All Episodes

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

Jack 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

Vaccines, 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

Rep. 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

The 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

All-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

Live 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

Jonathan 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

DEI 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

Unpacking 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

Higher Learning/Bakari Sellers Election Night Livestream

Election 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

Bending the Knee, Selfishly Creating Families, and Infighting Within the Black Community

The Freedom Festival of the DNC, the Beyoncé Fake Out, and the End of Bennifer 2.0

The Musk-Trump Interview, Simone Biles’s Past, and Voting Rights With Representative Stacey Abrams

The Olympics Are Over, Culture’s Best Uncle, and J.D. Vance’s Hypocrisy

Harris’s VP Pick, Marcus Jordan’s Trip, and the Reason Behind Ye’s Fall

The “Big” Disappointment at the Olympics, RFK Jr.’s Bear, and MOVE’s Legacy With Mike Africa Jr.

Trump’s Bizarre Panel, MAGA Rejects Their Favorite Son, and the Political Football of Misinformation

The Patriotism of the Paris Olympics, Paging Doctor Doom, and the Shadow Docket

J.D. Vance’s Cosplay, Sonya Massey’s Senseless Death, and the Disfunction of Policing With Philip McHarris

Biden’s Political Mortality, Harris’s Potential VP, and ESPN’s Top 100 Athletes

The Republican National Convention, Biden’s Nomination Struggle, and the Spectacle of Current Politics With Bakari Sellers

The (Attempted) Assassination of Trump and the Normalization of Political Violence in America

Impeaching the Supreme Court, Leaving Team USA, and the Discrimination of a Name

Biden’s Interview, Project 2025, and the Boldness of the Republican Party

The Jarring Trump-Biden Debate, Black Nepotism, and Jamaal Bowman’s Loss

Toxic Apologies, Trumpisims Are Back, and Mexican Representation in Ken and Friends

Birdman Versus Books, Van’s Summer Era, and the Electricity From Ken and Friends

To Smash and Dash, Maher’s Shock, and Black Folk Working "Five Times Harder"

Jonathan Majors’s Perseverance, How to Talk to Black Women, and Aliens Walking Among Us

The Fresh Prince Returns, Michael Chandler’s Comments, and School Choice With Camika Royal

Kramer’s Apology, Trump’s Paused Case, and Blum One-Ups the Fearless Fund

Trump’s 34 Charges, Slim Shady’s Return, and Talking ‘Babes’ With Ilana Glazer

More Trump Misses, Drake’s New Defender, and Understanding the Airstrikes With Akbar Shahid Ahmed

Spending Memorial Day With Prentice Penny and Black Twitter

Amber Loves Trumps, Caitlin Clark vs. Rachel, and Apple Music’s Top Albums With Bryan-Michael Cox

Diddy’s Apology, Davis’ Side, and the Lack of Urgency to Help Black America With Rep. Jamaal Bowman

Butker’s Speech, Presidential Debates, and The Power and Service of Art with Rhymefest

Mother’s Day, Graduation Protests, and Trump’s Hannibal Lecter Love

New 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

Confederacy Month, the New Drake Diss, and Stephen A.’s Apology

Self-Healing, WNBA Salaries, and What Jerrod Really Meant

A Serious Talk About Israel and a Not-So-Serious Talk About Rap Beef

Young Voters, Blackface, and O.J.’s Past and Passing

The Rock’s Division, J. Cole’s Regrets, and a Red High School Visit

The Future of the WNBA and Another Interesting Acho Take

The Mastery of ‘Cowboy Carter’ and the Complexity of the Black Experience

The Diddy Saga, Trump’s Bible, and Black Representation in Media

Daily Wire’s Diversity Hire, Rap Beef, and Freaking Out Over Freaknik

Biden’s Budget, Pretty Privilege, and the Horrors of ‘Quiet on Set’

Reckless “Behavior,” Mental Health, and the Kate Middleton Conspiracy

Banning TikTok, Actively Black, and Controversial Feet Pics

Oprah’s Ozempic Special, the Oscars, and Draya’s Pregnancy

Lieutenant Nasty, Charlamagne’s Apology, and the Supreme Court Trump Decision

The 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

Pat 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

Jason 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

Stephanie 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

The 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

Mass 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

Sherri Shepherd on Black Motherhood and Finding a New Cohost for ‘The View’

Continuing 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

The 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

Processing the Death of Daunte Wright and 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario Getting Pepper-Sprayed

Is Khloe Kardashian a Victim Or Just Reaping What She Sows?

Paul Pierce Gets Fired From ESPN, Plus Ego Nwodim on Being Black on 'SNL'

Kevin Durant vs. Michael Rapaport, Matt Gaetz Investigations, and the Quavo and Saweetie Video

Reactions 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

Quavo and Saweetie Are Done, Spring Break in Miami Is Not, and Kylie Jenner Donated a Whopping $5,000

Addressing the Racist Attacks in Atlanta. Plus, John the Scorpio on Matt James's Bachelor Season.

