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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay — 571 episodes
Fat Joe is Apparently Black, Stephen A. Smith is Upset and Danielle Brooks & Walter Thompson-Hernandez Join the Show
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
EDruski's Controversial CTE Skit, the House Trying to Condemn Socialism, Angie Nixon vs. Laura Loomer & Master P on Slavery
ERest in Peace, Dolly Parton; Supreme Court Rules on Trump Mail-In Voting; and Abdul El-Sayed vs. Jesse Watters on Fox News
EBeef Tariffs, Target Halloween Backlash, Hakeem Jeffries Meets With Jared Kushner, and an AI Conversation With King Willonius
ERo Khanna on the DSA and the Prospects of a Potential Presidential Run. Plus, the Gary, Indiana, Blackout and Penn State Drug Ring.
EStephen 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
Tyga’s AI Album, McAfee’s MAGA Mess, and Ranking AOC’s Dating Pool
Usher’s Clone, Drake’s Stream, and a "Ruthless" Kamala Harris
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s Relationship, Plus Stacey Abrams on Protecting the Vote
Governor Wes Moore and "Across-the-Aisle" Politics. Plus, Diarra Kilpatrick, a.k.a. "Diarra From Detroit."
The Troubled ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Adaptation, and Usher’s Rejection
Kerry Washington and 'The Whoopi Monologues,' a New Black Panther, and an Argument for Term Limits
Why Would ESPN Lay Off Ryan Clark? Plus, Mayor Mamdani’s Netanyahu Strategy.
Van’s ‘Obsession’ Obsession, ‘The Odyssey’ Wins, and the Life and Career of David Roberts
"New Face of Hollywood,” Boosie’s Pardon Play, and Rachel’s Finest
The Death of Lindsey Graham and Jay-Z’s Colin Kaepernick Diss
The Tubman $20 Bill, Graham Platner’s Exit, and Rappers Flying Commercial
The Yung Miami and India.Arie “Spend Dat” Debate, Plus U.S.-FIFA Controversy
LeBron and the Mighty White Lakers. Plus, Are You Proud to Be an American?
Druski’s BET Awards, Tucker Carlson Leaving the GOP, and “War” in the Democratic Party
XXL Freshman Class, and What Happened With Lizzo? Plus, the Last Gasp of Trumpism
Crockett Not Supporting Talarico? Plus, Estelle on the Art of Being a Humble Star
Jemele Hill and the Jay-Z-Target Partnership: Is It a Big Deal?
Knicks Win It All, UFC at the White House, and the Conviction of Karmelo Anthony
Senator Chris Murphy and ‘Crisis of the Common Good’
A Conversation With Rep. Ilhan Omar: AIPAC, MAGA Expats, and Standing Up to ICE
Spencer Pratt’s Obama Comparisons, Plus Life and ’The Odyssey’ With Jay Pharoah
Jay-Z Returns to Beef With Drake, Plus Trump’s Failed Concert Series
Kevin Hart: Black Culture Vs. Comedy Culture, and Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Bid
Is Hip-Hop Still Fun? Plus the DNC’s Autopsy Report and “Dr.” Cheyenne Bryant’s Alleged Title
Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Album Review. Plus, Tom Steyer’s Plan for California.
Chud the Builder Shot, and SEC Boycott? Plus, Tiffany D. Cross on Womanhood
Kevin and Katt Squash the Beef, Stephen A.’s Wish, and ABC vs. Trump’s FCC
Stefon Diggs Not Guilty, the Return of Migos, and Do We Need the Met Gala?
RIP ‘Love & Hip-Hop,’ Scott Jennings on CNN, and a Colorism Conversation
Druski, the Most Consequential Comedian? Plus: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on Wildfires, Housing, and a Second Term
Meg and Klay’s Breakup and Trump’s Second Shooting Attempt? Plus, Durand Bernarr on Stardom
‘Michael’ Review, ‘Iceman’ Preview, and Kendrick Sampson on Quincy Jones and Black Creativity
Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’ With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Steven Caple Jr.
Roland Martin’s Deleted Post and Jamilah Lemieux on Black Relationships
Decency and Dave Chappelle. Plus, Should Former Trump Allies Be Embraced?
Coachella, Afrika Bambaataa, and Their Lord and Savior Donald Trump
Offset and the State of Hip-Hop in ATL. Plus, Trump’s Ceasefire in Iran
LeBron James vs. Memphis. Plus, Joe Rogan and Theo Von on the War in Iran
Pam Bondi Fired, the Kidnapping of Gucci Mane, and Underage Dating: Brandy and Wanya Morris
Black Republican Celebrities, Plus Butch Ware: the Black Muslim Revolutionary Candidate
Capitalism, Beef and Jay-Z, Usher Praises Diddy, Plus a ’Beauty in Black’ Conversation
Bachelorette Cancellation, Biracial Jihad, Plus Iran and Civil War II Wth Emma Vigeland
The New York Times's Cesar Chavez Investigation, the Afroman Trial, and the Taylor Frankie Paul Controversy
EJack Harlow ‘Got Blacker,’ Spring Break in Houston, and an Oscars Recap With ‘The Big Picture’
A Real Conversation With Gov. Josh Shapiro
Magic City Night Canceled and Target Boycott Over? Plus, Ryan Michelle Bathé on ‘Paradise’ Season 2
‘Sinners,’ Awards Season, and Pearline’s Husband With Jayme Lawson
Trump Fires Kristi Noem, Talarico Takes Texas, and the Impact of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’
War in Iran, Chalamet vs. Jordan, and the American Black Film Festival
Comedy, Music, and the Black Church With KevOnStage
The N-Word at the BAFTAs, Producing R. Kelly, and Gavin Newsom Backlash: Fair or Unfair?
LaBeouf Takes Louisiana. Plus, Colbert, Crockett, and Talarico.
