Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans, Kamala’s '107 Days,' and the Aging of ‘Martin’ Jokes | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Rachel and Van start the show by running through some quick-hitters, including the internet’s reaction to Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle commercial, Ari Lennox’s thoughts on Martin’s treatment of Pam, and Kamala Harris’s new book. Then, they talk about new updates to the Israel-Hamas conflict and some reactions to their Hulk Hogan segment last week.
00:00 - Welcome!
00:59 - Sydney Sweeney’s good “jeans”
29:57 - Ari Lennox’s thoughts on Martin and Pam
44:59 - Kamala Harris’s '107 Days'
1:12:28 - The Gaza-Israel Conflict
1:35:14 - Shannon Sharpe and Gilbert Arenas
1:45:32 - Reactions to our Hulk Hogan segment
2:08:38 - Thanks for watching!
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Donnie Beacham and Ashleigh Smith
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The Hunger Crisis in Gaza and Solution-Focused Therapy With Elliott Connie
Van and Rachel discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, talk about Dr. Umar’s plea for help, and give N3on an apology rating before Elliott Connie joins to discuss his methods for mental wellness.
(0:00) Intro
(0:45) The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
(46:06) Dr. Umar’s Plea for Help
(59:46) N3ON Apology Rating
(1:25:20) Tyler Perry on Ownership & ‘Sinners’
(1:32:30) Elliott Connie Joins the Show
Host: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Elliott Connie
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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Gendered Problems and Decentering Men With Joy Taylor! Plus, Thoughts on Hulk Hogan. | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Rachel and Van start the show by talking about the passing of the infamous Hulk Hogan and the complexity of his legacy. Then, the host of Two Personal, Joy Taylor, joins us to talk about processing the surprise cancellation of her show, how she was treated in comparison to her male counterparts, and her opinion of men.
00:00 - Welcome!
00:37 - Hulk Hogan’s passing
03:56 - Joy Taylor joins us
38:57 - Feelings toward Fox
48:58 - Will the dam break?
57:48 - Vulnerably in certain spaces
1:02:18 - Opinion on men
1:56:41 - What does Joy want to build?
2:18:39 - Thanks for watching!
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guests: Joy Taylor
Producers: Donnie Beacham and Ashleigh Smith
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The Life of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and What Just Happened to Black Farmers?
Van and Rachel react to the tragic news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, before welcoming Houston farmer Jeremy Peaches to shed light on the Trump administration's impact on Black farmers.
(0:00) Intro
(4:59) Colbert ‘Late Show’ canceled
(14:07) Remembering Malcolm Jamal Warner
(22:52) Couple caught cheating at concert
(42:02) Glaze of the Week
(48:39) Jeremy Peaches joins the show
(1:10:11) Need to hear from Snoop and Nelly?
(1:26:18) WNBA pay dispute
(1:47:11) Nessa, Kaepernick and Jay-Z
Host: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Jeremy Peaches
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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How Scary Is AI? Let’s Ask Calvin Abbasi! | Higher Learning | The Ringer
Rachel and Van are joined by Calvin Abbasi, strategic advisor to the OpenAI Nonprofit Commission, to talk about perceptions of AI, the dangers of it, and real questions that need to be asked about this developing technology.
00:00 - Welcome!
02:11 - AI and Self-Preservation
07:40 - Is AI Dangerous?
09:10 - The Grok Situation
14:18 - The Architect Determines the AI
17:14 - Thoughts on Sam Altman
19:53 - DeepSeek’s Effect on the AI Industry
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Calvin Abbasi
Producers: Donnie Beacham and Ashleigh Smith
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Sobre Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
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.