A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s Relationship, Plus Stacey Abrams on Protecting the Vote

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s Relationship, Plus Stacey Abrams on Protecting the Vote

From Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay by The Ringer

August 7, 2026 · 2h 0m

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Van and Rachel discuss primary race results, trans athletes, A$AP Rocky's relationship with Rihanna, and interview Stacey Abrams about voting rights.

Van and Rachel react to results from the August primary races, Sophie Cunningham weighing in on trans athletes, A$AP Rocky opening up to Jason Lee. Then, author and political leader Stacey Abrams returns to weigh in on the ongoing fight for voting rights. (0:00) Intro (5:39) Primary race results (19:26) Sophie Cunningham on trans athletes (30:01) A$AP Rocky on his relationship with Rihanna (42:25) Stacey Abrams joins the show (1:40:10) Did Van see this?  Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Stacey Abrams Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Organizations: Jason Lee, Sophie Cunningham

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