LeBron and Israel, the “Kevin Durant Files,” and the Beautiful Hellscape of Culver City
Epstein Revelations, Ja Rule vs. G-Unit, and Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels
Bad Bunny’s Halftime, Trump’s Racist Post, and Activism in Sports With Jemele Hill
Chris Harrison: The Return of Traditional Love, Epstein Update, and ICE at the Polls
Don Lemon’s Arrest and ‘Melania’ a Box Office Hit? Plus, Howard Bryant on the Erasure of Paul Robeson
Melania the "Trophy Wife," Nicki’s MAGA Turn, and Black Prestige Media With Ashley Allison
Ye’s Apology, Latest Death in Minneapolis, and Aldis Hodge and Ben Watkins on ‘Cross’
Michelle Appears on Call Her Daddy, Rachel’s Freedom, and Keith Edwards on Critiquing Crockett
Feeling for Josh Allen, Stephen A. and the Bruhs, Plus Charlie Kirk the Time Traveler
Kanye West Will Return, Druski and the Megachurch, and the Iranian Conflict
‘Sinners,’ Jasmine Crockett, and the Black Panthers
Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Chris Redd Gets Candid, and the Penis Lawsuit
The Venezuela Takeover. Plus, a Conversation About Adin Ross, Doechii, and Black Men.
Do the Epstein Files Matter? Is Rachel an Auntie? Plus, Interracial Relationships and a New Diddy Doc
Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz and the Legacy of Malcolm X
Jeffrey Epstein, Nicki Minaj, and the Streets
Epstein Distractions, Dr. Umar vs. 50 Cent, and Van’s N-Word Game
The Reiner Family Tragedy, Mass Shootings, and an Uncle Nearest Apology Rating
Jasmine Crockett vs. James Talarico, Sherrone Moore Arrested, and Rachel Dating Drug Dealers
L.A. Hip-Hop Culture With Nana, and Sydney Sweeney Speaks
Talking Reparations and “Black Boy Tragic” With Governor Wes Moore! Plus, the Diddy Documentary and BD Wong’s Apology Rating. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Pete Hegseth’s Investigation, and the Danish Deception
Trump Hearts Mamdani, MAGA Bots Exposed, and the Summer Walker Drama Explained
Senator Brian Schatz On Trying to Comprehend MAGA. Plus, Men’s Views on the WNBA With Angel McCoughtry! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
MAGA Regrets, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Apology, and Pharrell’s Philosophy
Is the Shutdown Really Over? Plus, More Epstein Files Leak, and the State of the GOP With Emma Vigeland! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
The End of the Shutdown With Representative Summer Lee. Plus, Reactions to the ‘Michael’ Trailer
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
A Broken White House, With Karine Jean-Pierre. Plus, the End of SNAP?
Black Political Power and Jesse Jackson, With Abby Phillip! Plus, Elections Galore and a Red Alert for Hip-Hop. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Fatherhood and Forgiveness With Roy Wood Jr., Plus Ed Zitron Breaks Down the “AI Bubble”
Sifting Through Emmanuel Acho’s Perspective. Plus, Logan Explains the NBA Gambling Scandal! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
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
Breaking Down Reparations and Restorative Justice With Isaac Bryan! Plus, Threatening the Voting Act and Stephen A.’s Crockett Comments. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Exploring the Democratic Narrative With Governor Gavin Newsom! Plus, Ryan Grim Explains the Ceasefire. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Van Jones’s Very Bad Joke, Ayesha Curry’s Admission, and Diddy’s Sentencing
Navigating the Shutdown With Rep. Maxwell Frost! Plus, the WNBA's Bad Leadership, and Ray J Vs. the Kardashians. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Karen Attiah on The Washington Post Firing, Plus Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl
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
The Lionizing of Charlie Kirk With Ryan Grim, Plus Malik B on Viral Comedy
Memphis Bleek and Van Lathan (Not Jones), Plus Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension
Empathy, Sympathy, and Charlie Kirk. Plus, Erika Alexander and the Legacy of ‘Living Single.’
Kamala’s Disappointment and the Killing of Charlie Kirk. Plus, Melvin Gregg Talks ‘The Paper’! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
EVaccines, Who Needs 'Em? Plus, Nina Westbrook and the Wellness App, Nebbi
Generational Talent With Quincy Avery! Plus, Trump’s Health Rumors and Young Americans' High Standards. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
The Epstein Files, AIPAC and Gerrymandering with Rep. Ro Khanna
Addressing the Corruption Allegations With Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, Is Dark Money Funding Democratic Influencers? | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Nina Turner and the Democratic Playbook
Hitting the Target on Target, Cracker Barrel’s Rebrand, and the Reality of Texas’s GOP Congressional Map | Higher Learning | The Ringer
The LAST Biracial Conversation With Molly Daniel, Plus the Gaza Ceasefire
PragerU Replaces PBS, Celebs in Relationship Drama, and the National Guard in D.C. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Gender Wars: David Justice and Halle Berry, Plus S.A. Cosby’s ‘King of Ashes’
The WNBA Conspiracy, One-Sided Beefs, and Our Voting Rights Under Attack | Higher Learning | The Ringer
ERep. James Talarico and the Democratic Fight in Texas, Plus Stephen A. Vs. Michelle Obama
Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans, Kamala’s '107 Days,' and the Aging of ‘Martin’ Jokes | Higher Learning | The Ringer
The Hunger Crisis in Gaza and Solution-Focused Therapy With Elliott Connie
Gendered Problems and Decentering Men With Joy Taylor! Plus, Thoughts on Hulk Hogan. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
EThe Life of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and What Just Happened to Black Farmers?
