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Psychedelics include the drugs LSD, magic mushrooms, peyote, and often ketamine and MDMA too, among others. And some of these drugs have a history of spiritual practice spanning millennia. Then many of these drugs became synonymous with hippies and 60s and 70s counterculture.  But now, psychedelics have new cheerleaders: tech bros and CEOs. So why the rebrand?

To get into it all, Brittany is joined by Maxim Tvorun-Dunn, PhD candidate at the University of Tokyo, and Emma Goldberg, business reporter at the New York Times, to discuss what it means that these drugs are getting championed – and sometimes financially backed – by the tech elite, and how might that affect our culture’s relationship with psychedelics.

This episode originally aired on March 24, 2025.

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Goodbye, church... Hello, Wellness Industrial Complex!
Am I a god?! Why "manifesting" your reality is easier than ever 

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Psychedelics include the drugs LSD, magic mushrooms, peyote, and often ketamine and MDMA too, among others. And some of these drugs have a history of spiritual practice spanning millennia. Then many of these drugs became synonymous with hippies and 60s and 70s counterculture.  But now, psychedelics have new cheerleaders: tech bros and CEOs. So why the rebrand?

To get into it all, Brittany is joined by Maxim Tvorun-Dunn, PhD candidate at the University of Tokyo, and Emma Goldberg, business reporter at the New York Times, to discuss what it means that these drugs are getting championed – and sometimes financially backed – by the tech elite, and how might that affect our culture’s relationship with psychedelics.

This episode originally aired on March 24, 2025.

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Goodbye, church... Hello, Wellness Industrial Complex!
Am I a god?! Why "manifesting" your reality is easier than ever 

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New York Magazine’s Sam Adler-Bell published The Young Women Leaving the New Right, detailing the experiences of conservative women who say that rampant misogyny within the space is pushing them out of a community they helped build. From demanding that women stay home and out of public life to advocating for the repeal of civil rights law - some conservative women have reached their limit. But host Brittany Luse wonders: will this change of heart stick in the voting booths? Or is this just more of the same?

To answer that question, Brittany is joined by Editor at Large of the 19th and NABJ President, Errin Haines. Errin helps unpack the link between the ‘new’ and ‘old’ right, white women checkered political history, and how searching for community can sometimes lead people down dark paths.

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The political power of Gen Z women
Enough is enough. Is it time to leave America?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 51e51eec-2c06-4704-a52b-5174bb327d12 https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/nx-s1-5823768/the-women-leaving-the-new-right no The women leaving the 'New Right' 1976 no full
New York Magazine’s Sam Adler-Bell published The Young Women Leaving the New Right, detailing the experiences of conservative women who say that rampant misogyny within the space is pushing them out of a community they helped build. From demanding that women stay home and out of public life to advocating for the repeal of civil rights law - some conservative women have reached their limit. But host Brittany Luse wonders: will this change of heart stick in the voting booths? Or is this just more of the same?

To answer that question, Brittany is joined by Editor at Large of the 19th and NABJ President, Errin Haines. Errin helps unpack the link between the ‘new’ and ‘old’ right, white women checkered political history, and how searching for community can sometimes lead people down dark paths.

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Progressive women have 'had it!' And they're fighting back.
The political power of Gen Z women
Enough is enough. Is it time to leave America?

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The tech world has been buzzing about the benefits of being a “high agency” person: someone who doesn’t wait for permission to pursue their own agendas. And that idea has been trickling out into the wider culture - for instance, posts that say things like “you can just do things,” or “when you remember you have free will.” High agency's wider appeal speaks to some of our biggest anxieties and existential questions, like: do we have control over our lives? And what do we risk to achieve the things we want?

Brittany is joined by Sophie Haigney, a journalist and critic who wrote about high agency for The New York Times, and Max Read, a journalist and editor of the Read Max newsletter, where he covers trends, tech, politics and culture.

(00:00) Are you a "high agency" person?
(03:09) High agency's appeal in Silicon Valley
(06:33) High agency people vs. agentic AI
(11:27) Do we really have control over our own lives?
(14:11) High agency and the gambler's mindset
(19:01) When high agency means logging off

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The tech world has been buzzing about the benefits of being a “high agency” person: someone who doesn’t wait for permission to pursue their own agendas. And that idea has been trickling out into the wider culture - for instance, posts that say things like “you can just do things,” or “when you remember you have free will.” High agency's wider appeal speaks to some of our biggest anxieties and existential questions, like: do we have control over our lives? And what do we risk to achieve the things we want?

Brittany is joined by Sophie Haigney, a journalist and critic who wrote about high agency for The New York Times, and Max Read, a journalist and editor of the Read Max newsletter, where he covers trends, tech, politics and culture.

(00:00) Are you a "high agency" person?
(03:09) High agency's appeal in Silicon Valley
(06:33) High agency people vs. agentic AI
(11:27) Do we really have control over our own lives?
(14:11) High agency and the gambler's mindset
(19:01) When high agency means logging off

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The joy of breaking up with dating apps
The high cost of getting food delivered.
Make life harder (and better): Learn another language.

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What about barren? Inhospitable? Geriatric? These are all words women over the age of 35 have heard in doctor's offices for decades to describe their reproductive health as they explore options for childbirth. The terminology has been changing, but for some, not quickly enough.  When the culture is pushing for more humane ways to talk about women's bodies, how long will it take modern medicine to catch up? Brittany talks with Rachel E. Gross, author of Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage to understand what the use of these words reveal about our cultural expectations of pregnant people.

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Sex is pleasurable. It should feel safe too.
The key to thriving later in life: menopause

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What about barren? Inhospitable? Geriatric? These are all words women over the age of 35 have heard in doctor's offices for decades to describe their reproductive health as they explore options for childbirth. The terminology has been changing, but for some, not quickly enough.  When the culture is pushing for more humane ways to talk about women's bodies, how long will it take modern medicine to catch up? Brittany talks with Rachel E. Gross, author of Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage to understand what the use of these words reveal about our cultural expectations of pregnant people.

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Sex is pleasurable. It should feel safe too.
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In his new book, ‘Minor Black Figures,’ novelist Brandon Taylor explores this vicious cycle and what it does to our self-worth. His characters are artists hyperaware of how social media can make or break their careers - and how it affects the art they make too.

In this episode, Brandon joins Brittany to talk through what it means to make art in a world of critics - online and off - and the beauty of giving yourself grace.

This episode originally aired on October 15, 2025.


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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 8bc782b2-d374-499b-80bc-88869cd880d5 https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/nx-s1-5819528/analysis-paralysis-is-stopping-you-from-making-good-art no You can break the cycle of overthinking 1110 no full
In his new book, ‘Minor Black Figures,’ novelist Brandon Taylor explores this vicious cycle and what it does to our self-worth. His characters are artists hyperaware of how social media can make or break their careers - and how it affects the art they make too.

In this episode, Brandon joins Brittany to talk through what it means to make art in a world of critics - online and off - and the beauty of giving yourself grace.

This episode originally aired on October 15, 2025.


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The hosts of the ‘I’ve Had It’ podcast: Jennifer Welch, a lifelong atheist, and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan, a former evangelical conservative, started their podcast to air petty grievances. But, as American politics got heated so did their podcast. Wine jokes became unfiltered takedowns of both Democrats and Republicans. In the process, they gained millions of followers and changed how the progressive media system works. And there's no slowing them down. 

Host Brittany Luse sits down with Jennifer and Angie to talk about the power women have for shaping politics, why women just can't let go of Trump, and how Democrats can actually listen to progressive women.

(00:00) IHIP's success as an indictment of the Democratic party
(03:16) Jennifer and Angie's personal political journey
(10:30) White women leaving the right
(15:11) Jennifer's journey to progressivism
(20:45) Why IHIP's unfiltered approach resonates
(25:00) Why Democrats like Jack Schlossberg seek out IHIP's platform
(30:28) The importance of women's voices ahead of the midterms
(35:03) Why we should pay attention to how women do their politics

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 fa5e0ca8-1bfa-4002-b9d0-0d4f8c2d4960 https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5813744/progressive-women-have-had-it-and-theyre-fighting-back no Progressive women are fed up & fighting back (feat. IHIP News) 2273 no full
The hosts of the ‘I’ve Had It’ podcast: Jennifer Welch, a lifelong atheist, and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan, a former evangelical conservative, started their podcast to air petty grievances. But, as American politics got heated so did their podcast. Wine jokes became unfiltered takedowns of both Democrats and Republicans. In the process, they gained millions of followers and changed how the progressive media system works. And there's no slowing them down. 

Host Brittany Luse sits down with Jennifer and Angie to talk about the power women have for shaping politics, why women just can't let go of Trump, and how Democrats can actually listen to progressive women.

(00:00) IHIP's success as an indictment of the Democratic party
(03:16) Jennifer and Angie's personal political journey
(10:30) White women leaving the right
(15:11) Jennifer's journey to progressivism
(20:45) Why IHIP's unfiltered approach resonates
(25:00) Why Democrats like Jack Schlossberg seek out IHIP's platform
(30:28) The importance of women's voices ahead of the midterms
(35:03) Why we should pay attention to how women do their politics

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AI has impressed a lot of people with its output. But even though it’s sold as an autonomous, inhuman tool, there’s a lot of human work that goes into it. While that work does happen in the US, many AI laborers also live overseas – and get paid less to do it. Everything that goes into making AI function – from the data it feeds on to the labor that trains it – smacks of colonialism, according to some scholars and researchers. This has led to the emergence of the term "data colonialism." Is this comparison a fitting one, and what are the broader implications of data colonialism for society at large?

First, Brittany chats with Sam Mallari, Network Content Strategy Manager on the NPR Member Partnership Team, about when she first noticed the human hands behind AI's work. Then, Brittany gets deeper into it with Regine Cabato, a freelance journalist based in the Philippines who’s written about AI laborers there for The Washington Post, and Ulises Mejias, professor at SUNY Oswego and co-author of the book Data Grab the New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back.

(00:00) Does AI really do everything by itself?
(04:20) The human labor behind AI
(06:46) The work conditions of overseas AI laborers
(09:43) Why AI companies recruit some workers from the Global South
(14:56) The narrative of AI's magic
(18:04) Is AI shaped by colonialism?
(24:53) Is an ethical generative AI possible?

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You might be suffering from AI brain fry
Me and my partner don't see eye-to-eye about AI. Now what?
The hard work of having "good taste"

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 898f7cbf-cb36-488e-a216-be3233652c2c https://www.npr.org/2026/05/11/nx-s1-5816338/the-human-labor-that-makes-ai-work no Is your data getting colonized? 1693 no full
AI has impressed a lot of people with its output. But even though it’s sold as an autonomous, inhuman tool, there’s a lot of human work that goes into it. While that work does happen in the US, many AI laborers also live overseas – and get paid less to do it. Everything that goes into making AI function – from the data it feeds on to the labor that trains it – smacks of colonialism, according to some scholars and researchers. This has led to the emergence of the term "data colonialism." Is this comparison a fitting one, and what are the broader implications of data colonialism for society at large?

First, Brittany chats with Sam Mallari, Network Content Strategy Manager on the NPR Member Partnership Team, about when she first noticed the human hands behind AI's work. Then, Brittany gets deeper into it with Regine Cabato, a freelance journalist based in the Philippines who’s written about AI laborers there for The Washington Post, and Ulises Mejias, professor at SUNY Oswego and co-author of the book Data Grab the New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back.

(00:00) Does AI really do everything by itself?
(04:20) The human labor behind AI
(06:46) The work conditions of overseas AI laborers
(09:43) Why AI companies recruit some workers from the Global South
(14:56) The narrative of AI's magic
(18:04) Is AI shaped by colonialism?
(24:53) Is an ethical generative AI possible?

For more episodes about AI and modern life, check out:
You might be suffering from AI brain fry
Me and my partner don't see eye-to-eye about AI. Now what?
The hard work of having "good taste"

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Dekonstructing the Kardashians: A New Media Manifesto, to find out how these two American 'royal' families share a cultural Krown.

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Inside the Michael Jackson legacy industrial complex
Melania Trump’s multi-million dollar “infomercial”

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 9be67189-eefe-4a0e-9e3d-ffefbd228dfa https://www.npr.org/2026/05/08/nx-s1-5815381/americans-want-a-royal-family-now-they-have-two no People say America doesn't have a monarchy. They're wrong. 1382 no full Dekonstructing the Kardashians: A New Media Manifesto, to find out how these two American 'royal' families share a cultural Krown.

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Inside the Michael Jackson legacy industrial complex
Melania Trump’s multi-million dollar “infomercial”

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As this generation enters midlife, their lives look really different from their parents' lives: Millennials are more educated and have a higher median net worth, but the generation is also more unequal than previous generations, has higher debt and has lower rates of homeownership and marriage. How does that all shape what millennial midlife crises are starting to look like?

Brittany finds out with Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos, who recently wrote an article about the millennial midlife crisis, and Sara Srygley, research associate at the Population Reference Bureau.

This episode originally aired on June 20, 2025.

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You're not broken - the job market is.

Enough is enough. Is it time to leave America?

The ugly truth of America's expensive homes

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 14:54:48 +0000 4523c542-f91d-4e9a-863d-d3a330016b4a https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5810552/how-to-survive-a-millennial-midlife-crisis no How to survive a millennial midlife crisis 1023 no full
As this generation enters midlife, their lives look really different from their parents' lives: Millennials are more educated and have a higher median net worth, but the generation is also more unequal than previous generations, has higher debt and has lower rates of homeownership and marriage. How does that all shape what millennial midlife crises are starting to look like?

Brittany finds out with Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos, who recently wrote an article about the millennial midlife crisis, and Sara Srygley, research associate at the Population Reference Bureau.

This episode originally aired on June 20, 2025.

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You're not broken - the job market is.

Enough is enough. Is it time to leave America?

The ugly truth of America's expensive homes

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Beyoncé made her first MET Gala appearance in ten years. Rihanna showed up (very late). And there were many incredible fashion moments: from Emma Chamberlain to Nicole Kidman to Lena Dunham. But the whole affair was overshadowed by the sponsorship of Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Plus, other tech billionaires, Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin, made their MET Gala debuts. All calling into question...what is this event (and art) really for?

To get into it, NPR Music's Anamaria Sayre is joined by culture critic Marjon Carlos and culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith. Together they rate the best and worst of fashion's biggest night and explain why the MET Gala feels like it's in decline.

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Beyoncé made her first MET Gala appearance in ten years. Rihanna showed up (very late). And there were many incredible fashion moments: from Emma Chamberlain to Nicole Kidman to Lena Dunham. But the whole affair was overshadowed by the sponsorship of Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Plus, other tech billionaires, Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin, made their MET Gala debuts. All calling into question...what is this event (and art) really for?

To get into it, NPR Music's Anamaria Sayre is joined by culture critic Marjon Carlos and culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith. Together they rate the best and worst of fashion's biggest night and explain why the MET Gala feels like it's in decline.

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That's because Anna Wintour has been buddying up with a certain billionaire, Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos. The couple are the lead sponsors of this year's gala. To be clear, the wealthiest people have always been involved with fashion's biggest night, but this year some folks feels its more in the spotlight - at a time when many Americans feel like life is getting more and more unaffordable. 

Brittany is joined by culture critic Marjon Carlos and culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith to lay out the stakes of this year's MET Gala - from the billionaires to the best dressed.

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That's because Anna Wintour has been buddying up with a certain billionaire, Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos. The couple are the lead sponsors of this year's gala. To be clear, the wealthiest people have always been involved with fashion's biggest night, but this year some folks feels its more in the spotlight - at a time when many Americans feel like life is getting more and more unaffordable. 

Brittany is joined by culture critic Marjon Carlos and culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith to lay out the stakes of this year's MET Gala - from the billionaires to the best dressed.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Michael doesn't tell us anything new about the King of Pop, but it has had the biggest opening weekend of a music biopic ever. From Whitney Houston to Freddie Mercury, why do these posthumous biopics always seem to fall flat, and what do decades of Jackson family drama say about how we reckon with the complicated figures in pop culture and our own lives? Brittany talks with Aisha Harris, critic and co-host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, to find out.

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Marilyn Monroe was more than just 'Blonde'

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Over the past few years, the R-word — a term for disabled people that otherwise left the cultural lexicon — has been popping up more and more. It is the rare slur that goes out of vogue and makes a resurgence, particularly among young men. Its return may also have larger implications that affect policy, culture and how we treat each other.

Disability advocate Imani Barbarin joins the show to break down how ableism can take root in casual conversation, and why words matter.

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Over the past few years, the R-word — a term for disabled people that otherwise left the cultural lexicon — has been popping up more and more. It is the rare slur that goes out of vogue and makes a resurgence, particularly among young men. Its return may also have larger implications that affect policy, culture and how we treat each other.

Disability advocate Imani Barbarin joins the show to break down how ableism can take root in casual conversation, and why words matter.

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Despite her modeling past, fashion-obsessed First Lady Melania Trump has not graced the cover of Vogue during President Trump’s tenure. And that’s not necessarily surprising– Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of American Vogue, is a longtime advocate for the Democrats.

But there’s definitely been a shift. That’s why it’s been so curious to see Trump associate Lauren Sánchez Bezos on the digital cover of Vogue. And it was definitely peculiar to see longevity-obsessed venture capitalist Bryan Johnson and looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular walking the runway. Is the American fashion industry making a conservative turn? Or is this just business as usual?

To answer this question, Brittany is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning critic, Robin Givhan. From fashionable First Ladies to President Trump’s favorite shoes - Robin gets into how fashion, politics, and our desire for relatability collide in the court of public opinion. 

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Despite her modeling past, fashion-obsessed First Lady Melania Trump has not graced the cover of Vogue during President Trump’s tenure. And that’s not necessarily surprising– Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of American Vogue, is a longtime advocate for the Democrats.

But there’s definitely been a shift. That’s why it’s been so curious to see Trump associate Lauren Sánchez Bezos on the digital cover of Vogue. And it was definitely peculiar to see longevity-obsessed venture capitalist Bryan Johnson and looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular walking the runway. Is the American fashion industry making a conservative turn? Or is this just business as usual?

To answer this question, Brittany is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning critic, Robin Givhan. From fashionable First Ladies to President Trump’s favorite shoes - Robin gets into how fashion, politics, and our desire for relatability collide in the court of public opinion. 

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Fast fashion vs. Trump: why women may pay more in the tariff wars
The MET Gala is tonight, and it's already historic. Here's why.

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According to a YouGov survey from 2023, on a scale of zero being completely monogamous and six being completely non-monogamous, one third of Americans put their answer somewhere above zero. And there are a lot of different types of non-monogamy, but one of those types – polyamory – has been in the discourse as of late. The polyamory that writer Lindy West describes in her new book, Adult Braces, has spawned a thousand takes: her path to polyamory was admittedly kind of dicey, and it spawned discussion about what polyamory means. Polyamory can stand in for a set of political beliefs, class associations and other signifiers that have nothing to do with how many partners one has. But why does a choice about relationship structures feel so weighty, and why can't anyone be normal about it?

To discuss, Brittany is joined by Christopher M. Gleason, lecturer of American history at Georgia State University and the author of American Poly, a book about the history of polyamory in America.

(00:00) Lindy West and polyamory panic
(02:41) Polyamory's surprising political origins
(07:02) Can polyamory "fix" relationships?
(12:41) Misconceptions about polyamory (and why it has so many haters)


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What really counts as "cheating?"
The joy of breaking up with dating apps
Me and my partner don't see eye-to-eye about AI. Now what?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 f8bd8a87-55c7-4e0b-9bc3-b770fcc0f31a https://www.npr.org/2026/04/27/nx-s1-5797834/why-cant-we-be-normal-about-polyamory no Why can't we be normal about polyamory? 1466 no full
According to a YouGov survey from 2023, on a scale of zero being completely monogamous and six being completely non-monogamous, one third of Americans put their answer somewhere above zero. And there are a lot of different types of non-monogamy, but one of those types – polyamory – has been in the discourse as of late. The polyamory that writer Lindy West describes in her new book, Adult Braces, has spawned a thousand takes: her path to polyamory was admittedly kind of dicey, and it spawned discussion about what polyamory means. Polyamory can stand in for a set of political beliefs, class associations and other signifiers that have nothing to do with how many partners one has. But why does a choice about relationship structures feel so weighty, and why can't anyone be normal about it?

To discuss, Brittany is joined by Christopher M. Gleason, lecturer of American history at Georgia State University and the author of American Poly, a book about the history of polyamory in America.

(00:00) Lindy West and polyamory panic
(02:41) Polyamory's surprising political origins
(07:02) Can polyamory "fix" relationships?
(12:41) Misconceptions about polyamory (and why it has so many haters)


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What really counts as "cheating?"
The joy of breaking up with dating apps
Me and my partner don't see eye-to-eye about AI. Now what?

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You're not alone - the beautiful homes of the rich and famous showcased on reality TV shows from Keeping Up with the Kardashians to the Real Housewives of Atlanta are meant to be something of a fantasy for audiences everywhere. But what are the housing realities behind the glitz and glamour? And how are your favorite reality TV stars shaping your own ideas of home and stability? To find out, Brittany is joined by Jack Balderrama Morley, author of Dream Facades: The Cruel Architecture of Reality TV, and Liam Dillon, staff writer at Politico who covers housing in California.

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Is this the end of reality TV?
The molten center of 'The Real Housewives' multiverse

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 9c997adb-9913-40f1-a105-21771e6f101d https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/nx-s1-5797969/the-ugly-truth-of-americas-expensive-homes no Do you feel poor when you watch TV? That's by design. 1268 no full
You're not alone - the beautiful homes of the rich and famous showcased on reality TV shows from Keeping Up with the Kardashians to the Real Housewives of Atlanta are meant to be something of a fantasy for audiences everywhere. But what are the housing realities behind the glitz and glamour? And how are your favorite reality TV stars shaping your own ideas of home and stability? To find out, Brittany is joined by Jack Balderrama Morley, author of Dream Facades: The Cruel Architecture of Reality TV, and Liam Dillon, staff writer at Politico who covers housing in California.

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Is this the end of reality TV?
The molten center of 'The Real Housewives' multiverse

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The majority of men consume porn, and most use it for masturbation, but two thirds of men under 25 think porn should be harder to access, according to research from the Survey Center on American Life. There's a broader discussion now among some men about the role of porn and masturbation in their lives – and manosphere figures like Andrew Tate and Hamza Ahmed are urging their listeners to stop watching it. Some men are cutting it out entirely: they congregate on Reddit pages like r/pornfree or use porn addiction alleviation apps like Quittr and Fortify. But what do men think watching porn says about them? And is this just “purity culture for boys”? 

Brittany is joined by Rebecca Jennings, features writer at New York Magazine who wrote a piece about anti-porn men, and Scott Burnett, assistant professor of African Studies and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies at Penn State University, who has published research about men's anti-masturbation trends. 

(00:00) Why are (some) men turning against porn?
(03:49) Gen Z men and shame around porn
(11:18) "Real sex with real women": how anti-porn men view women
(14:30) The fear of losing control to porn addiction
(19:15) Is this just "purity culture for boys?"
(22:27) Desire can be embarrassing - but maybe that's okay

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The price women pay for being online
The joy of breaking up with dating apps
Gen Z is afraid of sex — and for good reason

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 43f199dc-afa8-4d63-b682-3029ed44e212 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5794043/the-guys-behind-the-mens-purity-movement no The guys behind the men’s purity movement 1595 no full
The majority of men consume porn, and most use it for masturbation, but two thirds of men under 25 think porn should be harder to access, according to research from the Survey Center on American Life. There's a broader discussion now among some men about the role of porn and masturbation in their lives – and manosphere figures like Andrew Tate and Hamza Ahmed are urging their listeners to stop watching it. Some men are cutting it out entirely: they congregate on Reddit pages like r/pornfree or use porn addiction alleviation apps like Quittr and Fortify. But what do men think watching porn says about them? And is this just “purity culture for boys”? 

Brittany is joined by Rebecca Jennings, features writer at New York Magazine who wrote a piece about anti-porn men, and Scott Burnett, assistant professor of African Studies and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies at Penn State University, who has published research about men's anti-masturbation trends. 

(00:00) Why are (some) men turning against porn?
(03:49) Gen Z men and shame around porn
(11:18) "Real sex with real women": how anti-porn men view women
(14:30) The fear of losing control to porn addiction
(19:15) Is this just "purity culture for boys?"
(22:27) Desire can be embarrassing - but maybe that's okay

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The price women pay for being online
The joy of breaking up with dating apps
Gen Z is afraid of sex — and for good reason

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From the creation of Google Images to the overlooked - or criminalized - digital labor of sex workers, the internet has been built on the intellect, image, and likeness of women. So where does that leave us in a rapidly changing digital environment where algorithms, AI, and even beauty filters distort our reality?

To answer these questions, Brittany is joined by artist and UCLA professor Mindy Seu. Her books, Cyberfeminism Index and A Sexual History of the Internet, uncover the desire at the foundation of the internet's inception and how the exploitation of marginalized creators has consequences for us all.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 a25f69c7-3885-4c09-9c40-b3b96c2b3df8 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/21/nx-s1-5791593/the-price-women-pay-for-being-online no The price women pay for being online 2639 no full
From the creation of Google Images to the overlooked - or criminalized - digital labor of sex workers, the internet has been built on the intellect, image, and likeness of women. So where does that leave us in a rapidly changing digital environment where algorithms, AI, and even beauty filters distort our reality?

To answer these questions, Brittany is joined by artist and UCLA professor Mindy Seu. Her books, Cyberfeminism Index and A Sexual History of the Internet, uncover the desire at the foundation of the internet's inception and how the exploitation of marginalized creators has consequences for us all.

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Pilates is an exercise that has been around for a long time – around a hundred years – but it’s just now coming into vogue in a big way. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association report from 2025, Pilates is the fastest growing form of individual exercise in the United States: participation jumped by nearly 40% since 2019. And it’s gotten pretty big on social media.

But there's something interesting happening with that social media content – sometimes, it seems less about the actual exercise and way more about what doing Pilates says about who you are as a woman. And of course, anyone can do Pilates, but on social media, there is a strong emphasis on it being for "girls" (and being for specific kinds of girls). So why is some questionable baggage getting attached to Pilates? And why can't we be normal about exercise in general?

Brittany is joined by Madeline Leung Coleman, features writer at New York Magazine, who wrote a piece about why Pilates keeps getting people up in arms.

(00:00) How Pilates became popular
(02:21) Pilates got a hot makeover
(04:10) Does Pilates really reduce inflammation?
(08:29) The 'sculpt' body ideal (why celebrities are so thin and muscular now)
(11:19) The real benefits of Pilates
(14:43) Why (some) dudes are obsessed with finding a Pilates wife
(21:39) Can we ever be normal about exercise?

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Is tech making us too obsessed with our bodies?
The Swoletariat: a history of leftist fitness
Exercise is more important than ever

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 1bd0d034-fab0-4e28-8803-5d555f681fb6 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/20/nx-s1-5788715/the-strange-politics-of-pilates-manosphere-love-is-blind no The strange politics of Pilates 1486 no full
Pilates is an exercise that has been around for a long time – around a hundred years – but it’s just now coming into vogue in a big way. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association report from 2025, Pilates is the fastest growing form of individual exercise in the United States: participation jumped by nearly 40% since 2019. And it’s gotten pretty big on social media.

But there's something interesting happening with that social media content – sometimes, it seems less about the actual exercise and way more about what doing Pilates says about who you are as a woman. And of course, anyone can do Pilates, but on social media, there is a strong emphasis on it being for "girls" (and being for specific kinds of girls). So why is some questionable baggage getting attached to Pilates? And why can't we be normal about exercise in general?

Brittany is joined by Madeline Leung Coleman, features writer at New York Magazine, who wrote a piece about why Pilates keeps getting people up in arms.

(00:00) How Pilates became popular
(02:21) Pilates got a hot makeover
(04:10) Does Pilates really reduce inflammation?
(08:29) The 'sculpt' body ideal (why celebrities are so thin and muscular now)
(11:19) The real benefits of Pilates
(14:43) Why (some) dudes are obsessed with finding a Pilates wife
(21:39) Can we ever be normal about exercise?

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Is tech making us too obsessed with our bodies?
The Swoletariat: a history of leftist fitness
Exercise is more important than ever

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The answer shows a rift in Evangelical communities, as government officials like Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth use scripture to justify war and deportation.

To parse through these questions of God and country, Brittany is joined by NPR Religion correspondent Jason DeRose, and Reverend Dr. Gabriel Salguero, president and founder of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition and pastor of the Gathering Place in Orlando, Florida.

(00:00) The Evangelical Dilemma: do the Trump Administration's actions line up with the Bible?
(06:29) How the Trump Administration uses the Bible for political messaging. Is it Christian, though?
(15:29) What is the line between church and state? And who decides?
(20:06) The Evangelical belief that American Christians are under siege

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The not-so-secret lives of Mormon women
Is Christianity cool again?

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The answer shows a rift in Evangelical communities, as government officials like Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth use scripture to justify war and deportation.

To parse through these questions of God and country, Brittany is joined by NPR Religion correspondent Jason DeRose, and Reverend Dr. Gabriel Salguero, president and founder of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition and pastor of the Gathering Place in Orlando, Florida.

(00:00) The Evangelical Dilemma: do the Trump Administration's actions line up with the Bible?
(06:29) How the Trump Administration uses the Bible for political messaging. Is it Christian, though?
(15:29) What is the line between church and state? And who decides?
(20:06) The Evangelical belief that American Christians are under siege

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The not-so-secret lives of Mormon women
Is Christianity cool again?

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Unlike sports betting, prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi give users the freedom to bet on anything that comes to mind. Will Lady Gaga sing at the Super Bowl? What words will Trump say in his next speech? Or worse… the assassination of a world leader.

Those bets - which are illegal - is what has prediction markets in hot water and lawmakers hustling to put guardrails on the industry. It’s also what today’s guest predicted in our 2026 predictions episode at the top of the year. 

NPR’s Bobby Allyn returns to the show to unpack the wild west of prediction markets and what the unfettered access to this market could do to us as a culture.

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2026 Predictions: Beyoncé retires, AI busts, Democrats lift weights
Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 b66dee63-7a28-4bac-bee9-80b79bc009cd https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5785025/the-casino-ification-of-literally-everything no The casino-ification of literally everything 1281 no full
Unlike sports betting, prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi give users the freedom to bet on anything that comes to mind. Will Lady Gaga sing at the Super Bowl? What words will Trump say in his next speech? Or worse… the assassination of a world leader.

