Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Rest in Peace, Dolly Parton; Supreme Court Rules on Trump Mail-In Voting; and Abdul El-Sayed vs. Jesse Watters on Fox News

Aug 28, 2026 · 2h 1m

Summary

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss Colin Kaepernick’s new book being pulled from Target, debating whether they would accept a $100 million deal to endorse the retailer. The hosts mourn the passing of Dolly Parton, praising her authenticity and decency, while also noting the deaths of Samuel Monroe Jr., Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen. They celebrate Kwanzaa Jones becoming the first Black woman majority owner of an MLB team and analyze a Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump’s mail-in voting executive order to proceed, potentially disrupting the midterm elections.

Topics discussed

Colin Kaepernick book pulled from Target Jay-Z, Target, and community investment Money, compromise, and personal integrity Dolly Parton's death and authenticity Peter Cullen and Optimus Prime voice Kwanza Jones buys San Diego Padres Trump election interference and midterms Abdul El-Sayed vs Jesse Watters interview ADT Security Systems ad SoFi finance app ad Sharia law, white supremacy, and politics Social media addiction and childhood memories Darth Vader defends Flock cameras Police officer's hair on picture day Jelly Roll, Miss Rachel, and performativity
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