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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Dave Chappelle’s ‘8:46’ Special and The Bachelor’s Black Lead

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

The Ringer

Society & Culture

4.711.5K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2020

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss ‘The Bachelor’ finally naming a black, male lead and what the next steps need to be for the franchise (4:23). Then they explain why they liked Dave Chappelle’s ‘8:46’ special so much and address some of the criticisms against it (21:16). They also address the Rayshard Brooks incident in Atlanta and how it relates to the Higher Learning Buzzword of the Week (35:40). Finally, they touch on the recent NBA drama with players such as Kyrie Irving and Dwight Howard advocating for not playing the end of the season (1:01:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:06.0

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0:18.0

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0:24.0

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0:30.0

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0:41.0

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0:53.0

Oh wow, we're getting... Whoa!

0:55.0

We'll talk, we'll talk about it. I'm just like...

0:57.0

No, we're starting now. Well, first of all, the thought-wise, before I even start the show, I have to address what's happening right here.

1:06.0

If you're not watching it, visually, big-rach is drinking wine out of a big wine glass with a dog on it. What is that, man?

1:19.0

It's not just any dog. I don't like your tone right now. This is my dog, Copper, and someone made this for me. So it's my favorite wine glass.

1:28.0

Is this not good artwork? Let's just be honest with you.

1:31.0

I think the artwork is commendable. I think it's...

1:34.0

Is it creepy?

1:35.0

It's a little bit. A little bit creepy.

1:40.0

It's not like I have my dog stuffed in the corner or something like that.

1:43.0

Can you explain the... I like dogs and I really enjoy them. I think they're cute and they're loyal.

1:53.0

But the dog related a session. Why would you want to drink out of a wine glass with your dogs face on it?

2:02.0

Okay, obsessions is a strong word. Okay, let's... Let's... Let's... Let's tone it down just a little bit.

2:07.0

Now, someone made this for me so I'm more than happy to use it. I think it's beautiful artwork. It captures the essence of my beautiful dog.

2:17.0

I like to check out of it.

2:19.0

What kind of dog, D. What's kind of dog is he?

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