Those bets - which are illegal - is what has prediction markets in hot water and lawmakers hustling to put guardrails on the industry. It’s also what today’s guest predicted in our 2026 predictions episode at the top of the year. 

NPR’s Bobby Allyn returns to the show to unpack the wild west of prediction markets and what the unfettered access to this market could do to us as a culture.

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2026 Predictions: Beyoncé retires, AI busts, Democrats lift weights
Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game

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For decades, Hollywood has promoted a carefully curated ideal of aspirational talent, beauty, and intrigue. But in 2026, it feels like that power is in the hands of the one thing that alleges to know us best: the algorithm. Now computer programs hold more power in shaping who is famous and what we all are fed as aspirational ideals: from who is a star to what our bodies should look like. Enter the algorithm body.

In this episode, host Brittany Luse is joined by Christiana Mbakwe Medina, screenwriter and host of the Pop Syllabus podcast. They get into the evolving nature of fame and why Christina thinks the thin body ideal is out and the sculpted body ideal is in.

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The morbid lifelessness of modern beauty
Peptides & the pursuit of the "perfect" body

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 66067991-413c-4856-8b7b-0738436d8d98 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5784001/algorithm-bodies-the-human-need-to-worship-celebrities no 'Algorithm Bodies' & the human need to worship celebrities 2356 no full
For decades, Hollywood has promoted a carefully curated ideal of aspirational talent, beauty, and intrigue. But in 2026, it feels like that power is in the hands of the one thing that alleges to know us best: the algorithm. Now computer programs hold more power in shaping who is famous and what we all are fed as aspirational ideals: from who is a star to what our bodies should look like. Enter the algorithm body.

In this episode, host Brittany Luse is joined by Christiana Mbakwe Medina, screenwriter and host of the Pop Syllabus podcast. They get into the evolving nature of fame and why Christina thinks the thin body ideal is out and the sculpted body ideal is in.

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The morbid lifelessness of modern beauty
Peptides & the pursuit of the "perfect" body

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Researchers at Boston Consulting Group and the University of California, Riverside coined the term "AI brain fry" to describe “mental fatigue that results from excessive use of, interaction with, and/or oversight of AI tools beyond one's cognitive capacity.” In other words, doing too much with A.I.
There's something kind of comically tragic about the idea that these tools that were meant to lighten our loads seem to be doing the opposite for some. But beyond the psychic damage, there's a lot in this brain fry idea that points to how we work with AI: for example, with all the managing it needs, is turning us all into bosses? And is this really the future of work?

Brittany is joined by John Herrman, tech columnist for New York Magazine, to get into the ins and outs of AI brain fry.

(00:00) Who gets "AI brain fry"
(05:34) The strange incentives behind more AI-powered output
(09:30) Is working with AI simulating management?
(12:42) How AI chat tools challenge workplace boundaries
(16:18) The anxious future of work with AI

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Me and my partner don't see eye-to-eye about AI. Now what?
The hard work of having "good taste"
You're not broken - the job market is.

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Researchers at Boston Consulting Group and the University of California, Riverside coined the term "AI brain fry" to describe “mental fatigue that results from excessive use of, interaction with, and/or oversight of AI tools beyond one's cognitive capacity.” In other words, doing too much with A.I.
There's something kind of comically tragic about the idea that these tools that were meant to lighten our loads seem to be doing the opposite for some. But beyond the psychic damage, there's a lot in this brain fry idea that points to how we work with AI: for example, with all the managing it needs, is turning us all into bosses? And is this really the future of work?

Brittany is joined by John Herrman, tech columnist for New York Magazine, to get into the ins and outs of AI brain fry.

(00:00) Who gets "AI brain fry"
(05:34) The strange incentives behind more AI-powered output
(09:30) Is working with AI simulating management?
(12:42) How AI chat tools challenge workplace boundaries
(16:18) The anxious future of work with AI

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The hard work of having "good taste"
You're not broken - the job market is.

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In this episode, host Brittany Luse is dissecting our current obsession with numbing ourselves to the moment and tuning out. This so-called “numb girl” attitude and aesthetic is defined by detachment, irony, and a world weary cynicism. Think the "Gen Z pout," "expressionless Botox chic,” a deadpan voice, or selfies with a vacant gaze. Of course, It appears effortless and nonchalant, but it’s highly curated and self-aware — it’s the perfect mask for avoiding humiliation in a world that is always there to judge you. But is avoiding the pain of the world good for us?

Brittany is joined by writer Rayne Fisher-Quann aka Internet Princess and freelance cultural critic Sophie Lou Wilson to get into why all the cool girls are dissociating and what we lose when we numb ourselves to the world around us.

(0:00) News fatigue, detachment, & irony are cooler than ever
(5:02) Gucci runways to political nihilism: numbness went mainstream
(10:15) Lobotomy Chic: an ironic joke turned beauty trend
(14:57) The privilege of dissociating. Who can afford to disconnect?
(18:08) Is numbness a form of feminist resistance?
(20:15) How to un-numb and reconnect with humanity

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In this episode, host Brittany Luse is dissecting our current obsession with numbing ourselves to the moment and tuning out. This so-called “numb girl” attitude and aesthetic is defined by detachment, irony, and a world weary cynicism. Think the "Gen Z pout," "expressionless Botox chic,” a deadpan voice, or selfies with a vacant gaze. Of course, It appears effortless and nonchalant, but it’s highly curated and self-aware — it’s the perfect mask for avoiding humiliation in a world that is always there to judge you. But is avoiding the pain of the world good for us?

Brittany is joined by writer Rayne Fisher-Quann aka Internet Princess and freelance cultural critic Sophie Lou Wilson to get into why all the cool girls are dissociating and what we lose when we numb ourselves to the world around us.

(0:00) News fatigue, detachment, & irony are cooler than ever
(5:02) Gucci runways to political nihilism: numbness went mainstream
(10:15) Lobotomy Chic: an ironic joke turned beauty trend
(14:57) The privilege of dissociating. Who can afford to disconnect?
(18:08) Is numbness a form of feminist resistance?
(20:15) How to un-numb and reconnect with humanity

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In the past few years, there's been a surge in the number of adults diagnosed with ADHD, and at the same time more and more people online are going viral with "signs" that you might have it too. Whether with our doctors or friends, we're all talking a lot more about adult ADHD. Is this a perfect storm of online content leading to more diagnoses? Or is there more to the story?

Brittany is joined by culture journalist Kelli Maria Korducki, who wrote about this for The Guardian, and Manvir Singh, assistant professor of anthropology at UC Davis, to get into it.

This episode originally aired on April 25, 2025.

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In the past few years, there's been a surge in the number of adults diagnosed with ADHD, and at the same time more and more people online are going viral with "signs" that you might have it too. Whether with our doctors or friends, we're all talking a lot more about adult ADHD. Is this a perfect storm of online content leading to more diagnoses? Or is there more to the story?

Brittany is joined by culture journalist Kelli Maria Korducki, who wrote about this for The Guardian, and Manvir Singh, assistant professor of anthropology at UC Davis, to get into it.

This episode originally aired on April 25, 2025.

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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Taylor Frankie Paul has been a controversial figure for some time now, but the latest allegations surrounding the star - and the subsequent cancellation of her season of The Bachelorette - have caused viewers to ask: how far is too far for reality TV? With ratings on the decline and networks desperate to keep audiences coming back, reality TV has taken some drastic turns to remain relevant.

To get into all this Rebecca Jennings, features writer for New York Magazine, joins the show to unpack the drama surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul and the state of reality TV at large.

(0:00) Who's being exploited more on reality TV?
(03:36) Unpacking Taylor Frankie Paul's controversial reality TV journey
(09:27) ABC's risky bet on Taylor Frankie Paul as 'The Bachelorette'
(18:29) Navigating the line between 'messy' and 'dark' on reality TV
(21:25) How reality TV fandom has changed
(25:37) Finding unexpected value in reality TV drama
(29:23) The need for better vetting and ethics in reality TV casting
(33:33) Official statements from Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen

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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Taylor Frankie Paul has been a controversial figure for some time now, but the latest allegations surrounding the star - and the subsequent cancellation of her season of The Bachelorette - have caused viewers to ask: how far is too far for reality TV? With ratings on the decline and networks desperate to keep audiences coming back, reality TV has taken some drastic turns to remain relevant.

To get into all this Rebecca Jennings, features writer for New York Magazine, joins the show to unpack the drama surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul and the state of reality TV at large.

(0:00) Who's being exploited more on reality TV?
(03:36) Unpacking Taylor Frankie Paul's controversial reality TV journey
(09:27) ABC's risky bet on Taylor Frankie Paul as 'The Bachelorette'
(18:29) Navigating the line between 'messy' and 'dark' on reality TV
(21:25) How reality TV fandom has changed
(25:37) Finding unexpected value in reality TV drama
(29:23) The need for better vetting and ethics in reality TV casting
(33:33) Official statements from Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen

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Dating skills vs. dating gimmicks in 'Love on the Spectrum'

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There’s been a lot of discourse about age gaps and wage gaps – but there’s a new kind of gap rocking relationships: AI gaps. For example, when a couple isn't on the same page about when and how to use it, or even how AI becomes an unwelcome third wheel in a relationship. And this is big for some couples – but this also can be an issue in some friendships and family dynamics, too. So what does AI usage say about what people value? And are conflicts around AI becoming proxies for deeper issues in relationships?

Brittany chats with Jenny Singer, a freelance culture writer who wrote about this for The Washington Post, and Heather Kelly, a freelance reporter who focuses on how technology affects daily life.

(00:00) Can using AI be an ick?
(03:35) When AI becomes an unwelcome third in your relationship
(07:41) Why Americans are pessimistic about AI - but might use it anyway
(13:08) What AI usage might say about our values
(18:06) Strategies for bridging the AI divide in relationships

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"Girl Math" does not add up to financial freedom
The unbearable fear of being cheated on
The joy of breaking up with dating apps

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There’s been a lot of discourse about age gaps and wage gaps – but there’s a new kind of gap rocking relationships: AI gaps. For example, when a couple isn't on the same page about when and how to use it, or even how AI becomes an unwelcome third wheel in a relationship. And this is big for some couples – but this also can be an issue in some friendships and family dynamics, too. So what does AI usage say about what people value? And are conflicts around AI becoming proxies for deeper issues in relationships?

Brittany chats with Jenny Singer, a freelance culture writer who wrote about this for The Washington Post, and Heather Kelly, a freelance reporter who focuses on how technology affects daily life.

(00:00) Can using AI be an ick?
(03:35) When AI becomes an unwelcome third in your relationship
(07:41) Why Americans are pessimistic about AI - but might use it anyway
(13:08) What AI usage might say about our values
(18:06) Strategies for bridging the AI divide in relationships

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"Girl Math" does not add up to financial freedom
The unbearable fear of being cheated on
The joy of breaking up with dating apps

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Host Brittany Luse is your Pop Culture CEO, and she's joined by esteemed members of the C-suite, Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, co-hosts of the Eating for Free podcast, to recap the last three months in an official Pop Culture Quarterly Review. What have been the major cultural achievements and setbacks so far this year? And in the Pop Culture Boardroom, who will emerge as the MVP?

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The Best & Worst Moments of 2025
2026 Predictions: Beyoncé retires, AI busts, Democrats lift weights

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Host Brittany Luse is your Pop Culture CEO, and she's joined by esteemed members of the C-suite, Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, co-hosts of the Eating for Free podcast, to recap the last three months in an official Pop Culture Quarterly Review. What have been the major cultural achievements and setbacks so far this year? And in the Pop Culture Boardroom, who will emerge as the MVP?

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The Best & Worst Moments of 2025
2026 Predictions: Beyoncé retires, AI busts, Democrats lift weights

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Actor Hudson Williams (Heated Rivalry) and Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu recently became household names very quickly. And people are talking about the rising stars beyond just their talents: they’re talking about Liu’s and Williams’ race. Both are half-Asian, half-white, also known as “Wasian” – and some have dubbed this past season “Wasian winter.” But why are Wasians a topic of conversation now, and what does this discussion say about how attitudes around some mixed race identities have changed?

Brittany is joined by Mika Ellison, intern for It’s Been a Minute and Life Kit, to get into the geopolitical and cultural forces around the “Wasian fixation.”

(00:00) Unpacking the 'Wasian Fixation'
(04:38) Geopolitical forces behind Wasians in culture
(09:53) From 'Hapa' to 'Wasian'
(13:38) What does a Wasian story look like?
(19:53) The evolution of mixed discourse
(23:04) Is 'Wasian' a good term?

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Actor Hudson Williams (Heated Rivalry) and Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu recently became household names very quickly. And people are talking about the rising stars beyond just their talents: they’re talking about Liu’s and Williams’ race. Both are half-Asian, half-white, also known as “Wasian” – and some have dubbed this past season “Wasian winter.” But why are Wasians a topic of conversation now, and what does this discussion say about how attitudes around some mixed race identities have changed?

Brittany is joined by Mika Ellison, intern for It’s Been a Minute and Life Kit, to get into the geopolitical and cultural forces around the “Wasian fixation.”

(00:00) Unpacking the 'Wasian Fixation'
(04:38) Geopolitical forces behind Wasians in culture
(09:53) From 'Hapa' to 'Wasian'
(13:38) What does a Wasian story look like?
(19:53) The evolution of mixed discourse
(23:04) Is 'Wasian' a good term?

For more on Heated Rivalry, check out: What's so hot about Heated Rivalry?
For more on identity and the internet, check out: Think you have ADHD? Here's why so many of us are saying yes.

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And by "Girl Math" we mean the class fantasies of young women; the dream of achieving financial freedom by being frivolous with finances (because 'I'm just a girl!')... and rely entirely on their husband or partner (with no backup plan!).

You see these fantasies peddled in romance novels, divorce memoirs, and, of course, tradwife content. According to Chelsea Fagan, author and CEO of The Financial Diet, these are all part of our culture's obsession with class fantasies. While we may believe much of our social and romantic desires are solely rooted in love, Chelsea wants to encourage women especially to interrogate their financial status and future.

Brittany is joined by Chelsea to answer the question: is it really love if you don’t have the financial ability to come and go as you please?

(0:00) Unpacking the infantilization of "girl math" and women's financial fantasies
(1:58) Financial fantasy brain rot: relying on a wealthy man
(05:18) How 'Just Getting Good' got started
(08:55) How 'Just Getting Good' debunks financial myths
(12:05) How romance novels peddle regressive class fantasies
(17:28) How fictional fantasies bleed into real life
(24:55) How voluntary financial ignorance harms women
(30:32) Building relationships with financial clarity and equity

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Money can make or break your relationship
The embarrassing truth of dating men

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And by "Girl Math" we mean the class fantasies of young women; the dream of achieving financial freedom by being frivolous with finances (because 'I'm just a girl!')... and rely entirely on their husband or partner (with no backup plan!).

You see these fantasies peddled in romance novels, divorce memoirs, and, of course, tradwife content. According to Chelsea Fagan, author and CEO of The Financial Diet, these are all part of our culture's obsession with class fantasies. While we may believe much of our social and romantic desires are solely rooted in love, Chelsea wants to encourage women especially to interrogate their financial status and future.

Brittany is joined by Chelsea to answer the question: is it really love if you don’t have the financial ability to come and go as you please?

(0:00) Unpacking the infantilization of "girl math" and women's financial fantasies
(1:58) Financial fantasy brain rot: relying on a wealthy man
(05:18) How 'Just Getting Good' got started
(08:55) How 'Just Getting Good' debunks financial myths
(12:05) How romance novels peddle regressive class fantasies
(17:28) How fictional fantasies bleed into real life
(24:55) How voluntary financial ignorance harms women
(30:32) Building relationships with financial clarity and equity

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Money can make or break your relationship
The embarrassing truth of dating men

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If you are anywhere near fan spaces online, you’ve probably seen people talking about fanfiction. And it's also behind some of the biggest books of the last decade – some of the publishing industry's greatest hits are fanfic adaptations. But even as fanfic seeps into the mainstream, there’s a battle inside fanfic communities over whether it should be kept private – and a larger culture war brewing over what gets published and who’s reading it. 

Brittany gets into the gendered, economic, and cultural forces pushing fanfiction to the fore with Ashley Reese, writer, cultural commentator and fanfic veteran, and Eli Cugini, culture writer, Ph.D. student and author of a Defector article called “Fanfiction’s Total Cultural Victory.”

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Have we lost the art of reading?
Yes, romance & fantasy novels are political.
Books vs. Brain Rot: why it's so hard to read

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If you are anywhere near fan spaces online, you’ve probably seen people talking about fanfiction. And it's also behind some of the biggest books of the last decade – some of the publishing industry's greatest hits are fanfic adaptations. But even as fanfic seeps into the mainstream, there’s a battle inside fanfic communities over whether it should be kept private – and a larger culture war brewing over what gets published and who’s reading it. 

Brittany gets into the gendered, economic, and cultural forces pushing fanfiction to the fore with Ashley Reese, writer, cultural commentator and fanfic veteran, and Eli Cugini, culture writer, Ph.D. student and author of a Defector article called “Fanfiction’s Total Cultural Victory.”

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Have we lost the art of reading?
Yes, romance & fantasy novels are political.
Books vs. Brain Rot: why it's so hard to read

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Having a good sense of taste is something like a cultural badge of honor: the result of hard work understanding what you find beautiful and why it moves you. Silicon Valley tech bros are latching onto taste as a new buzzword, and some are even suggesting that their products can give you a fast track to refining your own taste.

Brittany is joined by Kyle Chayka, staff writer at The New Yorker, and Kate Wagner, architecture critic at The Nation, to find out whether or not taste can be created from terabytes of AI data. You can read Kyle's piece, titled, 'Why Tech Bros Are Now Obsessed with Taste' in The New Yorker.

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The false promise of a tech job.
Can you trust AI search results?

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Having a good sense of taste is something like a cultural badge of honor: the result of hard work understanding what you find beautiful and why it moves you. Silicon Valley tech bros are latching onto taste as a new buzzword, and some are even suggesting that their products can give you a fast track to refining your own taste.

Brittany is joined by Kyle Chayka, staff writer at The New Yorker, and Kate Wagner, architecture critic at The Nation, to find out whether or not taste can be created from terabytes of AI data. You can read Kyle's piece, titled, 'Why Tech Bros Are Now Obsessed with Taste' in The New Yorker.

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The false promise of a tech job.
Can you trust AI search results?

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Today’s guest, Jessica DeFino - beauty reporter, critic, and author of the FLESH WORLD Substack - says contemporary glamorization of anti-aging products and long dead icons like Caroline Bessette Kennedy all fall within a macabre beauty trend, what she calls ‘the morgue gaze.’ Ageless, poreless, lifeless beauty inspiration keeps consumers coming back for more numb, frozen aesthetics - forever. Jessica joins host Brittany Luse to break down what the morgue gaze is and why we’re so fascinated with the beauty of lifelessness.

(0:00) The Resurgence of Carolyn Bessette and the 'Morgue Gaze'
(2:03) Aesthetic Immortality: Unpacking the Morgue Gaze's Appeal
(5:49) From Mannequin Skin to Cadaver Fat: The Rise of Lifeless Beauty
(9:41) Billionaire Longevity: Transhumanism, AI, and the Undead Future
(12:59) The Dissociative Pout
(17:58) The Inescapable Grip of Beauty Culture

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The beauty industry has an Epstein problem
Looksmaxxing is teaching men that pretty hurts.
Peptides & the pursuit of the "perfect" body

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Today’s guest, Jessica DeFino - beauty reporter, critic, and author of the FLESH WORLD Substack - says contemporary glamorization of anti-aging products and long dead icons like Caroline Bessette Kennedy all fall within a macabre beauty trend, what she calls ‘the morgue gaze.’ Ageless, poreless, lifeless beauty inspiration keeps consumers coming back for more numb, frozen aesthetics - forever. Jessica joins host Brittany Luse to break down what the morgue gaze is and why we’re so fascinated with the beauty of lifelessness.

(0:00) The Resurgence of Carolyn Bessette and the 'Morgue Gaze'
(2:03) Aesthetic Immortality: Unpacking the Morgue Gaze's Appeal
(5:49) From Mannequin Skin to Cadaver Fat: The Rise of Lifeless Beauty
(9:41) Billionaire Longevity: Transhumanism, AI, and the Undead Future
(12:59) The Dissociative Pout
(17:58) The Inescapable Grip of Beauty Culture

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Are you sick of dating? Terrified of how expensive everything is? Frustrated with America's so-called social safety net? Horrified by the state of healthcare? If you answered yes to any of these, you might be one of the many people deciding to go childfree.

Host Brittany Luse is joined by Sarah McCammon, Senior Fellow at Third Way, and Emma Gannon, author of the novel Olive, to explore the reasons people feel like life might be better without a child -- and how that impacts everyone.

(0:00) Why women choose to go childfree
(1:53) The economic & ideological responses to declining birth rates
(6:01) Pushing back against negative assumptions of childfree women
(10:39) How to deal with society's judgment of family size and choice
(17:33) How childfree women shape modern society
(25:45) How culture and policy lag behind women's expectations of life
(31:02) What true childbearing freedom looks like for everyone

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Enough is enough. Is it time to leave America?
Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?
The myth of modern "adulthood"

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Are you sick of dating? Terrified of how expensive everything is? Frustrated with America's so-called social safety net? Horrified by the state of healthcare? If you answered yes to any of these, you might be one of the many people deciding to go childfree.

Host Brittany Luse is joined by Sarah McCammon, Senior Fellow at Third Way, and Emma Gannon, author of the novel Olive, to explore the reasons people feel like life might be better without a child -- and how that impacts everyone.

(0:00) Why women choose to go childfree
(1:53) The economic & ideological responses to declining birth rates
(6:01) Pushing back against negative assumptions of childfree women
(10:39) How to deal with society's judgment of family size and choice
(17:33) How childfree women shape modern society
(25:45) How culture and policy lag behind women's expectations of life
(31:02) What true childbearing freedom looks like for everyone

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Enough is enough. Is it time to leave America?
Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?
The myth of modern "adulthood"

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In January, the USDA account on X posted a picture, possibly AI generated, of President Trump with a milk mustache. The caption was, “Drink up America. #DrinkWholeMilk.” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted what seems to be an AI video that shows him being transported to a nightclub when he drinks milk. The caption is, “when you take that first sip of whole milk.” Whole milk is also at the top of the new food pyramid. But what’s all this for? How do we make sense of this push for whole milk, especially when milk has some unsavory ideological associations?

Brittany gets into it with Yasmin Tayag, staff writer for The Atlantic who covers science and the future of food, and Andrea Freeman, Second Century Chair Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School and author of the book Ruin Their Crops on the Ground: The Politics of Food in the United States from the Trail of Tears to School Lunch.

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Were Americans actually healthier in the past?
The difference between losing weight & being "healthy" 
Is tech making us too obsessed with our bodies?

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In January, the USDA account on X posted a picture, possibly AI generated, of President Trump with a milk mustache. The caption was, “Drink up America. #DrinkWholeMilk.” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted what seems to be an AI video that shows him being transported to a nightclub when he drinks milk. The caption is, “when you take that first sip of whole milk.” Whole milk is also at the top of the new food pyramid. But what’s all this for? How do we make sense of this push for whole milk, especially when milk has some unsavory ideological associations?

Brittany gets into it with Yasmin Tayag, staff writer for The Atlantic who covers science and the future of food, and Andrea Freeman, Second Century Chair Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School and author of the book Ruin Their Crops on the Ground: The Politics of Food in the United States from the Trail of Tears to School Lunch.

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Were Americans actually healthier in the past?
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Is tech making us too obsessed with our bodies?

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With the help of his father, Paramount CEO David Ellison's purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery has gained him a roster of franchises and networks, from Looney Tunes to CNN. But the sale hasn't come without serious concerns, from data privacy to the rising costs of streaming services to what this means for workers in the entertainment industry.

Brittany is joined by Mandalit Del Barco, NPR culture correspondent, and David Folkenflik, NPR media correspondent, to cut through the corporate drama and figure out what this deal means for all of us.

(0:00) Why Brittany thinks you should be interested in the Paramount/Warner Bros deal
(4:12) How this deal will impact journalism and what you watch on TV
(7:19) Who are the Ellisons? And what's their relationship to Trump?
(11:49) Why cuts to the entertainment industry impact the entire country
(16:45) Who really controls American culture: the people or the rich & powerful?

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Sinners vs. One Battle After Another: who should win Best Picture?
Melania Trump’s multi-million dollar “infomercial”

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With the help of his father, Paramount CEO David Ellison's purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery has gained him a roster of franchises and networks, from Looney Tunes to CNN. But the sale hasn't come without serious concerns, from data privacy to the rising costs of streaming services to what this means for workers in the entertainment industry.

Brittany is joined by Mandalit Del Barco, NPR culture correspondent, and David Folkenflik, NPR media correspondent, to cut through the corporate drama and figure out what this deal means for all of us.

(0:00) Why Brittany thinks you should be interested in the Paramount/Warner Bros deal
(4:12) How this deal will impact journalism and what you watch on TV
(7:19) Who are the Ellisons? And what's their relationship to Trump?
(11:49) Why cuts to the entertainment industry impact the entire country
(16:45) Who really controls American culture: the people or the rich & powerful?

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Sinners vs. One Battle After Another: who should win Best Picture?
Melania Trump’s multi-million dollar “infomercial”

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For example, there are apps and social media groups dedicated to outing a cheater. But what if that paranoia about cheating is actually hurting our relationships? And on top of that, definitions of "cheating" vary widely. How do you decide for yourself what really counts as cheating? And what's really fueling our fear of being cheated on?

Brittany is joined by Kathryn Jezer-Morton, writer of the Brooding column from The Cut, and Shannon Keating, freelance culture journalist, to get to the bottom of why fear of infidelity haunts our culture and our dating lives.

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For example, there are apps and social media groups dedicated to outing a cheater. But what if that paranoia about cheating is actually hurting our relationships? And on top of that, definitions of "cheating" vary widely. How do you decide for yourself what really counts as cheating? And what's really fueling our fear of being cheated on?

Brittany is joined by Kathryn Jezer-Morton, writer of the Brooding column from The Cut, and Shannon Keating, freelance culture journalist, to get to the bottom of why fear of infidelity haunts our culture and our dating lives.

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Host Brittany Luse wonders: can society let go of decades old obsession with youthfulness? Luckily, Jessica DeFino, reporter, critic, and author of the FLESH WORLD substack, joins the show to answer that question and unpack how we’ve made beauty our God.

(0:00) How the beauty industry shows up in the Epstein Files
(3:24) Why the language of "self-care" is hypocritical post-Epstein
(6:06) The beauty industry's obsession with youth
(11:55) The secular religion of beauty
(19:59) America's Next Top Model & the internalization of beauty standards
(24:30) Tyra Banks & the power you lose in pursuit of power

Correction, March 19, 2026
A previous version of this episode incorrectly said that the 1970s tagline “because innocence is sexier than you think” was used to promote Maybelline products. It was used in advertisements for Love’s Baby Soft products.

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"Looksmaxxing" is teaching men that pretty hurts.
Peptides & the pursuit of the "perfect" body
The privilege of being "skinny"

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Host Brittany Luse wonders: can society let go of decades old obsession with youthfulness? Luckily, Jessica DeFino, reporter, critic, and author of the FLESH WORLD substack, joins the show to answer that question and unpack how we’ve made beauty our God.

(0:00) How the beauty industry shows up in the Epstein Files
(3:24) Why the language of "self-care" is hypocritical post-Epstein
(6:06) The beauty industry's obsession with youth
(11:55) The secular religion of beauty
(19:59) America's Next Top Model & the internalization of beauty standards
(24:30) Tyra Banks & the power you lose in pursuit of power

Correction, March 19, 2026
A previous version of this episode incorrectly said that the 1970s tagline “because innocence is sexier than you think” was used to promote Maybelline products. It was used in advertisements for Love’s Baby Soft products.

Want more about beauty and power? Check out these IBAM episodes:
"Looksmaxxing" is teaching men that pretty hurts.
Peptides & the pursuit of the "perfect" body
The privilege of being "skinny"

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There's a lot of evidence that health tracking can be good for us. Studies have shown that fitness trackers are effective at increasing physical activity, and can pretty accurately detect issues like arrhythmia. And now they're getting a promotional boost from some very influential people: Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and doctor and wellness influencer Casey Means – President Trump's nominee for surgeon general and founder of Levels Health, a company that analyzes data from continuous glucose monitors. But even as health wearables have benefits – how do they fit into the Make America Healthy Again vision for health? What does all this data really do for us – and who else could access it?

Brittany is joined by Adam Clark Estes, senior technology correspondent at Vox, and Lindsay Gellman, a freelance journalist who reports on health and business, to get into it.

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Were Americans actually healthier in the past?
The difference between losing weight & being "healthy" 
Exercise is more important than ever

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There's a lot of evidence that health tracking can be good for us. Studies have shown that fitness trackers are effective at increasing physical activity, and can pretty accurately detect issues like arrhythmia. And now they're getting a promotional boost from some very influential people: Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and doctor and wellness influencer Casey Means – President Trump's nominee for surgeon general and founder of Levels Health, a company that analyzes data from continuous glucose monitors. But even as health wearables have benefits – how do they fit into the Make America Healthy Again vision for health? What does all this data really do for us – and who else could access it?

Brittany is joined by Adam Clark Estes, senior technology correspondent at Vox, and Lindsay Gellman, a freelance journalist who reports on health and business, to get into it.

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Were Americans actually healthier in the past?
The difference between losing weight & being "healthy" 
Exercise is more important than ever

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Over the past two years, statistics about men's mental health, educational advancement, and financial well-being have made headlines. And, in turn, sparked an industry of organizations, pundits, and others ringing the alarm about men, particularly young men, being in crisis. But, the data shows young women are struggling at the same rates in most categories. In this episode we're looking at broader data — across genders — to see if it paints a more accurate picture of what's going on and to understand why when one gender suffers...all genders do.

Brittany is joined by Faith Hill, staff writer at the Atlantic, and Dr. Meg Jay, clinical psychologist and author of the Twentysomething Treatment to unpack the unspoken crisis women are facing.

Interested in more conversations about modern adulthood? Check out these episodes:
The myth of modern "adulthood"
The political power of Gen Z women
Make America Male Again?

