Epstein Distractions, Dr. Umar vs. 50 Cent, and Van’s N-Word Game

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Dec 19, 2025•2 hr 10 min

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Episode description

Van and Rachel discuss the dysfunction in the FBI and the Trump administration as a whole in the lead-up to the release of more Epstein files. Plus, Keith Edwards sparks debate on criticisms of candidates. Then, Dr. Umar weighs in on the Netflix Diddy documentary, and Van introduces a new game.

(0:00) Intro

(3:48) Dysfunction in the FBI

(29:57) Epstein distractions

(39:32) Vivek Ramaswamy and the American dream

(47:03) Keith Edwards and Jasmine Crockett

(1:23:52) Dr. Umar vs. 50 Cent

(1:38:47) Van’s N---a Number Game

(1:59:55) Young Thug proposes to Mariah the Scientist

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Jon Jones

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