How Scary Is AI? Let’s Ask Calvin Abbasi! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Malcolm D. Lee and Expanding Story of ‘The Best Man’
Is Nicki Lying? Plus, Tucker’s Epstein Theory and the Miami Mess. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Tragic Flooding in Texas and the Essence Fest Diaspora Wars
The Fourth of July Delivers the End of Diddy’s Trial and Trump’s Big “Beautiful” Bill | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Authentic Abs, the Big Beautiful Bill and a Constitutional Crisis
Draymond’s Punch, Daddy Trump, and Dropping Loaves! Plus, a Diddy Trial Update. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
EAll-Out War, or Deescalation? And Crowning the "Face of The Ringer"
Juneteenth: A Fundamentally American Holiday. Plus, the Tyler Perry Lawsuit
Is World War III Happening? And Will Smith Like Pretty Girls, So There’s That
Are Americans Cool With Chaos? Plus, Kayla and Pastor Tim Johnson on ‘Fatherless No More’
Anti-ICE Protests and a “Should Black People Care?” Discussion
Metta Sandiford-Artest Wants the Knicks Job, and the White Black Panther
Dawn Staley’s ‘Uncommon Favor,’ Plus Cardi B and Offset Spousal Support
Trump’s Latest Pardons. Plus, Ethical Nonmonogamy With Mandii B and WeezyWTF
Progressivism and Poetry With Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
Kid Cudi Takes the Stand, and the Fight for Reparations With Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor
Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis, and RGIII’s Got Thoughts on Caitlin vs. Angel
A Dive Into the Diddy Trial, Meghan Trainor’s New Bass, and Bringing Redheads to the Community
ELive from New York, It’s Higher Learning!
The First American Pope, Plus Met Gala Rankings
Hip-Hop’s Jeffrey Epstein, and Trump Meets the Press
Paying Teachers, Missing White Women Syndrome, and Pool Party Foul
Shedeur Sanders’s Draft Fall: The Civil Rights Issue of Our Time? Plus, Cinematography and ‘Sinners’
Shannon Sharpe’s “Shakedown,” and Why the Earth Isn’t Flat With Dakotah Tyler
‘Sinners’ Box Office, ’The Quincy Avery Effect’, & How to Talk About Sex With Kamil Lewis
The Horror, Joy, and Roots of 'Sinners' With Omar Miller
Kyren Lacy and the Mental Wellness of Black Men With Jason Wilson
David Oyelowo on ‘Government Cheese,’ Plus Keri Hilson’s Regret
Kamala’s “I Told You So” and a Student's Self-Defense Claim in a Track Meet Stabbing
Donald Trump and the Last-Ditch Effort of a Dying Empire With Michael Harriot
Therapy and the History of Child Support With TK Kirkland
The LeBron–Stephen A. Feud, “Governor Hot Wheels,” and the Trump Administration’s Big Oopsie
EJonathan Majors, ‘Snow White’ and Box Office Controversy
Jess Hilarious, 'The Breakfast Club,' and Erasing Jackie Robinson
Kanye, Kim and Celebrity Parenthood. Plus, Van Learns About Neo-Soul
A Doechii Discussion and What Exactly Is an Industry Plant?
Five Things the Democrats Can Do, Plus Doechii Pisses Off Straight Men
Trump’s Tariff War and Democrats Sing on the Floor
An Oscars Recap, and Talking ‘Opus’ With Mark Anthony Green
The End of Medicaid? Plus, the Me Too Movement in 2025
Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 2
Van at Super Bowl Radio Row Pt. 1
President Elon, and Healthy Arrogance With Will Packer
Kendrick Lamar’s Televised Revolution and Ben Watkins Talks Alex Cross
Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s Vision for Gaza, and DEI in the NFL
The Historic 67th Grammys, the Luka Trade, and a Tariff War
EDEI Did It, Plus ‘How to Sell Out’ and the Future of AI
Boycotts, Target and Tabitha Brown, Plus Snoop Speaks
Trump, Nazis, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s N-Word Count
Hip-Hop, MLK, and Trump’s Second Inauguration
Drake’s Certified Legal Action and a Potential Ceasefire in Gaza
The Political Firestorm and Recovery in L.A.
Processing the Los Angeles Wildfires With William Gude
The Fox Sports Lawsuit, and Drake’s Break Up With LeBron
A Higher Learning Rewind: Animal Welfare and the Return of Animal Games
Shameik Moore, Fat Joe, and Higher Learning’s Person of the Year
‘Growing Up Urkel’ With Jaleel White
Remy Ma and Papoose Drama, Plus Talking 100 Men in One Day With Ana Foxxx
EUnpacking the Jay-Z Allegations with Meghann Cuniff
Kendrick and the "White Comedian," Plus CEO Fatally Shot
Joe Biden Pardons, Kendrick Drops, and Drake Takes Legal Action
A Higher Learning Rewind: Parents Day
A Higher Learning Rewind: The Very First Episode
The Nomination of RFK Jr., and Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
The Danger of Trump’s Nominations With Paul Rieckhoff
A ‘Higher Learning’ Autopsy of the Democratic Party
Donald Trump’s Second Term and the Expectations of Change
EHigher Learning/Bakari Sellers Election Night Livestream
EElection Day Is Here. What’s Going to Happen?
MAGA Jokes and Mega Outrage With Roy Wood Jr.
The Trump Rumor Mill and LeBron and Bronny’s Big Moment
Disrespecting Kamala and Annemarie Wiley on ‘RHOBH’ and Politics
Obama Talks to the Brothas, Plus Chris Spencer and Lynnette Grey Bull Join the Show
Trump’s Russian Relationship and What’s a Black Dandy?
The Evidence Against Trump and a Vice Presidential Debate Recap
Eric Adams Indicted and Symone Sanders-Townsend Talks the Black Women's Vote
Janet’s Kamala Escapade and ‘Evolution of the Black Quarterback’ With Michael Vick
Of Mess and Men: Mark Robinson, Michael Eric Dyson and ShxtsNGigs
Emergency Pod: Diddy’s Indictment
Shannon Sharpe Goes Live and Terrell Owens Talks T.O.
