024-07-16 · 81m
Impeaching the Supreme Court, Leaving Team USA, and the Discrimination of a Name 2024-07-12 · 104m
Biden’s Interview, Project 2025, and the Boldness of the Republican Party 2024-07-09 · 80m
The Jarring Trump-Biden Debate, Black Nepotism, and Jamaal Bowman’s Loss 2024-06-29 · 91m
Toxic Apologies, Trumpisims Are Back, and Mexican Representation in Ken and Friends 2024-06-25 · 87m
Birdman Versus Books, Van’s Summer Era, and the Electricity From Ken and Friends 2024-06-21 · 90m
To Smash and Dash, Maher’s Shock, and Black Folk Working "Five Times Harder" 2024-06-18 · 90m
Jonathan Majors’s Perseverance, How to Talk to Black Women, and Aliens Walking Among Us 2024-06-14 · 81m
The Fresh Prince Returns, Michael Chandler’s Comments, and School Choice With Camika Royal 2024-06-11 · 100m
Kramer’s Apology, Trump’s Paused Case, and Blum One-Ups the Fearless Fund 2024-06-07 · 84m
Trump’s 34 Charges, Slim Shady’s Return, and Talking ‘Babes’ With Ilana Glazer 2024-06-04 · 99m
More Trump Misses, Drake’s New Defender, and Understanding the Airstrikes With Akbar Shahid Ahmed 2024-05-31 · 84m
Spending Memorial Day With Prentice Penny and Black Twitter 2024-05-28 · 32m
Amber Loves Trumps, Caitlin Clark vs. Rachel, and Apple Music’s Top Albums With Bryan-Michael Cox 2024-05-24 · 108m
Diddy’s Apology, Davis’ Side, and the Lack of Urgency to Help Black America With Rep. Jamaal Bowman 2024-05-21 · 150m
Butker’s Speech, Presidential Debates, and The Power and Service of Art with Rhymefest 2024-05-17 · 86m
Mother’s Day, Graduation Protests, and Trump’s Hannibal Lecter Love 2024-05-15 · 87m
New Legislation, a Shift in the Rap Beef, and a Visit From Mayor Sharon Weston Broome 2024-05-07 · 131m
Kristi the Dog Slayer, a Playbook Review, and WNBA Talks With Legendary Tamika Catchings 2024-04-30 · 94m
Confederacy Month, the New Drake Diss, and Stephen A.’s Apology 2024-04-23 · 112m
Self-Healing, WNBA Salaries, and What Jerrod Really Meant 2024-04-19 · 84m
A Serious Talk About Israel and a Not-So-Serious Talk About Rap Beef 2024-04-16 · 101m
Young Voters, Blackface, and O.J.’s Past and Passing 2024-04-12 · 88m
The Rock’s Division, J. Cole’s Regrets, and a Red High School Visit 2024-04-09 · 96m
The Future of the WNBA and Another Interesting Acho Take 2024-04-05 · 88m
The Mastery of ‘Cowboy Carter’ and the Complexity of the Black Experience 2024-04-02 · 88m
The Diddy Saga, Trump’s Bible, and Black Representation in Media 2024-03-29 · 85m
Daily Wire’s Diversity Hire, Rap Beef, and Freaking Out Over Freaknik 2024-03-26 · 114m
Biden’s Budget, Pretty Privilege, and the Horrors of ‘Quiet on Set’ 2024-03-22 · 100m
Reckless “Behavior,” Mental Health, and the Kate Middleton Conspiracy 2024-03-19 · 95m
Banning TikTok, Actively Black, and Controversial Feet Pics 2024-03-15 · 93m
Oprah’s Ozempic Special, the Oscars, and Draya’s Pregnancy 2024-03-12 · 109m
Lieutenant Nasty, Charlamagne’s Apology, and the Supreme Court Trump Decision 2024-03-05 · 108m
The Jim Crow Era of Reproductive Freedom. Plus Tiffany Haddish’s Israel Trip 2024-02-23 · 96m
More Mass Shootings. Plus, Martin, Malcolm, and Coretta With Dr. Peniel Joseph 2024-02-16 · 131m
Beyoncé vs. NFL, Plus Masculinity and Painted Nails With Demetrius Harmon 2024-02-13 · 129m
Taylor Swift: Greatest Maker of Albums Ever, Plus Keith Lee’s Blessings 2024-02-06 · 93m
Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, and a History of Rap Beef 2024-01-30 · 87m
Barbie Snubbed? Plus, DEI in the Friendly Skies 2024-01-26 · 104m
Yodit Tewolde on the Legal Affairs of Fani Willis, and the Cancellation of Black Shows 2024-01-23 · 102m
Brick Lady, Dresses on Black Men, and Florida’s Miseducation 2024-01-20 · 106m
Pat McAfee and Dr. King’s Dream, Plus Iowa Caucus Results 2024-01-16 · 68m
Nick Saban Retires, and Stephen A. Smith Lets Loose on Jason Whitlock 2024-01-12 · 87m
Jonathan Majors’s Interview, Wikipedia Plagiarism, and Apologies 2024-01-09 · 127m
Jason Hehir and 'Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning' 2024-01-02 · 38m
Gender War, Civil War, and the Loyalty of a Barber 2023-12-29 · 89m
Dr. Khiara Bridges and the Abundant Birth Project Lawsuit 2023-12-26 · 30m
Trump Vs. Colorado, Plus Friendship and Freedom With Mandii B 2023-12-22 · 85m
