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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

The “Big” Disappointment at the Olympics, RFK Jr.’s Bear, and MOVE’s Legacy With Mike Africa Jr.

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

The Ringer

Society & Culture

4.711.5K Ratings

🗓️ 6 August 2024

⏱️ 93 minutes

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Summary

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode with some updates from the Olympics, including the disappointment of Sha’Carri Richardson’s silver placement in the 100-meter race (06:02), the pole vaulter whose legs and manhood knocked him out of the competition (21:52), and a special proposal for a Chinese gold winner (27:50). Then, they talk about the tragedy coming from the U.K. (33:05) and touch a bit on the bizarre RFK Jr. bear story (41:25 ). Later, Mike Africa Jr. joins us to talk about his new book, ‘On a Move: Philadelphia's Notorious Bombing and a Native Son's Lifelong Battle for Justice’ and the importance of MOVE’s legacy (1:05:45). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Mike Africa Jr. Producer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Y'Oye Y'all Y'all'all,

0:05.0

Y'all'all, warriors!

0:07.0

What is that?

0:08.0

I learned it on, it was I-van Laker Jr.

0:12.0

And it's me, Rachel and Lindsay.

0:13.8

What should I do with this gum?

0:15.6

Spit it out?

0:16.6

Is it distracting you?

0:17.8

I don't want to chew gum into the thing, but I don't want to just...

0:21.6

Hold on, I on my hand paper.

0:23.0

The paper for the gum.

0:25.0

Gum gum gum gum gum.

0:28.0

It is, so give me that.

0:31.0

Oh, thank you, Rachel.

0:32.0

This is a ticket. Oh, give me that. Oh, Oh, Beverly Hills.

0:34.0

Oh, daddy.

0:35.0

Whatever. What's up?

0:39.0

What's up?

0:40.0

Good, I'm back in town.

0:42.0

Let me go going to week.

0:44.0

Yeah, I've been doing my thing.

0:45.0

North Carolina, Bo Jangles, we talked about it.

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