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 occasionally debating each other.
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Is the Shutdown Really Over? Plus, More Epstein Files Leak, and the State of the GOP With Emma Vigeland! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
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2025-11-14
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The End of the Shutdown With Representative Summer Lee. Plus, Reactions to the ‘Michael’ Trailer
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2025-11-11
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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
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2025-11-07
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A Broken White House, With Karine Jean-Pierre. Plus, the End of SNAP?
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2025-11-04
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Black Political Power and Jesse Jackson, With Abby Phillip! Plus, Elections Galore and a Red Alert for Hip-Hop. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
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2025-10-31
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Fatherhood and Forgiveness With Roy Wood Jr., Plus Ed Zitron Breaks Down the “AI Bubble”
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2025-10-28
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Sifting Through Emmanuel Acho’s Perspective. Plus, Logan Explains the NBA Gambling Scandal! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
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2025-10-24
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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
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2025-10-21
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Breaking Down Reparations and Restorative Justice With Isaac Bryan! Plus, Threatening the Voting Act and Stephen A.’s Crockett Comments. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
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2025-10-17
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Exploring the Democratic Narrative With Governor Gavin Newsom! Plus, Ryan Grim Explains the Ceasefire. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
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2025-10-10
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Van Jones’s Very Bad Joke, Ayesha Curry’s Admission, and Diddy’s Sentencing
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2025-10-07
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Navigating the Shutdown With Rep. Maxwell Frost! Plus, the WNBA's Bad Leadership, and Ray J Vs. the Kardashians. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
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2025-10-03
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Karen Attiah on The Washington Post Firing, Plus Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl
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2025-09-30
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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
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2025-09-26
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The Lionizing of Charlie Kirk With Ryan Grim, Plus Malik B on Viral Comedy
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2025-09-23
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Memphis Bleek and Van Lathan (Not Jones), Plus Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension
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2025-09-19
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Empathy, Sympathy, and Charlie Kirk. Plus, Erika Alexander and the Legacy of ‘Living Single.’
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2025-09-16
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Kamala’s Disappointment and the Killing of Charlie Kirk. Plus, Melvin Gregg Talks ‘The Paper’! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
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2025-09-12
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Vaccines, Who Needs 'Em? Plus, Nina Westbrook and the Wellness App, Nebbi
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2025-09-09
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Generational Talent With Quincy Avery! Plus, Trump’s Health Rumors and Young Americans' High Standards. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
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2025-09-05
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