'A Different World' Reboot, Nolan Wells Updates, and Nithya Raman Joins the Show

It's a guest fest this week on Higher Learning!! Leading off the week, L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman joins us, just a few weeks away from the biggest election of her life.

But first, Van and Rachel discuss their trip to Sweden and the new cast of 'A Different World.' Plus, they break down what a Mississippi grand jury had to say about the death of Nolan Wells, seven men in a Cornell University fraternity being sued in a sexual abuse case, and Lori Harvey having some detractors when it comes to her business acumen and privilege. (00:00) Welcome to Higher Learning (3:32) 'A Different World' reboot (15:55) Sweden Recap (24:16) Grand jury finds no evidence of crime in Nolan Wells's death (37:05) Cornell University under fire amid sexual abuse lawsuit (48:04) Lori Harvey sparks debate over Create & Cultivate Festival appearance (1:03:01) Nithya Raman joins the show Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Marco Escalante and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit