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“I love this podcast and can’t believe I’ve been listening for about a year without leaving a review! Rachel and Van are the perfect co-hosts because they don’t just echo each other’s sentiments but bring their honest opinion and commentary to every topic. This is one of the few podcasts I can...”Read full review »
Lizz Rene via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/24
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“Rachel, PLEASE STOP EATING ON THE AIR. I am begging you, please. I hate when I can’t listen. Please ♥️”
chinya via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“Just commenting to say, as part of the summit. We must come together as a community to check in on Rachel through this difficult time….of her not having Black Wangus.
Praying for her happiness.”
Robert Grayson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“Don’t listen if you’re actually wanting to learn about the political state of our country. Rachel is a democrat at all costs and fails to see why minorities would vote for Trump over Biden. The claim that Biden is the “lesser of 2 evils” is ignorant. Supporting Trump is “anti-Christ” according to...”Read full review »
1532arizona via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“This podcast is a must-listen. I’ve really enjoyed recent episodes when Van and Rachel have spoken up more about the atrocities happening in Gaza. It’s so important to pay attention to this issue, and it’s great to hear Van say that he’s been reading more into the history. They mentioned that...”Read full review »
Pentapetalae via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“Van ST🚫P The 🧢! Compete for what, for who. Drake is the biggest Rapper and has been for beaucoup summers. The only rapper to be signed by another rapper. Then eclipse that rapper label figurehead. One thing I”ll never do is. Tell another man how to feel. Jermaine didn’t feel the need for rap on...”Read full review »
ADJNAMEDSLASH/ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“I found this podcast a year ago or so because of Rachel, who I still adore. But the thoughtful and heartfelt monologues from Van are what keep bringing me back. His latest conversation about mental health in response to the Bill Maher video was so open and so beautiful. For people with mental...”Read full review »
Jodie Mim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/24
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“Van I going to need you to go Whoreible Decisions podcast please and let’s talk porn.”
haitian91 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/24
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“I really wish that Van would stop leaning on “Charlemagne’s my friend”. He knew what he was doing and if this was an apology, it should have saved the minutes he wasted to attempt a response to his disgusting behavior. Jess Hilaroius really needs to actually add some sort of substance to the...”Read full review »
TJinJersey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“I’ve loved this show for a long time but recently it’s become so political every. Single. Episode. I come to this podcast to get away from all of the political talk. They spend half the time talking politics each episode. Move on.”
Podcastlistener357 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/24
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“You always stand up for the dignity of Black people, and speak to the history of America and how we’ve been treated. Like you, my Dad always spoke to how Blacks were treated like animals. He grew up in rural Georgia and escaped to the north for employment and opportunity! Keep doing what you’re...”Read full review »
Fly_Willis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
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“It’s annoying to hear you cutting down Taylor Swift episode after episode.
As a fan of Beyoncé and Taylor, why are you pitting them against one another when they’ve been publicly supporting each other year after year to say otherwise.
Also, you saying Beyoncé has done something novel with...”Read full review »
Was a fan 13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/13/24
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“I appreciate bringing light to so many issues and educating us all through it.”
MadP12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/24
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“Van lathan are gay/black women biased pandering coons who don’t need a platform. Then he tries to blend cultures while going on math Hoffa and figgmunity but he acts completely different over there and he knows why. He calls out every black man (right or wrong )while giving every black woman an...”Read full review »
Anti this show via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/24
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“I look forward to new episodes dropping every Tuesday and Friday - the conversations are so thought provoking! Keep doing your thing guys!”
Mike_P_Jr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
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“Absolutely love the show and the conversations. I do find it interesting that black men in hiphop had and have no problem violently disrespecting black women, especially dark skin black men. Where do these behaviors start!!!”
Yana Neal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/24
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“Van is not alone. I have been feeling the same way and unable to articulate what it is starting with COVID. The church has fails us all. And has us afraid of each other. I’m taking baby steps to get my faith back and praying for the answers .🙏🏾”
AngieSpence via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/24
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“I’m so happy I found this podcast. Not sure why it took me so long since I’m a huge fan of them both. I love them together. I love their truthfulness. Some of the smartest conversations in the community.
Keep it up!”
t3l5j5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/24
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“Regurgitated, one-sided, brainwashed speech… no thank you 🤙🏿”
RoseMiller98765 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/24
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“I look forward to listening to Higher Learning every Monday and Friday. Rachel and Van feel like family. I don’t always agree with them or their guests. But I appreciate how they analyze the issues, educate me on new topics, and force me to challenge my perspective. I’m in awe of how they handle...”Read full review »
6feetofshan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/24
“Israel is a terrorist state and the hosts support them and the genocide of the Palestinians. They are on the side of the violent white colonizers while touting racial equity? May this show fail and these idiots never get a platform again.”
Lena716lena716lena via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/23
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“It’s rough cos he thinks so much more of himself but he has a loooooong way to go. The way he talks about women is gross.”
