Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Angela and the Academy, Plus Sam Pollard on Documentary Filmmaking

Van and Rachel discuss the 2023 Oscars, the reaction to Angela Bassett’s disappointment (22:43), and ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ making history (56:35). Then, they discuss President Biden addressing the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (1:02:32), and filmmaker Sam Pollard joins to talk about his latest documentary, ‘Bill Russell: Legend’ (1:28:46).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay
Guests: Sam Pollard
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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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 occasionally debating each other.