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Over the past two years, statistics about men's mental health, educational advancement, and financial well-being have made headlines. And, in turn, sparked an industry of organizations, pundits, and others ringing the alarm about men, particularly young men, being in crisis. But, the data shows young women are struggling at the same rates in most categories. In this episode we're looking at broader data — across genders — to see if it paints a more accurate picture of what's going on and to understand why when one gender suffers...all genders do.

Brittany is joined by Faith Hill, staff writer at the Atlantic, and Dr. Meg Jay, clinical psychologist and author of the Twentysomething Treatment to unpack the unspoken crisis women are facing.

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The myth of modern "adulthood"
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Make America Male Again?

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It feels like every few years there are two films that really set the tone for where American culture is headed. In 2017: it was Moonlight versus La La Land. In 2019: it was Green Book versus BlackKKlansman. And now, in 2026: it’s Sinners versus One Battle After Another. And there’s one question that host Brittany Luse has at the top of her mind: How do these films capture what it means to live in this moment? And how does the conversation surrounding them become so contentious?

Host Brittany Luse is joined by Nadira Goffe, staff writer of culture at Slate, and Robert Daniels, associate editor at rogerebert.com to unpack the discourse taking the internet by storm.

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Pop culture has a 'bean soup problem'
Yes, romance & fantasy novels are political.
What's so hot about Heated Rivalry?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 843eb308-4f3c-4b5c-8c64-08f009817126 https://www.npr.org/2026/03/11/nx-s1-5742559/sinners-vs-one-battle-after-another-who-should-win-best-picture no Sinners vs. One Battle After Another: who should win Best Picture? 1686 no full
It feels like every few years there are two films that really set the tone for where American culture is headed. In 2017: it was Moonlight versus La La Land. In 2019: it was Green Book versus BlackKKlansman. And now, in 2026: it’s Sinners versus One Battle After Another. And there’s one question that host Brittany Luse has at the top of her mind: How do these films capture what it means to live in this moment? And how does the conversation surrounding them become so contentious?

Host Brittany Luse is joined by Nadira Goffe, staff writer of culture at Slate, and Robert Daniels, associate editor at rogerebert.com to unpack the discourse taking the internet by storm.

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Pop culture has a 'bean soup problem'
Yes, romance & fantasy novels are political.
What's so hot about Heated Rivalry?

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These are the men who lean into the hardships of modern manhood...and expect women to sooth their pain. They're popping up in our TV shows, social media feeds, and real lives. So much so that Tiktoker Josh Lora (aka tellthebeees) has declared 2026 the year of pathetic men. 

Host Brittany Luse and Josh raise a toast to the men who lean into the ways patriarchy and masculinity have failed them…maybe too much.

(0:00) What is a "pathetic man?" And how does he manipulate people?
(4:18) How to spot a "pathetic man" in pop culture and real life
(8:52) How men ask others to support him...rather than supporting himself
(15:18) Why society is primed to excuse men's behavior
(18:46) Pathetic men are the logical evolution of soft boys and baby girls
(24:06) Women are in crisis too...so why do struggling men get all the attention?

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"The End of Men" by Hanna Rosin
The Embarrassing Truth of Dating Men
Is he a good guy? Or is he manipulating you?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 6c0d18eb-83c9-4d45-8b5b-461221235987 https://www.npr.org/2026/03/10/nx-s1-5742549/welcome-to-the-year-of-pathetic-men no The danger of falling for "Pathetic Men" 1949 no full
These are the men who lean into the hardships of modern manhood...and expect women to sooth their pain. They're popping up in our TV shows, social media feeds, and real lives. So much so that Tiktoker Josh Lora (aka tellthebeees) has declared 2026 the year of pathetic men. 

Host Brittany Luse and Josh raise a toast to the men who lean into the ways patriarchy and masculinity have failed them…maybe too much.

(0:00) What is a "pathetic man?" And how does he manipulate people?
(4:18) How to spot a "pathetic man" in pop culture and real life
(8:52) How men ask others to support him...rather than supporting himself
(15:18) Why society is primed to excuse men's behavior
(18:46) Pathetic men are the logical evolution of soft boys and baby girls
(24:06) Women are in crisis too...so why do struggling men get all the attention?

Interested in other episodes about modern dating? Check these out:
"The End of Men" by Hanna Rosin
The Embarrassing Truth of Dating Men
Is he a good guy? Or is he manipulating you?

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That’s an idea that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been repeating for a while now. While there are some nuggets of truth in that – on the whole, American life expectancy has gone up a lot in Kennedy’s lifetime. So why does a backward-looking narrative serve his agenda? And what would actually move the needle forward on improving Americans’ health?

Brittany is joined by NPR health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin to get into the nuances of what “healthy” means.

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The difference between losing weight & being "healthy"
Exercise is more important than ever
Sex is pleasurable. It should feel safe too.

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That’s an idea that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been repeating for a while now. While there are some nuggets of truth in that – on the whole, American life expectancy has gone up a lot in Kennedy’s lifetime. So why does a backward-looking narrative serve his agenda? And what would actually move the needle forward on improving Americans’ health?

Brittany is joined by NPR health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin to get into the nuances of what “healthy” means.

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The difference between losing weight & being "healthy"
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Sex is pleasurable. It should feel safe too.

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Last month, the world lost a titan in the struggle for civil rights: the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. His style of leadership is deeply familiar: masculine, charismatic, and inspiring. But is that archetype of the modern Moses-style social justice leader still as salient as it once was? And if not, what would does that mean for civil rights organizing moving forward? We're getting into why it all starts with you and your communities.

Brittany is joined by Dr. Marcus Lee, assistant professor of African American studies at Princeton University, and Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, the chair of Africana Studies at Wellesley College, to find out.

Interested in more conversations about civil rights and protest? Check out these episodes:
The biggest threat to Trump? Ordinary people.
Is The Squad dead? Cori Bush on the future of progressive politics

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 ca76da6f-ff09-4628-a1ea-5a2c97da290e https://www.npr.org/2026/03/06/nx-s1-5738465/jesse-jackson-the-end-of-the-civil-rights-superhero no Who will be the next great civil rights leader? 1382 no full
Last month, the world lost a titan in the struggle for civil rights: the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. His style of leadership is deeply familiar: masculine, charismatic, and inspiring. But is that archetype of the modern Moses-style social justice leader still as salient as it once was? And if not, what would does that mean for civil rights organizing moving forward? We're getting into why it all starts with you and your communities.

Brittany is joined by Dr. Marcus Lee, assistant professor of African American studies at Princeton University, and Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, the chair of Africana Studies at Wellesley College, to find out.

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The biggest threat to Trump? Ordinary people.
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It's no secret that Americans are politically divided, as faith in political parties erodes. In the past, so-called "independent" voters were likely shifting between Democrats and Republicans. But now, especially Gen-Z, are pushing in new directions, far from the center. In this episode, we explore how "independent" became a rallying cry for change on the left and the right. 

Danielle Kurtzleben guest hosts with Elena Moore, a political reporter for NPR, and Dr. Omar Ali, a professor of African American political history at UNC & author of In the Balance of Power: Independent Black Politics and Third Party Movements in the United States.

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Woke is BACK! ...really?
MAGA has a DEI policy. Just ask Nicki Minaj.
The Swoletariat: a history of leftist fitness

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 e4f09519-7d20-4b45-9528-106efb495748 https://www.npr.org/2026/03/04/nx-s1-5734550/gen-z-is-changing-the-meaning-of-independent-voter no Sick of Democrats & Republicans? There's another option. 1159 no full
It's no secret that Americans are politically divided, as faith in political parties erodes. In the past, so-called "independent" voters were likely shifting between Democrats and Republicans. But now, especially Gen-Z, are pushing in new directions, far from the center. In this episode, we explore how "independent" became a rallying cry for change on the left and the right. 

Danielle Kurtzleben guest hosts with Elena Moore, a political reporter for NPR, and Dr. Omar Ali, a professor of African American political history at UNC & author of In the Balance of Power: Independent Black Politics and Third Party Movements in the United States.

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Woke is BACK! ...really?
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The Swoletariat: a history of leftist fitness

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Nothing sets the internet on fire more than the fantasy of finding a partner (usually a man) to pay for your lifestyle. We’re here to put those fires out: dating across class is rare (we will explain why) and financial differences can hurt the partner who has less. Plus, with more women becoming the breadwinners, are women actually the new power partners?

Brittany is joined by Wailin Wong, Business and Economics journalist and co-host of The Indicator from Planet Money, and Reema Khrais, host of Marketplace’s This is Uncomfortable (which just had a BRAND NEW season drop. Check it out!)

(0:00) The explicit and implicit ways money shows up in dating
(6:49) Why marriage is a GOOD financial investment
(12:10) Why marriage is a BAD financial investment
(20:13) Dating someone wealthier than you is harder than you think
(37:54) Will women surpass men as the breadwinners?

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Is marriage worth it? Single women say no.
Want to date a rich man? It's harder than you think.
Your date gave you 'The Ick?' That might be a YOU problem.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 f62917ef-0391-47db-b795-e7efadeafcf7 https://www.npr.org/2026/03/03/nx-s1-5732430/money-can-make-or-break-your-relationship no Do you want to marry for love or money? 2293 no full
Nothing sets the internet on fire more than the fantasy of finding a partner (usually a man) to pay for your lifestyle. We’re here to put those fires out: dating across class is rare (we will explain why) and financial differences can hurt the partner who has less. Plus, with more women becoming the breadwinners, are women actually the new power partners?

Brittany is joined by Wailin Wong, Business and Economics journalist and co-host of The Indicator from Planet Money, and Reema Khrais, host of Marketplace’s This is Uncomfortable (which just had a BRAND NEW season drop. Check it out!)

(0:00) The explicit and implicit ways money shows up in dating
(6:49) Why marriage is a GOOD financial investment
(12:10) Why marriage is a BAD financial investment
(20:13) Dating someone wealthier than you is harder than you think
(37:54) Will women surpass men as the breadwinners?

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Is marriage worth it? Single women say no.
Want to date a rich man? It's harder than you think.
Your date gave you 'The Ick?' That might be a YOU problem.

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Dating apps have quickly become a fixture of modern dating. They do work for a lot of people – but many are also dissatisfied with the endless swiping and paywalled features. With the apps so ubiquitous, is it still possible to date offline? Or have dating apps made some people too scared of face-to-face rejection?

Brittany is joined by Manuela López-Restrepo, All Things Considered producer and writer, to get into her offline dating journey – and what she’s learned along the way.

(0:00) Are you fed up with dating apps? Us too!
(4:48) The dating app paradox: who makes money when you swipe...
(15:09) How dating apps change what rejection feels like
(23:05) A trip to a real life singles night (will Manuela find a date?)

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It's never too late to find a good relationship. Here's proof.
Your date gave you 'The Ick?' That might be a YOU problem.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 9d3819cc-a3b5-4b91-bd08-68d079f5e0f6 https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5729108/the-joy-of-breaking-up-with-dating-apps no The joy of breaking up with dating apps 1580 no full
Dating apps have quickly become a fixture of modern dating. They do work for a lot of people – but many are also dissatisfied with the endless swiping and paywalled features. With the apps so ubiquitous, is it still possible to date offline? Or have dating apps made some people too scared of face-to-face rejection?

Brittany is joined by Manuela López-Restrepo, All Things Considered producer and writer, to get into her offline dating journey – and what she’s learned along the way.

(0:00) Are you fed up with dating apps? Us too!
(4:48) The dating app paradox: who makes money when you swipe...
(15:09) How dating apps change what rejection feels like
(23:05) A trip to a real life singles night (will Manuela find a date?)

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The embarrassing truth of dating men
It's never too late to find a good relationship. Here's proof.
Your date gave you 'The Ick?' That might be a YOU problem.

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Some young men are pushing beauty boundaries with guidance from an online trend that's been making headlines: looksmaxxing. Looksmaxxing celebrates intense fitness & skincare routines, extreme body modification, and notably Eurocentric features as the holy grail of modern beauty, but who gets locked out of looksmaxxing when "Chad" is the gold standard? And how painful is it to pursue perfection that's skin deep?

Brittany is joined by Jason Parham, senior writer at WIRED covering internet culture, online dating, and the future of sex.

(0:00) What is "Looksmaxxing" and why it went mainstream
(2:15) How politics influence who gets to be "attractive"
(7:10) Eugenics and the backlash to Black looksmaxxers
(13:28) Why pursuing beauty standards leaves you feeling lonely
(18:43) How to redefine beauty and feel more confident in your body

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MAGA has a DEI policy. Just ask Nicki Minaj.
The privilege of being "skinny"

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 80e5cb0c-bffe-46cd-9f11-074bd5b3cfdb https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5728208/looksmaxxing-is-teaching-men-that-pretty-hurts no Looksmaxxing is teaching men that pretty hurts. 1145 no full
Some young men are pushing beauty boundaries with guidance from an online trend that's been making headlines: looksmaxxing. Looksmaxxing celebrates intense fitness & skincare routines, extreme body modification, and notably Eurocentric features as the holy grail of modern beauty, but who gets locked out of looksmaxxing when "Chad" is the gold standard? And how painful is it to pursue perfection that's skin deep?

Brittany is joined by Jason Parham, senior writer at WIRED covering internet culture, online dating, and the future of sex.

(0:00) What is "Looksmaxxing" and why it went mainstream
(2:15) How politics influence who gets to be "attractive"
(7:10) Eugenics and the backlash to Black looksmaxxers
(13:28) Why pursuing beauty standards leaves you feeling lonely
(18:43) How to redefine beauty and feel more confident in your body

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MAGA has a DEI policy. Just ask Nicki Minaj.
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To some, they're a secret, sexy symbol. To others, they're carriers of diseases and lies. What is the truth about men who live their sexual lives 'on the DL', and what does our culture's recurring fascination with them say about how society treats men whose sexualities don't fit into neat boxes? Brittany is joined by Dr. Jeffrey McCune, author of Sexual Discretion: Black Masculinity and the Politics of Passing, and Kai Wright - a journalist and host for the Guardian who has been writing about sexual politics for the last 30 years.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 de9edd2a-38db-4d41-9245-e15709a7a818 https://www.npr.org/2026/02/25/nx-s1-5725495/the-truth-about-men-on-the-down-low no The truth about men on the 'down low' 1392 no full
To some, they're a secret, sexy symbol. To others, they're carriers of diseases and lies. What is the truth about men who live their sexual lives 'on the DL', and what does our culture's recurring fascination with them say about how society treats men whose sexualities don't fit into neat boxes? Brittany is joined by Dr. Jeffrey McCune, author of Sexual Discretion: Black Masculinity and the Politics of Passing, and Kai Wright - a journalist and host for the Guardian who has been writing about sexual politics for the last 30 years.

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According to data from the National Restaurant Association, around 60% of both millennials and Gen Z say food delivery is an essential part of their lifestyles. But are the steep prices — and occasional guilt — worth the convenience? Brittany is joined by NPR Life Kit producer Margaret Cirino, who recently scaled her food delivery habits way back, to discuss why so many have come to rely on it and what a different path could look like.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 8664eb5c-a0f1-4dad-81f4-b547f4c65794 https://www.npr.org/2026/02/23/nx-s1-5721208/the-high-cost-of-getting-food-delivered no The high cost of getting food delivered. 1424 no full
According to data from the National Restaurant Association, around 60% of both millennials and Gen Z say food delivery is an essential part of their lifestyles. But are the steep prices — and occasional guilt — worth the convenience? Brittany is joined by NPR Life Kit producer Margaret Cirino, who recently scaled her food delivery habits way back, to discuss why so many have come to rely on it and what a different path could look like.

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Tech companies are back in court...and likely will be for a while. A wave of lawsuits allege that platforms - like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat - are addictive and harmful, especially to children. These cases could change platform regulations and this country's interpretation of what counts as "addiction."

Brittany is joined by NPR correspondent Shannon Bond, and Dr. Carl Erik Fisher, addiction psychiatrist and author of The Urge: Our History of Addiction, to find out what these court cases mean for our relationships with social media - and how social algorithms are fundamentally reshaping our understanding of "addiction."

(0:00) Is social media bad for your mental health?
(1:54) What people are taking social media platforms to court
(7:27) How social media is changing what counts as "addiction"
(15:01) Behavioral vs. Substance addiction
(18:11) How to change your relationship to social media
(23:21) Systemic interventions for social media use

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 c4ca1161-fa4e-48f5-829e-1830154d3e60 https://www.npr.org/2026/02/20/nx-s1-5720141/social-media-addiction no What really counts as social media "addiction?" 1433 no full
Tech companies are back in court...and likely will be for a while. A wave of lawsuits allege that platforms - like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat - are addictive and harmful, especially to children. These cases could change platform regulations and this country's interpretation of what counts as "addiction."

Brittany is joined by NPR correspondent Shannon Bond, and Dr. Carl Erik Fisher, addiction psychiatrist and author of The Urge: Our History of Addiction, to find out what these court cases mean for our relationships with social media - and how social algorithms are fundamentally reshaping our understanding of "addiction."

(0:00) Is social media bad for your mental health?
(1:54) What people are taking social media platforms to court
(7:27) How social media is changing what counts as "addiction"
(15:01) Behavioral vs. Substance addiction
(18:11) How to change your relationship to social media
(23:21) Systemic interventions for social media use

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There was a time when veganism – or plant-based food – seemed to be in ascendency: from the early 2010s when Beyoncé adopted a plant-based diet to its height in 2020, when the retail market for plant-based meat made over a billion dollars in sales. And then… things started getting a little more… meaty. From protein-maxxing to the new food pyramid, the culture seems to have shifted. But what does the plant-based food flop era say about our culture, how we think about our food, and how we feel about our future? Special guest host Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR political correspondent, discusses with writer Rachel Sugar, who wrote a piece on the boom and bust of veganism for New York Magazine, and Mark Bittman, long-time food journalist and former New York Times columnist who has written about veganism since the early 2010s.

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There was a time when veganism – or plant-based food – seemed to be in ascendency: from the early 2010s when Beyoncé adopted a plant-based diet to its height in 2020, when the retail market for plant-based meat made over a billion dollars in sales. And then… things started getting a little more… meaty. From protein-maxxing to the new food pyramid, the culture seems to have shifted. But what does the plant-based food flop era say about our culture, how we think about our food, and how we feel about our future? Special guest host Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR political correspondent, discusses with writer Rachel Sugar, who wrote a piece on the boom and bust of veganism for New York Magazine, and Mark Bittman, long-time food journalist and former New York Times columnist who has written about veganism since the early 2010s.

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A lot of people around the world speak English. For those who don’t, AirPods offer live translation – and Google Translate can fill in gaps, too. So as English-speakers, why learn a second language? Well, it’s hard – but translation can miss a lot of cultural understanding. Brittany is joined by Emily Kwong, co-host of NPR’s science podcast Short Wave, to explore why putting your brain through learning a new language offers surprising benefits and opportunities for connection.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 4cbe62fa-2445-4be6-9f4e-f828a58406d0 https://www.npr.org/2026/02/16/nx-s1-5713915/make-life-harder-and-better-learn-another-language no Make life harder (and better): Learn another language. 1537 no full
A lot of people around the world speak English. For those who don’t, AirPods offer live translation – and Google Translate can fill in gaps, too. So as English-speakers, why learn a second language? Well, it’s hard – but translation can miss a lot of cultural understanding. Brittany is joined by Emily Kwong, co-host of NPR’s science podcast Short Wave, to explore why putting your brain through learning a new language offers surprising benefits and opportunities for connection.

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We're seeing quite a few examples in the culture that may suggest so: from Nicki Minaj's recent pivot to the MAGA right, to the videos of DHS agents of color making violent arrests, it feels like the far-right is making more space for people of color to find platforms and power. But how does a multicultural right-wing movement square with the politics of the President? Brittany is joined by Axios senior race and justice reporter Russell Contreras to understand the world of multiracial MAGA.

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We're seeing quite a few examples in the culture that may suggest so: from Nicki Minaj's recent pivot to the MAGA right, to the videos of DHS agents of color making violent arrests, it feels like the far-right is making more space for people of color to find platforms and power. But how does a multicultural right-wing movement square with the politics of the President? Brittany is joined by Axios senior race and justice reporter Russell Contreras to understand the world of multiracial MAGA.

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The tech industry is hemorrhaging jobs. According to one estimate, there have been over 700,000 tech workers laid off since 2022. But there was once a time when “learn to code” was the advice de rigueur for laid-off workers, and a lot of resources went into teaching kids computer science. So if a cushy position in tech isn’t a “good” job anymore… what is? Brittany discusses this with Rya Jetha, tech culture reporter for the San Francisco Standard, and Natasha Singer, technology reporter for The New York Times and author of the upcoming book Coding Kids: Big Tech's Battle to Remake Public Schools.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 59e28438-6df1-4c53-82fe-1f43dd44b80e https://www.npr.org/2026/02/11/nx-s1-5709035/the-false-promise-of-a-tech-job no Did the Cult of the Tech Job trick you too? 928 no full
The tech industry is hemorrhaging jobs. According to one estimate, there have been over 700,000 tech workers laid off since 2022. But there was once a time when “learn to code” was the advice de rigueur for laid-off workers, and a lot of resources went into teaching kids computer science. So if a cushy position in tech isn’t a “good” job anymore… what is? Brittany discusses this with Rya Jetha, tech culture reporter for the San Francisco Standard, and Natasha Singer, technology reporter for The New York Times and author of the upcoming book Coding Kids: Big Tech's Battle to Remake Public Schools.

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The pop star's show was a colorful and vibrant vision of Puerto Rican culture and heritage, from a real life wedding to boxing matches - and even a surprise cameo from Ricky Martin. Against a backdrop of widespread immigration crackdowns and targeted rhetoric, Bad Bunny centered joy as an act of resistance - and as a space for all people in North and South America to unite. 

Brittany is joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour cohost Stephen Thompson, music and entertainment critic Reanna Cruz, and Alana Casanova-Burgess, host of La Brega podcast, to understand the version of America that Bad Bunny wants us to live in.

(0:00) Bad Bunny's performance was one of the all time greats
(03:04) The key moments: the parade of nations to Ricky Martin & Lady Gaga
(08:11) The story and world that Bad Bunny was building
(12:33) Weddings and joy as acts of resistance
(16:14) The Grammy, Liam Conejo Ramos, and what the moment meant
(23:57) Bad Bunny's radical politics vs. the NFL's politics

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:45:00 +0000 fb25bf73-a0d8-4de1-8ade-1b9aa4cac04b https://www.npr.org/2026/02/09/nx-s1-5706505/bad-bunny-redefined-what-america-means no Bad Bunny's Super Bowl: a radical act of resistance 1462 no full
The pop star's show was a colorful and vibrant vision of Puerto Rican culture and heritage, from a real life wedding to boxing matches - and even a surprise cameo from Ricky Martin. Against a backdrop of widespread immigration crackdowns and targeted rhetoric, Bad Bunny centered joy as an act of resistance - and as a space for all people in North and South America to unite. 

Brittany is joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour cohost Stephen Thompson, music and entertainment critic Reanna Cruz, and Alana Casanova-Burgess, host of La Brega podcast, to understand the version of America that Bad Bunny wants us to live in.

(0:00) Bad Bunny's performance was one of the all time greats
(03:04) The key moments: the parade of nations to Ricky Martin & Lady Gaga
(08:11) The story and world that Bad Bunny was building
(12:33) Weddings and joy as acts of resistance
(16:14) The Grammy, Liam Conejo Ramos, and what the moment meant
(23:57) Bad Bunny's radical politics vs. the NFL's politics

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The Amazon funded $40 million-$75 million film, follows the first lady as she prepares for her husband's second inauguration. But, it's finely manicured editing and it's fabricated storylines obscure reality - much like the Trump administration's broader media strategy. So what's the point?

Brittany sits down with NPR Senior Arts Critic Bob Mondello, and Vulture Movie Critic Alison Willmore. They examine the wardrobe changes, opulent decor, and even Amazon’s financial support of the movie and break down what this film tells us – and doesn’t tell us – about the first lady.

(00:00) The Melania Documentary Review: Airless, High Heels, Shiny
(03:07) Melania Trump is staging the scenes of her life
(06:06) Melania is in control - and rewriting history
(13:10) Is Trump's documentary propaganda or fan service?
(17:34) Amazon, Jeff Bezos, and the Trump family business

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The Amazon funded $40 million-$75 million film, follows the first lady as she prepares for her husband's second inauguration. But, it's finely manicured editing and it's fabricated storylines obscure reality - much like the Trump administration's broader media strategy. So what's the point?

Brittany sits down with NPR Senior Arts Critic Bob Mondello, and Vulture Movie Critic Alison Willmore. They examine the wardrobe changes, opulent decor, and even Amazon’s financial support of the movie and break down what this film tells us – and doesn’t tell us – about the first lady.

(00:00) The Melania Documentary Review: Airless, High Heels, Shiny
(03:07) Melania Trump is staging the scenes of her life
(06:06) Melania is in control - and rewriting history
(13:10) Is Trump's documentary propaganda or fan service?
(17:34) Amazon, Jeff Bezos, and the Trump family business

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There’s a lot of fitness content in conservative manosphere circles – that’s not new – but now, there are also fitness influencers who call themselves the “swoletariat.” That’s a combination of the word “swole,” meaning buff, and “proletariat,” meaning the working class — the swoletariat are people whose fitness regimens connect to leftist politics. NPR's Life Kit producer Margaret Cirino shares her reporting with Brittany on the history of leftist fitness – and why she’s seeing the swoletariat picking up steam on social media.

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The difference between losing weight & being "healthy"
Beware the Wellness Industrial Complex!
The privilege of being "skinny"

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There’s a lot of fitness content in conservative manosphere circles – that’s not new – but now, there are also fitness influencers who call themselves the “swoletariat.” That’s a combination of the word “swole,” meaning buff, and “proletariat,” meaning the working class — the swoletariat are people whose fitness regimens connect to leftist politics. NPR's Life Kit producer Margaret Cirino shares her reporting with Brittany on the history of leftist fitness – and why she’s seeing the swoletariat picking up steam on social media.

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The difference between losing weight & being "healthy"
Beware the Wellness Industrial Complex!
The privilege of being "skinny"

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Do you feel like you can never get off the grind? From gig laborers to salaried workers, a lot of people are keeping their noses to the grindstone in order to remain afloat, avoid job loss, and stay one step ahead of market fluctuations. But this culture of overwork isn’t new – according to Erik Baker, Harvard lecturer and author of Make Your Own Job: How the Entrepreneurial Work Ethic Exhausted America, the grindset has been intentionally promoted and structurally enforced over decades. Brittany sits down with Erik to discuss how we got here – and how we can untangle the culture from these working conditions.

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Do you feel like you can never get off the grind? From gig laborers to salaried workers, a lot of people are keeping their noses to the grindstone in order to remain afloat, avoid job loss, and stay one step ahead of market fluctuations. But this culture of overwork isn’t new – according to Erik Baker, Harvard lecturer and author of Make Your Own Job: How the Entrepreneurial Work Ethic Exhausted America, the grindset has been intentionally promoted and structurally enforced over decades. Brittany sits down with Erik to discuss how we got here – and how we can untangle the culture from these working conditions.

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When Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU Nurse, became the second person killed by federal agents in Minneapolis this month, citizens were there to document the killing. Today, we're exploring how Minnesotans trained for this moment and how, despite deep cultural divides between them, they stood together in the face of government aggression.

Brittany is joined by Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic, to unpack his time on the ground with communities in Minneapolis and the role of bystanders in these moments of state violence. For more of Adam's reporting from Minneapolis, read his latest piece, "Minnesota proved MAGA wrong."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 12fd21dc-736c-4f14-86d2-f52f74b00c24 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx-s1-5693198/the-biggest-threat-to-trump-ordinary-people no The biggest threat to Trump? Ordinary people. 964 no full
When Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU Nurse, became the second person killed by federal agents in Minneapolis this month, citizens were there to document the killing. Today, we're exploring how Minnesotans trained for this moment and how, despite deep cultural divides between them, they stood together in the face of government aggression.

Brittany is joined by Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic, to unpack his time on the ground with communities in Minneapolis and the role of bystanders in these moments of state violence. For more of Adam's reporting from Minneapolis, read his latest piece, "Minnesota proved MAGA wrong."

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You might be a fan of Romantic Fantasy, or as the internet calls it: Romantasy. Even if you're not, you would recognize the tradwives or fascism. Romantasies combine supernatural characters and plotlines with the rush of a whirlwind romance novel, and, in this episode, we're exploring how the politics of some of these books have an effect on politics in the real world.

Brittany is joined by Netta Baker,  Advanced Instructor of English at Virginia Tech, and Princess Weekes, video essayist and online pop culture critic. They get into how this genre demolishes misogyny while reinforcing conservative politics.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 42f74c28-b555-48df-9774-f38841c28889 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-s1-5690372/yes-romance-fantasy-novels-are-political no Yes, romance is political too. 1240 no full
You might be a fan of Romantic Fantasy, or as the internet calls it: Romantasy. Even if you're not, you would recognize the tradwives or fascism. Romantasies combine supernatural characters and plotlines with the rush of a whirlwind romance novel, and, in this episode, we're exploring how the politics of some of these books have an effect on politics in the real world.

Brittany is joined by Netta Baker,  Advanced Instructor of English at Virginia Tech, and Princess Weekes, video essayist and online pop culture critic. They get into how this genre demolishes misogyny while reinforcing conservative politics.

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The unemployment rate has been climbing over the past few years, but historically, it isn’t that high… Even so, some people have been talking about having a really, really rough time finding work. Brittany is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR’s Indicator podcast, and Nitish Pahwa, staff writer for business and tech at Slate, to get into why the decent macroeconomic numbers aren’t adding up for job seekers and why the market might be stuck in an “AI doom loop.”

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 8730883a-1c10-49ab-a266-614929c65219 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/26/nx-s1-5686691/youre-not-broken-the-job-market-is no You're not broken. The job market is. 1227 no full
The unemployment rate has been climbing over the past few years, but historically, it isn’t that high… Even so, some people have been talking about having a really, really rough time finding work. Brittany is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR’s Indicator podcast, and Nitish Pahwa, staff writer for business and tech at Slate, to get into why the decent macroeconomic numbers aren’t adding up for job seekers and why the market might be stuck in an “AI doom loop.”

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The ‘finance bro’ has become a pretty ubiquitous figure in the American zeitgeist. From American Psycho and Mad Men to the tech bros of Silicon Valley, he’s taken many forms. And these days he has flipped genders in the hit HBO series Industry. But what makes the finance bro mythology so compelling? And why do we sign up to watch him again and again?

To find out, Brittany is joined by chief correspondent at Business Insider and host of Channels, Peter Kafka and Roxana Hadadi, TV critic for Vulture and New York Magazine.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 2f427821-21a6-4126-af35-494670fe0b70 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/23/nx-s1-5685272/everyone-no-one-can-be-a-finance-bro no Everyone & no one can be a Finance Bro 975 no full
The ‘finance bro’ has become a pretty ubiquitous figure in the American zeitgeist. From American Psycho and Mad Men to the tech bros of Silicon Valley, he’s taken many forms. And these days he has flipped genders in the hit HBO series Industry. But what makes the finance bro mythology so compelling? And why do we sign up to watch him again and again?

To find out, Brittany is joined by chief correspondent at Business Insider and host of Channels, Peter Kafka and Roxana Hadadi, TV critic for Vulture and New York Magazine.

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From feeling comfortable with your partner to access to public health and medication, "safety" comes up a lot in sex. But, having the tools you need to feel confident in your own sexual health is an essential part of the pursuit of pleasure. Today, Brittany is joined by Dr. Leisha McKinley-Beach, founder and CEO of the Black Public Health Academy, and Dr. Jasmine Abrams, a research scientist at the Yale School of Public Health, to give us a New Year's booster on how to live our best sex lives — and explore how to feel safer in bed.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 227b93c5-d7e1-45f5-84d5-8ccf0b1dfc9a https://www.npr.org/2026/01/21/nx-s1-5683324/sex-is-pleasurable-it-should-feel-safe-too no Sex is pleasurable. It should feel safe too. 1458 no full
From feeling comfortable with your partner to access to public health and medication, "safety" comes up a lot in sex. But, having the tools you need to feel confident in your own sexual health is an essential part of the pursuit of pleasure. Today, Brittany is joined by Dr. Leisha McKinley-Beach, founder and CEO of the Black Public Health Academy, and Dr. Jasmine Abrams, a research scientist at the Yale School of Public Health, to give us a New Year's booster on how to live our best sex lives — and explore how to feel safer in bed.

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This episode comes from NPR's Books We've Loved podcast series. Brittany joined hosts Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker to revisit Terry McMillan's classic novel, Waiting to Exhale. The three get into how the book was a blueprint for Sex & The City and how it depicts the complexity of Black women's lives - and echoes the lives of Black women today.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 4e857796-287e-4398-bbfb-92717a68282a https://www.npr.org/2026/01/19/nx-s1-5681499/black-women-in-their-30s-then-vs-now no Black women in their 30s: Then vs. Now 1723 no full
This episode comes from NPR's Books We've Loved podcast series. Brittany joined hosts Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker to revisit Terry McMillan's classic novel, Waiting to Exhale. The three get into how the book was a blueprint for Sex & The City and how it depicts the complexity of Black women's lives - and echoes the lives of Black women today.

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Oprah Winfrey’s new book, Enough, co-authored by endocrinologist Dr. Ania Jastreboff is one of many new narratives attempting to reframe how we think about obesity and diet culture. But host Brittany Luse thinks we’re just scratching the surface. 

She’s joined by Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, Chair of the Africana Studies Department at Wellesley College and co-host of the podcast This Day, and Dr. Mara Gordon, family physician and NPR's Real Talk with a Doc columnist to unpack fatphobia, the GLP-1 craze, and what it really means to be ‘healthy.’

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 03a77673-e8a7-4aa1-9e8f-8a1598806660 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/16/nx-s1-5677307/the-difference-between-losing-weight-being-healthy no The difference between losing weight & being "healthy" 1002 no full
Oprah Winfrey’s new book, Enough, co-authored by endocrinologist Dr. Ania Jastreboff is one of many new narratives attempting to reframe how we think about obesity and diet culture. But host Brittany Luse thinks we’re just scratching the surface. 

She’s joined by Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, Chair of the Africana Studies Department at Wellesley College and co-host of the podcast This Day, and Dr. Mara Gordon, family physician and NPR's Real Talk with a Doc columnist to unpack fatphobia, the GLP-1 craze, and what it really means to be ‘healthy.’

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We're just two weeks into January, but this year has already been eventful. There's Trump's incursion into Venezuela, and last week’s ICE shooting in Minneapolis, which led to protests all across the country over the weekend. And these protests on the street are connected to some of the music we’re hearing online: artists like Jensen McRae and Jesse Welles are responding to current events with their own musical takes on the news with bitesize songs on TikTok. But why is folk protest music having revival, and who is listening? 

Brittany sits down with NPR Music reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento to get into why this folk-y protest music hasn’t been popular in decades – and why it’s going viral now. You can read Isabella's story here.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 fd68241e-86f1-43bb-8bce-1ea679704288 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/14/nx-s1-5676124/can-tiktok-spark-a-new-era-of-protests no Protest is going viral on TikTok 1176 no full
We're just two weeks into January, but this year has already been eventful. There's Trump's incursion into Venezuela, and last week’s ICE shooting in Minneapolis, which led to protests all across the country over the weekend. And these protests on the street are connected to some of the music we’re hearing online: artists like Jensen McRae and Jesse Welles are responding to current events with their own musical takes on the news with bitesize songs on TikTok. But why is folk protest music having revival, and who is listening? 

Brittany sits down with NPR Music reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento to get into why this folk-y protest music hasn’t been popular in decades – and why it’s going viral now. You can read Isabella's story here.

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How will her name and story be used by politicians and protestors? And how does her story line up with other moments of government violence throughout American history?

Brittany is joined by Abené Clayton, the lead reporter for the Guns and Lies in America series at The Guardian. Brittany and Abené unpack the importance of this moment, how Good's death compares to other deaths at the hands of the federal government, and how the narrative around her death is already messier than it should be.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 dcb79b6e-4d83-4c5c-8e07-2db47faee89d https://www.npr.org/2026/01/12/nx-s1-5672710/will-renee-goods-death-be-a-turning-point no Will Renee Good's death be a turning point? 1386 no full
How will her name and story be used by politicians and protestors? And how does her story line up with other moments of government violence throughout American history?

Brittany is joined by Abené Clayton, the lead reporter for the Guns and Lies in America series at The Guardian. Brittany and Abené unpack the importance of this moment, how Good's death compares to other deaths at the hands of the federal government, and how the narrative around her death is already messier than it should be.

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In some Silicon Valley circles, 'Chinese peptides' are taking so-called biohacking to the next level. These unregulated injectables promise to help people who struggle with sleep, losing weight, or even making eye contact. One person even said they were searching for the "Ozempic for autism." Sound ethically dubious? Brittany thought so, too.

To get into it all, Brittany is joined by independent journalist Jasmine Sun, who writes about Silicon Valley culture; and, Karen Maschke, editor-in-chief of Ethics and Human Research. Jasmine and Karen break down the peptide subculture of Silicon Valley and what it means to be human in rapidly self-optimizing world.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 57b15bb4-140c-431d-9f1a-f1c860716e2f https://www.npr.org/2026/01/09/nx-s1-5670240/chinese-peptides-ozempic-biohacking no Peptides & the pursuit of the "perfect" body 1280 no full
In some Silicon Valley circles, 'Chinese peptides' are taking so-called biohacking to the next level. These unregulated injectables promise to help people who struggle with sleep, losing weight, or even making eye contact. One person even said they were searching for the "Ozempic for autism." Sound ethically dubious? Brittany thought so, too.

To get into it all, Brittany is joined by independent journalist Jasmine Sun, who writes about Silicon Valley culture; and, Karen Maschke, editor-in-chief of Ethics and Human Research. Jasmine and Karen break down the peptide subculture of Silicon Valley and what it means to be human in rapidly self-optimizing world.

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Have you ever thought about leaving the US, and starting over somewhere else? Maybe living the hygge lifestyle in Denmark, or soaking up the sun in Costa Rica? According to Gallup – a surprising number of women are considering it. In a poll released in November, 40% of women between the ages of 18 and 44 said they’d move to another country permanently if they had the chance. That’s four times higher than it was a decade ago – and this sentiment among women is unique to the US. But what’s behind young women’s willingness to imagine life elsewhere? And what does that say about the future of this country?

Brittany breaks it all down with Constance Grady, senior correspondent for Vox’s culture team who covers gender, and Scaachi Koul, senior writer at Slate and co-host of the BBC podcast Where to be a Woman.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 326aede5-5e5e-40d7-b41f-2ed47d1afdac https://www.npr.org/2026/01/07/nx-s1-5665105/enough-is-enough-is-it-time-to-leave-america no Enough is enough. Is it time to leave America? 1012 no full
Have you ever thought about leaving the US, and starting over somewhere else? Maybe living the hygge lifestyle in Denmark, or soaking up the sun in Costa Rica? According to Gallup – a surprising number of women are considering it. In a poll released in November, 40% of women between the ages of 18 and 44 said they’d move to another country permanently if they had the chance. That’s four times higher than it was a decade ago – and this sentiment among women is unique to the US. But what’s behind young women’s willingness to imagine life elsewhere? And what does that say about the future of this country?

Brittany breaks it all down with Constance Grady, senior correspondent for Vox’s culture team who covers gender, and Scaachi Koul, senior writer at Slate and co-host of the BBC podcast Where to be a Woman.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> every winter? You may be dealing with seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

Brittany has developed her own morning routine to combat this type of depression. Today, she's joined by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, psychiatrist and scientist who first described seasonal affective disorder in the 1980s, to get feedback on her SAD routine, and learn about how we all can think differently about the rough winter months.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 ba9ff1df-00a9-4674-a0f7-f31124d0167e https://www.npr.org/2026/01/05/nx-s1-5662640/feeling-depressed-build-a-sad-routine no Feeling depressed? Build a SAD routine. 1188 no full every winter? You may be dealing with seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

Brittany has developed her own morning routine to combat this type of depression. Today, she's joined by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, psychiatrist and scientist who first described seasonal affective disorder in the 1980s, to get feedback on her SAD routine, and learn about how we all can think differently about the rough winter months.

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As you fill out your own bingo card for what will or will not happen in 2026, join Brittany, NPR's tech correspondent Bobby Allyn, and NPR's political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben. They are laying out the puzzle pieces of 2026 - from the politics of masculinity to the bubble of artificial intelligence to the end of Queen Bee - and piecing them together, so you know what to set your sights on for the next calendar year.  

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As you fill out your own bingo card for what will or will not happen in 2026, join Brittany, NPR's tech correspondent Bobby Allyn, and NPR's political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben. They are laying out the puzzle pieces of 2026 - from the politics of masculinity to the bubble of artificial intelligence to the end of Queen Bee - and piecing them together, so you know what to set your sights on for the next calendar year.  

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Well, for one, it's a global industry worth 6 trillion dollars. And it encompasses all kinds of things – including spirituality: from the spirituality of wellness practices like yoga and reiki, to treating wellness itself like a religion. As spirituality, self-care, and capitalism swirl together, what is missing from the story?

Brittany is joined by Alyssa Bereznak, GQ's Wellness Director, and Rina Raphael, author of the book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care, to get into what people get out of a wellness-based spiritualism and consumerism.

This episode originally aired on March 17, 2025.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 acc59198-b0fb-40c1-9cf4-d7e1e79b8ea3 https://www.npr.org/2025/12/31/nx-s1-5652173/is-wellness-the-answer-to-your-problems no Beware the Wellness Industrial Complex! 1105 no full
Well, for one, it's a global industry worth 6 trillion dollars. And it encompasses all kinds of things – including spirituality: from the spirituality of wellness practices like yoga and reiki, to treating wellness itself like a religion. As spirituality, self-care, and capitalism swirl together, what is missing from the story?

Brittany is joined by Alyssa Bereznak, GQ's Wellness Director, and Rina Raphael, author of the book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care, to get into what people get out of a wellness-based spiritualism and consumerism.

This episode originally aired on March 17, 2025.

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Last year, online influencer Slim Kim went viral for a TikTok where she said she loves "being skinny." It sparked a debate that continued throughout 2025: how do we talk about bodies without falling into "body fascism." And with drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy flooding the market, how are the ways we talk about bodies shifting and changing?

Brittany is joined by authors Emma Specter and Kate Manne to find out: what's so wrong with loving being skinny?

This episode originally aired on December 6, 2024.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 483f900d-ce52-49a4-9c01-e269399e1842 https://www.npr.org/2025/12/29/nx-s1-5653652/is-it-wrong-to-want-to-be-thin no The privilege of being "skinny" 919 no full
Last year, online influencer Slim Kim went viral for a TikTok where she said she loves "being skinny." It sparked a debate that continued throughout 2025: how do we talk about bodies without falling into "body fascism." And with drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy flooding the market, how are the ways we talk about bodies shifting and changing?

Brittany is joined by authors Emma Specter and Kate Manne to find out: what's so wrong with loving being skinny?

This episode originally aired on December 6, 2024.

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Today, Brittany is investigating so-called "manifestation." It's this popular belief that if you want something badly enough, it'll come to you. But here's the thing: our relationship to the internet and algorithms is creating a feedback loop that actually makes our own dreams seem more...possible? But where's the line between dreams, reality, and the internet?

Brittany calls on Tara Isabella Burton, an author and journalist, and New York Magazine's Rebecca Jennings to get to the bottom of this trend: the appeal of manifestation, its symbiotic relationship with the internet, and why it might make us less aware of our humanity.

This episode originally aired on March 31, 2025.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 cdf75087-56e6-4a70-bce4-30ca2ddd9b9e https://www.npr.org/2025/12/26/nx-s1-5646711/how-to-manifest-your-best-year-yet no How to manifest your best year yet 1254 no full
Today, Brittany is investigating so-called "manifestation." It's this popular belief that if you want something badly enough, it'll come to you. But here's the thing: our relationship to the internet and algorithms is creating a feedback loop that actually makes our own dreams seem more...possible? But where's the line between dreams, reality, and the internet?

Brittany calls on Tara Isabella Burton, an author and journalist, and New York Magazine's Rebecca Jennings to get to the bottom of this trend: the appeal of manifestation, its symbiotic relationship with the internet, and why it might make us less aware of our humanity.

This episode originally aired on March 31, 2025.

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Take a look at this year's Billboard charts. For the first time, multiple Christian musicians charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time — and stayed there for weeks. And some of the biggest hits of the year - like Alex Warren's "Ordinary" - pull from Contemporary Christian Music sounds. Plus, Trump says he wants to defend Christians. 

In the episode, Brittany talks with Christianity Today reporter Kelsey Kramer McGinnis to understand the multi-billion dollar machine behind the Christian Contemporary Music genre and how this behind-the-scenes system impacts what music you hear.

This episode originally aired on July 23, 2025.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 66d784bd-5d4a-4706-88d6-c1de23ec083d https://www.npr.org/2025/12/24/nx-s1-5647753/how-christianity-got-popular-again no How Christianity got popular again 1164 no full
Take a look at this year's Billboard charts. For the first time, multiple Christian musicians charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time — and stayed there for weeks. And some of the biggest hits of the year - like Alex Warren's "Ordinary" - pull from Contemporary Christian Music sounds. Plus, Trump says he wants to defend Christians. 

In the episode, Brittany talks with Christianity Today reporter Kelsey Kramer McGinnis to understand the multi-billion dollar machine behind the Christian Contemporary Music genre and how this behind-the-scenes system impacts what music you hear.

This episode originally aired on July 23, 2025.

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From Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to your favorite homemaking TikTok influencers, the women of the Church of Latter Day Saints have been gaining massive audiences for over a decade. Brittany is joined by Jana Riess, senior columnist at Religious News Service and author of The Next Mormons: How Millennials are Changing the LDS Church to discuss how Mormon culture provides some of TikTok's most powerful influencers with heavenly tools for viral success.

This episode originally aired on November 12, 2024.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 64dfa77e-2e05-4ffa-8cd1-5a6596f23a0f https://www.npr.org/2025/12/22/nx-s1-5641122/why-mormons-are-popular no The not-so-secret lives of Mormon women 1175 no full
From Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to your favorite homemaking TikTok influencers, the women of the Church of Latter Day Saints have been gaining massive audiences for over a decade. Brittany is joined by Jana Riess, senior columnist at Religious News Service and author of The Next Mormons: How Millennials are Changing the LDS Church to discuss how Mormon culture provides some of TikTok's most powerful influencers with heavenly tools for viral success.

This episode originally aired on November 12, 2024.

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From Sabrina Carpenter to Summer Walker, some of the biggest female artists on the charts today…are absolutely through with men. It’s a sentiment that has a name: heteropessimism. Coined in 2019 by the writer Asa Seresin, the term encapsulates the embarrassment, disaffection and fatigue that comes from being heterosexual. 

“Men are trash” music that reflects these feelings isn’t new, but NPR Music editor Hazel Cills says it’s making a comeback. So what makes this time different? And what can we learn from this moment's heteropessimism about the realities of dating men today?

(0:00) How Heteropessimism went mainstream
(4:21) What makes this "Men are trash" moment different than the past?
(7:55) What do women want from their relationships?
(14:59) How long will we be in the "men are trash" era?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 6ae4ea40-06a5-4579-977d-d3295241b009 https://www.npr.org/2025/12/19/nx-s1-5648400/the-embarrassing-truth-of-dating-men no The embarrassing truth of dating men 922 no full
From Sabrina Carpenter to Summer Walker, some of the biggest female artists on the charts today…are absolutely through with men. It’s a sentiment that has a name: heteropessimism. Coined in 2019 by the writer Asa Seresin, the term encapsulates the embarrassment, disaffection and fatigue that comes from being heterosexual. 

“Men are trash” music that reflects these feelings isn’t new, but NPR Music editor Hazel Cills says it’s making a comeback. So what makes this time different? And what can we learn from this moment's heteropessimism about the realities of dating men today?

(0:00) How Heteropessimism went mainstream
(4:21) What makes this "Men are trash" moment different than the past?
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(14:59) How long will we be in the "men are trash" era?

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The “6 7" meme was everywhere this year, online and off. Scrolling through TikTok? You probably encountered it. Sitting in math class? Your teacher probably dreaded everyone shouting out the numbers when they came up in class. NPR intern Sanidhya Sharma investigated the phenomenon by going to schools and sitting down with experts. He's here now to report back to Brittany and get into why some memes aren't for everyone.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 7cb99a9d-e17d-45e4-9b12-f5ed1db04f77 https://www.npr.org/2025/12/17/nx-s1-5646566/meaning-of-6-7-meme no The real meaning of "6 7" 1237 no full meaningful?

The “6 7" meme was everywhere this year, online and off. Scrolling through TikTok? You probably encountered it. Sitting in math class? Your teacher probably dreaded everyone shouting out the numbers when they came up in class. NPR intern Sanidhya Sharma investigated the phenomenon by going to schools and sitting down with experts. He's here now to report back to Brittany and get into why some memes aren't for everyone.

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Brittany is joined by Sam Sanders, host of KCRW's The Sam Sanders Show, and Tre'vell Anderson, host of The Seated podcast. All three nominated a person or moment for each of the four categories. NPR's Culture Committee then voted on a winner. Today, we reveal the winners and losers of 2025 and run through the moments we want to remember or forget.

This year's categories & nominees are:

Word of the Year:
"Slop"
"Clock it"
"Labubu"

Villain of the Year:
Sydney Sweeney
Glinda the Good Witch
Billionaires

The Candle in the Dark:
PinkPantheress
One of Them Days
Liniker

Not-on-My-Bingo Card:
KPop Demon Hunters
Yolanda Adams
Katy Perry

Who will win?

(0:00) How will you look back on 2025?
(2:30) The Word of the Year: Slop, Clock It, or Labubu?
(7:51) Villain of the Year: Sydney Sweeney, Billionaires, Wicked Glinda?
(18:07) What brought you joy this year?
(23:23) Not-on-my-Bingo Card: Kpop Demon Hunters, Yolanda Adams, Katy Perry

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 f052fc2d-ed79-4de9-8d8d-2b4e295d69fc https://www.npr.org/2025/12/15/nx-s1-5642744/the-winners-losers-of-2025 no The Winners & Losers of 2025 1743 no full
Brittany is joined by Sam Sanders, host of KCRW's The Sam Sanders Show, and Tre'vell Anderson, host of The Seated podcast. All three nominated a person or moment for each of the four categories. NPR's Culture Committee then voted on a winner. Today, we reveal the winners and losers of 2025 and run through the moments we want to remember or forget.

This year's categories & nominees are:

Word of the Year:
"Slop"
"Clock it"
"Labubu"

Villain of the Year:
Sydney Sweeney
Glinda the Good Witch
Billionaires

The Candle in the Dark:
PinkPantheress
One of Them Days
Liniker

Not-on-My-Bingo Card:
KPop Demon Hunters
Yolanda Adams
Katy Perry

Who will win?

(0:00) How will you look back on 2025?
(2:30) The Word of the Year: Slop, Clock It, or Labubu?
(7:51) Villain of the Year: Sydney Sweeney, Billionaires, Wicked Glinda?
(18:07) What brought you joy this year?
(23:23) Not-on-my-Bingo Card: Kpop Demon Hunters, Yolanda Adams, Katy Perry

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Steamy, sensual TV shows aren’t new, but the Canadian series has captured the public's attention in a way that a show hasn’t in a while. So, what’s behind its cultural resonance? What does it mean that this gay romance was written by a woman? And why are straight women and gay men equally into the sex scenes?

Michel Ghanem, TV critic and columnist of “Appointment Viewing” for The Cut, and Glen Weldon, co-host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, join the show to get into why we’re all waiting for every new episode with bated breath.

(0:00) What is Heated Rivalry really about?
(2:40) How successful is the gay TV show?
(6:05) Why are straight women into gay romance?
(9:25) Why all audiences see something new in the sex scenes
(12:12) Can straight actors play queer characters?
(18:30) "Wait, What?!" A Pop Culture Trivia Game

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 690c083d-ecd9-40e4-97d1-05edd5877a0f https://www.npr.org/2025/12/12/nx-s1-5637480/whats-so-hot-about-heated-rivalry no The secret to Heated Rivalry's success 1211 no full
Steamy, sensual TV shows aren’t new, but the Canadian series has captured the public's attention in a way that a show hasn’t in a while. So, what’s behind its cultural resonance? What does it mean that this gay romance was written by a woman? And why are straight women and gay men equally into the sex scenes?

Michel Ghanem, TV critic and columnist of “Appointment Viewing” for The Cut, and Glen Weldon, co-host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, join the show to get into why we’re all waiting for every new episode with bated breath.

(0:00) What is Heated Rivalry really about?
(2:40) How successful is the gay TV show?
(6:05) Why are straight women into gay romance?
(9:25) Why all audiences see something new in the sex scenes
(12:12) Can straight actors play queer characters?
(18:30) "Wait, What?!" A Pop Culture Trivia Game

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Going to a friend's weddings can be so fun and meaningful… but it can also really hurt your wallet. A survey by LendingTree found that 31% of people who had been to a wedding in the past five years had accrued debt to attend. So what’s driving up the cost of weddings for guests? And what makes it so hard to say no to these expenses?

Brittany breaks it down with Allyson Rees, senior analyst at trend forecasting firm WGSN, and Annie Joy Williams, assistant editor at The Atlantic.

(0:00) For hosts AND guests, weddings are getting really expensive
(2:22) How much it costs to attend someone's wedding
(4:58) Men are spending just as much as women
(7:30) Weddings, social media, and "main character" energy
(11:32) Is this the one night we get to pretend we're ultra rich?
(13:42) How to say no to a friend's wedding
(17:00) Do weddings prove who your friends really are?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 fa9a56f5-06cf-4e76-9e2d-b7b6abe690a0 https://www.npr.org/2025/12/10/nx-s1-5638887/friends-weddings-cost-bridesmaid no That friend's wedding is too dang expensive… 1165 no full
Going to a friend's weddings can be so fun and meaningful… but it can also really hurt your wallet. A survey by LendingTree found that 31% of people who had been to a wedding in the past five years had accrued debt to attend. So what’s driving up the cost of weddings for guests? And what makes it so hard to say no to these expenses?

Brittany breaks it down with Allyson Rees, senior analyst at trend forecasting firm WGSN, and Annie Joy Williams, assistant editor at The Atlantic.

(0:00) For hosts AND guests, weddings are getting really expensive
(2:22) How much it costs to attend someone's wedding
(4:58) Men are spending just as much as women
(7:30) Weddings, social media, and "main character" energy
(11:32) Is this the one night we get to pretend we're ultra rich?
(13:42) How to say no to a friend's wedding
(17:00) Do weddings prove who your friends really are?

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America has some deeply held prejudices toward single moms, but some studies show that 40% of babies in the U.S. are born to unmarried women. In this episode Brittany looks into the joy and challenges these women face - from freedom and agency to affordability and loneliness.

Brittany is joined by Pallavi Gogoi, NPR's Chief Business Editor, and Danielle Elliot, writer and a single mother. You can read Pallavi's reporting here.

(0:00) Hitting reset on the definition of "family" and "single mom"
(5:42) The power & agency of being a single mom
(7:30) Does your child need a present father?
(15:11) The struggles of being a single parent
(18:29) Tips for raising a kid by yourself

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 ad6a24f9-1698-4b88-aa7f-ceaf51f22944 https://www.npr.org/2025/12/08/nx-s1-5634899/do-kids-need-a-dad-ask-single-moms no Do kids need a dad? Ask single moms. 1268 no full
America has some deeply held prejudices toward single moms, but some studies show that 40% of babies in the U.S. are born to unmarried women. In this episode Brittany looks into the joy and challenges these women face - from freedom and agency to affordability and loneliness.

Brittany is joined by Pallavi Gogoi, NPR's Chief Business Editor, and Danielle Elliot, writer and a single mother. You can read Pallavi's reporting here.

(0:00) Hitting reset on the definition of "family" and "single mom"
(5:42) The power & agency of being a single mom
(7:30) Does your child need a present father?
(15:11) The struggles of being a single parent
(18:29) Tips for raising a kid by yourself

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From declining Target sales to Mamdani's election, some folks online are feeling a vibe shift. Is that feeling...woke? And if so, does that mean woke is back in style?

To answer those questions - and to dissect whether or not woke ever left - Brittany is joined by Constance Grady, senior correspondent at Vox, and Tyler Austin Harper, staff writer at The Atlantic and co-host of the podcast, Time to Say Goodbye.

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(0:00) When did Woke end?
(4:22) Why Woke doesn't work when racism is still on the rise
(8:50) Target, Sydney Sweeney, and America's appetite for racism
(12:08) The rise of "Dark Woke" & will it work?
(13:51) Is Zohran Mamdani a sign of a new kind of Woke?
(15:40) How MAGA made the blueprint for Woke 2.0

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From declining Target sales to Mamdani's election, some folks online are feeling a vibe shift. Is that feeling...woke? And if so, does that mean woke is back in style?

To answer those questions - and to dissect whether or not woke ever left - Brittany is joined by Constance Grady, senior correspondent at Vox, and Tyler Austin Harper, staff writer at The Atlantic and co-host of the podcast, Time to Say Goodbye.

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(0:00) When did Woke end?
(4:22) Why Woke doesn't work when racism is still on the rise
(8:50) Target, Sydney Sweeney, and America's appetite for racism
(12:08) The rise of "Dark Woke" & will it work?
(13:51) Is Zohran Mamdani a sign of a new kind of Woke?
(15:40) How MAGA made the blueprint for Woke 2.0

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Four in ten U.S. adults share their locations with at least one person. But while it’s convenient – is it a violation of privacy? And who really needs to know where you are? We're getting into how location sharing became a norm, the pros and cons, and how to turn it off without making things weird.

Brittany breaks it all down with Gina Cherelus, New York Times styles reporter and writer of their Third Wheel dating column, and Tatum Hunter, internet culture reporter at The Washington Post.

(0:00) Who shares their location and why?
(3:21) Sharing with your friends vs. your boyfriend
(5:27) How location sharing became a social norm
(9:30) What are the benefits of sharing your location?
(14:21) What do companies get from knowing your location?
(15:40) Why it can be damaging to share location with people
(17:20) The awkwardness of stopping sharing location
(19:29) How location sharing is redefining "privacy"

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Four in ten U.S. adults share their locations with at least one person. But while it’s convenient – is it a violation of privacy? And who really needs to know where you are? We're getting into how location sharing became a norm, the pros and cons, and how to turn it off without making things weird.

Brittany breaks it all down with Gina Cherelus, New York Times styles reporter and writer of their Third Wheel dating column, and Tatum Hunter, internet culture reporter at The Washington Post.

(0:00) Who shares their location and why?
(3:21) Sharing with your friends vs. your boyfriend
(5:27) How location sharing became a social norm
(9:30) What are the benefits of sharing your location?
(14:21) What do companies get from knowing your location?
(15:40) Why it can be damaging to share location with people
(17:20) The awkwardness of stopping sharing location
(19:29) How location sharing is redefining "privacy"

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More young adults live with their parents than in the past, and are also delaying the traditional markers of independent adulthood like marriage and childbirth. Roughly nine-in-ten parents say it’s extremely or very important to them that their children be financially independent when they are adults, but are our cultural notions of financial independence changing? And are today’s young adults prepared to handle the emotional challenges of adult life?

To find out, Brittany is joined by Nancy Hill, Professor of Education and Developmental Psychologist at Harvard University, and Kathryn Jezer-Morton, writer for New York Magazine and The Cut.

(0:00) What does it mean to be an adult?
(4:46) Is Gen-Z "failing to launch" into adulthood?
(10:32) The myths of unpaid dues

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More young adults live with their parents than in the past, and are also delaying the traditional markers of independent adulthood like marriage and childbirth. Roughly nine-in-ten parents say it’s extremely or very important to them that their children be financially independent when they are adults, but are our cultural notions of financial independence changing? And are today’s young adults prepared to handle the emotional challenges of adult life?

To find out, Brittany is joined by Nancy Hill, Professor of Education and Developmental Psychologist at Harvard University, and Kathryn Jezer-Morton, writer for New York Magazine and The Cut.

(0:00) What does it mean to be an adult?
(4:46) Is Gen-Z "failing to launch" into adulthood?
(10:32) The myths of unpaid dues

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27% of Americans are estranged from at least one family member, and the term "no contact" is increasingly being used to describe estrangement between adult children and their parents. But is estrangement happening more often, or are we just more open to talking about it? And is our culture around family shifting?

