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The Ringer

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.

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Van and Rachel react to Jay-Z’s freestyle at the Roots Picnic, and Donald Trump taking two public L's in the lead-up to his Freedom 250 festival. Plus a check-in on the L.A. mayoral race, and an Atlanta judge and police deputy chief’s noisy sexual encounters get exposed.

(0:00) Intro

(19:12) Jay-Z freestyle

(42:57) Trump cancelling concert

(52:27) Removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

(1:00:06) Spencer Pratt’s appeal

(1:24:47) Courtroom sex affair

(1:34:52) The return of Mountain Lion

(1:39:30) Give up your section for Lil Baby?

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett
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Jay-Z Returns to Beef With Drake, Plus Trump’s Failed Concert Series

Van and Rachel are back from the holiday break to react to Kevin Hart's response to problematic jokes at his roast, updates in the fight against redistricting, and Spencer Pratt’s appeal to L.A. voters. Plus Jaxson Dart’s MAGA moves, and Ray J gets KO'd.

(0:00) Intro

(15:54) Kevin Hart responds to roast critics

(41:20) Iran conflict update

(56:40) The redistricting battle

(1:12:37) White wine spritzers

(1:21:13) Spencer Pratt on homelessness

(1:38:31) Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter, and MAGA

(1:49:03) Ray J’s knockout

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett
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Kevin Hart: Black Culture Vs. Comedy Culture, and Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Bid

Van and Rachel react to the results of this week’s primary races and the release of the DNC Autopsy report of the 2024 election. Plus Chelsea Handler on racist jokes, Cheyenne Bryant’s doctoral backlash, and Michelle Obama on MAGA. 

(0:00) Intro

(0:18) Is Hip-Hop still fun?

(15:47) Primary election reactions

(28:10) The DNC’s 2024 election autopsy
(51:04) Chelsea Handler, race and roasts

(1:10:13) “Dr.” Cheyenne Bryant

(1:29:08) Michelle Obama on the MAGA movement

(1:52:42) Trump’s J6 “slush fund”

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett 
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Is Hip-Hop Still Fun? Plus the DNC’s Autopsy Report and “Dr.” Cheyenne Bryant’s Alleged Title

Van and Rachel review Drake’s highly anticipated new album, ‘Iceman.’ Did it live up to the hype? Then they discuss a white college student’s alleged scheme to attract Black athletes before gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer joins the podcast to shed light on his potential policies for the Golden State.

(0:00) Intro

(8:33) ‘Iceman’ album review

(35:06) Black athlete scheme

(54:59) Tom Steyer joins the show

(1:56:00) Polls in CA races

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Tom Steyer

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett 
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Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Album Review. Plus, Tom Steyer’s Plan for California.

Van and Rachel react to Jason Lee and Peter Rosenberg’s "culture vulture" conversation and the AKA’s being upset with Rachel, before discussing Chud the Builder's shooting and arrest and calls for student-athletes to boycott SEC schools. Then author Tiffany D. Cross joins to talk about her new book, ‘Love, Me: A Letter to Black Women in a Toxic Country, Career, and Relationship.’

(0:00) Intro

(13:47) Jason Lee, Peter Rosenberg and culture vulture accusations

(27:12) AKA Sorority Inc. backlash

(35:29) Chud the Builder shooting

(45:57) SEC boycott

(1:02:10) Tiffany D. Cross joins the show

(1:07:56) What to love about being a Black woman

(1:35:49) Black and interracial love

(1:59:19) Scott Jennings and platforming conservatives

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Tiffany D. Cross

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett
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Chud the Builder Shot, and SEC Boycott? Plus, Tiffany D. Cross on Womanhood

Van and Rachel recap ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart’ and discuss this era of gerrymandering and ABC challenging the FCC. Then, Stephen A. Smith has a wish for Black voters, James Charles apologizes, and Caitlin Clark does the Morgan Wallen walk.

(0:00) Intro

(0:14) 'The Roast of Kevin Hart'

(17:27) Virginia redistricting ruling

(36:04) ABC vs. the FCC

(48:02) Stephen A. Smith and the Black vote

(1:02:29) James Charles berates former Spirit Airlines employee 

(1:33:28) Caitlin Clark and Morgan Wallen

(1:43:03) A white, MAGA member of AKA sorority?

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett
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Kevin and Katt Squash the Beef, Stephen A.’s Wish, and ABC vs. Trump’s FCC

Van and Rachel react to the verdict in the Stefon Diggs case before discussing the Bezos backlash at the Met Gala. Plus, Quavo and Offset tease new music, and Van has a brand-new VanLaTEN list.

(0:00) Intro

(4:33) Responding to viral racism

(15:10) Stefon Diggs found not guilty

(29:47) The Met Gala and Jeff Bezos

(42:53) MrBeast birthday love

(54:41) New music from Migos?

(1:00:12) L.A. mayoral debate

(1:16:08) Dana White on masculinity and mental health

(1:26:29) Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel update

(1:37:44) VanLaTEN: Top cults

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett
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Stefon Diggs Not Guilty, the Return of Migos, and Do We Need the Met Gala?

Van and Rachel look back on the legacy of 'Love & Hip-Hop' before reacting to the pausing of Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s stadium tour. Plus, Scott Jennings gets flustered on CNN and Fernando Mendoza skips the White House visit, before a conversation about colorism and Blackness.

(0:00) Intro

(17:37) The end of ‘Love & Hip-Hop’

(32:37) Post Malone and Jelly Roll cancellations

(44:51) Scott Jennings and CNN’s ‘Newsnight’

(1:06:27) Fernando Mendoza and the White House

(1:23:19) Colorism and Blackness

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett
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RIP ‘Love & Hip-Hop,’ Scott Jennings on CNN, and a Colorism Conversation

Van and Rachel react to the news of Druski hosting the BET Awards before discussing the Supreme Court’s latest blow against the Voting Rights Act. Then L.A. Mayor Karen Bass joins to answer questions about her plan for the city in a second term.

(0:00) Intro

(0:14) Druski hosting BET Awards

(9:26) A Megan and Klay Thompson talk pt. 2

(21:31) The Supreme Court and voting rights

(53:40) Mayor Karen Bass joins the show

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Mayor Karen Bass

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett
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Druski, the Most Consequential Comedian? Plus: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on Wildfires, Housing, and a Second Term

Van and Rachel discuss distrust around the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, before reacting to cheating allegations from Megan Thee Stallion about Klay Thompson. Then, Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr stops by to shed light on being “everyone’s favorite cousin,” before comedian Aida Rodriguez joins to preview Van’s upcoming standup set.

(0:00) Intro

(1:34) White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

(19:46) Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s breakup

(56:30) Durand Bernarr joins the show

(1:48:57) Aida Rodriguez on Van’s attempt at standup comedy

(2:13:18) Stephen A. Smith’s HR violation

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Durand Bernarr and Aida Rodriguez

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett
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Kevin Hart: Black Culture Vs. Comedy Culture, and Spencer Pratt’s Mayoral Bid

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