Kamala’s Code Switch, and the Reparations Movement in Peril
The Top 10 Black Beauties of the ’90s | The Van LaTEN
EBending the Knee, Selfishly Creating Families, and Infighting Within the Black Community
EThe Freedom Festival of the DNC, the Beyoncé Fake Out, and the End of Bennifer 2.0
EThe Musk-Trump Interview, Simone Biles’s Past, and Voting Rights With Representative Stacey Abrams
EThe Olympics Are Over, Culture’s Best Uncle, and J.D. Vance’s Hypocrisy
EHarris’s VP Pick, Marcus Jordan’s Trip, and the Reason Behind Ye’s Fall
EThe “Big” Disappointment at the Olympics, RFK Jr.’s Bear, and MOVE’s Legacy With Mike Africa Jr.
ETrump’s Bizarre Panel, MAGA Rejects Their Favorite Son, and the Political Football of Misinformation
EThe Patriotism of the Paris Olympics, Paging Doctor Doom, and the Shadow Docket
EJ.D. Vance’s Cosplay, Sonya Massey’s Senseless Death, and the Disfunction of Policing With Philip McHarris
EBiden’s Political Mortality, Harris’s Potential VP, and ESPN’s Top 100 Athletes
EThe Republican National Convention, Biden’s Nomination Struggle, and the Spectacle of Current Politics With Bakari Sellers
EThe (Attempted) Assassination of Trump and the Normalization of Political Violence in America
EImpeaching the Supreme Court, Leaving Team USA, and the Discrimination of a Name
EBiden’s Interview, Project 2025, and the Boldness of the Republican Party
EThe Jarring Trump-Biden Debate, Black Nepotism, and Jamaal Bowman’s Loss
EToxic Apologies, Trumpisims Are Back, and Mexican Representation in Ken and Friends
EBirdman Versus Books, Van’s Summer Era, and the Electricity From Ken and Friends
ETo Smash and Dash, Maher’s Shock, and Black Folk Working "Five Times Harder"
EJonathan Majors’s Perseverance, How to Talk to Black Women, and Aliens Walking Among Us
EThe Fresh Prince Returns, Michael Chandler’s Comments, and School Choice With Camika Royal
EKramer’s Apology, Trump’s Paused Case, and Blum One-Ups the Fearless Fund
ETrump’s 34 Charges, Slim Shady’s Return, and Talking ‘Babes’ With Ilana Glazer
EMore Trump Misses, Drake’s New Defender, and Understanding the Airstrikes With Akbar Shahid Ahmed
ESpending Memorial Day With Prentice Penny and Black Twitter
EAmber Loves Trumps, Caitlin Clark vs. Rachel, and Apple Music’s Top Albums With Bryan-Michael Cox
EDiddy’s Apology, Davis’ Side, and the Lack of Urgency to Help Black America With Rep. Jamaal Bowman
EButker’s Speech, Presidential Debates, and The Power and Service of Art with Rhymefest
EMother’s Day, Graduation Protests, and Trump’s Hannibal Lecter Love
ENew Legislation, a Shift in the Rap Beef, and a Visit From Mayor Sharon Weston Broome
Kristi the Dog Slayer, a Playbook Review, and WNBA Talks With Legendary Tamika Catchings
EConfederacy Month, the New Drake Diss, and Stephen A.’s Apology
ESelf-Healing, WNBA Salaries, and What Jerrod Really Meant
EA Serious Talk About Israel and a Not-So-Serious Talk About Rap Beef
EYoung Voters, Blackface, and O.J.’s Past and Passing
EThe Rock’s Division, J. Cole’s Regrets, and a Red High School Visit
EThe Future of the WNBA and Another Interesting Acho Take
EThe Mastery of ‘Cowboy Carter’ and the Complexity of the Black Experience
EThe Diddy Saga, Trump’s Bible, and Black Representation in Media
EDaily Wire’s Diversity Hire, Rap Beef, and Freaking Out Over Freaknik
EBiden’s Budget, Pretty Privilege, and the Horrors of ‘Quiet on Set’
EReckless “Behavior,” Mental Health, and the Kate Middleton Conspiracy
EBanning TikTok, Actively Black, and Controversial Feet Pics
EOprah’s Ozempic Special, the Oscars, and Draya’s Pregnancy
ELieutenant Nasty, Charlamagne’s Apology, and the Supreme Court Trump Decision
EThe Jim Crow Era of Reproductive Freedom. Plus Tiffany Haddish’s Israel Trip
More Mass Shootings. Plus, Martin, Malcolm, and Coretta With Dr. Peniel Joseph
Beyoncé vs. NFL, Plus Masculinity and Painted Nails With Demetrius Harmon
Taylor Swift: Greatest Maker of Albums Ever, Plus Keith Lee’s Blessings
Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, and a History of Rap Beef
Barbie Snubbed? Plus, DEI in the Friendly Skies
Yodit Tewolde on the Legal Affairs of Fani Willis, and the Cancellation of Black Shows
Brick Lady, Dresses on Black Men, and Florida’s Miseducation
EPat McAfee and Dr. King’s Dream, Plus Iowa Caucus Results
Nick Saban Retires, and Stephen A. Smith Lets Loose on Jason Whitlock
Jonathan Majors’s Interview, Wikipedia Plagiarism, and Apologies
EJason Hehir and 'Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning'
Gender War, Civil War, and the Loyalty of a Barber
Dr. Khiara Bridges and the Abundant Birth Project Lawsuit
Trump Vs. Colorado, Plus Friendship and Freedom With Mandii B
The Jonathan Majors Verdict, and Cultural Gatekeeping
Draymond Green’s Impulse Control, and Awaiting the Jonathan Majors Verdict
David Oyelowo and ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves,’ Plus Jonathan Majors Trial Updates
Super Short Episode Update
Beyoncé Backlash, and Lenny Kravitz Missed the Source Awards
EStephanie Rawlings-Blake and Empowering Change
Olayemi Olurin and the Diddy v. Cassie Lawsuit
Hip-Hop and Responsibility With Royce da 5’9”
Boomers Vs. Gen Z, Plus Vegan Living With Pinky Cole
The SAG-AFTRA Strike Is Over, Plus Tim Scott’s Very Real Girlfriend
Biden and the Blacks, Plus a Segment on “Sassy”