Brittany sits down with journalist Kui Mwai and Whitney Goodman, licensed marriage and family therapist and the host of the Calling Home podcast, to find out.

This episode originally aired on December 17, 2024.

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27% of Americans are estranged from at least one family member, and the term "no contact" is increasingly being used to describe estrangement between adult children and their parents. But is estrangement happening more often, or are we just more open to talking about it? And is our culture around family shifting?

Brittany sits down with journalist Kui Mwai and Whitney Goodman, licensed marriage and family therapist and the host of the Calling Home podcast, to find out.

This episode originally aired on December 17, 2024.

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The majority of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow. And while it’s meant to be a time of family togetherness… sometimes, this holiday can make you never want to see your family again. To go or not to go? To fight or not to fight? Well, our friends at NPR’s Life Kit have tips for how to answer these questions. Marielle Segarra, host of Life Kit, speaks with experts and identifies 12 strategies to keep your family dinner peaceful this year.

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The majority of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow. And while it’s meant to be a time of family togetherness… sometimes, this holiday can make you never want to see your family again. To go or not to go? To fight or not to fight? Well, our friends at NPR’s Life Kit have tips for how to answer these questions. Marielle Segarra, host of Life Kit, speaks with experts and identifies 12 strategies to keep your family dinner peaceful this year.

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Families across the country are asking that same question when it comes to childcare, as the yearly costs for daycare are becoming comparable to a year's rent in many places. How did childcare become so expensive, and how might everyone benefit if the government provided more support to parents? Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Jessica Calarco, and Senior Fellow at the Think Tank Capita Elliot Haspel are here to help Brittany find out. 

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 9f5d68dd-bea2-4b54-ba11-ceeb11c8f3c0 https://www.npr.org/2025/11/24/nx-s1-5617226/kids-are-expensive-do-they-have-to-be no Kids are expensive. Do they have to be? 1133 no full
Families across the country are asking that same question when it comes to childcare, as the yearly costs for daycare are becoming comparable to a year's rent in many places. How did childcare become so expensive, and how might everyone benefit if the government provided more support to parents? Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Jessica Calarco, and Senior Fellow at the Think Tank Capita Elliot Haspel are here to help Brittany find out. 

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Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or the FHFA, said the administration is “working on” a plan to introduce 50 year mortgage terms for homebuyers. But some Americans have already been working on their own plans towards homeownership… and it’s not the ‘nuclear family’ route.

Brittany is joined by NPR chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley and NPR producer & author of The Other Significant Others: Reimaging Life with Friendship at the Center, Rhaina Cohen to get into the cult of homeownership in America. Together they search for a new outlook of what ‘adulthood’ looks like.

(0:00) Will Millennials and Gen-Zers be able to buy homes?
(7:56) Why Trump's mortgage policy probably won't work
(10:53) The fundamental reasons housing is so expensive
(12:37) Want to buy a home? Consider these options.
(20:13) Responding to your comments

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 69225067-3297-4f4b-8853-4b2e4dfc31b9 https://www.npr.org/2025/11/21/nx-s1-5613873/do-you-want-out-of-the-cult-of-homeownership no Do you want out of The Cult of Homeownership? 1158 no full
Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or the FHFA, said the administration is “working on” a plan to introduce 50 year mortgage terms for homebuyers. But some Americans have already been working on their own plans towards homeownership… and it’s not the ‘nuclear family’ route.

Brittany is joined by NPR chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley and NPR producer & author of The Other Significant Others: Reimaging Life with Friendship at the Center, Rhaina Cohen to get into the cult of homeownership in America. Together they search for a new outlook of what ‘adulthood’ looks like.

(0:00) Will Millennials and Gen-Zers be able to buy homes?
(7:56) Why Trump's mortgage policy probably won't work
(10:53) The fundamental reasons housing is so expensive
(12:37) Want to buy a home? Consider these options.
(20:13) Responding to your comments

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> feeling unsafe and being unsafe?

According to Gallup, about half of Americans see crime as being extremely or very serious. And there are a lot of very real threats out there to people’s safety, but there’s also a lot of fearful rhetoric that’s more unfounded. While immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born citizens, and trans people are unlikely to commit mass shootings, fear of these groups is being weaponized against them. So how can we disentangle being unsafe and feeling unsafe – and better protect ourselves and each other?

Brittany gets into it with Nicole Lewis, engagement editor at The Marshall Project, and Lex McMenamin, writer and editor.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 0451e1b9-ee2f-4f12-85cf-065608b463d7 https://www.npr.org/2025/11/19/nx-s1-5612631/searching-for-safety-in-an-unsafe-world no Crime is down. Why don't people feel safe? 1395 no full feeling unsafe and being unsafe?

According to Gallup, about half of Americans see crime as being extremely or very serious. And there are a lot of very real threats out there to people’s safety, but there’s also a lot of fearful rhetoric that’s more unfounded. While immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born citizens, and trans people are unlikely to commit mass shootings, fear of these groups is being weaponized against them. So how can we disentangle being unsafe and feeling unsafe – and better protect ourselves and each other?

Brittany gets into it with Nicole Lewis, engagement editor at The Marshall Project, and Lex McMenamin, writer and editor.

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From textbook bans to health food trends, there’s a whole culture of fear and political propaganda that preys on new parents, convincing them that just buying this or just voting for that will keep their children safe. But how do you know if something is a moral panic or a legitimate concern?

Brittany is joined by Karen Leick, author of Parents, Media and Panic through the Years, and Cynthia Wang, Clinical Professor of Management and Organizations at Northwestern University to sift through the differences.

(0:00) The burdensome anxiety of modern parenting
(2:01) How parental fear & shame impacts children
(4:26) How perceived threats shape parental behavior
(10:31) The emotional impact of parental fears on kids
(13:13) How to know a real vs. perceived threat in modern life

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 dd87ad4c-d0e4-421e-a534-3167297c4241 https://www.npr.org/2025/11/17/nx-s1-5609314/fear-shame-modern-parenting no The fear & shame of modern parenting 1059 no full
From textbook bans to health food trends, there’s a whole culture of fear and political propaganda that preys on new parents, convincing them that just buying this or just voting for that will keep their children safe. But how do you know if something is a moral panic or a legitimate concern?

Brittany is joined by Karen Leick, author of Parents, Media and Panic through the Years, and Cynthia Wang, Clinical Professor of Management and Organizations at Northwestern University to sift through the differences.

(0:00) The burdensome anxiety of modern parenting
(2:01) How parental fear & shame impacts children
(4:26) How perceived threats shape parental behavior
(10:31) The emotional impact of parental fears on kids
(13:13) How to know a real vs. perceived threat in modern life

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Are people just bad at reading? Are we just laying our own biases on top of classic texts? Or is something else going on?

Andrew Limbong, host of NPR's Book of the Day, and writer-critic Princess Weekes join Brittany to dissect novel interpretations of literary fiction. They look at what these re-interpretations say about our current moment: from what we want from a book to how books lose meaning online.

(0:00) Why 'The Great Gatsby' gets misread
(6:07) How 'Lord of the Rings' became a Christian Nationalist text
(12:46) Literary Interpretation vs. Media Literacy
(16:34) The rise of BookTok
(19:28) The consequence of missing the point of a book

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 89a13d9a-51b1-4f23-b57b-42d09fc52e28 https://www.npr.org/2025/11/14/nx-s1-5607095/how-to-read-better-smarter-faster no Have we lost the art of reading? 1223 no full
Are people just bad at reading? Are we just laying our own biases on top of classic texts? Or is something else going on?

Andrew Limbong, host of NPR's Book of the Day, and writer-critic Princess Weekes join Brittany to dissect novel interpretations of literary fiction. They look at what these re-interpretations say about our current moment: from what we want from a book to how books lose meaning online.

(0:00) Why 'The Great Gatsby' gets misread
(6:07) How 'Lord of the Rings' became a Christian Nationalist text
(12:46) Literary Interpretation vs. Media Literacy
(16:34) The rise of BookTok
(19:28) The consequence of missing the point of a book

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You see the fitness Instagram accounts and gym tips all over TikTok, but how does exercise culture fit into our broader culture? And how does more enthusiasm for exercise square with the focus on fitness in our politics? Brittany gets into it with  Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox’s Explain it to Me podcast, and Shelly McKenzie, author of Getting Physical: the Rise of Fitness Culture in America.

(0:00) Americans are obsessed with exercise right now. Why?
(2:36) What exercise does for mental and financial health
(5:59) How exercise became a status symbol for young people
(10:13) Why gyms are seeking women over 65
(12:57) Why JFK and Trump both politicized fitness
(16:33) What the government and its citizens have in common: body shame?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 614e1c1c-b74a-43b6-b246-ce806e087a74 https://www.npr.org/2025/11/12/nx-s1-5606033/exercise-is-more-important-than-ever no Exercise is more important than ever 1242 no full
You see the fitness Instagram accounts and gym tips all over TikTok, but how does exercise culture fit into our broader culture? And how does more enthusiasm for exercise square with the focus on fitness in our politics? Brittany gets into it with  Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox’s Explain it to Me podcast, and Shelly McKenzie, author of Getting Physical: the Rise of Fitness Culture in America.

(0:00) Americans are obsessed with exercise right now. Why?
(2:36) What exercise does for mental and financial health
(5:59) How exercise became a status symbol for young people
(10:13) Why gyms are seeking women over 65
(12:57) Why JFK and Trump both politicized fitness
(16:33) What the government and its citizens have in common: body shame?

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Nearly 50% of Americans have associated President Trump with "fascism." Trump himself has used the word against his own opponents. Others have used the word to denounce skinny-tok as "body fascism." But why are Americans so willing to use the word? And is its ubiquity making it lose its meaning?

In this episode, Brittany is joined by Nicholas Ensley Mitchell, a professor of education and policy at the University of Kansas and author of "On Bigotry: Twenty Lessons on How Bigotry Works and What to Do About It." He explains how Black Americans mapped the blueprint for fighting fascism in America, and questions whether the word "fascism" fits our current moment.

(0:00) How 'Fascism" solidified 'American' identity
(5:32) Why 'Fascist' is a useful word for the right and the left
(12:45) Why the civil rights movement is a model for fighting fascism
(17:39) Is *this* a better word than 'fascism' for this moment?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 727c9b85-9b95-4b2b-ab9e-faa638c284b1 https://www.npr.org/2025/11/10/nx-s1-5598474/how-fascism-became-a-meme no How 'Fascism' became a meme 1254 no full
Nearly 50% of Americans have associated President Trump with "fascism." Trump himself has used the word against his own opponents. Others have used the word to denounce skinny-tok as "body fascism." But why are Americans so willing to use the word? And is its ubiquity making it lose its meaning?

In this episode, Brittany is joined by Nicholas Ensley Mitchell, a professor of education and policy at the University of Kansas and author of "On Bigotry: Twenty Lessons on How Bigotry Works and What to Do About It." He explains how Black Americans mapped the blueprint for fighting fascism in America, and questions whether the word "fascism" fits our current moment.

(0:00) How 'Fascism" solidified 'American' identity
(5:32) Why 'Fascist' is a useful word for the right and the left
(12:45) Why the civil rights movement is a model for fighting fascism
(17:39) Is *this* a better word than 'fascism' for this moment?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Spanish artist and musical chameleon Rosalía released her latest album, Lux, today. The single, "Berghain," seems like a return to form. Operatic vocals, grand instrumentals, beautiful visuals -- the album is primed for critical praise. But for those who are hyperaware of Rosalia’s transformations -- from flamenco songstress to Afro-Caribbean queen -- they have other questions about this evolution. Brittany is joined by writer-critics Bilal Qureshi and Michelle Santiago Cortés to unpack Rosalía’s “church girl era,” and the complicated nuances of Latinidad in music.

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Many K-12 students are going phone-free - but not by choice. In over half the country, there are now restrictions on cellphone possession and use in class. The goal is to increase student focus and enhance learning...but when you think about school shootings, phones have been a big part of parents' safety plans for their kids. So are phone bans the best solution? And what do these policies teach all of us about the role phones play in our lives?

Brittany is joined by David Figlio, professor of economics at the University of Rochester, and Kathy Do, Assistant Project Scientist at University of California Los Angeles to find out.

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Many K-12 students are going phone-free - but not by choice. In over half the country, there are now restrictions on cellphone possession and use in class. The goal is to increase student focus and enhance learning...but when you think about school shootings, phones have been a big part of parents' safety plans for their kids. So are phone bans the best solution? And what do these policies teach all of us about the role phones play in our lives?

Brittany is joined by David Figlio, professor of economics at the University of Rochester, and Kathy Do, Assistant Project Scientist at University of California Los Angeles to find out.

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This is… The ABCs of the Culture Wars. For the next few weeks, Brittany breaks down the history, subtext, and evolving meanings of the buzzwords you hear all over the news and social media. Today we're talking about the S-word: Socialism. And why the word has gained new meaning for a younger generation looking for relief. 

Brittany is joined by Axios senior politics reporter Holly Otterbein and head of Teen Vogue’s politics section, Lex McMenamin.

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This is… The ABCs of the Culture Wars. For the next few weeks, Brittany breaks down the history, subtext, and evolving meanings of the buzzwords you hear all over the news and social media. Today we're talking about the S-word: Socialism. And why the word has gained new meaning for a younger generation looking for relief. 

Brittany is joined by Axios senior politics reporter Holly Otterbein and head of Teen Vogue’s politics section, Lex McMenamin.

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This week, over 40 million people worried about losing their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. But with Thanksgiving just around the corner, who's hurt most by hunger? And why do some believe that if you’re hungry, it’s your fault? Brittany gets into it with Poonam Gupta, research associate at the Urban Institute, and Maggie Dickinson, associate professor at Queens College and author of Feeding the Crisis: Care and Abandonment and America's Food Safety Net. 

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 58b6518c-0c19-4fbd-9aee-42d85e6d71cd https://www.npr.org/2025/10/31/nx-s1-5591414/the-politics-of-hunger no The politics of hunger 1326 no full

This week, over 40 million people worried about losing their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. But with Thanksgiving just around the corner, who's hurt most by hunger? And why do some believe that if you’re hungry, it’s your fault? Brittany gets into it with Poonam Gupta, research associate at the Urban Institute, and Maggie Dickinson, associate professor at Queens College and author of Feeding the Crisis: Care and Abandonment and America's Food Safety Net. 

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sam Sanders. Before Brittany, Sam was the host of It's Been A Minute, and recently Brittany ran into Sam at an event. The two got to talking and came up with an an idea...what if Brittany came on Sam's new show, KCRW's The Sam Sanders Show? And then...what if they brought all of you longtime IBAM fans the podcast multiverse event of the season to this feed?!

That's how we got here.

In this special bonus episode, Sam, Brittany, and Tre'vell Anderson rank the best spooky season films of all time and talk through their pop culture hot takes. 

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That's how we got here.

In this special bonus episode, Sam, Brittany, and Tre'vell Anderson rank the best spooky season films of all time and talk through their pop culture hot takes. 

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Men in real life - and in the movies - are trying to figure out how to be friends. There's been a lot of talk alleging lonely men are the cause of cultural tensions, and Hollywood has caught on (despite a similar number of women saying they are lonely, too!). Several films this year depict how society leads men into fraught, messy friendships. So, what can we all learn from toxic (or good!) friendships between men?

Brittany is joined by NPR arts and culture reporter Neda Ulaby and IndieWire awards editor Marcus Jones to dig into it.

(0:00) We're all obsessed with lonely men...why?
(3:12) 'Friendship' and how to deal with being rejected
(8:17) 'Twinless' and how friendship is kinda romantic
(13:43) 'Lurker' and how real life relationships are parasocial too
(17:55) What male friendships can teach us all about being more vulnerable

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 88818fb3-9ae5-4c4c-80ca-778687695ecc https://www.npr.org/2025/10/29/nx-s1-5589211/toxic-male-friendship-bromance no Are you caught in a bad bromance? 1227 no full
Men in real life - and in the movies - are trying to figure out how to be friends. There's been a lot of talk alleging lonely men are the cause of cultural tensions, and Hollywood has caught on (despite a similar number of women saying they are lonely, too!). Several films this year depict how society leads men into fraught, messy friendships. So, what can we all learn from toxic (or good!) friendships between men?

Brittany is joined by NPR arts and culture reporter Neda Ulaby and IndieWire awards editor Marcus Jones to dig into it.

(0:00) We're all obsessed with lonely men...why?
(3:12) 'Friendship' and how to deal with being rejected
(8:17) 'Twinless' and how friendship is kinda romantic
(13:43) 'Lurker' and how real life relationships are parasocial too
(17:55) What male friendships can teach us all about being more vulnerable

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And how do Americans' shifting attitudes towards it show up in your discourse and your favorite movies?

This is… The ABCs of the Culture Wars. For the next few weeks, Brittany breaks down the history, subtext, and evolving meanings of the buzzwords you hear all over the news and social media. Today we're talking about the C-word: Capitalism. And why the word is increasingly divisive in politics and culture.

Brittany is joined by NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben and writer & editor Morgan Jerkins.

(0:00) How pop culture got obsessed with eating the rich
(3:11) When did anti-capitalist rhetoric enter our politics?
(7:05) Why the rich started looking more evil...
(12:46) From 'Clueless' millionaires to bumbling billionaires...
(17:26) How anti-capitalism is showing up in American politics now

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 a5717218-8e9d-480f-8fd7-5f652fe66ba2 https://www.npr.org/2025/10/27/nx-s1-5580333/is-capitalism-bad no How 'Capitalism' became a dirty word 1165 no full
And how do Americans' shifting attitudes towards it show up in your discourse and your favorite movies?

This is… The ABCs of the Culture Wars. For the next few weeks, Brittany breaks down the history, subtext, and evolving meanings of the buzzwords you hear all over the news and social media. Today we're talking about the C-word: Capitalism. And why the word is increasingly divisive in politics and culture.

Brittany is joined by NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben and writer & editor Morgan Jerkins.

(0:00) How pop culture got obsessed with eating the rich
(3:11) When did anti-capitalist rhetoric enter our politics?
(7:05) Why the rich started looking more evil...
(12:46) From 'Clueless' millionaires to bumbling billionaires...
(17:26) How anti-capitalism is showing up in American politics now

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Politico broke a story last week featuring what it said were leaks from a Telegram group chat that included Young Republican National Federation leaders. These chats made headlines for reportedly racist and pro-Nazi messaging. But this is not the only story in the news about people in politics engaging with Nazi rhetoric. Is it happening more often? And is this kind of thing just a “joke”? 

Brittany is joined by Odette Yousef, domestic extremism correspondent for NPR, and Gene Demby, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, to get into it.

(0:00) Young Republicans group chat screenshots go viral...
(3:40) Where's the line between joking and hate speech?
(5:56) Is Nazi talk more common, or are we just more aware of it?
(10:29) Why white adults are considered "kids" even in their 30s
(14:45) Are there consequences for spreading hate? And what you can do about it.
(19:41) 'Wait, What?' - a pop culture trivia game
(23:29) Responding to listener comments :)

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 bcb29041-5dca-48ef-ade7-8a77be66c8ae https://www.npr.org/2025/10/24/nx-s1-5584134/nazism-has-entered-the-group-chat no Nazism has entered the group chat 1373 no full
Politico broke a story last week featuring what it said were leaks from a Telegram group chat that included Young Republican National Federation leaders. These chats made headlines for reportedly racist and pro-Nazi messaging. But this is not the only story in the news about people in politics engaging with Nazi rhetoric. Is it happening more often? And is this kind of thing just a “joke”? 

Brittany is joined by Odette Yousef, domestic extremism correspondent for NPR, and Gene Demby, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, to get into it.

(0:00) Young Republicans group chat screenshots go viral...
(3:40) Where's the line between joking and hate speech?
(5:56) Is Nazi talk more common, or are we just more aware of it?
(10:29) Why white adults are considered "kids" even in their 30s
(14:45) Are there consequences for spreading hate? And what you can do about it.
(19:41) 'Wait, What?' - a pop culture trivia game
(23:29) Responding to listener comments :)

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You'll feel less lonely, take care of people you love, and find out what's really going on in your community. Dinner parties are sort of a lost art, and our notions of what makes a worthy dinner party are being warped by social media. We're here with tips on how to throw one without feeling self-conscious.

Brittany is joined by two dinner party experts: architecture & design journalist Carly Olson and chef & writer Garrett Schlichte. They discuss the pitfalls and pleasures of modern dinner parties, including how to host one without breaking the bank. 

(0:00) Why dinner parties are the perfect way to connect
(2:01) Dinner parties of the past vs. now
(4:57) How modern home design prioritizes individualism
(8:32) Why social media discourages community building
(14:00) Advice for throwing a good dinner party
(16:58) How to let go of your anxiety of having people in your home
(19:51) Ban the phones at home!

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 10ee0c0d-6803-432c-a47e-04d51612c002 https://www.npr.org/2025/10/22/nx-s1-5581582/tips-for-dinner-parties no How to make friends & get good gossip 1157 no full
You'll feel less lonely, take care of people you love, and find out what's really going on in your community. Dinner parties are sort of a lost art, and our notions of what makes a worthy dinner party are being warped by social media. We're here with tips on how to throw one without feeling self-conscious.

Brittany is joined by two dinner party experts: architecture & design journalist Carly Olson and chef & writer Garrett Schlichte. They discuss the pitfalls and pleasures of modern dinner parties, including how to host one without breaking the bank. 

(0:00) Why dinner parties are the perfect way to connect
(2:01) Dinner parties of the past vs. now
(4:57) How modern home design prioritizes individualism
(8:32) Why social media discourages community building
(14:00) Advice for throwing a good dinner party
(16:58) How to let go of your anxiety of having people in your home
(19:51) Ban the phones at home!

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Or maybe you wish you could go back to the old internet?  Where your search queries actually served you what you wanted, and your feeds weren't overrun by ads?  Well, it's not just you - the internet IS getting worse, and platforms are getting harder to leave. But how did we get here? Journalist and tech activist Cory Doctorow joins Brittany to lay out why in his new book, Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 bac1f757-2666-4cef-925c-b4e442bebc55 https://www.npr.org/2025/10/20/nx-s1-5578206/internet-worse-enshittification no Why the internet sucks (and keeps getting worse) 1271 no full
Or maybe you wish you could go back to the old internet?  Where your search queries actually served you what you wanted, and your feeds weren't overrun by ads?  Well, it's not just you - the internet IS getting worse, and platforms are getting harder to leave. But how did we get here? Journalist and tech activist Cory Doctorow joins Brittany to lay out why in his new book, Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It.

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Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, smashed records for first week album sales. This was in part due to all the different limited-edition variants that went on sale; some for only 24 hours. Talk about pressuring your fans! Is this business strategy fan service, or fan exploitation? Where’s the line?

Brittany sits down with Stephen Thompson, host for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour, and Ann Powers, NPR music critic and correspondent, to get into the life of a business woman, why they think Swift had to make this album, and whether or not it's worth the cost.

Read Ann's (mostly positive) review of The Life of a Showgirl.

(0:00) Is Taylor exploiting her fans? Yes and No!
(3:08) Taylor's business strategy isn't hers alone...
(6:11) Why Taylor is a proxy for all our rage
(10:43) Why vinyl sales in general have skyrocketed
(13:46) How the charts impact the music industry
(15:50) Why Taylor Swift HAD to make 'The Life of a Showgirl'
(18:15) Does greed make bad art?
(21:00) Responding to your comments :)

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 3c6a80a8-dec9-45fa-9f6d-140a59e864e3 https://www.npr.org/2025/10/17/nx-s1-5577115/is-taylor-swift-exploiting-her-fans no Is Taylor Swift exploiting her fans? Yes, but... 1220 no full
Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, smashed records for first week album sales. This was in part due to all the different limited-edition variants that went on sale; some for only 24 hours. Talk about pressuring your fans! Is this business strategy fan service, or fan exploitation? Where’s the line?

Brittany sits down with Stephen Thompson, host for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour, and Ann Powers, NPR music critic and correspondent, to get into the life of a business woman, why they think Swift had to make this album, and whether or not it's worth the cost.

Read Ann's (mostly positive) review of The Life of a Showgirl.

(0:00) Is Taylor exploiting her fans? Yes and No!
(3:08) Taylor's business strategy isn't hers alone...
(6:11) Why Taylor is a proxy for all our rage
(10:43) Why vinyl sales in general have skyrocketed
(13:46) How the charts impact the music industry
(15:50) Why Taylor Swift HAD to make 'The Life of a Showgirl'
(18:15) Does greed make bad art?
(21:00) Responding to your comments :)

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It's a familiar, paralyzing fear that not only keeps you from creating your best work, but can also make you question your own worth. Novelist Brandon Taylor knows this fear intimately. And in his new book, 'Minor Black Figures,' his characters - maybe just like you - are tortured by harsh online criticism from random keyboard warriors, and their own inner saboteurs. In this episode, Brandon joins Brittany to talk through the "double consciousness" of creating art today, and what it means to have faith as an artist.

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It's a familiar, paralyzing fear that not only keeps you from creating your best work, but can also make you question your own worth. Novelist Brandon Taylor knows this fear intimately. And in his new book, 'Minor Black Figures,' his characters - maybe just like you - are tortured by harsh online criticism from random keyboard warriors, and their own inner saboteurs. In this episode, Brandon joins Brittany to talk through the "double consciousness" of creating art today, and what it means to have faith as an artist.

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In this special bonus episode, Brittany, Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris, Code Switch's Gene Demby, and NPR contributor Reanna Cruz get into The Rock's attempt at capital-A acting. Is Dwayne Johnson going to get an Oscar, or is the movie an all-around skip? 

You can listen to more episodes of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour here.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 c58084d8-86b9-4abf-bdbf-fcd847127cc0 https://www.npr.org/2025/10/14/nx-s1-5570942/brittany-pops-off-on-dwayne-the-rock-johnson no Brittany pops off on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson 1149 no full
In this special bonus episode, Brittany, Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris, Code Switch's Gene Demby, and NPR contributor Reanna Cruz get into The Rock's attempt at capital-A acting. Is Dwayne Johnson going to get an Oscar, or is the movie an all-around skip? 

You can listen to more episodes of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour here.

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Or...are algorithm categorizations a way of protecting users from seeing too much violent or aggressive content? Well, whatever side of the debate you fall on, Code Switch's B.A. Parker and Gene Demby are going to show you how this so-called ALGO-speak or algorithm-speak shapes your beliefs in conscious and unconscious ways.


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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 1dfac09e-b317-4caa-a22a-ab6495eaf3e5 https://www.npr.org/2025/10/13/nx-s1-5571022/tiktok-censorship-algospeak no TikTok, Censorship, & Algospeak 1296 no full
Or...are algorithm categorizations a way of protecting users from seeing too much violent or aggressive content? Well, whatever side of the debate you fall on, Code Switch's B.A. Parker and Gene Demby are going to show you how this so-called ALGO-speak or algorithm-speak shapes your beliefs in conscious and unconscious ways.


You can listen to more episodes of NPR's Code Switch here.

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About 19 million people are going to college right now. But one recent poll from Gallup shows that the percentage of Americans who view college as very important is at an all time low, dropping from 75% in 2010 to 35% now. Those who say it's not very important increased from 4% to 24% in the same time period. This is a pretty dramatic change that goes beyond ballooning costs.

Brittany chats with Elissa Nadworny, an education correspondent for NPR, and Kathryn Palmer, reporter for Inside Higher Ed, to get into what’s behind this changing perception – what politics has to do with it – and whether college is still worth it.

(0:00) Is going to college still beneficial?
(2:04) What's behind people thinking a college degree isn't necessary?
(7:54) Why colleges should be responsible for their students's success
(10:23) Why Republicans benefit from college but still discredit it
(16:39) 'Wait WHAT?!': Trivia about the poppiest moments from last week
(21:22) Responding to your comments :)

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 b2db44a8-a1f3-44e1-ba6b-93d5ba39206e https://www.npr.org/2025/10/10/nx-s1-5570088/does-college-still-matter no People say college doesn't matter. They're right and wrong. 1244 no full
About 19 million people are going to college right now. But one recent poll from Gallup shows that the percentage of Americans who view college as very important is at an all time low, dropping from 75% in 2010 to 35% now. Those who say it's not very important increased from 4% to 24% in the same time period. This is a pretty dramatic change that goes beyond ballooning costs.

Brittany chats with Elissa Nadworny, an education correspondent for NPR, and Kathryn Palmer, reporter for Inside Higher Ed, to get into what’s behind this changing perception – what politics has to do with it – and whether college is still worth it.

(0:00) Is going to college still beneficial?
(2:04) What's behind people thinking a college degree isn't necessary?
(7:54) Why colleges should be responsible for their students's success
(10:23) Why Republicans benefit from college but still discredit it
(16:39) 'Wait WHAT?!': Trivia about the poppiest moments from last week
(21:22) Responding to your comments :)

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Black women are the 'canary in the economic coal mine,' says Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman. She's the author of The Double Tax: How Women of Color are Overcharged and Underpaid. Brittany speaks to Anna and Ofranama Biu, chief economist and senior research director at the Maven Collaborative, about why Black women's unemployment is on the rise and why this trend could be a troubling sign for the rest of the country.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 9b1f231b-cb2b-4b1c-9520-e6465bdaafef https://www.npr.org/2025/10/08/nx-s1-5565256/is-the-economy-slowing-ask-black-women no Is the economy slowing? Ask Black women. 1150 no full
Black women are the 'canary in the economic coal mine,' says Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman. She's the author of The Double Tax: How Women of Color are Overcharged and Underpaid. Brittany speaks to Anna and Ofranama Biu, chief economist and senior research director at the Maven Collaborative, about why Black women's unemployment is on the rise and why this trend could be a troubling sign for the rest of the country.

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‘Survive until 2025’ was the mantra that got Hollywood through the past five years of lockdown, streaming wars, and franchise fatigue. And while summer films like Lilo & Stitch, Superman, and Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning made critical and box office impact… on the whole, it still doesn't compare to pre-2020 levels. And even more curious, the international box office - specifically in China - has declined over the years as well.

At the same time, the highest grossing animated film of all time hit theaters this year… in China. Ne Zha 2 has dominated the global box office and with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and K-Pop: Demon Hunters also breaking records, Brittany had to ask: What does this say about Hollywood’s global influence and how have audience appetites changed since 2020? Staff writer at The Atlantic, Shirley Li, joins the show to answer those questions and more.

