Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

---

Van and Rachel chat about the NABJ’s website and its ongoing feud with Stephen A. Smith before catching up on Indiana’s harrowing storms that have left tens of thousands without power. Then they dig into the alleged cocaine ring at one of Penn State’s fraternities and then welcome California Congressman Ro Khanna live in studio. Plus, our hosts give us their thoughts on Young Thug’s interesting comments on fame vs. riches.

(00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning
(01:05) Stephen A. Smith and NABJ's beef continues
(12:37) Indiana left powerless by brutal storm
(25:09) 14 charged in alleged drug ring at Penn State
(33:13) Ro Khanna joins us in studio
(01:41:57) Young Thug has some interesting thoughts

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley
Social Producer: Bernard Moore
Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett

For more from The Ringer:
Shop: theringer.com/shop
Website: theringer.com
Twitter: twitter.com/ringer
Facebook: facebook.com/ringer
Instagram: instagram.com/ringer