A Humanitarian "Pause" and Keith Lee's Critiques
The Mass Shooting Cycle and the Dwight Howard Allegation
A Mini-Episode on Difficult Discussions
A Humanitarian Crisis, and Yung Joc vs. Lustful Eyes
Conversations on the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Subliminal Disses, McCarthy’s Ouster, and Sexyy Red’s Politics
Understanding the WGA Agreement, and Kaepernick’s Letter to the Jets
Mental Trillness With Juicy J
Another Glitch from Mitch, and Coco Gauff Rightfully Goes Off
Tragedy in Jacksonville and America’s Obsession With Crime
Republican Debate Recap and the Cancellation of Cancel Culture
Sage Steele and Biracial Identity With Marc Lamont Hill
Trump’s Fourth Indictment, the Truth Behind ‘The Blindside,’ and Van Watches Rachel’s ‘Bachelorette’ Season
The Latest on Hunter Biden, the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, and Jamaican Massages
EThe Tory Lanez Sentence With Meghann Cuniff, and the Miseducation of Floridian Students
Fade in the Water and Jamie Foxx’s Apology With Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm
Casting the White Version of 'They Cloned Tyrone’ With Director Juel Taylor
Over the Hill on the Hill, and Ice Cube’s Ride Along With Tucker
Ron DeSantis and the "Benefits” of Slavery, Plus JasonMartin With the Hot Takes
Errol Spence Jr. on Boxing's Tribalism and Taking On Terence Crawford
Carlee Russell’s Disappearance and Adam Cohen Talks SCOTUS
Higher Learning Presents: The Summit of the Sexes
SAG Strikes and Tommy Tuberville Defines "White Nationalist"
Jonah Hill’s Boundaries, and the Injustices of the Tulsa Massacre
Keke Palmer’s Night Out, and the White Horse at the White House
Michael Harriot and the End of Affirmative Action
Russia’s Almost-Coup, and Melvin Gregg on ‘The Blackening’
The Sinking of the Titanic Sub, AI, and “God Save the Queen”
Kemp Powers: Storytelling and ‘Across the Spider-Verse’
The Defense of an Unwanted Kiss, and the Black Maternal Health Crisis
Digging Into Trump’s Indictment, and Melina Abdullah on "Cop City" in Atlanta
Donald Trump’s Second Indictment and Marquis “Mookie” Cook on Playing LeBron
Nikki Haley’s Dangerous Rhetoric, Plus Aaron L. Morrison on Transparency in Black Lives Matter
A Lack of Slavery in ‘The Little Mermaid’ and Biden Takes a Tumble
The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and Ron DeSantis Runs
The One and Only VanVan! Plus, Jim Brown’s Complicated Legacy
The Color of Change Controversy and Conservatism at CNN
Ja Morant’s Mistakes, and Interracial Relations Conversations
Delroy Lindo the Thespian and CNN’s Platforming of Donald Trump
Yet Another Mass Shooting. Plus, Slurs in the Sports World
Hollywood on Strike, Plus Black People and Honest Jobs
The Latest Mass Shooting in Texas, and ‘Good Moms, Bad Choices’
Disney v. DeSantis, Plus Allen Hughes on ’Dear Mama’ and His Filmmaking Career
Tucker ’s and Don’s Exits, and the Case for Reparations for White People
Fox v. Dominion, and Lee Merritt on Representing the Family of Ralph Yarl
The Heartbreaking Ralph Yarl Situation & the Ghost of Freakniks Past | Higher Learning | The Ringer
A Regular, Black Conversation About Guns With Jason “Jah” Lee
Clarence Thomas’s Nazi-Art Collecting Friend, and Cassandra Freeman on ‘Bel-Air’
Will Packer on ‘Praise This’, Plus Donald Trump Arrested
The Double Standard and Felicia Enuha on Corporate Life
Donald Trump’s Indictment and Ally Love of Peloton and ‘Dance 100’
The Arrest of Jonathan Majors and Yet Another School Shooting
Tekashi 6ix9ine and Privacy in the Age of Social Media
Arresting Donald Trump and the NFL’s History of Blackballing
Angela and the Academy, Plus Sam Pollard on Documentary Filmmaking
The Extremely Likable Tracee Ellis Ross, Plus ‘No Jumper’ Disappoints
Respectability Politics and Damon Young on Being Funny and Black
A ‘Corny’ Conversation With Wood Harris
The Origins of COVID and the Demise of Dilbert
The Emasculation Proclamation and Civil War II
Animal Welfare and the Return of Animal Games
Super Bowl LVII and Dr. Peniel Joseph on Chauvinism in the Civil Rights Movement
The State of the Union and Confronting Domestic Terrorism With Hawk Newsome
Beyoncé and Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee
Higher Learning: Live With Thought Warriors
The Killing of Tyre Nichols
Ed Reed’s Exit, Plus Stephen A. Smith on Skip and Kaepernick
Uncomfortably Conversing With Emmanuel Acho
Martin Luther King Jr., the Revolutionary With Dr. Peniel Joseph
Calmatic Remixes House Party, Plus Biden’s Classified Docs
The Concessions of McCarthy, Plus Meek Mill’s Ghanaian Vacation
The Guilty Verdict of Tory Lanez With Meghann Cuniff, and Anti-Blackness From the Diaspora
Holiday Book Recommendations With Maiysha Kai
Trump’s Taxes, Plus Aaron Rupar: Banned by Elon Musk
Prosecuting a President, and the Life of P-22
The Tory Lanez Trial, and Did Gunna Snitch? Plus, Concern for Mountain Lion
Booing the Richest Man in the World, and Body Positivity With Kelvin Davis
The Deion Discourse and Jackson State, Plus the War for “Woke”
'South Side' With Diallo Riddle and Kanye Loves Hitler
The Questionable Pasts of the Joneses: Jerry and James Earl
Thankful to Have Jonathan Majors on the Podcast
Gabrielle Union on ‘The Inspection’ and Empowering Your Children
Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Life As a TV Legend
Kyrie and the Nets’ Stipulations, Plus the Midterm Elections Are Here
Mourning Takeoff and Kyrie Irving Gets Suspended
The End of Affirmative Action? Plus, a Kyrie Conversation
The Legendary Billy Porter, and Discussing a Hyperpartisan Supreme Court
Florida’s Voter Fraud Arrests, and Cheri Beasley’s Race for Senate
Free Speech and ‘Drink Champs,’ Plus Student Loan Forgiveness is Here
Alex Jones Pays, and a Conversation With a Thought Warrior
Once Again…Kanye West, Plus Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins on ‘Trials to Triumphs’
Biden’s Marijuana Pardons, and Herschel Walker Plays Defense
Ye and White Lives Matter, Plus Soledad O’Brien on ‘The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks’
Jemele Hill on the Malika Andrews Discourse. Plus, Rachel Dolezal’s OnlyFans Leak
Anna Wolfe on Brett Favre’s Impact on the Most Vulnerable
Ime Udoka’s Troubles and Adam Levine’s Peak White Mess
Discussing Slavery and Presentism, Plus Breaking Down the SAFE-T Act With Sen. Robert Peters
The Tragedy of PnB Rock’s Death, and Robert Sarver’s Suspension
Black Twitter and the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Pennsylvania Weed Pardons and Brett Favre the Welfare Queen
Mississippi Water Crisis and Serena the Great
Hip-Hop vs. Rap and a Discussion on a Woman’s Worth With Glasses Malone
African Film and Adapting ‘The Color Purple’ With Blitz Bazawule
Investigating Trump With Rep. Pete Aguilar, Plus Deshaun Watson Apologizes
Aldis Hodge Talks ‘City on a Hill,’ ‘Black Adam,’ and More, Plus the Cale Gundy Story and the Latest on Alex Jones
A Deep Dive Into the Deshaun Watson Suspension and Brittney Griner’s Sentence
Deshaun Watson’s “Punishment” and Monkeypox on the Rise
The Safer America Plan, Plus Inflation Reduction With Marc Goldwein
Colorism and Keke Palmer, Plus 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Trailer Reactions
The Power of Audio Storytelling’ Hosted by Rachel Lindsay
Amber Rose in-studio, and the Sesame Place Situation
The Put Your Shoes On Challenge, and Jill Biden on Tacos
'N-Word’ Usage in Music and Biden’s Executive Order
Congressional Twerking and a Diaspora Discussion
Jayland Walker’s Unnecessary Death and Talking Mass Shootings … Again
R. Kelly Sentenced and Inflation Talk With Marc Goldwein
The Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Trouble in Texas and Drake’s Album Review
DJ Akademiks’ Comments on Underage Dating, Plus Herschel Walker and Fatherhood
Garcelle Beauvais on Persevering in Hollywood, Plus Revisiting the Isimemen Etute Case With Jarrett Hill
Discussing the Acquittal of Isimemen Etute With James Turk
EMass Shootings and the Challenge of Finding Hope
Racist or Nah? Plus, Discussing the Spread of Monkeypox
Peak White Mess, and Speaking for All Interracial Marriages
Kendrick Lamar’s Return and the Indictment of Young Thug and Gunna
Overturning Roe v. Wade and Dave Chappelle’s Attack
Prayer in Schools and Playing Animal Games
Mask Mandate Lifted, and Earning a Punch from Mike Tyson
Cruel, Unusual Punishment, and Jesus at 30,000 Feet
Sean K. Campbell Discusses His Investigative Reporting on Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter Co-founder Alicia Garza Addresses Recent Controversy
NFL Hiring Practices and Skip Bayless on the Black Woman Who Raised Him
Will Smith’s Oscar Night: A ‘Higher Learning’ Breakdown
The Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson and a 2022 Oscars Preview
A Conversation on Transgender Athletics With Activist Raquel Willis
Howard U to Strike? Plus, Herschel Walker and the Theory of Evolution
The Cult of Kanye and Isabelle Khurshudyan on the War in Ukraine
Ryan Coogler’s Run-in and Reactions to Jussie Smollett’s Sentencing
Gambling in the NFL and Brittney Griner’s Detainment
Florida’s "Don’t Say Gay" Bill and State of the Union Reactions
The Treatment of Africans in Ukraine and Steelo Brim on the Longevity of ‘Ridiculousness’
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine and DJ Akademiks on Misinformation
Reacting to the Verdict in the Ahmaud Arbery Trial and Trying to Define Justice
Talking ‘Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ With Directors Coodie and Chike
The Super Bowl Halftime Recap and a Talk With Timothy Ware-Hill
Analyzing the Biden–Crack Pipe Headlines and Anna Malaika Tubbs on Black Motherhood
Is Joe Rogan Racist? And the Consequences of “No-Knock” Warrants
Brian Flores Sues the NFL and Peter Rosenberg Talks Whoopi
Rihanna’s Baby Bump and MacG on That Ari Lennox Question
A Conversation Across the Aisle With Tamika Hamilton, and Joe Biden’s Pledge
Bakari Sellers on the Present and Future State of Politics
Mitch McConnell’s Americans and the Awkwafina Backlash
The Whitewashing of MLK and Mario Lopez’s Silence
The Forever Fight for Voting Rights and Kate Sosin on Ending Violence Against the Trans Community
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Closing Achievement Gaps and Fixing Student Loan Programs
The Life of Michael K. Williams and Talking ‘The Wire’ With Felicia “Snoop” Pearson
Being Proud of Not Dating Black Women, and Talking Hip-Hop With Reason
Janet Jackson on Michael, and Omicron Updates With Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding
Michelle Obama 2024 and Cerise Castle on LAPD’s Use of Force
Kim Potter Found Guilty and Bachelor Nation’s First Black Couple
Joe Manchin Says “No,” and COVID-19 Surges | Higher Learning | The Ringer
The Return of the Student Loans and Deion Sanders Gets Top Recruit | Higher Learning | The Ringer
The Realities of Climate Change and the Future of Roe v. Wade | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Jussie Smollett Found Guilty and Travis Scott Speaks on Astroworld Tragedy | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Verzuz Reactions and Michael Arceneaux on Intracultural Conflict | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Stacey Abrams for Governor, and Yet Another School Shooting | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Remembering Virgil Abloh, and Omicron Reactions | Higher Learning | The Ringer
BLM's Newest Supporter: Kyle Rittenhouse. Plus: Michael Tubbs on Democratic Messaging | Higher Learning | The Ringer
RIP Young Dolph, and Domestic Violence in the NFL | Higher Learning | The Ringer
DaBaby’s Baby Mama Drama and Biden’s Bill Becomes Law | Higher Learning | The Ringer
The Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and Delaying ‘Black Panther 2’
Kanye West Does Drink Champs, and Farting Is Such Sweet Sorrow | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Aaron Rodgers Lied and Had Help Doing It, Plus the CRT Bogeyman
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Cultural Misunderstanding, Plus a “Let’s Go, Brandon” Discussion
Feeling Bad for Will Smith and the War on Black Intellectualism
Kyrie’s Coalition and Modern-Day Redlining
Justice for Julius Jones and the Howard University Protests
Donald Trump Is Back and Why You Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed by Family
The Democratic Honeymoon Is Over and Prayers for Jelani Day
Jon Gruden Resigns and Kyrie Irving’s Personal Decision
Lynnette Grey Bull on Busting Myths and the Silence Around Missing Natives
Dave Chappelle’s ‘Closer’ and the United States v. Texas
Urban Meyer’s Acts of Indiscretion, and White Women’s War With Denzel
A Conversation With Frederick Joseph on the Repercussions of Racism
R. Kelly Found Guilty, and Unvaccinated in the NBA
Missing White Woman Syndrome and Eboni K. Williams on Her Dream Job
Gentrifying Inglewood and the Crisis at the Border
Nicki Minaj vs the CDC and Wellness with Devi Brown
Biden’s Vaccine Mandate and Caroline Mala Corbin on the Texas Abortion Law
The California Recall and Remembering Michael K. Williams
A Conversation with Dr. Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five
Sheila Jackson Lee and the Cruelty of the Texas Abortion Law
God Bless Louisiana and Reviewing Kanye’s 'Donda'
Azmat Khan and the Latest From Afghanistan
TV Legend Larry Wilmore Shares His Top Five Black Sitcoms
American Royalty: Olympian Dominique Dawes on Happy and Healthy Gymnasts
The Crisis in Afghanistan, and Lizzo Responds to the Trolls
Kmele Foster Reports on the Central Park Bird-watching Incident, Plus Skip Bayless Is Put in His Place
ESherri Shepherd on Black Motherhood and Finding a New Cohost for ‘The View’
EContinuing the Fight for Voting Rights With Martin Luther King III and Talkin’ Hip Hop With Peter Rosenberg
Obama’s Birthday Bash and Dee-1 on Celebrity Responsibility
The Heroism of Simone Biles and Disappointment in Boosie
Da Baby Wants to Be Da Bad Guy, Plus Olympic Patriotism
The NFL vs. Unvaccinated Players and Problematic Astronauts
Van Returns and Reflects, Plus: Are We Still Mad at Kanye?
A 'Higher Learning' Tribute: Van Lathan Sr.
Sha’Carri Richardson’s Suspension With Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross
Freedom Day for “America’s Dad” and the Miscarriage of Justice
Lil Nas X and a Higher Learning Family Meeting
RGIII Loves His Wife & Karen: the Motion Picture
Coming Out in the NFL, the Fight Over CRT, and Vaccination Hesitation
Juneteenth, White Psychosis, and Cancel Culture in Comedy
Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Colorism In the Heights
Bachelor Nation Gets Aggressive and Kamala Has a Really Bad Week
Renaissance Man Jalen Rose and the Apologetic Kimmy Schmidt
Chris Harrison Gets Replaced & Katt Williams on Cancel Culture
Mental Health, Mo’Nique’s Critiques, & Ellie Kemper Won What?
Celebrating a Year of Higher Learning
Remembering George Floyd, 1 Year Later
UFOs are Real, Kwame Claps Back, & JB Smoove on Being White Famous
The Real Bill Gates and Understanding the Conflict in Gaza
Difficult Discussions with Michael Rapaport
A Future Political Star’s Favorite Wu-Tang Song and the Problem With Politics
Jury Question Time and the Black Clark Kent
W. Kamau Bell on Being a Tall Black Man in America
Platonic Relationships, Celebrity News, and Political Bootlicking
Van Lathan Wins an Academy Award for Best Short Film
Omari Hardwick on the Return of Ghost and LeBron Deletes a Tweet
Reacting to the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict: Guilty on All Counts
EThe Mass Shootings Continue and Talking Gender Roles in the Year 2021
Kim Potter Charged in the Death of Daunte Wright, Plus Colton Underwood Comes Out As Gay
EProcessing the Death of Daunte Wright and 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario Getting Pepper-Sprayed
EIs Khloe Kardashian a Victim Or Just Reaping What She Sows?