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‘Survive until 2025’ was the mantra that got Hollywood through the past five years of lockdown, streaming wars, and franchise fatigue. And while summer films like Lilo & Stitch, Superman, and Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning made critical and box office impact… on the whole, it still doesn't compare to pre-2020 levels. And even more curious, the international box office - specifically in China - has declined over the years as well.

At the same time, the highest grossing animated film of all time hit theaters this year… in China. Ne Zha 2 has dominated the global box office and with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and K-Pop: Demon Hunters also breaking records, Brittany had to ask: What does this say about Hollywood’s global influence and how have audience appetites changed since 2020? Staff writer at The Atlantic, Shirley Li, joins the show to answer those questions and more.

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Ketamine – a dissociative anesthetic – is illegal without a prescription and can potentially be harmful. Yet, it has had a massive rise in recreational use over the past decade. One study found that use increased by 81.8% from 2015 to 2019 and rose another 40% from 2021 to 2022. What is driving the illicit drug's sudden popularity? And is it's dissociative properties indicative of our times?

Brittany chats with P.E. Moskowitz, a journalist and author of Breaking Awake: A Reporter’s Search for a New Life, and a New World, Through Drugs, which explores our national mental health and drug use crises, and Benjamin Breen, associate professor of history at UC Santa Cruz, who specializes in the histories of science, medicine and drugs and is the author of the book, Tripping on Utopia. Together they investigate why ketamine is showing up in more people's social lives.

Warning: this episode contains discussion of illegal drugs and drugs use and may not be suitable for all listeners.

(0:00) Why Ketamine is the party drug on the moment
(5:12) What recreational drug users say about it's affects
(13:06) Why ketamine's dissociative effects match today's cultural anxieties
(17:24) Safety concerns for recreational ketamine use
(19:42) Responding to listeners comments

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Ketamine – a dissociative anesthetic – is illegal without a prescription and can potentially be harmful. Yet, it has had a massive rise in recreational use over the past decade. One study found that use increased by 81.8% from 2015 to 2019 and rose another 40% from 2021 to 2022. What is driving the illicit drug's sudden popularity? And is it's dissociative properties indicative of our times?

Brittany chats with P.E. Moskowitz, a journalist and author of Breaking Awake: A Reporter’s Search for a New Life, and a New World, Through Drugs, which explores our national mental health and drug use crises, and Benjamin Breen, associate professor of history at UC Santa Cruz, who specializes in the histories of science, medicine and drugs and is the author of the book, Tripping on Utopia. Together they investigate why ketamine is showing up in more people's social lives.

Warning: this episode contains discussion of illegal drugs and drugs use and may not be suitable for all listeners.

(0:00) Why Ketamine is the party drug on the moment
(5:12) What recreational drug users say about it's affects
(13:06) Why ketamine's dissociative effects match today's cultural anxieties
(17:24) Safety concerns for recreational ketamine use
(19:42) Responding to listeners comments

For more information on the science of ketamine, check out NPR's Short Wave podcast.

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From Charlie Kirk to Greta Thunberg, teenagers and children have long had political influence. But what’s new is that teenagers are creating their own media ecosystem for teenagers, by teenagers. And they’re doing it through highly popular podcasts, like: MD Foodie Boyz or The LOL Podcast.

Brittany, NPR’s Jordan-Marie Smith, and The Cut’s EJ Dickson are delving into the “boyosphere” and exploring what teenage boys and girls are talking about in the rapidly expanding child content creator space. What do these teens have to say about politics and more? And what do their views say about all our futures?

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From Charlie Kirk to Greta Thunberg, teenagers and children have long had political influence. But what’s new is that teenagers are creating their own media ecosystem for teenagers, by teenagers. And they’re doing it through highly popular podcasts, like: MD Foodie Boyz or The LOL Podcast.

Brittany, NPR’s Jordan-Marie Smith, and The Cut’s EJ Dickson are delving into the “boyosphere” and exploring what teenage boys and girls are talking about in the rapidly expanding child content creator space. What do these teens have to say about politics and more? And what do their views say about all our futures?

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You asked, and Brittany delivered. Many of you wrote in asking about artificial intelligence’s environmental impact. Brittany and Evan Halper, a business and energy reporter for The Washington Post, answer your questions and so much more. Like, is AI causing your energy bills to go up? Are tech companies tricking communities into building data centers? And how do you ethically use AI when you know it impacts nature?

This is the final episode in our AI + U series. You can check out past episodes (Can you trust the information AI gives you? Or How AI slop is clogging you brain) further down in this feed.

(0:35) The AI arms race and its immense energy demands
(5:24) How much energy does AI need to run? Where does that energy come from?
(9:13) Water usage and water quality concerns
(10:30) How does AI impact your energy bills?
(15:09) Can communities stop tech companies from building data centers?
(17:30) Why tech companies may skirt prior climate commitments
(18:49) How much AI should you use knowing its environmental impact?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 51e6a882-f6d7-42b4-800f-0d5809f82d85 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/29/nx-s1-5551155/how-ai-impacts-the-environment-and-your-energy-bill no How AI impacts the environment (and your energy bill) 1200 no full
You asked, and Brittany delivered. Many of you wrote in asking about artificial intelligence’s environmental impact. Brittany and Evan Halper, a business and energy reporter for The Washington Post, answer your questions and so much more. Like, is AI causing your energy bills to go up? Are tech companies tricking communities into building data centers? And how do you ethically use AI when you know it impacts nature?

This is the final episode in our AI + U series. You can check out past episodes (Can you trust the information AI gives you? Or How AI slop is clogging you brain) further down in this feed.

(0:35) The AI arms race and its immense energy demands
(5:24) How much energy does AI need to run? Where does that energy come from?
(9:13) Water usage and water quality concerns
(10:30) How does AI impact your energy bills?
(15:09) Can communities stop tech companies from building data centers?
(17:30) Why tech companies may skirt prior climate commitments
(18:49) How much AI should you use knowing its environmental impact?

Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluse

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Right now - from religion to climate change to doomsday prepping - there's a lot of talk about the end of the world. And, yeah, there was a lot of joking (and some believing) this week that the rapture would happen, but this all points to a broader feeling a lot of us have: that something has to change. But what?

In this episode, Brittany is joined by culture writer Joshua Rivera and national writer for Religion News Service Bob Smietana. They answer those questions and get into why the rapture is so appealing to Christians and non-Christians alike. And how Christian beliefs about the end of days are seeping into all of our minds.

(0:35) The story of how The Rapture went viral
(3:57) What even is The Rapture?
(6:32) Why The Rapture is so alluring to Americans
(11:45) Why 4 in 10 Americans believe we are in the end times
(13:32) How TikTok contributes to our anxiety about the apocalypse
(15:19) How Evangelical beliefs fuels MAGA policies
(17:15) Why all of us - regardless of faith - think the end is near

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Right now - from religion to climate change to doomsday prepping - there's a lot of talk about the end of the world. And, yeah, there was a lot of joking (and some believing) this week that the rapture would happen, but this all points to a broader feeling a lot of us have: that something has to change. But what?

In this episode, Brittany is joined by culture writer Joshua Rivera and national writer for Religion News Service Bob Smietana. They answer those questions and get into why the rapture is so appealing to Christians and non-Christians alike. And how Christian beliefs about the end of days are seeping into all of our minds.

(0:35) The story of how The Rapture went viral
(3:57) What even is The Rapture?
(6:32) Why The Rapture is so alluring to Americans
(11:45) Why 4 in 10 Americans believe we are in the end times
(13:32) How TikTok contributes to our anxiety about the apocalypse
(15:19) How Evangelical beliefs fuels MAGA policies
(17:15) Why all of us - regardless of faith - think the end is near

Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluse

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Rates of colorectal cancer are rising, especially for people under 50. But it's hard to raise awareness for a cancer that a lot of us find hard to talk about. In a recent essay for The Cut, writer Laurie Abraham described her experience of colon cancer, which included a lot of embarrassment. Talking about your bowel movements is...not fun. Can you relate?

Today, Brittany is joined by Laurie and Dr. Kimmie Ng, Co-Director of the Colon and Rectal Cancer Center at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to get into the cultural shame around how we talk about colon cancer - and how that extends to a lack of funding and research.

(0:00) Why colorectal cancer rates are rising in young people
(3:18) The environmental causes that lead to colon cancer
(7:08) How cultural shame about our bodies stops diagnoses
(10:30) What can listeners do to raise awareness?
(15:58) Racial disparities and ageism against young people
(20:48) Some exciting news!

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Rates of colorectal cancer are rising, especially for people under 50. But it's hard to raise awareness for a cancer that a lot of us find hard to talk about. In a recent essay for The Cut, writer Laurie Abraham described her experience of colon cancer, which included a lot of embarrassment. Talking about your bowel movements is...not fun. Can you relate?

Today, Brittany is joined by Laurie and Dr. Kimmie Ng, Co-Director of the Colon and Rectal Cancer Center at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to get into the cultural shame around how we talk about colon cancer - and how that extends to a lack of funding and research.

(0:00) Why colorectal cancer rates are rising in young people
(3:18) The environmental causes that lead to colon cancer
(7:08) How cultural shame about our bodies stops diagnoses
(10:30) What can listeners do to raise awareness?
(15:58) Racial disparities and ageism against young people
(20:48) Some exciting news!

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> how much influence does AI already have on our minds?"

This is AI + U. Each Monday this month, Brittany explores how we’re already seeing the impacts of AI. Artificial Intelligence has become a constant in ways we can and can't see… and for the next few weeks we're zeroing in on how AI affects our daily lives.

In this episode, The Argument's Kelsey Piper and NPR correspondent Bobby Allyn join Brittany to discuss what transparency looks like for artificial intelligence and what we actually want from this rapidly developing technology. 

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 026fd442-e2ec-432a-a675-49338f327b17 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5546753/can-you-trust-ai-search-results no Can you trust AI search results? 1156 no full how much influence does AI already have on our minds?"

This is AI + U. Each Monday this month, Brittany explores how we’re already seeing the impacts of AI. Artificial Intelligence has become a constant in ways we can and can't see… and for the next few weeks we're zeroing in on how AI affects our daily lives.

In this episode, The Argument's Kelsey Piper and NPR correspondent Bobby Allyn join Brittany to discuss what transparency looks like for artificial intelligence and what we actually want from this rapidly developing technology. 

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Earlier this month, President Trump posted this: “I love the smell of deportations in the morning. Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR.” He seemed poised to send the National Guard to the city in an attempt to curb crime, after having deployed them in D.C. But this week, he turned his attention to Memphis, signing an order for deployment there and vowing to circle back to Chicago later. And these three cities aren’t the only ones on his radar: Baltimore, Portland, New Orleans, and St. Louis are also bracing for possible deployments. But why send the National Guard – a temporary military force – to these cities when crime has already fallen this year in every single city he’s mentioned? Brittany gets into it with Abdallah Fayyad, policy correspondent at Vox, and Alex V. Hernandez, neighborhood reporter for Block Club Chicago.

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Earlier this month, President Trump posted this: “I love the smell of deportations in the morning. Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR.” He seemed poised to send the National Guard to the city in an attempt to curb crime, after having deployed them in D.C. But this week, he turned his attention to Memphis, signing an order for deployment there and vowing to circle back to Chicago later. And these three cities aren’t the only ones on his radar: Baltimore, Portland, New Orleans, and St. Louis are also bracing for possible deployments. But why send the National Guard – a temporary military force – to these cities when crime has already fallen this year in every single city he’s mentioned? Brittany gets into it with Abdallah Fayyad, policy correspondent at Vox, and Alex V. Hernandez, neighborhood reporter for Block Club Chicago.

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In this episode, Brittany teams up with WNYC's Radiolab to answer your questions about the ubiquitous and unknown. Brittany, Radiolab senior correspondent Molly Webster, and contributing editor Heather Radke answer your questions: why don't we talk about menopause? Why should you start talking about it early in life? And why is post-menopause potentially the greatest time in a woman's life? All these answers and more come from an unexpected place...our mammal relatives, orcas.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 2f7e46f6-0188-4043-8777-d9c6814668dc https://www.npr.org/2025/09/17/nx-s1-5543523/thriving-after-menopause no The key to thriving later in life: menopause 1273 no full
In this episode, Brittany teams up with WNYC's Radiolab to answer your questions about the ubiquitous and unknown. Brittany, Radiolab senior correspondent Molly Webster, and contributing editor Heather Radke answer your questions: why don't we talk about menopause? Why should you start talking about it early in life? And why is post-menopause potentially the greatest time in a woman's life? All these answers and more come from an unexpected place...our mammal relatives, orcas.

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Companies are already popping up to create artificial life-like renderings of your loved ones. So-called "deadbots" can mimic speech patterns and unique facialo gestures, and they can purportedly help people cope with grief. But they are also ripe for commercialization. What's stopping companies from using these so-called AI deadbots from selling you products?

This is AI + U. Each Monday this month, Brittany is exploring how you are already seeing the impacts of AI in your daily life. In this episode Brittany is joined by NPR's culture correspondent Chloe Veltman to get into the rise of of the AI digital afterlife industry.

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Companies are already popping up to create artificial life-like renderings of your loved ones. So-called "deadbots" can mimic speech patterns and unique facialo gestures, and they can purportedly help people cope with grief. But they are also ripe for commercialization. What's stopping companies from using these so-called AI deadbots from selling you products?

This is AI + U. Each Monday this month, Brittany is exploring how you are already seeing the impacts of AI in your daily life. In this episode Brittany is joined by NPR's culture correspondent Chloe Veltman to get into the rise of of the AI digital afterlife industry.

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Brittany is joined by Abené Clayton, a gun violence reporter for The Guardian, to get into how Kirk's assassination fits into the broader narrative of political violence and how Kirk's own statements about guns will shape the coming political discourse.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 5b4a2f10-2491-4f6a-9376-fccd9b2662dc https://www.npr.org/2025/09/12/nx-s1-5538464/how-do-we-talk-about-charlie-kirk no How do we talk about Charlie Kirk? 1431 no full
Brittany is joined by Abené Clayton, a gun violence reporter for The Guardian, to get into how Kirk's assassination fits into the broader narrative of political violence and how Kirk's own statements about guns will shape the coming political discourse.

Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluse

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In this episode, Brittany is joined by Manny Fidel, host of No Such Thing, and James Factora, staff writer for Them. They get into what makes a "performative male" and why criticism of them is a sign that some liberals are guilty of gender policing.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:06:14 +0000 86d8f232-b0af-463a-b0e2-d6fb0a55980b https://www.npr.org/2025/09/10/nx-s1-5536664/is-he-a-good-guy-or-is-he-manipulating-you no Is he a good guy? Or is he manipulating you? 975 no full
In this episode, Brittany is joined by Manny Fidel, host of No Such Thing, and James Factora, staff writer for Them. They get into what makes a "performative male" and why criticism of them is a sign that some liberals are guilty of gender policing.

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This is AI + U. Each Monday this month, Brittany is exploring how you are already seeing the impacts of AI. Artificial Intelligence has become a constant in ways we can and can't see...and for the next few weeks we're zeroing in on how AI affects our daily lives.

Brittany chats with Washington Post tech reporter Drew Harwell and freelance writer Emma Marris about the limits of AI creativity and what this 'slop' is doing to us on and offline.

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This is AI + U. Each Monday this month, Brittany is exploring how you are already seeing the impacts of AI. Artificial Intelligence has become a constant in ways we can and can't see...and for the next few weeks we're zeroing in on how AI affects our daily lives.

Brittany chats with Washington Post tech reporter Drew Harwell and freelance writer Emma Marris about the limits of AI creativity and what this 'slop' is doing to us on and offline.

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We need to talk about those bangers, but we also need to talk about the void KPop Demon Hunters is filling. This summer was lacking a true shiny, shimmering song of the summer. Where were the bops? Where were the ubiquitous, undeniable culture uniting hits? It's disappointing we don't have an anthem to point to – but it's also telling.

Brittany sits down with Stephen Thompson, host for NPR Music and co-host of Pop Culture Happy Hour, to discuss what we had instead of songs of the summer – and what that tells us about how our musical landscape has changed.

To find out Brittany's song of the summer follow her on Instagram: @bmluse

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We need to talk about those bangers, but we also need to talk about the void KPop Demon Hunters is filling. This summer was lacking a true shiny, shimmering song of the summer. Where were the bops? Where were the ubiquitous, undeniable culture uniting hits? It's disappointing we don't have an anthem to point to – but it's also telling.

Brittany sits down with Stephen Thompson, host for NPR Music and co-host of Pop Culture Happy Hour, to discuss what we had instead of songs of the summer – and what that tells us about how our musical landscape has changed.

To find out Brittany's song of the summer follow her on Instagram: @bmluse

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First, the name echoes old Southern American racist tropes and adapts them for a modern audience. Second, its casually playful name is a blueprint for other detention centers popping up across the United States. But what does this all add up to?

In this episode, Brittany, freelance journalist Asher Elbein, and Miami Herald race and identity reporter Raisa Habersham unpack the racist trope of alligators in Florida and how the joke-ified name of the facility dehumanizes its inmates.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 5d834c45-0e27-4f96-a25b-67e4af4c2cc1 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/03/nx-s1-5525987/the-lessons-i-learned-from-alligator-alcatraz no The lessons I learned from 'Alligator Alcatraz' 1166 no full
First, the name echoes old Southern American racist tropes and adapts them for a modern audience. Second, its casually playful name is a blueprint for other detention centers popping up across the United States. But what does this all add up to?

In this episode, Brittany, freelance journalist Asher Elbein, and Miami Herald race and identity reporter Raisa Habersham unpack the racist trope of alligators in Florida and how the joke-ified name of the facility dehumanizes its inmates.

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Swift and Kelce are no strangers to the spotlight, but we still know very little about their relationship aside from what they are willing to share. And Molly McPherson, a public relations expert, says that's no accident.

In this episode, Brittany returns to a conversation she had with Molly back when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce first started dating, and Brittany and Molly discuss why Swift and Kelce need your attention to fuel the business of their relationship and meet stakeholders's (from fans to the NFL) wants and needs. Plus, Brittany and Molly get into how you can use Swift and Kelce's strategy in your own life.

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Swift and Kelce are no strangers to the spotlight, but we still know very little about their relationship aside from what they are willing to share. And Molly McPherson, a public relations expert, says that's no accident.

In this episode, Brittany returns to a conversation she had with Molly back when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce first started dating, and Brittany and Molly discuss why Swift and Kelce need your attention to fuel the business of their relationship and meet stakeholders's (from fans to the NFL) wants and needs. Plus, Brittany and Molly get into how you can use Swift and Kelce's strategy in your own life.

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According to Gallup, 79% of Americans now say immigration is a good thing for the country, which is a record high. Plus, the share of Americans who want lower rates of immigration has dropped from 55% in 2024 to 30% this year. And it's not just this poll showing a shift in how we think about immigration. But why has this change happened? And where might we see reverberations of this in our culture? Brittany digs into the data and the consequences for the Trump administration with Jasmine Garsd, NPR senior immigration correspondent, and Christian Paz, political correspondent at Vox.

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According to Gallup, 79% of Americans now say immigration is a good thing for the country, which is a record high. Plus, the share of Americans who want lower rates of immigration has dropped from 55% in 2024 to 30% this year. And it's not just this poll showing a shift in how we think about immigration. But why has this change happened? And where might we see reverberations of this in our culture? Brittany digs into the data and the consequences for the Trump administration with Jasmine Garsd, NPR senior immigration correspondent, and Christian Paz, political correspondent at Vox.

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In this episode, Brittany, NPR music correspondent Rodney Carmichael, and Code Switch's Leah Donella revisit that moment and dissect why those words rippled through the nation. They investigate how race and politics intersected decades ago and how those words still cast a shadow over American politics now...from what celebrities are willing to say to power and why or why not.

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In this episode, Brittany, NPR music correspondent Rodney Carmichael, and Code Switch's Leah Donella revisit that moment and dissect why those words rippled through the nation. They investigate how race and politics intersected decades ago and how those words still cast a shadow over American politics now...from what celebrities are willing to say to power and why or why not.

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'Poverty porn' used to refer to charity commercials showing malnourished children to evoke empathy from sympathetic viewers. But according to New York City attorney and tenant advocate Leah Goodridge, that kind of imagery has shifted into something more: rage bait. With the center of that rage being homeless people.

Leah Goodridge joins Brittany to get into how social media, our legal system, and societal narratives around homelessness create a culture that punishes and mocks people in need.

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'Poverty porn' used to refer to charity commercials showing malnourished children to evoke empathy from sympathetic viewers. But according to New York City attorney and tenant advocate Leah Goodridge, that kind of imagery has shifted into something more: rage bait. With the center of that rage being homeless people.

Leah Goodridge joins Brittany to get into how social media, our legal system, and societal narratives around homelessness create a culture that punishes and mocks people in need.

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The social media accounts of the White House and the Department of Homeland Security have been chock-full of memes: memes that mock people being deported, memes that are aimed at recruiting new ICE agents, even a meme that seemingly references a book by a white supremacist. To get into who these memes are speaking to and what story they’re trying to tell, Brittany sits down with NPR correspondent Shannon Bond and Joan Donovan, assistant professor of journalism and emerging media studies at Boston University and founder of the Critical Internet Studies Institute.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 23a0ae53-9a60-44b2-a126-45333a62721f https://www.npr.org/2025/08/22/nx-s1-5510018/dhs-white-house-memes no Inside the White House meme factory 1224 no full
The social media accounts of the White House and the Department of Homeland Security have been chock-full of memes: memes that mock people being deported, memes that are aimed at recruiting new ICE agents, even a meme that seemingly references a book by a white supremacist. To get into who these memes are speaking to and what story they’re trying to tell, Brittany sits down with NPR correspondent Shannon Bond and Joan Donovan, assistant professor of journalism and emerging media studies at Boston University and founder of the Critical Internet Studies Institute.

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Brendan Abernathy is a singer-songwriter who went viral earlier this year for an earnest performance of his song "married in a year." The backlash was immediate, and one word popped up over and over again in the comments: "cringe."

Brittany and Ramtin Arablouei, co-host of NPR's Throughline, get into the rise of cringe culture: where it comes from, how it's hurting us, and how leaning into cringe is good for art. And Ramtin talks with Brendan about how to cope with the criticism, and Brendan debuts a new song about his experience. Brendan's new album is out September 26th.

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Brendan Abernathy is a singer-songwriter who went viral earlier this year for an earnest performance of his song "married in a year." The backlash was immediate, and one word popped up over and over again in the comments: "cringe."

Brittany and Ramtin Arablouei, co-host of NPR's Throughline, get into the rise of cringe culture: where it comes from, how it's hurting us, and how leaning into cringe is good for art. And Ramtin talks with Brendan about how to cope with the criticism, and Brendan debuts a new song about his experience. Brendan's new album is out September 26th.

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In the past few months, UK and Australian-based OnlyFans creators like Bonnie Blue and Annie Knight made headlines for their extreme sex stunts, most notably for sleeping with over 100 men in one day. But in addition to these stunts, they also appear on controversial podcasts to gain traction, or do day in the life vlogs - much like your average everyday influencer. And they're making bank. So how did we get to this point?

Brittany wanted to know more, and find out why this matters for those of us who don't consume this content. So, she sat down with New York Magazine writer Rebecca Jennings and writer and author Charlotte Shane to discuss the blurry lines of sex work, influencing, and rage bait. For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:07:23 +0000 5cc57577-89a4-4f22-a053-fa8ac7929ec0 https://www.npr.org/2025/08/18/nx-s1-5502692/the-newest-influencers-porn-stars no The newest influencers? Porn stars. 724 no full
In the past few months, UK and Australian-based OnlyFans creators like Bonnie Blue and Annie Knight made headlines for their extreme sex stunts, most notably for sleeping with over 100 men in one day. But in addition to these stunts, they also appear on controversial podcasts to gain traction, or do day in the life vlogs - much like your average everyday influencer. And they're making bank. So how did we get to this point?

Brittany wanted to know more, and find out why this matters for those of us who don't consume this content. So, she sat down with New York Magazine writer Rebecca Jennings and writer and author Charlotte Shane to discuss the blurry lines of sex work, influencing, and rage bait. For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.

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There are apps and social media groups dedicated to outing a cheater. But is our paranoia about cheating actually hurting our relationships? And on top of that, definitions of "cheating" vary widely. How do you decide for yourself what really counts as cheating? And what's really fueling our fear of being cheated on?

Brittany is joined by Kathryn Jezer-Morton, writer of the Brooding column from The Cut, and Shannon Keating, freelance culture journalist, to answer these questions and get to the bottom of why fear of infidelity haunts our culture and our dating lives.

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There are apps and social media groups dedicated to outing a cheater. But is our paranoia about cheating actually hurting our relationships? And on top of that, definitions of "cheating" vary widely. How do you decide for yourself what really counts as cheating? And what's really fueling our fear of being cheated on?

Brittany is joined by Kathryn Jezer-Morton, writer of the Brooding column from The Cut, and Shannon Keating, freelance culture journalist, to answer these questions and get to the bottom of why fear of infidelity haunts our culture and our dating lives.

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Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry has built a media empire that has spanned theater, film, and television. And he’s recently been accused by an employee of sexual harassment.

Brittany is joined by entertainment journalist and author Tre'vell Anderson and SUNY Purchase theater and performance professor William Bryant Miles to dive head-first into the Madea-verse, asking how Tyler Perry became such a media powerhouse, and whether these allegations of wrongdoing threaten to topple the fraught media empire he has built. 

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Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry has built a media empire that has spanned theater, film, and television. And he’s recently been accused by an employee of sexual harassment.

Brittany is joined by entertainment journalist and author Tre'vell Anderson and SUNY Purchase theater and performance professor William Bryant Miles to dive head-first into the Madea-verse, asking how Tyler Perry became such a media powerhouse, and whether these allegations of wrongdoing threaten to topple the fraught media empire he has built. 

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It's what caused The Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber to write his article, "Jubilee is Like Gen-Z's 'Jerry Springer Show'".

But their most recent video, "1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives," has gone viral for what some feel is a dangerous platforming of fascist ideals. Brittany is joined by The Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber to get into the state of public discourse, and how traditional media may led us to this moment.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 42d5e4bf-70eb-47ed-9262-417bdb1be21e https://www.npr.org/2025/08/11/nx-s1-5496680/will-jubilee-host-the-next-presidential-debate no Jubilee & the ethics of "platforming" 1214 no full
It's what caused The Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber to write his article, "Jubilee is Like Gen-Z's 'Jerry Springer Show'".

But their most recent video, "1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives," has gone viral for what some feel is a dangerous platforming of fascist ideals. Brittany is joined by The Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber to get into the state of public discourse, and how traditional media may led us to this moment.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Playboy, and Fio Geiran, producer at TED Radio Hour and a writer of their Body Electric newsletter, to discuss this phrase: “it’s the phones.” They get into the effects that smartphones have on our brains and our culture, why some people are returning to “dumbphones,” and why it might take more than willpower to manage our relationships with our phones.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 bfd2ca1f-02c0-4a2b-98d0-39664b430591 https://www.npr.org/2025/08/08/nx-s1-5492392/phone-addiction no Are our phones melting our brains? Or is it just me? 1122 no full Playboy, and Fio Geiran, producer at TED Radio Hour and a writer of their Body Electric newsletter, to discuss this phrase: “it’s the phones.” They get into the effects that smartphones have on our brains and our culture, why some people are returning to “dumbphones,” and why it might take more than willpower to manage our relationships with our phones.

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Let this be a lesson for us all. Divorce is on the decline except for one key demographic: people over 50. So, in a world where many of us say it's harder to find friends or new relationships later in life, why are people 50 and up more likely to break up?

Brittany is joined by Texas Tech University professor Dana Weiser and University of British Columbia professor Rosie Shrout. Together they come out the other side with a message for all of us: it's never too late to write a new love story.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 6aa26f62-cef9-433a-975a-4acf7562abdb https://www.npr.org/2025/08/06/nx-s1-5494232/its-never-too-late-to-find-a-good-relationship-heres-proof no It's never too late to find a good relationship. Here's proof. 1126 no full
Let this be a lesson for us all. Divorce is on the decline except for one key demographic: people over 50. So, in a world where many of us say it's harder to find friends or new relationships later in life, why are people 50 and up more likely to break up?

Brittany is joined by Texas Tech University professor Dana Weiser and University of British Columbia professor Rosie Shrout. Together they come out the other side with a message for all of us: it's never too late to write a new love story.

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In this episode, Brittany steps out to find the best American recipes: peanut butter egg rolls and the juiciest fried green tomatoes. Along the way she uncovers the stories of these dishes - ones that could have only come from the Midwest and the South.

This is... Food for Thought. And for the past few weeks, Brittany has been looking at the way food and dining shape our communities and culture.

And for the last episode in the series, Brittany chats with Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Louisa Kung Liu Chu and food writer and cookbook author Nicole Taylor about summer staples that taste like home.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:54 +0000 f6a84ba9-7191-465b-a5ec-1ec14475ed8e https://www.npr.org/2025/08/04/1263527187/best-food-of-the-year no The best American food of 2025 1471 no full
In this episode, Brittany steps out to find the best American recipes: peanut butter egg rolls and the juiciest fried green tomatoes. Along the way she uncovers the stories of these dishes - ones that could have only come from the Midwest and the South.

This is... Food for Thought. And for the past few weeks, Brittany has been looking at the way food and dining shape our communities and culture.

And for the last episode in the series, Brittany chats with Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Louisa Kung Liu Chu and food writer and cookbook author Nicole Taylor about summer staples that taste like home.

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For some of you, Hasan Piker needs no introduction. He is one of the leading voices in progressive political content online, boasting a massive 2.9 million followers on Twitch alone. He's polarizing, charismatic, and (kind of) a bro. And his fans love him. Just take this Instagram comment for example: "Not to be dramatic, but I'd die for this man lol."

With all the discourse about young men flocking to the political right because of online commentators like Joe Rogan and Theo Von, some have started asking if Piker is the Joe Rogan of the left? A fan on TikTok did refer to Piker as "the himbo gateway drug to leftist thought."