The Jonathan Majors Verdict, and Cultural Gatekeeping 2023-12-19 · 131m
Draymond Green’s Impulse Control, and Awaiting the Jonathan Majors Verdict 2023-12-15 · 106m
David Oyelowo and ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves,’ Plus Jonathan Majors Trial Updates 2023-12-12 · 125m
Super Short Episode Update 2023-12-08 · 13m
Beyoncé Backlash, and Lenny Kravitz Missed the Source Awards 2023-12-05 · 110m
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Empowering Change 2023-11-24 · 36m
Olayemi Olurin and the Diddy v. Cassie Lawsuit 2023-11-21 · 111m
Hip-Hop and Responsibility With Royce da 5’9” 2023-11-17 · 98m
Boomers Vs. Gen Z, Plus Vegan Living With Pinky Cole 2023-11-14 · 98m
The SAG-AFTRA Strike Is Over, Plus Tim Scott’s Very Real Girlfriend 2023-11-10 · 86m
Biden and the Blacks, Plus a Segment on “Sassy” 2023-11-07 · 95m
A Humanitarian "Pause" and Keith Lee's Critiques 2023-11-03 · 74m
The Mass Shooting Cycle and the Dwight Howard Allegation 2023-10-27 · 78m
A Mini-Episode on Difficult Discussions 2023-10-24 · 61m
A Humanitarian Crisis, and Yung Joc vs. Lustful Eyes 2023-10-20 · 83m
Conversations on the Israel-Hamas Conflict 2023-10-13 · 120m
Subliminal Disses, McCarthy’s Ouster, and Sexyy Red’s Politics 2023-10-06 · 68m
Understanding the WGA Agreement, and Kaepernick’s Letter to the Jets 2023-09-29 · 119m
Mental Trillness With Juicy J 2023-09-05 · 43m
Another Glitch from Mitch, and Coco Gauff Rightfully Goes Off 2023-09-01 · 98m
Tragedy in Jacksonville and America’s Obsession With Crime 2023-08-29 · 77m
Republican Debate Recap and the Cancellation of Cancel Culture 2023-08-25 · 83m
Sage Steele and Biracial Identity With Marc Lamont Hill 2023-08-22 · 89m
Trump’s Fourth Indictment, the Truth Behind ‘The Blindside,’ and Van Watches Rachel’s ‘Bachelorette’ Season 2023-08-18 · 83m
The Latest on Hunter Biden, the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, and Jamaican Massages 2023-08-15 · 91m
The Tory Lanez Sentence With Meghann Cuniff, and the Miseducation of Floridian Students 2023-08-11 · 108m
Fade in the Water and Jamie Foxx’s Apology With Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm 2023-08-08 · 129m
Casting the White Version of 'They Cloned Tyrone’ With Director Juel Taylor 2023-08-01 · 126m
Over the Hill on the Hill, and Ice Cube’s Ride Along With Tucker 2023-07-28 · 117m
Ron DeSantis and the "Benefits” of Slavery, Plus JasonMartin With the Hot Takes 2023-07-25 · 143m
Errol Spence Jr. on Boxing's Tribalism and Taking On Terence Crawford 2023-07-22 · 36m
Carlee Russell’s Disappearance and Adam Cohen Talks SCOTUS 2023-07-21 · 113m
Higher Learning Presents: The Summit of the Sexes 2023-07-19 · 90m
SAG Strikes and Tommy Tuberville Defines "White Nationalist" 2023-07-14 · 95m
Jonah Hill’s Boundaries, and the Injustices of the Tulsa Massacre 2023-07-11 · 100m
Keke Palmer’s Night Out, and the White Horse at the White House 2023-07-07 · 107m
Michael Harriot and the End of Affirmative Action 2023-06-30 · 94m
Russia’s Almost-Coup, and Melvin Gregg on ‘The Blackening’ 2023-06-27 · 126m
The Sinking of the Titanic Sub, AI, and “God Save the Queen” 2023-06-23 · 113m
Kemp Powers: Storytelling and ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ 2023-06-20 · 33m
The Defense of an Unwanted Kiss, and the Black Maternal Health Crisis 2023-06-16 · 78m
Digging Into Trump’s Indictment, and Melina Abdullah on "Cop City" in Atlanta 2023-06-13 · 95m
Donald Trump’s Second Indictment and Marquis “Mookie” Cook on Playing LeBron 2023-06-09 · 108m
Nikki Haley’s Dangerous Rhetoric, Plus Aaron L. Morrison on Transparency in Black Lives Matter 2023-06-06 · 129m
A Lack of Slavery in ‘The Little Mermaid’ and Biden Takes a Tumble 2023-06-02 · 90m
The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and Ron DeSantis Runs 2023-05-26 · 73m
The One and Only VanVan! Plus, Jim Brown’s Complicated Legacy 2023-05-23 · 109m
The Color of Change Controversy and Conservatism at CNN 2023-05-19 · 100m
Ja Morant’s Mistakes, and Interracial Relations Conversations 2023-05-16 · 115m
Delroy Lindo the Thespian and CNN’s Platforming of Donald Trump 2023-05-12 · 75m
Yet Another Mass Shooting. Plus, Slurs in the Sports World 2023-05-09 · 101m