EPaul Pierce Gets Fired From ESPN, Plus Ego Nwodim on Being Black on 'SNL'
EKevin Durant vs. Michael Rapaport, Matt Gaetz Investigations, and the Quavo and Saweetie Video
EReactions to Lil Nas X's Video, Chet Hanks's "White Boy Summer," and a Derek Chauvin Trial Update
The Tragic Situation in Colorado, Ellen Losing Viewers, and Chrissy Teigen Quits Twitter
EQuavo and Saweetie Are Done, Spring Break in Miami Is Not, and Kylie Jenner Donated a Whopping $5,000
EAddressing the Racist Attacks in Atlanta. Plus, John the Scorpio on Matt James's Bachelor Season.
EEven More Chris Harrison News. Plus, Lil' Mo on Her 20 Years in the Music Industry.
EPiers Morgan Is Upset and Alicia Garza on How to Be Hopeful in a Time of Social Change
EHarry and Meghan Interview Reactions. Plus, the Papa John's Founder Spent How Long Trying to Stop Using the N-Word?
EChris Harrison's Latest Apology and Angela Rye on the Biden Administration So Far
EDJ Akademiks on Megan Thee Stallion's Rap Skills, Drake's Upcoming Album, and Tekashi69
EDo We Believe President Obama's Story About Punching a Classmate?
EMatt James’s Instagram Statement and Andra Day on the Importance of Knowing Billie Holiday’s Story
ECam Newton Argues With a Camper and Deion Sanders (Maybe) Got His Stuff Stolen
E#FlyinTedCruz: Breaking Down Ted Cruz's Trip to Cancún While Texas Freezes
EDr. Ibram X. Kendi on the Black Experience in America and How to Be an Antiracist
EChris Harrison Is Stepping Away. What's Next for the 'Bachelor' Franchise?
EDaniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield on the Importance of 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
EVan Down! Breaking Down Van Jones's Appearance on 'The View' and Nick Cannon's Return to ViacomCBS
Lil Uzi's Bizarre Forehead Piercing, Lamar Odom vs. Aaron Carter, and the Trey Songz Discourse
EBow Wow on His Internet Controversies and His Place in the Culture
ELet Chloe Bailey Spread Her Wings in Peace. Plus, What to Make of the T.I. and Tiny News.
ELecrae on Drake, Christian Rap, and His Place in Hip-Hop. Plus, Celebrating The Life Of Cicely Tyson.
EKaiya Hamilton on the Viral Clip of Her and Rick Ross From ‘Signed’
EInauguration Reactions and Clare and Dale's Shocking Breakup
EExamining the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Why MLK Day Can Feel Performative
EEveryone Needs to Give Kyrie Irving Some Grace. Plus, Armie Hammer Said What?
EPresident Trump Could Be Impeached Again and Republicans Have a Decision to Make
EAn Insurrection at the Capitol and the Georgia Runoffs: Reacting to a Historic Day in America
EAre the Black Eyed Peas Black Music? Plus, a Michael Jackson Conversation
EWas 'WW84' Kind of Problematic? Plus: Hilaria Baldwin's Confession and Consequences of the N-word
EJay Pharoah on Celebrity Impressions, Comedy in 2020, and His Experience With Racial Profiling
ETom Cruise’s Tone Crossed a Line. Plus: Glynn Turman on Working With Chadwick Boseman.
EDr. Abdul El-Sayed on the COVID-19 Vaccines And What They Mean For the Pandemic
EJimmy Kimmel on COVID-19, His Karl Malone Character, Kanye West, and Being America's Late-Night Dad
ETayshia Adams On Her Racial Identity And Her "Bachelorette" Experience
ELife Lessons From Loni Love. Plus, What To Make of President Obama's Comments About Defund the Police.
ENate Robinson Gets Knocked Out. Plus, Kelly McCreary of 'Grey's Anatomy.'
EParents Day
ECOVID-19 Is Surging. Plus, a Special Thanksgiving Mailbag.
EMichael B. Jordan Is the Sexiest Man Alive and Michael Jordan Drafts LaMelo Ball
ESlim Thug on the Recent Spate of Rappers Getting Shot
EHow to Manage Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
EJoe Biden Is the President-Elect but the Work Is Just Getting Started
ETaking Stock of the Presidential Race Three Days In
EIt's Election Day. What's Next for America?
We're Four Days From the Election! Plus Jaime Harrison on the South Carolina Senate Race.
Breaking Down the Tragic Situation in Nigeria, Plus Final Debate Reactions
ELeave Ayesha Curry Alone, Plus Natalie Manuel Lee on Faith in the Time of COVID-19
EIce Cube’s Platinum Plan and Van’s First 'Bachelorette' Review
EShaq and Snoop Dogg Are First-Time Voters. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett's Hearings Are Starting.
EWhy Won't President Trump Do a Virtual Debate? Plus: VP Debate Reactions and Mailbag Friday.
EReacting to President Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis
EPresidential Debate Reactions and Reparations in California???
Trump’s Tax Returns Have Been Released. Plus, Amy Schumer on Activism and the Term “Karen.”
EReacting to the Lack of Indictments in the Breonna Taylor Case
ERIP, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Plus a Historic Emmys for Black Culture
ETrump's Town Hall, Cardi B's Divorce, Maya Moore's Marriage, and 'My Octopus Teacher'
ETwo Deputies Shot in Compton, an Election Map Update, and Recapping an Amazing Verzuz Battle
EKiller Mike's Meeting With Brian Kemp and Skip Bayless's Inhumane Take on Dak Prescott
EAdam22 on No Jumper, Podcasting, and the OBJ Rumors
EStacey Abrams on Modern Voter Suppression and What Her Plan Would've Been As Georgia Governor
ERIP, Chadwick Boseman and John Thompson. Plus: Marlon Palmer on Adele's Viral Jamaican Moment.
EReacting to the NBA Players’ Strike and the Shooting at a Wisconsin Protest
EJacob Blake Shot by Police in Wisconsin and Roger Goodell's Fake Apology to Kap
Reactions to the DNC, Allegations Against Trey Songz, and the New Masai Ujiri Footage
EPresident Trump vs. the USPS, Kim K. on the Case, and a New Black President in Washington
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