Higher Learning
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.
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. 
Sep 9, 2025
55 min
episode 06 - pedro eiras
In this episode, professor Maharaj interviews Brazilian artist, reporter, and activist Pedro Eiras. 
May 17, 2025
56 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
May 11, 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. 
May 3, 2025
54 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.
Apr 26, 2025
55 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. 
Apr 20, 2025
49 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. 
Apr 5, 2025
57 min