Da’Vinchi Speaks on Black Americans, Chris Rock Regrets a Decision, and Bobby Shmurda Gives N-Word Passes

Van Lathan Jr. (0:05)

Okay, big news, Atlanta Thought Warriors, yeah! We have a very special announcement for you.

Rachel Lindsay (0:13)

Well, you already got half of it. It's Atlanta. We're coming to Atlanta. We're back. We're back live. We're back on stage in person. The show's going to be next month, so you guys have to come out and join us.

Van Lathan Jr. (0:24)

We will be at the Variety Playhouse November 2nd. You can expect lively pre-election coverage, our usual antics and perhaps maybe a special guest. We don't know yet.

Rachel Lindsay (0:35)

Our usual antics, not the ones that are at the end of this podcast, though. Where can you get tickets? Tickets go on sale 10 o'clock a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 7th. And more information will be available at theringer.com/events.

Very soon.

Van Lathan Jr. (0:50)

Again, we'll be live at Variety Playhouse on November 2nd. And get tickets beginning October 7th at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, theringer.com/events.

Rachel Lindsay (1:02)

Yeah. No script, unhinged. That's what it was last time.

So we're going bigger and better next time. But we got a lot of friends in Atlanta, so you never know who's going to come up on stage.

SPEAKER_5 (1:11)

You never know who's going to pop out.

Rachel Lindsay (1:12)

Yeah.

Van Lathan Jr. (1:13)

There's a lot of blacks. I know there's a lot of blacks there. Isaiah's going to be there.

Rachel Lindsay (1:20)

Okay. Great. That's just one. One of many. One of many. Okay, you guys, make sure you get your tickets. See you soon. This episode is brought to you by Chase Sapphire Reserve. You know that on this podcast, we keep things as real as possible. So here's a fact. With Sapphire Reserve, you can spend all around the world. And not only that, you can earn four times the points on flights and hotels booked direct and three times the points on dining. Plus enjoy access to award-winning airport lounges and exclusive restaurant tables. Learn more at chase.com/sapphirereserve.

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Van Lathan Jr. (3:26)

Yo, yo, yo, Thought Warriors. What is up?

Rachel Lindsay (3:31)

Higher Learning is on, and it's Ivan Lathan Jr. And it's me, Rachel Lindsay.

Van Lathan Jr. (3:35)

Damn, we got a show for y'all today, man.

We got to do the Diaspora Wars. I'm mad. I don't want to do this no more. But we got to talk about it.

Rachel Lindsay (3:43)

We have to talk about it. Everybody's talking about it.

Van Lathan Jr. (3:46)

Everybody?

Rachel Lindsay (3:49)

Oh, sorry. Am I being like Da'Vinci in generalizing?

Van Lathan Jr. (3:52)

You're Da'Vinci-ing right now.

Rachel Lindsay (3:53)

I'm generalizing.

Van Lathan Jr. (3:54)

Because my mama, actually my mama probably, mama, what's going on with you? Mama posted big titties on her stories.

Rachel Lindsay (4:04)

Seems like you would love that.

Van Lathan Jr. (4:06)

Not necessarily.

SPEAKER_6 (4:07)

I mean, I don't have any problem with her.

Rachel Lindsay (4:08)

The way you've talked about women, and particularly your mom, being able to express herself and enjoy herself and all of that, good for her. That is right in line with what you've been requesting for her. That is true.