Hollywood on Strike, Plus Black People and Honest Jobs 2023-05-05 · 70m
The Latest Mass Shooting in Texas, and ‘Good Moms, Bad Choices’ 2023-05-02 · 129m
Disney v. DeSantis, Plus Allen Hughes on ’Dear Mama’ and His Filmmaking Career 2023-04-28 · 100m
Tucker ’s and Don’s Exits, and the Case for Reparations for White People 2023-04-25 · 92m
Fox v. Dominion, and Lee Merritt on Representing the Family of Ralph Yarl 2023-04-21 · 103m
The Heartbreaking Ralph Yarl Situation & the Ghost of Freakniks Past | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2023-04-18 · 87m
A Regular, Black Conversation About Guns With Jason “Jah” Lee 2023-04-14 · 133m
Clarence Thomas’s Nazi-Art Collecting Friend, and Cassandra Freeman on ‘Bel-Air’ 2023-04-11 · 113m
Will Packer on ‘Praise This’, Plus Donald Trump Arrested 2023-04-07 · 111m
The Double Standard and Felicia Enuha on Corporate Life 2023-04-04 · 118m
Donald Trump’s Indictment and Ally Love of Peloton and ‘Dance 100’ 2023-03-31 · 101m
The Arrest of Jonathan Majors and Yet Another School Shooting 2023-03-28 · 89m
Tekashi 6ix9ine and Privacy in the Age of Social Media 2023-03-24 · 101m
Arresting Donald Trump and the NFL’s History of Blackballing 2023-03-21 · 105m
Angela and the Academy, Plus Sam Pollard on Documentary Filmmaking 2023-03-14 · 134m
The Extremely Likable Tracee Ellis Ross, Plus ‘No Jumper’ Disappoints 2023-03-10 · 137m
Respectability Politics and Damon Young on Being Funny and Black 2023-03-07 · 103m
A ‘Corny’ Conversation With Wood Harris 2023-03-03 · 112m
The Origins of COVID and the Demise of Dilbert 2023-02-28 · 113m
The Emasculation Proclamation and Civil War II 2023-02-24 · 101m
Animal Welfare and the Return of Animal Games 2023-02-21 · 60m
Super Bowl LVII and Dr. Peniel Joseph on Chauvinism in the Civil Rights Movement 2023-02-14 · 117m
The State of the Union and Confronting Domestic Terrorism With Hawk Newsome 2023-02-10 · 106m
Beyoncé and Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary 2023-02-07 · 64m
Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee 2023-02-03 · 79m
Higher Learning: Live With Thought Warriors 2023-02-01 · 54m
The Killing of Tyre Nichols 2023-01-31 · 89m
Ed Reed’s Exit, Plus Stephen A. Smith on Skip and Kaepernick 2023-01-24 · 118m
Uncomfortably Conversing With Emmanuel Acho 2023-01-20 · 88m
Martin Luther King Jr., the Revolutionary With Dr. Peniel Joseph 2023-01-17 · 95m
Calmatic Remixes House Party, Plus Biden’s Classified Docs 2023-01-13 · 99m
The Concessions of McCarthy, Plus Meek Mill’s Ghanaian Vacation 2023-01-10 · 85m
The Guilty Verdict of Tory Lanez With Meghann Cuniff, and Anti-Blackness From the Diaspora 2022-12-30 · 116m
Holiday Book Recommendations With Maiysha Kai 2022-12-27 · 20m
Trump’s Taxes, Plus Aaron Rupar: Banned by Elon Musk 2022-12-23 · 101m
Prosecuting a President, and the Life of P-22 2022-12-20 · 102m
The Tory Lanez Trial, and Did Gunna Snitch? Plus, Concern for Mountain Lion 2022-12-16 · 122m
Booing the Richest Man in the World, and Body Positivity With Kelvin Davis 2022-12-13 · 103m
The Deion Discourse and Jackson State, Plus the War for “Woke” 2022-12-06 · 104m
'South Side' With Diallo Riddle and Kanye Loves Hitler 2022-12-02 · 103m
The Questionable Pasts of the Joneses: Jerry and James Earl 2022-11-29 · 85m
Thankful to Have Jonathan Majors on the Podcast 2022-11-25 · 34m
Gabrielle Union on ‘The Inspection’ and Empowering Your Children 2022-11-22 · 118m
Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Life As a TV Legend 2022-11-18 · 118m
Kyrie and the Nets’ Stipulations, Plus the Midterm Elections Are Here 2022-11-08 · 98m
Mourning Takeoff and Kyrie Irving Gets Suspended 2022-11-04 · 107m
The End of Affirmative Action? Plus, a Kyrie Conversation 2022-11-01 · 74m
The Legendary Billy Porter, and Discussing a Hyperpartisan Supreme Court 2022-10-25 · 99m
Florida’s Voter Fraud Arrests, and Cheri Beasley’s Race for Senate 2022-10-21 · 82m
Free Speech and ‘Drink Champs,’ Plus Student Loan Forgiveness is Here 2022-10-18 · 92m
Alex Jones Pays, and a Conversation With a Thought Warrior 2022-10-14 · 106m
Once Again…Kanye West, Plus Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins on ‘Trials to Triumphs’ 2022-10-11 · 133m
Biden’s Marijuana Pardons, and Herschel Walker Plays Defense 2022-10-07 · 87m