In this special episode, Brittany sits down with Hasan to get some perspective on what's going on with young men, and to find out what Hasan sees that the rest of us are missing.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:59 +0000 cc46a5ad-fea6-4391-8f10-6f7a6789d3a9 https://www.npr.org/2025/08/01/1256575141/hasan-piker-a-himbo-gateway-drug-to-the-left no Hasan Piker: a "himbo gateway drug" to the left? 1630 no full
For some of you, Hasan Piker needs no introduction. He is one of the leading voices in progressive political content online, boasting a massive 2.9 million followers on Twitch alone. He's polarizing, charismatic, and (kind of) a bro. And his fans love him. Just take this Instagram comment for example: "Not to be dramatic, but I'd die for this man lol."

With all the discourse about young men flocking to the political right because of online commentators like Joe Rogan and Theo Von, some have started asking if Piker is the Joe Rogan of the left? A fan on TikTok did refer to Piker as "the himbo gateway drug to leftist thought."

In this special episode, Brittany sits down with Hasan to get some perspective on what's going on with young men, and to find out what Hasan sees that the rest of us are missing.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> I Want to Burn This Place Down: Essays, to understand the precarious relationship between finding love and finding consistent health insurance.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:00:59 +0000 41d6ba60-1519-4096-8890-abf5d4a6c947 https://www.npr.org/2025/07/30/1263527185/its-been-a-minute-love-healthcare no Would you marry someone for their health insurance? 978 no full I Want to Burn This Place Down: Essays, to understand the precarious relationship between finding love and finding consistent health insurance.

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You've heard them referenced on The Bear and maybe even looked out for them when deciding your next meal: Michelin stars. The prestigious one to three star rating system awarded to the best of the best in dining. But Americans are expected to spend 7% less on eating out this summer, and as menu prices increase, Brittany wonders: what really gets people into a restaurant these days?

This is... Food for Thought. And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the way food and dining shape our communities and culture.

Brittany talks with reporter and video host for The Times' Food section and New York Times Cooking, Priya Krishna, and Eater correspondent Jaya Saxena, to find out.

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You've heard them referenced on The Bear and maybe even looked out for them when deciding your next meal: Michelin stars. The prestigious one to three star rating system awarded to the best of the best in dining. But Americans are expected to spend 7% less on eating out this summer, and as menu prices increase, Brittany wonders: what really gets people into a restaurant these days?

This is... Food for Thought. And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the way food and dining shape our communities and culture.

Brittany talks with reporter and video host for The Times' Food section and New York Times Cooking, Priya Krishna, and Eater correspondent Jaya Saxena, to find out.

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A Coldplay concert kiss cam video went viral when one couple featured jumped away from each other and hid their faces. The internet quickly identified the concertgoers, and it turned the couple's life upside-down. It makes you think though...could this happen to me too?

Brittany talks with Kate Wagner, architecture critic at The Nation, to discuss what this viral moment says about our eroding privacy in both public and private life, and how we've internalized casual surveillance. Do we all carry Coldyplay kiss cams in the form of our phones?

Read Kate's article in Lux Magazine about why internet surveillance is killing eroticism here.

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A Coldplay concert kiss cam video went viral when one couple featured jumped away from each other and hid their faces. The internet quickly identified the concertgoers, and it turned the couple's life upside-down. It makes you think though...could this happen to me too?

Brittany talks with Kate Wagner, architecture critic at The Nation, to discuss what this viral moment says about our eroding privacy in both public and private life, and how we've internalized casual surveillance. Do we all carry Coldyplay kiss cams in the form of our phones?

Read Kate's article in Lux Magazine about why internet surveillance is killing eroticism here.

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Brittany talks with University of Michigan-Dearborn Professor Emerita Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard and Christianity Today reporter Kelsey Kramer McGinnis to understand the multi-billion dollar machine behind the Christian Contemporary Music genre — who gets shut out, and why this holy conquering on the charts has the potential to impact your listening habits.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:59 +0000 620b7958-435c-4fc7-9a3a-d4fed939c4b2 https://www.npr.org/2025/07/23/1263527181/its-been-a-minute-christian-music no Is Christianity cool again? 1512 no full
Brittany talks with University of Michigan-Dearborn Professor Emerita Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard and Christianity Today reporter Kelsey Kramer McGinnis to understand the multi-billion dollar machine behind the Christian Contemporary Music genre — who gets shut out, and why this holy conquering on the charts has the potential to impact your listening habits.

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For New York Times writer and author, Erik Piepenburg, diners were and still are institutions for the LGBTQ+ community. In his book, Dining Out: First Dates, Defiant Nights, and Last Call Disco Fries at America's Gay Restaurants, Erik goes on a culinary tour of America to uncover why they've become such unique spaces.

This is... Food for Thought. And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the way food and dining shape our communities and culture.

Today, Erik joins Brittany to dive into the golden age of gay restaurants and how diners have been unsung staples of gay placemaking.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:00:18 +0000 2b57566a-bd83-4cbe-a417-2ee5bb693a02 https://www.npr.org/2025/07/21/1263527179/its-been-a-minute-dining-out-gay-restaurants no In search of a safe place to cry... 1130 no full
For New York Times writer and author, Erik Piepenburg, diners were and still are institutions for the LGBTQ+ community. In his book, Dining Out: First Dates, Defiant Nights, and Last Call Disco Fries at America's Gay Restaurants, Erik goes on a culinary tour of America to uncover why they've become such unique spaces.

This is... Food for Thought. And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the way food and dining shape our communities and culture.

Today, Erik joins Brittany to dive into the golden age of gay restaurants and how diners have been unsung staples of gay placemaking.

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Rates of plastic surgery are increasing, and minimally invasive procedures like filler and Botox are even more popular. It's also evident on social media that people (including plastic surgeons) are very comfortable speculating and commenting on other people's modifications, what procedures they might've had... and if they look busted.

Guest host B.A. Parker discusses the thorniness of beauty culture with Jessica DeFino, a beauty reporter, advice columnist at The Guardian, and writer of "The Review of Beauty" Substack, and Joan Summers, entertainment editor at Paper and co-host of the Eating for Free podcast.

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Rates of plastic surgery are increasing, and minimally invasive procedures like filler and Botox are even more popular. It's also evident on social media that people (including plastic surgeons) are very comfortable speculating and commenting on other people's modifications, what procedures they might've had... and if they look busted.

Guest host B.A. Parker discusses the thorniness of beauty culture with Jessica DeFino, a beauty reporter, advice columnist at The Guardian, and writer of "The Review of Beauty" Substack, and Joan Summers, entertainment editor at Paper and co-host of the Eating for Free podcast.

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Brittany revisits her convo with Elaine Castillo, author of the book How to Read Now, and Abdullah Shihipar, Research Associate at the People, Place and Health collective at Brown University, to get into why reading books is on the decline, the battle for our attention, and what people can do to get their reading grooves back.

This episode originally published February 3, 2025.

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Brittany revisits her convo with Elaine Castillo, author of the book How to Read Now, and Abdullah Shihipar, Research Associate at the People, Place and Health collective at Brown University, to get into why reading books is on the decline, the battle for our attention, and what people can do to get their reading grooves back.

This episode originally published February 3, 2025.

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According to two intellectuals, Dr. Ally Louks and Jason Stanley, the humanities help us better connect to other humans. According to a lot of online haters, they're worthless. In November 2024, Dr. Louks recently posted her Cambridge University dissertation online and was piled on by a loud group of right-wing anti-intellectuals.

Today, Brittany revisits her convo with Dr. Louks, and Jason Stanley, a professor of Philosophy at Yale University. They investigate the backlash to Dr. Louks, higher education at large, and why "anti-intellectualism" is prevalent in Republican politics. For more, read Jason Stanley's book Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future.

This episode originally published January 27, 2025.

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According to two intellectuals, Dr. Ally Louks and Jason Stanley, the humanities help us better connect to other humans. According to a lot of online haters, they're worthless. In November 2024, Dr. Louks recently posted her Cambridge University dissertation online and was piled on by a loud group of right-wing anti-intellectuals.

Today, Brittany revisits her convo with Dr. Louks, and Jason Stanley, a professor of Philosophy at Yale University. They investigate the backlash to Dr. Louks, higher education at large, and why "anti-intellectualism" is prevalent in Republican politics. For more, read Jason Stanley's book Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> less sex than previous generations. But why? Well, let's be real. There are a lot of very legitimate reasons why young people are afraid of sex right now, many having to do with recent massive political and cultural changes.

Brittany gets into why Gen Z-ers are having less sex with Tobias Hess, contributing writer at Paper magazine and writer of the Gen Zero Substack, and Carter Sherman, reproductive health and justice reporter at The Guardian and author of The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation's Fight Over Its Future.

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Brittany gets into why Gen Z-ers are having less sex with Tobias Hess, contributing writer at Paper magazine and writer of the Gen Zero Substack, and Carter Sherman, reproductive health and justice reporter at The Guardian and author of The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation's Fight Over Its Future.

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Why is Islamophobia politically salient today, and why are both sides of the aisle using it to achieve their own political goals? To answer this, Brittany is joined by Tazeen Ali, a professor of religion and politics at Washington University, and Nathan Lean, professor of religion at North Carolina State University.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:10 +0000 3dc32006-4029-4cb8-9641-e2885213a81e https://www.npr.org/2025/07/09/1263527173/islamophobia-mamdani-mayoral-election no Zohran Mamdani & the politics of "good" vs. "bad" Muslims 1182 no full
Why is Islamophobia politically salient today, and why are both sides of the aisle using it to achieve their own political goals? To answer this, Brittany is joined by Tazeen Ali, a professor of religion and politics at Washington University, and Nathan Lean, professor of religion at North Carolina State University.

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In this episode, Brittany and KQED's Nastia Voynovskaya explore the roots of modern-day transphobia through the story of one music producer, Sandy Stone. Then Brittany is joined by journalist Imara Jones to get into how Trump and JK Rowling's rhetoric matches some of those early feminists.

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In this episode, Brittany and KQED's Nastia Voynovskaya explore the roots of modern-day transphobia through the story of one music producer, Sandy Stone. Then Brittany is joined by journalist Imara Jones to get into how Trump and JK Rowling's rhetoric matches some of those early feminists.

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The legislation guts funding for Medicaid, and for a long time Republicans have been attacking the program as sort of welfare for moochers. Who exactly are these moochers? And could it be you?

Brittany is joined by Joan Alker, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Georgetown Center for Children and Families, and Jamila Michener, professor and author of Fragmented Democracy: Medicaid, Federalism and Unequal Politics to understand how stereotypes about who deserves health insurance affect us all.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:59 +0000 2215b0f3-9a83-4469-b746-6d52f229635c https://www.npr.org/2025/07/04/1255224481/its-been-a-minute-medicaid no Think the Medicaid cuts don't affect you? Think again. 921 no full
The legislation guts funding for Medicaid, and for a long time Republicans have been attacking the program as sort of welfare for moochers. Who exactly are these moochers? And could it be you?

Brittany is joined by Joan Alker, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Georgetown Center for Children and Families, and Jamila Michener, professor and author of Fragmented Democracy: Medicaid, Federalism and Unequal Politics to understand how stereotypes about who deserves health insurance affect us all.

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To get into the season, Brittany chats with co-owner of Defector Media, Kelsey McKinney and co-host of Scamfluencers, Sarah Hagi, about the glimpses of romance amidst Love Island's largely unromantic current season, and how the show may be an unfortunate reflection of current dating woes.

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To get into the season, Brittany chats with co-owner of Defector Media, Kelsey McKinney and co-host of Scamfluencers, Sarah Hagi, about the glimpses of romance amidst Love Island's largely unromantic current season, and how the show may be an unfortunate reflection of current dating woes.

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Their new 3–part series, The Network, follows a Brazilian women who discovered a method to have safe abortions, regardless of the law. And, as abortion restrictions tighten in the United States, American women have taken note.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:59 +0000 a6b05ee8-6a22-4282-88cb-bf252b33ed2b https://www.npr.org/2025/06/30/1263527167/its-been-a-minute-embedded-the-network no How Brazilians have safe abortions (regardless of the law) 1387 no full Embedded.

Their new 3–part series, The Network, follows a Brazilian women who discovered a method to have safe abortions, regardless of the law. And, as abortion restrictions tighten in the United States, American women have taken note.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Christian Paz, senior politics reporter at Vox, and Max Rivlin-Nadler, reporter and co-publisher at Hell Gate, a local news site for New York City. They discuss what this race says about where progressive energy is coming from - and why the Democrats might be having a Tea Party moment.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:59 +0000 e9aa1806-0e13-4dff-b027-1ab8d45eb6e7 https://www.npr.org/2025/06/27/1254874785/its-been-a-minute-zohran-mamdani-democrats-tea-party no Zohran Mamdani's primary win and the Democrats' Tea Party moment 1140 no full Christian Paz, senior politics reporter at Vox, and Max Rivlin-Nadler, reporter and co-publisher at Hell Gate, a local news site for New York City. They discuss what this race says about where progressive energy is coming from - and why the Democrats might be having a Tea Party moment.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Kelsey Piper, senior writer at Vox, and Gideon Lewis-Kraus, staff writer at The New Yorker, to get into how the birth rate touches every part of our culture - and why we might need to rethink our approach to this stat.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:59 +0000 d6c43e5b-49b0-43e9-85f9-8c2d6faeaaba https://www.npr.org/2025/06/25/1263527152/its-been-a-minute-birth-rate no Why are people freaking out about the birth rate? 1488 no full Kelsey Piper, senior writer at Vox, and Gideon Lewis-Kraus, staff writer at The New Yorker, to get into how the birth rate touches every part of our culture - and why we might need to rethink our approach to this stat.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Adriana Smith's pregnancy became an ethical and legal quandary. After being declared brain dead, a Georgia hospital kept her on life support without her family's consent because of the state's abortion laws. Now that the baby has been delivered and Smith taken off life support, Brittany wonders: how has the conservative effort to see fetuses as people overshadowed the lives of the mothers who birth them?

This is... Your Body, Whose Choice?

And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the cultural, legal, and ideological frameworks shaping reproductive health in America...and what this means for the near and far future of our families, our personal agency, and our planet.

Today, UC Berkley law professor Khiara Bridges joins the show to break down everything you need to know about this case and what its implications for the rights of mothers across the country.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:34 +0000 3c57b9a2-621e-46a0-a240-280d6a700a60 https://www.npr.org/2025/06/23/1263527150/adriana-smith-georgia-heartbeat-bill no Is this a medical marvel or horror movie? You tell me. 901 no full Adriana Smith's pregnancy became an ethical and legal quandary. After being declared brain dead, a Georgia hospital kept her on life support without her family's consent because of the state's abortion laws. Now that the baby has been delivered and Smith taken off life support, Brittany wonders: how has the conservative effort to see fetuses as people overshadowed the lives of the mothers who birth them?

This is... Your Body, Whose Choice?

And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the cultural, legal, and ideological frameworks shaping reproductive health in America...and what this means for the near and far future of our families, our personal agency, and our planet.

Today, UC Berkley law professor Khiara Bridges joins the show to break down everything you need to know about this case and what its implications for the rights of mothers across the country.

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As this generation enters midlife, their lives look really different from their parents' lives: Millennials are more educated and have a higher median net worth, but the generation is also more unequal than previous generations, has higher debt and has lower rates of homeownership and marriage. How does that all shape what millennial midlife crises are starting to look like?

Brittany finds out with Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos, who recently wrote an article about the millennial midlife crisis, and Sara Srygley, research associate at the Population Reference Bureau.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:59 +0000 4590558b-faf7-4d95-93c2-ec52163371d0 https://www.npr.org/2025/06/20/1254460252/its-been-a-minute-millennial-midlife-crisis no Welcome to midlife, millennials. Are you in crisis? 1028 no full
As this generation enters midlife, their lives look really different from their parents' lives: Millennials are more educated and have a higher median net worth, but the generation is also more unequal than previous generations, has higher debt and has lower rates of homeownership and marriage. How does that all shape what millennial midlife crises are starting to look like?

Brittany finds out with Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos, who recently wrote an article about the millennial midlife crisis, and Sara Srygley, research associate at the Population Reference Bureau.

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Celebrated romance authors Bolu Babalola and Emily Henry return to the show to discuss their summer reading recommendations, ranging from spiteful and salacious to sweet and spicy.

Books discussed in the episode:
Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Lush by Rochelle Dowden-Lord
Casanova LLC by Julia Whalen
The Wickedest by Caleb Femi
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Matriarch by Tina Knowles

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:59 +0000 d9038abe-3cf7-41f7-b591-2e41697e31a3 https://www.npr.org/2025/06/18/1263527148/its-been-a-minute-summer-book-recommendations-2025 no Sexy & Spiteful: the best books to read this summer 1107 no full
Celebrated romance authors Bolu Babalola and Emily Henry return to the show to discuss their summer reading recommendations, ranging from spiteful and salacious to sweet and spicy.

Books discussed in the episode:
Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Lush by Rochelle Dowden-Lord
Casanova LLC by Julia Whalen
The Wickedest by Caleb Femi
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Matriarch by Tina Knowles

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> is in jeopardy and women's medical needs have been historically overlooked, how do social media trends like #lutealphase and "cycle syncing" complicate the narrative?

This is... Your Body, Whose Choice?

And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the cultural, legal, and ideological frameworks shaping reproductive health in America...and what this means for the near and far future of our families, our personal agency, and our planet.

Today, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor Kate Clancy and reporter Lindsay Gellman join the show to clear up the misinformation around menstruation and how the search for guidance can lead to murky waters.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:59 +0000 9a8077df-0490-479b-aac9-3227357988ab https://www.npr.org/2025/06/16/1263527146/what-is-the-luteal-phase-craze no Don't let them politicize your menstrual cycle. Period. 1241 no full is in jeopardy and women's medical needs have been historically overlooked, how do social media trends like #lutealphase and "cycle syncing" complicate the narrative?

This is... Your Body, Whose Choice?

And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the cultural, legal, and ideological frameworks shaping reproductive health in America...and what this means for the near and far future of our families, our personal agency, and our planet.

Today, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor Kate Clancy and reporter Lindsay Gellman join the show to clear up the misinformation around menstruation and how the search for guidance can lead to murky waters.

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In this bonus episode, Brittany is joined by NPR Immigration Correspondent Sergio Martínez-Beltrán and author of A Protest History of the United States, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, to discuss what's happening on the ground, and how Americans understand and misunderstand the concept of protest.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:09 +0000 830b394c-7370-450b-9715-cdae47d74e62 https://www.npr.org/2025/06/13/1254121706/ice-protests-authoritarianism-immigration no L.A. was first. Now it's your move, America. 991 no full
In this bonus episode, Brittany is joined by NPR Immigration Correspondent Sergio Martínez-Beltrán and author of A Protest History of the United States, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, to discuss what's happening on the ground, and how Americans understand and misunderstand the concept of protest.

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Host Brittany Luse is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR's The Indicator, and Reema Khrais, host of Marketplace's This Is Uncomfortable. They discuss what people are really looking for from a man in finance... and whether dating up in class is even possible.

This episode originally published November 29th, 2024.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:57 +0000 cf462de3-285b-44a4-96c0-61550531e143 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1269237384/hypergamy-man-in-finance no Want to date a rich man? It might be harder than you think. 1072 no full
Host Brittany Luse is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR's The Indicator, and Reema Khrais, host of Marketplace's This Is Uncomfortable. They discuss what people are really looking for from a man in finance... and whether dating up in class is even possible.

This episode originally published November 29th, 2024.

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Brittany is joined by B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, Corey Antonio Rose, a producer for It's Been A Minute, and Josh Rottman, associate professor of psychology and a disgust expert. They discuss what 'The Ick' is and what it's really about.

This episode originally published December 10th, 2024.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:40 +0000 ab28ad1f-7810-4ca4-b852-53699301c9f9 https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/1263527129/what-is-the-ick no Oh no...I got "The Ick." What do I do now? 980 no full
Brittany is joined by B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, Corey Antonio Rose, a producer for It's Been A Minute, and Josh Rottman, associate professor of psychology and a disgust expert. They discuss what 'The Ick' is and what it's really about.

This episode originally published December 10th, 2024.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Reesa Teesa's "Who TF did I marry..." to Spritely's breakup song, these posts have been drawing gasps and gaining traction. But is it harmless fun, or an invasion of privacy? When do your personal stories belong on social media and when do they not?

To find out, Brittany is joined by Molly McPherson, crisis PR expert, and Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondent at Vox. They get into what people actually get out of breakup posting - and discuss their theories of poster's etiquette.

This episode originally published December 3rd, 2024.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:58 +0000 b6a6400b-f1c9-4aee-8ea1-46b3f2c53b48 https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/1263527131/break-up-social-media-posting no How to win (or lose) a break up on social media 1074 no full Reesa Teesa's "Who TF did I marry..." to Spritely's breakup song, these posts have been drawing gasps and gaining traction. But is it harmless fun, or an invasion of privacy? When do your personal stories belong on social media and when do they not?

To find out, Brittany is joined by Molly McPherson, crisis PR expert, and Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondent at Vox. They get into what people actually get out of breakup posting - and discuss their theories of poster's etiquette.

This episode originally published December 3rd, 2024.

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Between targeted censorship, legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ health care, and a financial pullout from many corporations, queer people and their allies are celebrating with heavier hearts this year. But perhaps it's a moment to reconsider what "pride" is really for?

This week, Brittany is joined by culture journalist Tre'vell Anderson, and author and organizer Raquel Willis to parse through the contradictions of Pride 2025.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:59 +0000 7132286e-d429-4e90-b336-c4e1dc870211 https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/1253756217/pride-2025-lgbtq-rights no The Pride month vibes are off, but there's still hope. 1068 no full
Between targeted censorship, legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ health care, and a financial pullout from many corporations, queer people and their allies are celebrating with heavier hearts this year. But perhaps it's a moment to reconsider what "pride" is really for?

This week, Brittany is joined by culture journalist Tre'vell Anderson, and author and organizer Raquel Willis to parse through the contradictions of Pride 2025.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> gained 59 new residents last month from South Africa - and that more came this past weekend. They're all white Afrikaners: a white minority group descended from European colonists. Trump has given some of these white Afrikaners refugee status because he claims a "white genocide" is happening against them in South Africa. This claim is untrue. So where is it coming from?

And why might this claim be politically expedient for the Trump administration? And what parallels can we see between some of the white Afrikaners and the American right? Brittany sits down with South African journalist Kate Bartlett and Sean Jacobs, professor of international affairs at the New School to get into it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:00:33 +0000 8abbd6f6-fc18-4b42-a665-b8b697b2cf26 https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/1263527127/white-afrikaners-links-american-right-south-africa no "White genocide" isn't a thing. Trump disagrees. 1071 no full gained 59 new residents last month from South Africa - and that more came this past weekend. They're all white Afrikaners: a white minority group descended from European colonists. Trump has given some of these white Afrikaners refugee status because he claims a "white genocide" is happening against them in South Africa. This claim is untrue. So where is it coming from?

And why might this claim be politically expedient for the Trump administration? And what parallels can we see between some of the white Afrikaners and the American right? Brittany sits down with South African journalist Kate Bartlett and Sean Jacobs, professor of international affairs at the New School to get into it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> April, two-thirds of Canadians considered the U.S. to be "unfriendly" or an "enemy," and 61% say they have started boycotting American companies. However, Canadian dislike and distrust of the U.S. is not new. Canadian views of the U.S. have trended down for decades, from a high of 81% of Canadians holding favorable views of the U.S. under Clinton in the '90's, to hovering in the 50-60% range in the aughts, to only 24% favorable as of March. Meanwhile, 87% of Americans view Canada favorably. There's a huge mismatch there. So what's behind these decades of resentment? How does culture play into it? And what does it mean for our politics that our nations have fundamentally different ideas about our relationship to one another? Brittany discusses with Scaachi Koul, senior writer at Slate, and Jon Parmenter, associate professor of history at Cornell.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:59 +0000 0fd307a6-5fe8-4498-a778-084f76ec004e https://www.npr.org/2025/06/02/1263527125/its-been-a-minute-canada-us-relationship-politics no Canada hates us, but it's not all Trump's fault. 1160 no full April, two-thirds of Canadians considered the U.S. to be "unfriendly" or an "enemy," and 61% say they have started boycotting American companies. However, Canadian dislike and distrust of the U.S. is not new. Canadian views of the U.S. have trended down for decades, from a high of 81% of Canadians holding favorable views of the U.S. under Clinton in the '90's, to hovering in the 50-60% range in the aughts, to only 24% favorable as of March. Meanwhile, 87% of Americans view Canada favorably. There's a huge mismatch there. So what's behind these decades of resentment? How does culture play into it? And what does it mean for our politics that our nations have fundamentally different ideas about our relationship to one another? Brittany discusses with Scaachi Koul, senior writer at Slate, and Jon Parmenter, associate professor of history at Cornell.

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Brittany is joined by arts and entertainment reporter Shar Jossell and Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos to explore the public's reaction to this very public relationship, as well as the question of whether it's okay to marry or partner for reasons other than love.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:59 +0000 ad62555f-30f2-48af-8309-22b182af5c4d https://www.npr.org/2025/05/30/1253382241/its-been-a-minute-bill-belichick-jordon-hudson no Age gaps & wage gaps: unpacking our Belichick-Hudson obsession 934 no full
Brittany is joined by arts and entertainment reporter Shar Jossell and Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos to explore the public's reaction to this very public relationship, as well as the question of whether it's okay to marry or partner for reasons other than love.

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Brittany gets into it with Vardit Ravitsky, senior lecturer at Harvard Medical School and president of the Hastings Center, a non-partisan bioethics research center, and Katie Hasson, associate director of the Center for Genetics and Society, a nonprofit public affairs organization that advocates for responsible use of genetic technology.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:59 +0000 7b5d29ce-2b56-479a-893c-32879cd06e40 https://www.npr.org/2025/05/28/1263527123/polygenic-embryo-screening-genetics-testing no Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they? 1386 no full
Brittany gets into it with Vardit Ravitsky, senior lecturer at Harvard Medical School and president of the Hastings Center, a non-partisan bioethics research center, and Katie Hasson, associate director of the Center for Genetics and Society, a nonprofit public affairs organization that advocates for responsible use of genetic technology.

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Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans have become one of the go-to ways to get access to credit fast. Companies like Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay make buying big purchases relatively easy by allowing people to pay in installments over time. But some Americans have taken to using this method for everyday items like groceries, and when BNPL service providers like Klarna partners with DoorDash so customers can "eat now, pay later"... it feels like a debt trap waiting to happen. And that's just scratching the surface.

This... is Money Troubles.

And for the past few weeks we've been looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, or even our favorite pastimes.

In this final episode, NPR Life Kit's Andee Tagle and author Malcolm Harris join Brittany to get into why Buy Now, Pay Later has become so popular and how 'cheap credit' may be another lifestyle subsidy for a new generation.

You can hear more of Andee's and Life Kit's reporting on Buy Now, Pay Later here.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:46 +0000 7015e0b4-ea4d-415e-a5c1-a21be262fa31 https://www.npr.org/2025/05/26/1263527121/klarna-affirm-milennial-lifestyle no Brittany needs a couch. Should she buy now, pay later? 1171 no full
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans have become one of the go-to ways to get access to credit fast. Companies like Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay make buying big purchases relatively easy by allowing people to pay in installments over time. But some Americans have taken to using this method for everyday items like groceries, and when BNPL service providers like Klarna partners with DoorDash so customers can "eat now, pay later"... it feels like a debt trap waiting to happen. And that's just scratching the surface.

This... is Money Troubles.

And for the past few weeks we've been looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, or even our favorite pastimes.

In this final episode, NPR Life Kit's Andee Tagle and author Malcolm Harris join Brittany to get into why Buy Now, Pay Later has become so popular and how 'cheap credit' may be another lifestyle subsidy for a new generation.

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This week, Brittany is joined by Defector managing editor Samer Kalaf and The Guardian's data editor Mona Chalabi to unpack why it's suddenly so controversial to advocate for kids.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:59 +0000 2f2d903e-83c1-476f-ae9e-0f21db6ff6c1 https://www.npr.org/2025/05/23/1253043769/ms-rachel-gaza-controversy no Why can't we (or Ms. Rachel) talk about Gaza's children dying? 1023 no full
This week, Brittany is joined by Defector managing editor Samer Kalaf and The Guardian's data editor Mona Chalabi to unpack why it's suddenly so controversial to advocate for kids.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sinners - one of the biggest cultural juggernauts of the year - Brittany has one question: are we in a media literacy crisis?

Difference of opinion is one thing, but it feels like some viewers are missing important clues or misreading the film entirely - and it doesn't stop with Sinners.

To help work through this, Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris and Code Switch's B.A. Parker join the show to figure out what this could mean for the way we engage with the world at large.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:28 +0000 ada888f2-01d7-4f86-8cf9-4e185173fe0a https://www.npr.org/2025/05/21/1263527119/sinners-the-pit-media-literacy no Pop culture has a "bean soup problem." 1098 no full Sinners - one of the biggest cultural juggernauts of the year - Brittany has one question: are we in a media literacy crisis?

Difference of opinion is one thing, but it feels like some viewers are missing important clues or misreading the film entirely - and it doesn't stop with Sinners.

To help work through this, Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris and Code Switch's B.A. Parker join the show to figure out what this could mean for the way we engage with the world at large.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Supreme Court legalized sports betting outside of Nevada. For some, it's a hobby that spices up a game, but for others it's become a side hustle or investing strategy. And in a time where 60% of U.S. households don't earn enough to afford basic costs of living... that can be a problem.

This... is Money Troubles. And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, or even our favorite pastimes.

Today on the show, writer Manny Fidel and journalist Danny Funt join Brittany to get into how sports betting is changing the way we watch sports, and what that means for the love of the game.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:59 +0000 12dbd725-98c4-43f3-afca-a244f1b7649d https://www.npr.org/2025/05/19/1263527117/its-been-a-minute-draft-sports-betting-gambling-investing no Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game 1016 no full Supreme Court legalized sports betting outside of Nevada. For some, it's a hobby that spices up a game, but for others it's become a side hustle or investing strategy. And in a time where 60% of U.S. households don't earn enough to afford basic costs of living... that can be a problem.

This... is Money Troubles. And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, or even our favorite pastimes.

Today on the show, writer Manny Fidel and journalist Danny Funt join Brittany to get into how sports betting is changing the way we watch sports, and what that means for the love of the game.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> highly anticipated federal trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun. The hip-hop mogul is facing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, and could be sentenced to life in prison if found guilty. So why is his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, telling the court they're going to "take the position that there was mutual violence" in his relationship with the singer Cassie Ventura?

