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Higher Learning

Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj

Higher learning is hosted by multi award-winning Artist, Activist, and SUNY Geneseo Professor, Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, and produced by three-time NAACP Image Award nominee, Quinn.

Airing Fridays from 8pm - 9pm on 89.3 WGSU, streaming online, and available on all podcast platforms.

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#20
April 4 · 52 min
episode 20 - the golden girls
In this episode Professor Maharaj and Quinn discuss the magic of The Golden Girls.
March 28 · 55 min
episode 19 - mental health
In this episode Professor Maharaj and Quinn discuss the importance of mental health.
March 2 · 50 min
episode 18 - the kennedy center
In this episode, Professor Maharaj and Quinn discuss the Kennedy Center Honors and the impact of this current administration on it's history and legacy.
#17
February 11 · 51 min
episode 17 - rupaul's drag race
In the first episode of 2026, Professor Maharaj and Quinn talk about the new season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Dec 5, 2025 · 53 min
episode 16 - hold on
In this episode of Higher Learning, Professor Maharaj and Quinn discuss the issues around the Epstein files and the courage of all the survivors who are telling their story. Please be advised that this episode discusses topics that may be triggering for some. Please take care of yourself and know that there are resources available if you ever need to talk.
Nov 11, 2025 · 58 min
episode 15 - what the constitution means to me
In this episode of Higher Learning, Professor Maharaj interviews the cast of SUNY Geneseo's upcoming production of What The Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck: Willow Roof, Amelia Yengo, and Adam Arco. What The Constitution Means To Me runs December 4-7 at the SUNY Geneseo Robert E. Sinclair Black Box Theatre. www.geneseo.universitytickets.com
Nov 8, 2025 · 50 min
episode 14 - thomas markham
In this episode of Higher Learning, Professor Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj and Quinn have a conversation with stage manager Thomas Markham.
Oct 30, 2025 · 1 hr
episode 13 - nolan kennedy part 02
In this episode, Professor Maharaj and Quinn continue their conversation with artist and entrepreneur, Nolan Kennedy.
#12
Oct 21, 2025 · 1 hr
episode 12 - nolan kennedy part 1
In this episode, Professor Maharaj and Quinn have a conversation with artist and entrepreneur, Nolan Kennedy.
Oct 11, 2025 · 58 min
episode 11 - adam mace part two
On this episode, Professor Maharaj continues his conversation with artist Adam Mace.
Oct 11, 2025 · 58 min
episode 10 - adam mace part one
In this episode, Professor Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj and Quinn have a conversation with Brooklyn-based artist and educator, Adam Mace.
Oct 11, 2025 · 45 min
episode 09 - grief
On this episode, Professor Maharaj and Quinn discuss grief and the impact that it has on them and society.
Oct 11, 2025 · 54 min
episode 08 - summer and the world
In this episode, Professor Maharaj and Quinn catch up on their summers and discuss our current political climate.
S2 · E1
Sep 9, 2025 · 55 min
episode 07 - todd hunter & jason currie
In this very special episode, Professor Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj interviews Los Angeles-based artists and educators Todd Hunter and Jason Currie.
S1 · E6
May 17, 2025 · 56 min
episode 06 - pedro eiras
In this episode, professor Maharaj interviews Brazilian artist, reporter, and activist Pedro Eiras.
S1 · E5
May 11, 2025 · 54 min
episode 05 - eric whitten
In this episode, professor Maharaj interviews actor, film director, and entrepreneur, Eric Whitten. Eric Whitten is a New York trained, award-winning filmmaker and actor with almost 20 years of professional experience. As a filmmaker, Eric has produced over a dozen projects over the last few years. His short films have won awards and attended festivals across the country, including the Academy Award Qualifying LA Shorts, Chelsea Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, and many more. He was awarded a finishing grant for his short film, Chalk by FilmInk Magazine and is a member of FilmShop NYC, Performance Jam ATL, and The Collective at the Alliance Theatre. His feature film EAT was a semi-finalist at the StoryPro Awards and Atlanta Film Festival screenplay contests. He’s written and directed over 80 custom film scenes for actors and owns Hollywood South Self Tapes, an audition taping studio for actors in Atlanta, GA where he's been a coach for over 3 years. His more notable acting credits include TILL (MGM) opposite Danielle Deadwyler, Long Slow Exhale (Spectrum) opposite Josh Lucas, and The Jim Gaffigan Show (TV Land) opposite Jim Gaffigan to name a few. www.ericwhitten.net
S1 · E4
May 3, 2025 · 54 min
episode 04 - sinners
In this episode, Professor Maharaj and producer Quinn discuss the new hit movie, Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan.
S1 · E3
Apr 26, 2025 · 55 min
episode 03 - king james earl jones
In this episode, Professor Maharaj and producer Quinn discuss the life, legacy, and impact of the great James Earl Jones.
S1 · E2
Apr 20, 2025 · 49 min
episode 02 - the power to defy gravity
In this episode, Professor Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj and producer Quinn discuss the impact of Wicked the movie and Broadway musical on society at large.
S1 · E1
Apr 5, 2025 · 57 min
episode 01 - little rock
A soul stirring conversation with SUNY Geneseo Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Olaocha Nwadiuto Nwabara discussing her work at Geneseo as well as her poetry and upcoming appearance in little rock at SUNY Geneseo. Higher learning is hosted by multi award-winning Artist, Activist, and SUNY Geneseo Professor, Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, and produced by three-time NAACP Image Award nominee, Quinn. Airing Fridays from 8pm - 9pm on 89.3 WGSU and streaming online.

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