Ye and White Lives Matter, Plus Soledad O’Brien on ‘The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks’ 2022-10-04 · 93m
Jemele Hill on the Malika Andrews Discourse. Plus, Rachel Dolezal’s OnlyFans Leak 2022-09-30 · 103m
Anna Wolfe on Brett Favre’s Impact on the Most Vulnerable 2022-09-27 · 104m
Ime Udoka’s Troubles and Adam Levine’s Peak White Mess 2022-09-23 · 87m
Discussing Slavery and Presentism, Plus Breaking Down the SAFE-T Act With Sen. Robert Peters 2022-09-20 · 111m
The Tragedy of PnB Rock’s Death, and Robert Sarver’s Suspension 2022-09-13 · 69m
Black Twitter and the Death of Queen Elizabeth II 2022-09-09 · 77m
Pennsylvania Weed Pardons and Brett Favre the Welfare Queen 2022-09-06 · 119m
Mississippi Water Crisis and Serena the Great 2022-09-02 · 96m
Hip-Hop vs. Rap and a Discussion on a Woman’s Worth With Glasses Malone 2022-08-26 · 80m
African Film and Adapting ‘The Color Purple’ With Blitz Bazawule 2022-08-23 · 40m
Investigating Trump With Rep. Pete Aguilar, Plus Deshaun Watson Apologizes 2022-08-16 · 98m
Aldis Hodge Talks ‘City on a Hill,’ ‘Black Adam,’ and More, Plus the Cale Gundy Story and the Latest on Alex Jones 2022-08-09 · 91m
A Deep Dive Into the Deshaun Watson Suspension and Brittney Griner’s Sentence 2022-08-05 · 81m
Deshaun Watson’s “Punishment” and Monkeypox on the Rise 2022-08-02 · 71m
The Safer America Plan, Plus Inflation Reduction With Marc Goldwein 2022-07-29 · 101m
Colorism and Keke Palmer, Plus 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Trailer Reactions 2022-07-26 · 94m
The Power of Audio Storytelling’ Hosted by Rachel Lindsay 2022-07-20 · 46m
Amber Rose in-studio, and the Sesame Place Situation 2022-07-19 · 133m
The Put Your Shoes On Challenge, and Jill Biden on Tacos 2022-07-15 · 95m
'N-Word’ Usage in Music and Biden’s Executive Order 2022-07-12 · 82m
Congressional Twerking and a Diaspora Discussion 2022-07-08 · 82m
Jayland Walker’s Unnecessary Death and Talking Mass Shootings … Again 2022-07-05 · 102m
R. Kelly Sentenced and Inflation Talk With Marc Goldwein 2022-07-01 · 100m
The Overturning of Roe v. Wade 2022-06-28 · 95m
Trouble in Texas and Drake’s Album Review 2022-06-24 · 78m
DJ Akademiks’ Comments on Underage Dating, Plus Herschel Walker and Fatherhood 2022-06-17 · 72m
Garcelle Beauvais on Persevering in Hollywood, Plus Revisiting the Isimemen Etute Case With Jarrett Hill 2022-06-14 · 116m
Discussing the Acquittal of Isimemen Etute With James Turk 2022-06-07 · 106m
Mass Shootings and the Challenge of Finding Hope 2022-05-27 · 90m
Racist or Nah? Plus, Discussing the Spread of Monkeypox 2022-05-24 · 96m
Peak White Mess, and Speaking for All Interracial Marriages 2022-05-20 · 89m
Kendrick Lamar’s Return and the Indictment of Young Thug and Gunna 2022-05-10 · 95m
Overturning Roe v. Wade and Dave Chappelle’s Attack 2022-05-06 · 75m
Prayer in Schools and Playing Animal Games 2022-04-29 · 86m
Mask Mandate Lifted, and Earning a Punch from Mike Tyson 2022-04-22 · 94m
Cruel, Unusual Punishment, and Jesus at 30,000 Feet 2022-04-19 · 77m
Sean K. Campbell Discusses His Investigative Reporting on Black Lives Matter 2022-04-12 · 97m
Black Lives Matter Co-founder Alicia Garza Addresses Recent Controversy 2022-04-08 · 107m
NFL Hiring Practices and Skip Bayless on the Black Woman Who Raised Him 2022-04-01 · 103m
Will Smith’s Oscar Night: A ‘Higher Learning’ Breakdown 2022-03-29 · 105m
The Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson and a 2022 Oscars Preview 2022-03-25 · 106m
A Conversation on Transgender Athletics With Activist Raquel Willis 2022-03-22 · 91m
Howard U to Strike? Plus, Herschel Walker and the Theory of Evolution 2022-03-18 · 119m
The Cult of Kanye and Isabelle Khurshudyan on the War in Ukraine 2022-03-15 · 94m
Ryan Coogler’s Run-in and Reactions to Jussie Smollett’s Sentencing 2022-03-11 · 111m
Gambling in the NFL and Brittney Griner’s Detainment 2022-03-08 · 85m
Florida’s "Don’t Say Gay" Bill and State of the Union Reactions 2022-03-04 · 94m
The Treatment of Africans in Ukraine and Steelo Brim on the Longevity of ‘Ridiculousness’ 2022-03-01 · 100m
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine and DJ Akademiks on Misinformation 2022-02-25 · 98m
Reacting to the Verdict in the Ahmaud Arbery Trial and Trying to Define Justice 2022-02-22 · 91m
Talking ‘Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ With Directors Coodie and Chike 2022-02-18 · 97m
The Super Bowl Halftime Recap and a Talk With Timothy Ware-Hill 2022-02-15 · 88m
Analyzing the Biden–Crack Pipe Headlines and Anna Malaika Tubbs on Black Motherhood 2022-02-11 · 100m
Is Joe Rogan Racist? And the Consequences of “No-Knock” Warrants 2022-02-08 · 95m
Brian Flores Sues the NFL and Peter Rosenberg Talks Whoopi 2022-02-04 · 97m
Rihanna’s Baby Bump and MacG on That Ari Lennox Question 2022-02-01 · 89m
A Conversation Across the Aisle With Tamika Hamilton, and Joe Biden’s Pledge 2022-01-28 · 94m
Bakari Sellers on the Present and Future State of Politics 2022-01-25 · 94m
Mitch McConnell’s Americans and the Awkwafina Backlash 2022-01-21 · 83m
The Whitewashing of MLK and Mario Lopez’s Silence 2022-01-19 · 91m
The Forever Fight for Voting Rights and Kate Sosin on Ending Violence Against the Trans Community 2022-01-14 · 99m
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Closing Achievement Gaps and Fixing Student Loan Programs 2022-01-11 · 84m
The Life of Michael K. Williams and Talking ‘The Wire’ With Felicia “Snoop” Pearson 2022-01-10 · 21m
Being Proud of Not Dating Black Women, and Talking Hip-Hop With Reason 2022-01-07 · 97m
Janet Jackson on Michael, and Omicron Updates With Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding 2022-01-05 · 92m
Michelle Obama 2024 and Cerise Castle on LAPD’s Use of Force 2021-12-31 · 86m
Kim Potter Found Guilty and Bachelor Nation’s First Black Couple 2021-12-24 · 76m
Joe Manchin Says “No,” and COVID-19 Surges | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-12-21 · 91m
The Return of the Student Loans and Deion Sanders Gets Top Recruit | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-12-17 · 89m
The Realities of Climate Change and the Future of Roe v. Wade | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-12-14 · 87m
Jussie Smollett Found Guilty and Travis Scott Speaks on Astroworld Tragedy | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-12-10 · 100m
Verzuz Reactions and Michael Arceneaux on Intracultural Conflict | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-12-07 · 127m
Stacey Abrams for Governor, and Yet Another School Shooting | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-12-03 · 100m
Remembering Virgil Abloh, and Omicron Reactions | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-11-30 · 89m
BLM's Newest Supporter: Kyle Rittenhouse. Plus: Michael Tubbs on Democratic Messaging | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-11-23 · 100m
RIP Young Dolph, and Domestic Violence in the NFL | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-11-19 · 82m
DaBaby’s Baby Mama Drama and Biden’s Bill Becomes Law | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-11-16 · 91m
The Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and Delaying ‘Black Panther 2’ 2021-11-12 · 90m
Kanye West Does Drink Champs, and Farting Is Such Sweet Sorrow | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2021-11-09 · 93m
Aaron Rodgers Lied and Had Help Doing It, Plus the CRT Bogeyman 2021-11-05 · 94m
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Cultural Misunderstanding, Plus a “Let’s Go, Brandon” Discussion 2021-11-02 · 91m
Feeling Bad for Will Smith and the War on Black Intellectualism 2021-10-29 · 95m
Kyrie’s Coalition and Modern-Day Redlining 2021-10-26 · 80m
Justice for Julius Jones and the Howard University Protests 2021-10-22 · 89m
Donald Trump Is Back and Why You Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed by Family 2021-10-19 · 83m
The Democratic Honeymoon Is Over and Prayers for Jelani Day 2021-10-15 · 81m
Jon Gruden Resigns and Kyrie Irving’s Personal Decision 2021-10-13 · 68m
Lynnette Grey Bull on Busting Myths and the Silence Around Missing Natives 2021-10-12 · 35m
Dave Chappelle’s ‘Closer’ and the United States v. Texas 2021-10-08 · 91m
Urban Meyer’s Acts of Indiscretion, and White Women’s War With Denzel 2021-10-05 · 101m
A Conversation With Frederick Joseph on the Repercussions of Racism 2021-10-01 · 109m
R. Kelly Found Guilty and Unvaccinated in the NBA 2021-09-28 · 95m
Missing White Woman Syndrome and Eboni K. Williams on Her Dream Job 2021-09-24 · 98m
Gentrifying Inglewood and the Crisis at the Border 2021-09-21 · 89m
Nicki Minaj vs the CDC and Wellness with Devi Brown 2021-09-17 · 102m
Biden’s Vaccine Mandate and Caroline Mala Corbin on the Texas Abortion Law 2021-09-14 · 111m
The California Recall and Remembering Michael K. Williams 2021-09-10 · 100m
A Conversation with Dr. Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five 2021-09-07 · 31m
Sheila Jackson Lee and the Cruelty of the Texas Abortion Law 2021-09-03 · 103m
God Bless Louisiana and Reviewing Kanye’s 'Donda' 2021-08-31 · 95m
Azmat Khan and the Latest From Afghanistan 2021-08-27 · 98m
TV Legend Larry Wilmore Shares His Top Five Black Sitcoms 2021-08-24 · 106m
American Royalty: Olympian Dominique Dawes on Happy and Healthy Gymnasts 2021-08-20 · 83m
The Crisis in Afghanistan, and Lizzo Responds to the Trolls 2021-08-17 · 79m
Kmele Foster Reports on the Central Park Bird-watching Incident, Plus Skip Bayless Is Put in His Place 2021-08-12 · 88m
Sherri Shepherd on Black Motherhood and Finding a New Cohost for ‘The View’ 2021-08-10 · 96m
Continuing the Fight for Voting Rights With Martin Luther King III and Talkin’ Hip Hop With Peter Rosenberg 2021-08-06 · 167m
Obama’s Birthday Bash and Dee-1 on Celebrity Responsibility 2021-08-03 · 82m
The Heroism of Simone Biles and Disappointment in Boosie 2021-07-30 · 84m
Da Baby Wants to Be Da Bad Guy, Plus Olympic Patriotism 2021-07-27 · 79m
The NFL vs. Unvaccinated Players and Problematic Astronauts 2021-07-23 · 92m
Van Returns and Reflects, Plus: Are We Still Mad at Kanye? 2021-07-20 · 108m
A 'Higher Learning' Tribute: Van Lathan Sr. 2021-07-16 · 21m
Sha’Carri Richardson’s Suspension With Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross 2021-07-02 · 33m
Freedom Day for “America’s Dad” and the Miscarriage of Justice 2021-07-02 · 84m
Lil Nas X and a Higher Learning Family Meeting 2021-06-29 · 96m
RGIII Loves His Wife & Karen: the Motion Picture 2021-06-25 · 72m
Coming Out in the NFL, the Fight Over CRT, and Vaccination Hesitation 2021-06-22 · 91m
Juneteenth, White Psychosis, and Cancel Culture in Comedy 2021-06-18 · 89m
Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Colorism In the Heights 2021-06-15 · 77m
Bachelor Nation Gets Aggressive and Kamala Has a Really Bad Week 2021-06-11 · 90m
Renaissance Man Jalen Rose and the Apologetic Kimmy Schmidt 2021-06-08 · 92m
Chris Harrison’s Replaced & Katt Williams on Cancel Culture 2021-06-07 · 110m
Mental Health, Mo’Nique’s Critiques, & Ellie Kemper Won What? 2021-06-02 · 99m
Celebrating a Year of Higher Learning 2021-05-28 · 100m
Remembering George Floyd, 1 Year Later 2021-05-25 · 91m
UFOs are Real, Kwame Claps Back, & JB Smoove on Being White Famous 2021-05-21 · 120m
The Real Bill Gates and Understanding the Conflict in Gaza 2021-05-18 · 104m
Difficult Discussions with Michael Rapaport 2021-05-14 · 76m
A Future Political Star’s Favorite Wu-Tang Song and the Problem With Politics 2021-05-11 · 103m
Jury Question Time and the Black Clark Kent 2021-05-07 · 97m
W. Kamau Bell on Being a Tall Black Man in America 2021-05-04 · 87m
Platonic Relationships, Celebrity News, and Political Bootlicking 2021-04-30 · 84m
Van Lathan Wins an Academy Award for Best Short Film 2021-04-27 · 86m
Omari Hardwick on the Return of Ghost and LeBron Deletes a Tweet 2021-04-23 · 93m
Reacting to the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict: Guilty on All Counts 2021-04-20 · 26m
The Mass Shootings Continue and Talking Gender Roles in the Year 2021 2021-04-20 · 75m
Kim Potter Charged in the Death of Daunte Wright, Plus Colton Underwood Comes Out As Gay 2021-04-16 · 81m
Processing the Death of Daunte Wright and 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario Getting Pepper-Sprayed 2021-04-13 · 98m
Is Khloe Kardashian a Victim Or Just Reaping What She Sows? 2021-04-09 · 84m
Paul Pierce Gets Fired From ESPN, Plus Ego Nwodim on Being Black on 'SNL' 2021-04-06 · 94m
Kevin Durant vs. Michael Rapaport, Matt Gaetz Investigations, and the Quavo and Saweetie Video 2021-04-02 · 84m
Reactions to Lil Nas X's Video, Chet Hanks's "White Boy Summer," and a Derek Chauvin Trial Update 2021-03-30 · 80m
The Tragic Situation in Colorado, Ellen Losing Viewers, and Chrissy Teigen Quits Twitter 2021-03-26 · 80m
Quavo and Saweetie Are Done, Spring Break in Miami Is Not, and Kylie Jenner Donated a Whopping $5,000 2021-03-23 · 74m
Addressing the Racist Attacks in Atlanta. Plus, John the Scorpio on Matt James's Bachelor Season. 2021-03-19 · 99m
Even More Chris Harrison News. Plus, Lil' Mo on Her 20 Years in the Music Industry. 2021-03-16 · 96m
Piers Morgan Is Upset and Alicia Garza on How to Be Hopeful in a Time of Social Change 2021-03-12 · 98m
Harry and Meghan Interview Reactions. Plus, the Papa John's Founder Spent How Long Trying to Stop Using the N-Word? 2021-03-09 · 79m
Chris Harrison's Latest Apology and Angela Rye on the Biden Administration So Far 2021-03-05 · 89m
DJ Akademiks on Megan Thee Stallion's Rap Skills, Drake's Upcoming Album, and Tekashi69 2021-03-02 · 95m
Do We Believe President Obama's Story About Punching a Classmate? 2021-02-26 · 85m
Matt James’s Instagram Statement and Andra Day on the Importance of Knowing Billie Holiday’s Story 2021-02-24 · 40m
Cam Newton Argues With a Camper and Deion Sanders (Maybe) Got His Stuff Stolen 2021-02-23 · 82m
#FlyinTedCruz: Breaking Down Ted Cruz's Trip to Cancún While Texas Freezes 2021-02-19 · 91m
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on the Black Experience in America and How to Be an Antiracist 2021-02-17 · 29m
Chris Harrison Is Stepping Away. What's Next for the 'Bachelor' Franchise? 2021-02-16 · 80m
Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield on the Importance of 'Judas and the Black Messiah' 2021-02-10 · 49m
Van Down! Breaking Down Van Jones's Appearance on 'The View' and Nick Cannon's Return to ViacomCBS 2021-02-09 · 75m
Lil Uzi's Bizarre Forehead Piercing, Lamar Odom vs. Aaron Carter, and the Trey Songz Discourse 2021-02-05 · 72m
Bow Wow on His Internet Controversies and His Place in the Culture 2021-02-03 · 43m
Let Chloe Bailey Spread Her Wings in Peace. Plus, What to Make of the T.I. and Tiny News. 2021-02-02 · 79m
Lecrae on Drake, Christian Rap, and His Place in Hip-Hop. Plus, Celebrating The Life Of Cicely Tyson. 2021-01-29 · 98m
Kaiya Hamilton on the Viral Clip of Her and Rick Ross From ‘Signed’ 2021-01-26 · 86m
Inauguration Reactions and Clare and Dale's Shocking Breakup 2021-01-22 · 88m
Examining the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Why MLK Day Can Feel Performative 2021-01-19 · 80m
Everyone Needs to Give Kyrie Irving Some Grace. Plus, Armie Hammer Said What? 2021-01-15 · 90m
President Trump Could Be Impeached Again and Republicans Have a Decision to Make 2021-01-12 · 76m
An Insurrection at the Capitol and the Georgia Runoffs: Reacting to a Historic Day in America 2021-01-08 · 84m
Are the Black Eyed Peas Black Music? Plus, a Michael Jackson Conversation 2021-01-05 · 82m
Was 'WW84' Kind of Problematic? Plus: Hilaria Baldwin's Confession and Consequences of the N-word 2020-12-29 · 95m
Jay Pharoah on Celebrity Impressions, Comedy in 2020, and His Experience With Racial Profiling 2020-12-22 · 93m
Tom Cruise’s Tone Crossed a Line. Plus: Glynn Turman on Working With Chadwick Boseman. 2020-12-18 · 88m
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on the COVID-19 Vaccines And What They Mean For the Pandemic 2020-12-15 · 89m
Jimmy Kimmel on COVID-19, His Karl Malone Character, Kanye West, and Being America's Late-Night Dad 2020-12-11 · 116m
Tayshia Adams On Her Racial Identity And Her "Bachelorette" Experience 2020-12-08 · 93m
Life Lessons From Loni Love. Plus, What To Make of President Obama's Comments About Defund the Police. 2020-12-04 · 91m
Nate Robinson Gets Knocked Out. Plus, Kelly McCreary of 'Grey's Anatomy.' 2020-12-01 · 86m
Parents Day 2020-11-27 · 72m
COVID-19 Is Surging. Plus, a Special Thanksgiving Mailbag. 2020-11-24 · 90m
Michael B. Jordan Is the Sexiest Man Alive and Michael Jordan Drafts LaMelo Ball 2020-11-20 · 90m
Slim Thug on the Recent Spate of Rappers Getting Shot 2020-11-17 · 91m
How to Manage Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-11-13 · 78m
Joe Biden Is the President-Elect but the Work Is Just Getting Started 2020-11-10 · 86m
Taking Stock of the Presidential Race Three Days In 2020-11-06 · 80m
