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  • Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries Face Backlash, Ole Miss Gets Called Out, and Huang is Out of Nvidia

    Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries Face Backlash, Ole Miss Gets Called Out, and Huang is Out of Nvidia
    2026/11/13
    Thought Warriors!! We are back in studio. Today, Rachel and Van talk about their stroll down the red carpet at the Ebony Power 100 Gala, Chris Brown and Usher are beefing, Jensen Huang resigns from Nvidia after getting caught cheating with a Chinese spy, and another racist video goes viral at another university in the South. Plus, after a historic Democratic win, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are facing an uproar about potentially being leaders of their respective caucuses. And someone named Stephen is making news, but it’s not the one you’d think. The gang gives Stephen Curry his flowers for standing up for his woman. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (6:21) Ebony Power 100 red carpet (18:34) Leadership woes (52:59) Make ’em famous (1:12:36) Jensen Huang resigns from Nvidia (1:24:25) Stephen Curry to the rescue (1:46:31) Chris Brown vs. Usher Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Oscar De La Luz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. For more from The Ringer: Shop: https://theringer.com/shop Website: http://theringer.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ringer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ringer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ringer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 時間 1 分
  • Election Recap, Plus Stacey Abrams and Shaniqua McClendon Join the Show

    Election Recap, Plus Stacey Abrams and Shaniqua McClendon Join the Show
    2026/11/06
    Fresh off a historic Democratic night, your favorite hosts are here to break it all down. Special guests Stacey Abrams and Shaniqua McClendon join Rachel and Van to talk elections till their faces turn blue. Plus, the gang opens up a new BBI investigation into some NFL pros, and finally, Van has a message for all of MAGA that you don’t want to miss. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (4:02) Stacey Abrams joins the show (33:52) Democrats wipe the floor with Republicans (1:10:11) BBI investigations (1:22:48) Shaniqua McClendon joins the show (2:00:30) Van’s Message to MAGA Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guests: Stacey Abrams and Shaniqua McClendon Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Speakerbox Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 時間 10 分
  • Higher Learning LIVE in ATL! Senator Raphael Warnock, Deante Kyle & Big Kat, the First-Ever HL Draft

    Higher Learning LIVE in ATL! Senator Raphael Warnock, Deante Kyle & Big Kat, the First-Ever HL Draft
    2026/11/04
    ATL, STAND UP! Higher Learning is taking over Atlanta for a special LIVE episode! With the midterm elections upon us, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock hits the stage to talk about what’s at stake for voters across the country. Then, things get wild when Grits & Eggs co-hosts Deante Kyle and Big Kat join the party to help Rachel find a man and kick off Higher Learning’s first-ever draft! (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (5:01) Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock (23:26) Deante Kyle and Big Kat (24:55) Higher Learning’s first draft ever (48:00) Who is Rachel ‘Lindseein’? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 20 分
  • Charles Booker joins the show, Hasan sues Scott Jennings and Stephen A. Smith claps back

    Charles Booker joins the show, Hasan sues Scott Jennings and Stephen A. Smith claps back
    2026/10/30
    On today’s show, we are joined by U.S. Senate candidate for the state of Kentucky, Charles Booker. Plus, Rachel and Van discuss Stephen A. Smith’s personal clapback, streamer Hasan Piker sues CNN’s Scott Jennings, an Ohio pastor presents his second wife to his congregation and Van found someone who shares his opinion on animal rights. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (9:32) Stephen A. Smith responds to Higher Learning (1:11:11) Hasan Piker sues Scott Jennings (1:26:23) Sister wives (1:47:13) Charles Booker joins the show (2:27:40) Shark attack Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Charles BookerProducers: Marco Escalante and Jade WhaleySocial Producer: Bernard MooreVideo Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 時間 37 分
  • F.D. Signifier Joins Higher Learning

    F.D. Signifier Joins Higher Learning
    2026/10/27
    We have a special treat for you, Thought Warriors! Today we have the one and only F.D. Signifier in studio, as Van joins us from Chi-Town. Rachel, Van, and F.D. get into his humble beginnings as a teacher and small-time content creator, to his evolution into one of hottest culture creators out now. Plus, they hit on his most recent and viral beef with Killer Mike.(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (1:35) Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI (16:12) F.D. Signifier in studioHosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: F.D. SignifierProducers: Marco Escalante and Jade WhaleySocial Producer: Bernard MooreVideo Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 時間 2 分
  • Jay-Z Closes Out 30th Anniversary Tour in L.A., and the 2026 Midterm Elections Are Here

    Jay-Z Closes Out 30th Anniversary Tour in L.A., and the 2026 Midterm Elections Are Here
    2026/10/27
    Higher Learning is back!! On today’s show, Van and Rachel talk about gaming, Soul Food, and Jay-Z closing out his 30th anniversary tour in L.A. Plus, they break down the key senate races in the 2026 midterm elections, Vivek Ramaswamy’s horrendous ad, and Van gets deep into Greek mythology. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (41:00) Jay-Z’s star-studded L.A. finale (56:35) 2026 midterm elections (1:26:40) Greek freaks (1:42:38) Ramaswamy is just the worst Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Oscar De La Luz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 59 分
  • Bill Maher, Stephen A., and Kid Rock Have Dinner With Trump. Plus, Abdul El-Sayed's Clapback and Todrick Hall's Off-Broadway Musical.

    Bill Maher, Stephen A., and Kid Rock Have Dinner With Trump. Plus, Abdul El-Sayed's Clapback and Todrick Hall's Off-Broadway Musical.
    2026/10/20
    On today’s show, Rachel and Van discuss who’s a better dancer: MC Hammer or Chris Brown. Plus, a DHL manager may be in trouble after refusing to ship some anti-KKK merch; Trump has dinner with Bill Maher, Stephen A. Smith, and Kid Rock; NBA superstar Jaylen Brown harps on about his favorite instrument; Todrick Hall has a new musical; and Abdul El-Sayed claps back at a voter. And speaking of cooking, Van asks who Rachel’s inviting to the cookout. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (1:58) Who’s the better dancer? (12:38) Pleasantries (22:26) DHL manager refuses to ship anti-KKK gear (38:00) Trump’s HUGE dinner (01:22:01) Jaylen Brown loves the harp (1:29:45) Todrick Hall’s new musical faces backlash (1:47:11) Abdul El-Sayed cooks heckler (1:57:56) Who’s coming to the cookout? Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 時間 11 分
  • Mike Tyson Joins Trump Campaign Trail, Katie Zacharia’s Rocky Press Conference, and Druski Set to Make History

    Mike Tyson Joins Trump Campaign Trail, Katie Zacharia’s Rocky Press Conference, and Druski Set to Make History
    2026/10/16
    After a little break, we are back, Thought Warriors!!! On today’s show, Rachel and Van say goodbye to Peacemaker Van, Bernard gets a car, and Mike Tyson shows support for Trump while Trump's new press secretary has a rough first day on the job. Plus, the gang talks about Representative Ilhan Omar being targeted by the Trump administration and the rumors that Druski will host 'SNL.' And in college news, a tennis team out of the University of Maryland is in trouble, while the AKAs claim their colors. All that and more. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (2:25) How was your weekend? (10:16) RIP Peacemaker Van (20:00) Bernard has a new whip (25:31) Disastrous first day for Katie Zacharia (42:41) Mike Tyson on the campaign trail (58:37) AKA sorority purse debacle (1:16:43) Rumor has it… Druski to host ‘SNL’ (1:23:43) Man mauled to death by tiger in U.K. (1:31:45) Ilhan Omar’s house raided (1:47:38) Tennis club sends racist images in email Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 時間 6 分