Even More Chris Harrison News. Plus, Lil' Mo on Her 20 Years in the Music Industry.

Piers Morgan Is Upset and Alicia Garza on How to Be Hopeful in a Time of Social Change

Harry and Meghan Interview Reactions. Plus, the Papa John's Founder Spent How Long Trying to Stop Using the N-Word?

Chris Harrison's Latest Apology and Angela Rye on the Biden Administration So Far

DJ Akademiks on Megan Thee Stallion's Rap Skills, Drake's Upcoming Album, and Tekashi69

Do We Believe President Obama's Story About Punching a Classmate?

Matt James’s Instagram Statement and Andra Day on the Importance of Knowing Billie Holiday’s Story

Cam Newton Argues With a Camper and Deion Sanders (Maybe) Got His Stuff Stolen

#FlyinTedCruz: Breaking Down Ted Cruz's Trip to Cancún While Texas Freezes

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on the Black Experience in America and How to Be an Antiracist

Chris Harrison Is Stepping Away. What's Next for the 'Bachelor' Franchise?

Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield on the Importance of 'Judas and the Black Messiah'

Van 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

Bow Wow on His Internet Controversies and His Place in the Culture

Let Chloe Bailey Spread Her Wings in Peace. Plus, What to Make of the T.I. and Tiny News.

Lecrae on Drake, Christian Rap, and His Place in Hip-Hop. Plus, Celebrating The Life Of Cicely Tyson.

Kaiya Hamilton on the Viral Clip of Her and Rick Ross From ‘Signed’

Inauguration Reactions and Clare and Dale's Shocking Breakup

Examining the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Why MLK Day Can Feel Performative

Everyone Needs to Give Kyrie Irving Some Grace. Plus, Armie Hammer Said What?

President Trump Could Be Impeached Again and Republicans Have a Decision to Make

An Insurrection at the Capitol and the Georgia Runoffs: Reacting to a Historic Day in America

Are the Black Eyed Peas Black Music? Plus, a Michael Jackson Conversation

Was 'WW84' Kind of Problematic? Plus: Hilaria Baldwin's Confession and Consequences of the N-word

Jay Pharoah on Celebrity Impressions, Comedy in 2020, and His Experience With Racial Profiling

Tom Cruise’s Tone Crossed a Line. Plus: Glynn Turman on Working With Chadwick Boseman.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on the COVID-19 Vaccines And What They Mean For the Pandemic

Jimmy Kimmel on COVID-19, His Karl Malone Character, Kanye West, and Being America's Late-Night Dad

Tayshia Adams On Her Racial Identity And Her "Bachelorette" Experience

Life Lessons From Loni Love. Plus, What To Make of President Obama's Comments About Defund the Police.

Nate Robinson Gets Knocked Out. Plus, Kelly McCreary of 'Grey's Anatomy.'

Parents Day

COVID-19 Is Surging. Plus, a Special Thanksgiving Mailbag.

Michael B. Jordan Is the Sexiest Man Alive and Michael Jordan Drafts LaMelo Ball

Slim Thug on the Recent Spate of Rappers Getting Shot

How to Manage Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Joe Biden Is the President-Elect but the Work Is Just Getting Started

Taking Stock of the Presidential Race Three Days In

It'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

Leave Ayesha Curry Alone, Plus Natalie Manuel Lee on Faith in the Time of COVID-19

Ice Cube’s Platinum Plan and Van’s First 'Bachelorette' Review

Shaq and Snoop Dogg Are First-Time Voters. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett's Hearings Are Starting.

Why Won't President Trump Do a Virtual Debate? Plus: VP Debate Reactions and Mailbag Friday.

Reacting to President Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis

Presidential Debate Reactions and Reparations in California???

Trump’s Tax Returns Have Been Released. Plus, Amy Schumer on Activism and the Term “Karen.”

Reacting to the Lack of Indictments in the Breonna Taylor Case

RIP, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Plus a Historic Emmys for Black Culture

Trump's Town Hall, Cardi B's Divorce, Maya Moore's Marriage, and 'My Octopus Teacher'

Two Deputies Shot in Compton, an Election Map Update, and Recapping an Amazing Verzuz Battle

Killer Mike's Meeting With Brian Kemp and Skip Bayless's Inhumane Take on Dak Prescott

Adam22 on No Jumper, Podcasting, and the OBJ Rumors

Stacey Abrams on Modern Voter Suppression and What Her Plan Would've Been As Georgia Governor

RIP, Chadwick Boseman and John Thompson. Plus: Marlon Palmer on Adele's Viral Jamaican Moment.

Reacting to the NBA Players’ Strike and the Shooting at a Wisconsin Protest

Jacob 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

President Trump vs. the USPS, Kim K. on the Case, and a New Black President in Washington