Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

The Expectations of the DNC, Chris Brown Vs. MJ, and the Blake Lively Mess

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by gearing up for the first night of the Democratic National Convention and talking about their thoughts on the speakers, predictions for the night, and the protests (07:30). They talk about the discourse around Tank's proclamation that Chris Brown is “better than Michael Jackson” (38:57). Then, they talk about celeb news, including their reactions to Keke Palmer getting back with her ex (58:55), Skai Jackson's arrest (1:10:49), and the online uproar against Blake Lively (1:16:35).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producer: 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.