Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

The End of Medicaid? Plus, the Me Too Movement in 2025

Van and Rachel discuss the life and death of Gene Hackman (4:55), before reacting to the GOP budget bill that could cause major cuts to Medicaid and have ripple effects for Medicare (10:13) before welcoming CNN journalist Omar Jimenez to discuss the White House moving to pick the pool reporters who cover Trump (36:42). Plus, Me Too founder Tarana Burke discusses where the movement stands in 2025 (59:47).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guests: Omar Jimenez and Tarana Burke
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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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.