Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Respectability Politics and Damon Young on Being Funny and Black

Van and Rachel are joined by Midnight Boy Charles Holmes to talk about the discourse around Ja Morant (14:39) before digging into Chris Rock’s Netflix special, ‘Selective Outrage’ (49:55). Then, writer and humorist Damon Young joins to discuss the NFL, comedy, and his podcast, ‘Stuck With Damon Young’ (1:08:19). Plus, Rachel clues us in on some Peak White Mess (1:32:29).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay
Guests: Charles Holmes and Damon Young
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect the biggest topics in Black culture, politics, and sports. Two times per week, they will wade into the most important and timely conversations, frequently inviting guests on the podcast and occasionally debating each other.