Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Raven-Symoné Talks 'That’s So Raven’'s Black Validity, Stephen A. Smith on Colin Kaepernick, and Keffe D Convicted in Tupac Murder Trial

September 4, 2026·2h 15m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today on Higher Learning, Van and Rachel talk about the passing of Gloria Steinem, Stephen A. Smith’s continued feud with Colin Kaepernick, Raven-Symoné’s recent comments about the Blackness of 'That’s So Raven.' Plus, 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel commits suicide fearing deportation, eight Democrats vote alongside Republicans to condemn socialism, friend of the show Geno Smith makes a surprise phone appearance and spills the tea on Van’s fraternity life. Then, they talk trials, the guilty verdict in Tupac’s murder, and Lil Durk gets snitched on. (00:00)  Welcome to Higher Learning (06:01) Gloria Steinem Passes Away at 92 Years Old (19:22) Raven-Symoné back in the news cycle (40:29) Stephen A. Smith on Kaepernick vs. Jay-Z (59:20) 20-year-old Haitian commits suicide over deportation fears (1:12:20) Battle of the Bands (with Geno Smith) (1:29:19) Keffe D found guilty of Tupac’s murder (1:44:07) Murder for hire (Lil Durk trial) (1:54:18) Eight Democrats vote to condemn socialism (1:59:00:) Let’s Get Sensual Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Jeff Shearin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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