Van Lathan’s Impeccable Sense of Direction

<p>Alicia Garza is joined by Van Lathan, co-host of the podcast Higher Learning, along with Rachel Lindsay. Garza asks Lathan about his fantasy versus picks, and his forthcoming book, Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation. Also, Lathan attempts to explain the enigma that is Soulja Boy. Plus, Garza’s weekly round up of all that’s good and awful from the past week.</p><p>Van Lathan on <a href="https://twitter.com/vanlathan">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vanlathan/">Instagram</a></p><p>Check out Van’s podcast: <a href="https://www.theringer.com/higher-learning-van-lathan-rachel-lindsay">Higher Learning with with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay</a></p><p>Lady Don't Take No on<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/7931cb88-5dac-45af-97c3-5f029ea025b7/episodes/@LadyDontTakeNoPodcast"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/7931cb88-5dac-45af-97c3-5f029ea025b7/episodes/@LadyDontTakeNoPod"> Instagram</a> &<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/7931cb88-5dac-45af-97c3-5f029ea025b7/episodes/fb.me/ladydonttakeno"> Facebook</a></p><p>Alicia Garza on<a href="https://twitter.com/aliciagarza"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxoHDHDITNGWnOTdBXftew">YouTube</a><a href="https://twitter.com/aliciagarza">, Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chasinggarza/?hl=en"> Instagram</a> &<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChasingGarza"> Facebook</a>.</p><p>Learn more about The Freedom Ride for Voting Rights at <a href="https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/">Black Voters Matter.</a></p><p>For more about protecting voting rights, visit Black Futures Lab's <a href="https://blackfutureslab.org/electoral-action-center/">Electoral Action Center</a>.</p><p> </p><p>This pod is supported by the <a href="https://blackfutureslab.org/">Black Futures Lab</a></p><p>Production by Phil Surkis</p><p>Theme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by <a href="https://twitter.com/Latyrx">Latyrx</a></p><p><br />Alicia Garza founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black commun