It's Election Day. What's Next for America? 2020-11-03 · 82m
We're Four Days From the Election! Plus Jaime Harrison on the South Carolina Senate Race. 2020-10-30 · 88m
Breaking Down the Tragic Situation in Nigeria, Plus Final Debate Reactions 2020-10-23 · 93m
Leave Ayesha Curry Alone, Plus Natalie Manuel Lee on Faith in the Time of COVID-19 2020-10-20 · 81m
Ice Cube’s Platinum Plan and Van’s First 'Bachelorette' Review 2020-10-16 · 78m
Shaq and Snoop Dogg Are First-Time Voters. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett's Hearings Are Starting. 2020-10-13 · 80m
Why Won't President Trump Do a Virtual Debate? Plus: VP Debate Reactions and Mailbag Friday. 2020-10-09 · 81m
Reacting to President Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis 2020-10-06 · 79m
Presidential Debate Reactions and Reparations in California??? 2020-10-02 · 82m
Trump’s Tax Returns Have Been Released,. Plus, Amy Schumer on Activism and the Term “Karen.” 2020-09-29 · 79m
Reacting to the Lack of Indictments in the Breonna Taylor Case 2020-09-25 · 72m
RIP, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Plus a Historic Emmys for Black Culture 2020-09-22 · 85m
Trump's Town Hall, Cardi B's Divorce, Maya Moore's Marriage, and 'My Octopus Teacher' 2020-09-18 · 74m
Two Deputies Shot in Compton, an Election Map Update, and Recapping an Amazing Verzuz Battle 2020-09-15 · 83m
Killer Mike's Meeting With Brian Kemp and Skip Bayless's Inhumane Take on Dak Prescott 2020-09-11 · 82m
Adam22 on No Jumper, Podcasting, and the OBJ Rumors 2020-09-09 · 78m
Stacey Abrams on Modern Voter Suppression and What Her Plan Would've Been As Georgia Governor 2020-09-04 · 71m
RIP, Chadwick Boseman and John Thompson. Plus: Marlon Palmer on Adele's Viral Jamaican Moment. 2020-09-01 · 86m
Reacting to the NBA Players’ Strike and the Shooting at a Wisconsin Protest 2020-08-27 · 74m
Jacob Blake Shot by Police in Wisconsin and Roger Goodell's Fake Apology to Kap 2020-08-25 · 79m
Reactions to the DNC, Allegations Against Trey Songz, and the New Masai Ujiri Footage 2020-08-21 · 103m
President Trump vs. the USPS, Kim K. on the Case, and a New Black President in Washington 2020-08-18 · 92m
Kamala Harris Has Evolved As a Politician Into a Progressive VP Candidate, Plus Mailbag Friday 2020-08-14 · 97m
The “WAP” Video, Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K. on Stage, and Biden’s Potential Running Mate 2020-08-11 · 89m
Joe Biden’s Latest Problematic Comments, Plus the First Mailbag Friday 2020-08-07 · 91m
Beyonce's 'Black Is King' and Tayshia Adams Is The Bachelorette 2020-08-04 · 82m
John Lewis’s Funeral and How Bill Clinton Alienated Himself From the Culture 2020-07-31 · 94m
Forget Chris Brown, Usher vs. Justin Timberlake Is the Verzuz Battle We Need 2020-07-28 · 93m
The Situation in Portland Is a Defining Moment in American History 2020-07-24 · 82m
RIP John Lewis and Breaking Down Kanye's Presidential Campaign With GLC | Higher Learning 2020-07-21 · 82m
Reacting to the Washington Football Team Harassment Story and the Response to Nick Cannon 2020-07-17 · 82m
Jada Pinkett and Will Smith's Bizarre Red Table Talk 2020-07-14 · 85m
DeSean Jackson's Anti-Semitic Post and Kanye West Doubling Down 2020-07-10 · 88m
Is Van Jones Working With the White House? Plus Trump's Vile Retweet 2020-06-30 · 92m
The Latest in NASCAR's Noose Incident Shows We Have a Long Way to Go 2020-06-26 · 86m
Trump's Rally Flop and a Noose in Bubba Wallace's Garage 2020-06-23 · 88m
Breaking Down Trump’s Executive Order and the J. Cole–Noname Rap Beef 2020-06-19 · 96m
Dave Chappelle’s ‘8:46’ Special and The Bachelor’s Black Lead 2020-06-16 · 83m
What to Make of ‘On the Record,’ Trump Co-opting Juneteenth, and NASCAR Removing the Confederate Flag 2020-06-12 · 95m
Analyzing Roger Goodell's Statement About Black Lives Matter 2020-06-09 · 107m
Drew Brees, Trump, and Obama: Discussing the Responses to the Protests 2020-06-04 · 82m
The Importance of the Nationwide Protests Over George Floyd's Death 2020-05-31 · 66m
George Floyd, Doja Cat's Apology, and Joe Biden's Remarks 2020-05-28 · 95m
Introducing 'Higher Learning With Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay' 2020-05-26 · 1m
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