Ohana Aloha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/23
“love the show and the variety of topics covered, I tune in almost every week but I’m exhausted listening to Van make jokes about Lindsay being in an interracial relationship every ep. It’s 2023, get over it.”
peanut4512 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/19/23
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“Trying out your podcast today after not hearing it for a while, I was reminded why I cannot listen again. You’re smart and articulate but still using those qualities to bash and humiliate people who are different from you in thought and deed - in other words, disrespectful and biased.”
112-1190 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/23
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“I enjoy listening to Rachel’s and Van’s perspective on Pop Culture and News!”
DeniseDesigns via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/23
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“Love Rachel and Van’s chemistry, especially when they have different opinions. Very funny.”
mspassell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/23
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“Rach, I love ya, but girl you have to stop phoning it in. There is no credible professional excuse for you to not watch the interview with Oprah, Meghan and Harry before you did today’s podcast. It is not enough to say you are not into the royals because 17 million people watched and it’s central...”Read full review »
livsmoosh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
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“I’ve been a fan of Rachel from the bachelor days and I am so happy she has introduced me to Van with this podcast. This is a GREAT podcast!!! Very informative, helpful, and funny at times.”
Minnesoooooooooota via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/23
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“This podcast came highly recommended, started at the most recent episode and tbh I was kinda turned off at “freeze your eggs” rant from Van. It came off insensitive and lacked nuance tbh. I appreciated Rachel’s perspective and it was clear she knew women like myself would feel a way about Van...”Read full review »
Desi Lamour via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/23
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“I’ve enjoyed this smart and funny podcast for a long time, but am especially appreciative of both of your coverage of world events right now. Thank you for your nuance, integrity, and recognizing the humanity of all people in the content you’re putting out. I’m sure it hasn’t been easy in the...”Read full review »
Evil Twin Trope via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
“Thank you Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay for your work and authenticity. The gift of this team is that they both know how to expand the number of people who will engage in local and global politics. They make being informed about important issues look hip. One criticism though is that Van curses...”Read full review »
berni2012 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
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“As a white person I’m constantly surprised (which I shouldn’t be) by how much they cover on this show that I’m not otherwise exposed to. I love Van so much, he is hilarious and Rachel is also great. They are both so entertaining and I love getting the big news from them. I could do with less...”Read full review »
n129 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/23
“Love the show, prolly my top 3 fave podcast with amazing convos with or without special guests, but the editing is terrible! Too often, parts of the podcast are repeated and in the latest episode, it finishes mid sentence. Not sure if it’s an apple issue or what, but I’m not surprised when it...”Read full review »
Mzkansas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/23
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“Love and appreciate your show! Great cohost connection & thought provoking shows! I look forward to each new release. Thank you for producing such a great show, one we need in today’s society! Keep up the awesome work! Only criticism…Van sometimes you back away from mic & hard to you....”Read full review »
Cesca.5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/23
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“I love how much research goes
into presenting all the topics. When I think I have an opinion on a subject, they provide a nuanced perspective that’s laid out in a way that’s always unexpected. The production is also amazing, Donny is the best!”
Mrscifu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/23
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“Rachel and Van did a great job holding it together on that interview. Larry came to fight and not have discussion. He is not open to hearing anything outside his own beliefs. That is why he can never be president or hold ANY public office.”
Moon421972 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
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“Love LOVE your podcast but please do not ever have him as a guest again. This was the most exhausting interview ever. I felt like you were arguing and screaming for an hour! All we heard was Larry, Larry, Larry, LARRY! It was frustrating!”
MontréalLachine2018 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/26/23
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“Sometimes my man Van goes on and on like a hyperactive 14 year old doing a bit that’s hot quite hittin’. I literally just fast forward, but honey, take it down a peg. You made your point, you don’t need to beat it to a pulp.”
mpweinman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/23
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“Thank you guys for always uplifting 💗”
runfreedanceplay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/23
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“If you stand on the Word of God and believe the Bible as it is written, Van & Rachel will dismiss you as outdated and tell you that you have a problem. I can't listen to the show anymore because I believe the Bible. There's no higher learning greater than God.”Read full review »
Born2Preach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/23
“I didn’t know Rachel or Van as personalities, and didn’t think that this would be my speed. I came for the insight on a hot topic and found myself listening to almost every episode. They’re funny, smart and keep each other honest. A great way to think thru some of what’s in the news and always...”Read full review »
LilaL240610 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/23
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“Love the show. gave it 5 stars. Just know if its a black woman, Rachel has her back. If its a black man, white woman or an apology of some sort, she is against them. Guys being petty towards women, big no from Rachel. Women being petty towards men? Big thumbs up from Rachel. Again love the show...”Read full review »
Luis58222222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“A nice mix of thoughtful banter and comedic relief! Both Rachel and Van are incredibly smart and have amazing on-air chemistry!”
Killa_Cam ma'am via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/23
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