Brittany is joined by author Beverly Gooden and Loyola University law professor Laurie Levenson to discuss why "mutual abuse" can often come up in celebrity trials and why the concept itself is inherently flawed.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:55 +0000 12d715bf-93e2-4477-a9c6-4127128b639c https://www.npr.org/2025/05/16/1251782098/diddy-trial-defense-cassie no Diddy, Cassie, & the anatomy of "mutual abuse" 964 no full highly anticipated federal trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun. The hip-hop mogul is facing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, and could be sentenced to life in prison if found guilty. So why is his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, telling the court they're going to "take the position that there was mutual violence" in his relationship with the singer Cassie Ventura?

Brittany is joined by author Beverly Gooden and Loyola University law professor Laurie Levenson to discuss why "mutual abuse" can often come up in celebrity trials and why the concept itself is inherently flawed.

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An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed his killer in court last week, and it may have been the first admittance of an AI-generated victim impact statement in a US court. Chris Pelkey, who was shot in a road rage incident in 2021, was recreated in a video made by his sister to offer forgiveness to his killer. This could mark the start of a new relationship between AI and the law, but will it change the relationship between us and the law? And what are the broader impacts we might see on our culture?

Brittany sits down with NPR digital news reporter Juliana Kim and Brandon Blankenship, assistant professor and director of the pre-law program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to find out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:14 +0000 db5319a5-069d-424c-a1fc-da6a644082cb https://www.npr.org/2025/05/14/1263527115/-ai-court-video-pelkey no A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness 777 no full
An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed his killer in court last week, and it may have been the first admittance of an AI-generated victim impact statement in a US court. Chris Pelkey, who was shot in a road rage incident in 2021, was recreated in a video made by his sister to offer forgiveness to his killer. This could mark the start of a new relationship between AI and the law, but will it change the relationship between us and the law? And what are the broader impacts we might see on our culture?

Brittany sits down with NPR digital news reporter Juliana Kim and Brandon Blankenship, assistant professor and director of the pre-law program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to find out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> biggest year ever for concert turnout and ticket sales. So why are indie artists turning to OnlyFans to pay the bills?

This is PART ONE of our new series, Money Troubles.

And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, and even our favorite pastimes.

In this episode, Brittany sits down with NPR culture reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento to get into the economic factors driving musicians to digital sex work and what that says about the music industry's dwindling middle class.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:55 +0000 12657a9c-d5ff-4f2c-8728-6d972470f2d2 https://www.npr.org/2025/05/12/1263527113/onlyfans-musicians-money-industry no Can OnlyFans save the music industry? 1083 no full biggest year ever for concert turnout and ticket sales. So why are indie artists turning to OnlyFans to pay the bills?

This is PART ONE of our new series, Money Troubles.

And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, and even our favorite pastimes.

In this episode, Brittany sits down with NPR culture reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento to get into the economic factors driving musicians to digital sex work and what that says about the music industry's dwindling middle class.

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Brittany is joined by founder of the Up and Up Newsletter, Rachel Janfaza, and New York Times reporter, Claire Cain Miller. Together they discuss what we should make of the growing political gender gap between young men and young women.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:31 +0000 663fdd5a-0a75-4008-bdd1-b52870eee992 https://www.npr.org/2025/05/09/1250191977/gen-z-women-liberal-politics no Let's talk about the political power of Gen Z women 1131 no full
Brittany is joined by founder of the Up and Up Newsletter, Rachel Janfaza, and New York Times reporter, Claire Cain Miller. Together they discuss what we should make of the growing political gender gap between young men and young women.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> one poll shows that 80% of us say the country would be better off if more Americans worked in manufacturing. But why do people on both sides of the aisle want these jobs back so much? What have we lost culturally with the loss of factory jobs that we want to bring back? And ultimately - how does the fantasy of bringing more factory jobs back stack up against the reality of how American manufacturing works today? Brittany is joined by Vox senior correspondent Dylan Matthews and Montclair State University associate professor Jeffrey Gonzalez to find out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:59 +0000 0c62f5c7-9f8b-4b2f-99f8-6b6e7921e209 https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/1263527111/its-been-a-minute-bringing-back-factory-jobs-fantasy-vs-reality no The fantasy vs. reality of Trump's "smokestack nostalgia" 1195 no full one poll shows that 80% of us say the country would be better off if more Americans worked in manufacturing. But why do people on both sides of the aisle want these jobs back so much? What have we lost culturally with the loss of factory jobs that we want to bring back? And ultimately - how does the fantasy of bringing more factory jobs back stack up against the reality of how American manufacturing works today? Brittany is joined by Vox senior correspondent Dylan Matthews and Montclair State University associate professor Jeffrey Gonzalez to find out.

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Culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Editor-In-Chief Antoine Griffith, and Brittany award the highs and lows of the night to Teyana Taylor, Rosalia, Colman Domingo, Miley Cyrus, Diana Ross, and more. Who was on top, and who was on the bottom of the list?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 17:07:51 +0000 ca2e55b4-e6d1-4fe2-8f09-2bb7e6a05f79 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1198005978/met-gala-best-dressed-teyana-taylor no The Met Gala: the indisputable best & worst looks of the night 1184 no full
Culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Editor-In-Chief Antoine Griffith, and Brittany award the highs and lows of the night to Teyana Taylor, Rosalia, Colman Domingo, Miley Cyrus, Diana Ross, and more. Who was on top, and who was on the bottom of the list?

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Celebrities will walk the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art hoping their looks live up to the annual theme of the gala. This year's theme is a special one. It's called "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," and it's the very first Black fashion tradition to be selected for the theme of the Costume Institute's fundraiser.

Brittany and her guests, culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith and editor-in-chief of Black Fashion Fair Antoine Gregory, discuss how celebrities can be sure to be on theme and how the theme is rooted in the very first fashion statements made by enslaved people.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 11:04:28 +0000 1d488977-75fa-4df8-8088-3a09cf211f3d https://www.npr.org/2025/05/05/1263527109/met-gala-2025-best-dressed no The MET Gala is tonight, and it's already historic. Here's why. 1033 no full
Celebrities will walk the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art hoping their looks live up to the annual theme of the gala. This year's theme is a special one. It's called "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," and it's the very first Black fashion tradition to be selected for the theme of the Costume Institute's fundraiser.

Brittany and her guests, culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith and editor-in-chief of Black Fashion Fair Antoine Gregory, discuss how celebrities can be sure to be on theme and how the theme is rooted in the very first fashion statements made by enslaved people.

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Brittany is joined by Jason DeRose, NPR's Religion Correspondent, Antonia Cereijido, host of the LAist's Imperfect Paradise podcast. Together they discuss how the Conclave works and what impact Pope Francis' legacy will have on the direction of a church with over 1.4 billion followers worldwide.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:14 +0000 9ff60bc3-7964-435e-8fce-f7c8cb061c80 https://www.npr.org/2025/05/02/1248664742/pope-conclave-2025-guide no Are you pope-pilled? Here's your guide to the 2025 Conclave. 1151 no full
Brittany is joined by Jason DeRose, NPR's Religion Correspondent, Antonia Cereijido, host of the LAist's Imperfect Paradise podcast. Together they discuss how the Conclave works and what impact Pope Francis' legacy will have on the direction of a church with over 1.4 billion followers worldwide.

Follow Brittany on socials @bmluse

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Severance and Industry, and with musicians like The Dare and FKA Twigs. So what are people expressing by reimagining office fashions? Brittany is joined by NPR's Life Kit producer Margaret Cirino to discuss the "freakification" of office wear — its long lineage in fashion, and what office tensions this trend is speaking to right now.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:03 +0000 dafe5257-f30e-431f-b58c-5ccacf03e62f https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/1263527107/its-been-a-minute-office-siren-culture-fashion no Trend Alert: The girls are making office fashion sexy again 1089 no full Severance and Industry, and with musicians like The Dare and FKA Twigs. So what are people expressing by reimagining office fashions? Brittany is joined by NPR's Life Kit producer Margaret Cirino to discuss the "freakification" of office wear — its long lineage in fashion, and what office tensions this trend is speaking to right now.

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Fit and muscular bodies get celebrated on social media, and many men turn to steroids to match what they see. But with that comes the rise of "muscle dysmorphia," a kind of body dysmorphia where a person feels that their muscles aren't big enough.

Brittany sits down with Roberto Olivardia, a alinical psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School, to talk about how a drug, once primarily associated with professional athletes pursuing performance enhancement, is now the drug of choice for boys and men struggling with negative body image.

For more, check out Roberto's book, The Adonis Complex.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:20 +0000 ae4eb790-0233-4bc1-89ce-5897a56d9c88 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/28/1263527105/steroids-men-body-image no Men have body dysmorphia too. That's why some use this drug. 1145 no full
Fit and muscular bodies get celebrated on social media, and many men turn to steroids to match what they see. But with that comes the rise of "muscle dysmorphia," a kind of body dysmorphia where a person feels that their muscles aren't big enough.

Brittany sits down with Roberto Olivardia, a alinical psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School, to talk about how a drug, once primarily associated with professional athletes pursuing performance enhancement, is now the drug of choice for boys and men struggling with negative body image.

For more, check out Roberto's book, The Adonis Complex.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> a lot of it? In the past few years, there's been a surge in the number of adults diagnosed with ADHD, and at the same time more and more people online are going viral with "signs" that you might have it too. Whether with our doctors or friends, we're all talking a lot more about adult ADHD. Is this a perfect storm of online content leading to more diagnoses? Or is there more to the story?

Brittany is joined by culture journalist Kelli Maria Korducki, who wrote about this for The Guardian, and Manvir Singh, assistant professor of anthropology at UC Davis, to get into it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:03 +0000 a57754ea-28e2-401b-8193-9d867d0ed1e5 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/25/1247139346/its-been-a-minute-adhd-social-media-tik-tok no Think you have ADHD? Here's why so many of us are saying yes. 1084 no full a lot of it? In the past few years, there's been a surge in the number of adults diagnosed with ADHD, and at the same time more and more people online are going viral with "signs" that you might have it too. Whether with our doctors or friends, we're all talking a lot more about adult ADHD. Is this a perfect storm of online content leading to more diagnoses? Or is there more to the story?

Brittany is joined by culture journalist Kelli Maria Korducki, who wrote about this for The Guardian, and Manvir Singh, assistant professor of anthropology at UC Davis, to get into it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> who wants to live forever, and why?

What does all of this have to do with the prediction of an AI takeover, and what does this mean for how we think about what's "human?" Brittany is joined by journalists Michelle Santiago Cortes and Tara Isabella Burton to get into what might be a new religion of longevity.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:59 +0000 3a681e47-d0c7-441d-94c6-6df2487ab267 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/23/1263527103/its-been-a-minute-bryan-johnson-logevity-ai-dont-die no The "priest of AI" & tech's pursuit of eternal life 1297 no full who wants to live forever, and why?

What does all of this have to do with the prediction of an AI takeover, and what does this mean for how we think about what's "human?" Brittany is joined by journalists Michelle Santiago Cortes and Tara Isabella Burton to get into what might be a new religion of longevity.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'?

Then you, my friend, are in dire need of our series: The Road to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA). For the next few weeks, we're delving into some of the origins, conspiracy theories, and power grabs that have led us to this moment, and what it could mean for our health.

For the final episode in the series, Brittany puts the spotlight on the Queen of Talk: Oprah Winfrey. The Oprah Winfrey Show made Oprah one of the most influential voices in media. Her recommendations have become best sellers, sold out stores, and even launched the careers of two very well known Make America Healthy Again icons - Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz.

Historian and host of You Get a Podcast!, Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, and professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Marcia Chatelain, join the show to walk through how the Queen of Talk's influence took us from daytime television to the White House.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:10 +0000 4a902345-c44b-466a-bad7-ff9b33b8d4a2 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/21/1263527101/oprah-dr-phil-trump no The Oprah to "Make America Healthy Again" Pipeline 1172 no full Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'?

Then you, my friend, are in dire need of our series: The Road to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA). For the next few weeks, we're delving into some of the origins, conspiracy theories, and power grabs that have led us to this moment, and what it could mean for our health.

For the final episode in the series, Brittany puts the spotlight on the Queen of Talk: Oprah Winfrey. The Oprah Winfrey Show made Oprah one of the most influential voices in media. Her recommendations have become best sellers, sold out stores, and even launched the careers of two very well known Make America Healthy Again icons - Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz.

Historian and host of You Get a Podcast!, Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, and professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Marcia Chatelain, join the show to walk through how the Queen of Talk's influence took us from daytime television to the White House.

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Brittany is joined by co-host of NPR's Code Switch podcast, Gene Demby, and Senior Staff Writer at the Ringer, Joel Anderson. Together, they discuss how sports commentary is way more political than you might think and why its most viral star Stephen A. Smith would even entertain the idea of running for president in 2028.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:19 +0000 c3a9c4df-2149-400a-9a34-98595a6adc61 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/18/1245530803/stephen-a-smith-fox-news-politics no Are men in your life getting more political? This guy may be why. 1016 no full
Brittany is joined by co-host of NPR's Code Switch podcast, Gene Demby, and Senior Staff Writer at the Ringer, Joel Anderson. Together, they discuss how sports commentary is way more political than you might think and why its most viral star Stephen A. Smith would even entertain the idea of running for president in 2028.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Lily Hu and Rolling Stone culture writer Miles Klee to understand the appeal and the consequences of fake skull and face science coming back around in the culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:59 +0000 fe607f90-0031-4e21-8521-553bbb45eb37 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/16/1263527098/its-been-a-minute-phrenology-social-media-physiognomy no Fake skull science is back - and it's still racist 1090 no full Lily Hu and Rolling Stone culture writer Miles Klee to understand the appeal and the consequences of fake skull and face science coming back around in the culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'?

Then you, my friend, are in dire need of our new series: The Road to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA). For the next few weeks, we're delving into some of the origins, conspiracy theories, and power grabs that have led us to this moment, and what it could mean for our health.

After visiting the families of measles victims in Texas, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated on X, "The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine." But his history promoting the anti-vaccination cause alongside questionable alternative medicines has public health officials, parents, and even the MAHA constituency on edge.

For the second episode in our Road to MAHA series, NPR's senior science and health editor Maria Godoy and NBC News senior reporter, Brandy Zadrozny, walk us through how anti-vaccine rhetoric has led to this moment in public health.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:59 +0000 08da0a06-4920-48fa-9291-679f7bac8fd2 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/14/1263527075/its-been-a-minute-measles-outbreak-rfk-jr no When adults reject vaccines, children pay the price 1180 no full Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'?

Then you, my friend, are in dire need of our new series: The Road to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA). For the next few weeks, we're delving into some of the origins, conspiracy theories, and power grabs that have led us to this moment, and what it could mean for our health.

After visiting the families of measles victims in Texas, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated on X, "The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine." But his history promoting the anti-vaccination cause alongside questionable alternative medicines has public health officials, parents, and even the MAHA constituency on edge.

For the second episode in our Road to MAHA series, NPR's senior science and health editor Maria Godoy and NBC News senior reporter, Brandy Zadrozny, walk us through how anti-vaccine rhetoric has led to this moment in public health.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> case of the jitters this week in the wake of President Trump's global tariff policy. Everyone from hedge fund managers to online content creators have been starting to question the stability of America's economic trajectory. We're now seeing increased fear that a recession is just around the corner.

Brittany is joined by co-host of NPR's Indicator podcast, Wailin Wong, and co-host of NPR's Planet Money podcast, Jeff Guo. Together, they discuss how this moment connects to the economic anxiety of 2008 and why the definition of a recession is a bit harder to pin down than you might expect.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:25 +0000 3c8a2894-f731-4b83-a6cb-08b3d977346d https://www.npr.org/2025/04/11/1244093043/what-is-a-recession-indicator no Lipstick, sunscreen, & this podcast are recession indicators 1182 no full case of the jitters this week in the wake of President Trump's global tariff policy. Everyone from hedge fund managers to online content creators have been starting to question the stability of America's economic trajectory. We're now seeing increased fear that a recession is just around the corner.

Brittany is joined by co-host of NPR's Indicator podcast, Wailin Wong, and co-host of NPR's Planet Money podcast, Jeff Guo. Together, they discuss how this moment connects to the economic anxiety of 2008 and why the definition of a recession is a bit harder to pin down than you might expect.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Andrea Long Chu was once one of Brittany's favorite Sex and the City bloggers, and she's now a Pulitzer-winning critic. Andrea lends her critical eye to everything from the TV show Yellowstone to the work of Sally Rooney to pro-Palestinian protests and free speech. And she does it with wit, style, and fearlessness. Brittany chats with Andrea about her new book, Authority - a collection of some of Andrea's best work, along with two new essays. They discuss why art is a "fossil record" of desire, what kind of authority critics have, and why we might need to rethink what criticism should do for us.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:59 +0000 4fd1a303-8a56-4429-bc64-8d1ccf6df543 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/09/1263527073/its-been-a-minute-authority-andrea-long-chu-criticism no Who gets to be a critic? And why are some so "bad"? 1063 no full Andrea Long Chu was once one of Brittany's favorite Sex and the City bloggers, and she's now a Pulitzer-winning critic. Andrea lends her critical eye to everything from the TV show Yellowstone to the work of Sally Rooney to pro-Palestinian protests and free speech. And she does it with wit, style, and fearlessness. Brittany chats with Andrea about her new book, Authority - a collection of some of Andrea's best work, along with two new essays. They discuss why art is a "fossil record" of desire, what kind of authority critics have, and why we might need to rethink what criticism should do for us.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'?

Side effects may include:
- Being inundated by uncredentialed wellness influencers and crunchy mommy bloggers selling supplements
- Feeling perplexed by how RFK Jr. went from an 'environmental champion' to an anti-vax conspiracy theorist
- Or maybe seeing the names Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz more and more in your feeds?

Then you, my friend, are in dire need of our new series - The ROAD to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA). For the next few of weeks, we're delving into some of the origins, conspiracy theories, and power grabs that have led us to this moment, and what it could mean for our health.

This week, we take on the crunchy conservative - but not without some help! Brittany sits down with co-host of the Conspirituality podcast, Derek Beres, and biomedical scientist, Dr. Andrea Love, to uncover how crunchy went from more liberal hippie tree huggers to more conservative conspiracy theorists.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:59 +0000 d0c77f7c-f96d-4d00-ab01-7134d35a1b61 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/1263527071/its-been-a-minute-road-to-maha-crunchy-conservatives no Crunchy conservatives want to 'Make America Healthy Again' 1013 no full Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'?

Side effects may include:
- Being inundated by uncredentialed wellness influencers and crunchy mommy bloggers selling supplements
- Feeling perplexed by how RFK Jr. went from an 'environmental champion' to an anti-vax conspiracy theorist
- Or maybe seeing the names Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz more and more in your feeds?

Then you, my friend, are in dire need of our new series - The ROAD to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA). For the next few of weeks, we're delving into some of the origins, conspiracy theories, and power grabs that have led us to this moment, and what it could mean for our health.

This week, we take on the crunchy conservative - but not without some help! Brittany sits down with co-host of the Conspirituality podcast, Derek Beres, and biomedical scientist, Dr. Andrea Love, to uncover how crunchy went from more liberal hippie tree huggers to more conservative conspiracy theorists.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> A survey tracking the top 500 names in states that went red or blue in the 2020 election recently went viral, highlighting popular names like Oakleigh and Stetson in red states, and Santino and Liana in blue states. Brittany is joined by Neda Ulaby, NPR Culture Correspondent, and Naftali Bendavid, Senior National Political Correspondent for the Washington Post to reflect on what popular baby names in red and blue states say about our current political moment.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:59 +0000 295700ef-e089-438d-90d9-0d14e3a2a66b https://www.npr.org/2025/04/04/1242780108/its-been-a-minute-baby-names-political-trump no Oaklee, Cohen, & Mateo: why are these Gen-Alpha's hottest names? 1099 no full A survey tracking the top 500 names in states that went red or blue in the 2020 election recently went viral, highlighting popular names like Oakleigh and Stetson in red states, and Santino and Liana in blue states. Brittany is joined by Neda Ulaby, NPR Culture Correspondent, and Naftali Bendavid, Senior National Political Correspondent for the Washington Post to reflect on what popular baby names in red and blue states say about our current political moment.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> author, Véronique Hyland, about the growing trend of underconsumption content online. No-Buy January, buying secondhand, and mending old clothes seemed to be taking hold amongst some of the most popular influencers - even though the guiding principle of underconsumption is something we've been doing for a long time.

Then, Trump started implementing tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada - and now even the European Union. That made Brittany think: how would fast fashion be affected by this? And would underconsumption move from a hashtag to a lifestyle? To find out, The Indicator's Wailin Wong joins the show to break down how tariffs will affect Americans who love to shop... when the prices drop.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:04 +0000 cad8fbaa-bb45-45d1-a24a-6646a78262d9 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/02/1263527069/trump-tariffs-fast-fashion-underconsumption no Fast fashion vs. Trump: why women may pay more in the tariff wars 1300 no full author, Véronique Hyland, about the growing trend of underconsumption content online. No-Buy January, buying secondhand, and mending old clothes seemed to be taking hold amongst some of the most popular influencers - even though the guiding principle of underconsumption is something we've been doing for a long time.

Then, Trump started implementing tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada - and now even the European Union. That made Brittany think: how would fast fashion be affected by this? And would underconsumption move from a hashtag to a lifestyle? To find out, The Indicator's Wailin Wong joins the show to break down how tariffs will affect Americans who love to shop... when the prices drop.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> believe – and where does that show up in their day-to-day lives? In Brittany's series called Losing My Religion, It's Been a Minute is going to find out.

In her final episode of the series, Brittany is investigating so-called manifestation. It's this popular belief that if you want something badly enough, it'll come to you. You might know this idea by other names, like The Law of Attraction, or The Secret. Manifestation spiked in 2020, according to Google Trends, and it's still riding that wave online. Brittany calls on Tara Isabella Burton, an author and journalist, and New York Magazine's Rebecca Jennings to get to the bottom of this trend: the appeal of manifestation, its symbiotic relationship with the internet, and why it might make us less aware of our humanity.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:57 +0000 4f5d8051-fd89-46ad-8ecf-fe765a19e8e6 https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/1263527067/manifestation-internet-lucky-girl-syndrome no Am I a god?! Why "manifesting" your reality is easier than ever 1232 no full believe – and where does that show up in their day-to-day lives? In Brittany's series called Losing My Religion, It's Been a Minute is going to find out.

In her final episode of the series, Brittany is investigating so-called manifestation. It's this popular belief that if you want something badly enough, it'll come to you. You might know this idea by other names, like The Law of Attraction, or The Secret. Manifestation spiked in 2020, according to Google Trends, and it's still riding that wave online. Brittany calls on Tara Isabella Burton, an author and journalist, and New York Magazine's Rebecca Jennings to get to the bottom of this trend: the appeal of manifestation, its symbiotic relationship with the internet, and why it might make us less aware of our humanity.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Rachel Wolfe at The Wall Street Journal, American women are giving up on marriage, with only 34% of single women looking for romance, versus 54% of single men.

Brittany is joined by Rachel, alongside Minda Honey, author of her memoir, The Heartbreak Years. Together they talk about the key reasons why women are less and less interested in the prospect of dating, let alone getting married.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:20:21 +0000 02649ee6-0ece-41d8-a9ad-2f5a995add16 https://www.npr.org/2025/03/28/1241388989/men-women-marriage-rates-decline no Is marriage worth it? Single women say no. 993 no full Rachel Wolfe at The Wall Street Journal, American women are giving up on marriage, with only 34% of single women looking for romance, versus 54% of single men.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Trauma Plot, which contextualizes rape in her own life and in our culture, Jamie looks for new ways to speak the "unspeakable." It tells her story in experimental fragments and finds a unique way to discuss one of the most common violences we face. Brittany sits down with Jamie to discuss Trauma Plot, the contours of rape narratives in our culture, and how we can move beyond them to tell stories about sexual violence in new ways.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:59 +0000 aa104269-57dd-45b8-8512-ec7ef6990388 https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/1263527065/its-been-a-minute-trauma-plot-jamie-hood-rape-narratives no It's time to rewrite the "trauma plot." 1265 no full Trauma Plot, which contextualizes rape in her own life and in our culture, Jamie looks for new ways to speak the "unspeakable." It tells her story in experimental fragments and finds a unique way to discuss one of the most common violences we face. Brittany sits down with Jamie to discuss Trauma Plot, the contours of rape narratives in our culture, and how we can move beyond them to tell stories about sexual violence in new ways.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> believe – and where does that show up in their day-to-day lives? In our new series called Losing My Religion, It's Been a Minute is going to find out.

This week, we're getting into psychedelics. That's an umbrella that includes the drugs LSD, magic mushrooms, peyote, and often ketamine and MDMA too, among others. And some of these drugs have a history of spiritual practice spanning millennia. But there's a new group that's really taking on the psychedelic mantle: tech bros and CEOS. Brittany is joined by Maxim Tvorun-Dunn, PhD candidate at the University of Tokyo, and Emma Goldberg, business reporter at the New York Times, to discuss what it means that these drugs are getting championed – and sometimes financially backed – by the tech elite, and how might that affect our culture's relationship to psychedelics as spiritual tools.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:59 +0000 4e3f73e1-668f-4d56-a6b8-fae44e8d07b4 https://www.npr.org/2025/03/24/1263527063/its-been-a-minute-psychedelics-tech-bros-spirituality no Why tech bros worship psychedelics (and think you should too) 1242 no full believe – and where does that show up in their day-to-day lives? In our new series called Losing My Religion, It's Been a Minute is going to find out.

This week, we're getting into psychedelics. That's an umbrella that includes the drugs LSD, magic mushrooms, peyote, and often ketamine and MDMA too, among others. And some of these drugs have a history of spiritual practice spanning millennia. But there's a new group that's really taking on the psychedelic mantle: tech bros and CEOS. Brittany is joined by Maxim Tvorun-Dunn, PhD candidate at the University of Tokyo, and Emma Goldberg, business reporter at the New York Times, to discuss what it means that these drugs are getting championed – and sometimes financially backed – by the tech elite, and how might that affect our culture's relationship to psychedelics as spiritual tools.

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Brittany is joined by Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR's health policy correspondent, and Alex Abad-Santos, Senior Correspondent at Vox. Together they talk about the FDA's concerns about poppers — even before our current administration — and the conspiracy theory that's giving some gay men flashbacks to the 1980s.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:22 +0000 4ac10070-81ab-4505-98a4-0cbed29b6f34 https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/1239865419/poppers-the-fda-hiv-aids no Poppers, the FDA, & a crackdown decades in the making 1142 no full
Brittany is joined by Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR's health policy correspondent, and Alex Abad-Santos, Senior Correspondent at Vox. Together they talk about the FDA's concerns about poppers — even before our current administration — and the conspiracy theory that's giving some gay men flashbacks to the 1980s.

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What does the data tell about the decisions admissions offices are making when thinking about demographics of their student body? And what does that process mean for future culture clashes about diversity and inclusion? NPR's Elissa Nadworny and labor economist Zach Bleemer join the show to get into the enigmatic world of college admissions and why higher education is still pushing for diversity in an anti-DEI minefield.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:13 +0000 987d1dff-9039-4d8c-876c-e6df10379626 https://www.npr.org/2025/03/19/1263527061/its-been-a-minute-affirmative-action-race-neutral no How "race-neutral" can universities really be? 1105 no full
What does the data tell about the decisions admissions offices are making when thinking about demographics of their student body? And what does that process mean for future culture clashes about diversity and inclusion? NPR's Elissa Nadworny and labor economist Zach Bleemer join the show to get into the enigmatic world of college admissions and why higher education is still pushing for diversity in an anti-DEI minefield.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> believe – and where does that show up in their day-to-day lives? In our new series called Losing My Religion, It's Been a Minute is going to find out.

This week, we're getting into wellness. It's a global industry worth 6 trillion dollars that's starting to encompass all kinds of things – including spirituality: from the spirituality of wellness practices like yoga and reiki, to treating wellness itself like a religion. Brittany is joined by Alyssa Bereznak, wellness editor for the LA Times, and Rina Raphael, author of the book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care, to get into what people get out of a wellness-based spiritualism.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:59 +0000 52fb7c3d-47c2-4253-bec4-4f7c2c0cc63d https://www.npr.org/2025/03/17/1263527059/its-been-a-minute-wellness-spirituality-religion no Goodbye, church... Hello, Wellness Industrial Complex! 1119 no full believe – and where does that show up in their day-to-day lives? In our new series called Losing My Religion, It's Been a Minute is going to find out.

This week, we're getting into wellness. It's a global industry worth 6 trillion dollars that's starting to encompass all kinds of things – including spirituality: from the spirituality of wellness practices like yoga and reiki, to treating wellness itself like a religion. Brittany is joined by Alyssa Bereznak, wellness editor for the LA Times, and Rina Raphael, author of the book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care, to get into what people get out of a wellness-based spiritualism.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by federal immigration authorities. The move was an escalation in the Trump administration's crackdown on dissent, and it has people wondering: isn't this against the constitution?

Brittany is joined by Chenjerai Kumanyika, a journalism professor at NYU, and Rick Perlstein, a historian of conservatism. Together, they talk about America's love/hate relationship with the First Amendment, and what ICE's arrest of a lawful permanent resident could mean for America's culture of protest.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:18 +0000 8f928c17-3d3b-47e0-8f1b-736b8688d326 https://www.npr.org/2025/03/14/1238535902/the-right-to-protest-mahmoud-khalil no What's more "American" than the right to protest? 995 no full Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by federal immigration authorities. The move was an escalation in the Trump administration's crackdown on dissent, and it has people wondering: isn't this against the constitution?

Brittany is joined by Chenjerai Kumanyika, a journalism professor at NYU, and Rick Perlstein, a historian of conservatism. Together, they talk about America's love/hate relationship with the First Amendment, and what ICE's arrest of a lawful permanent resident could mean for America's culture of protest.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> What does it even mean to be trans? That's the first question Torrey Peters asks readers in her new book, Stag Dance, and it's the question that everyone should be asking themselves right now.

Stag Dance is a collection of four novellas that poke into the dark corners of gender, delving into taboo topics and investigating the line between trans and cis. Brittany sits down with Torrey to discuss Stag Dance, what makes a transition, and the raised stakes for trans people in the current political climate.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:31 +0000 bb8c6f5e-c716-4d6a-a5a9-4f30e16565b9 https://www.npr.org/2025/03/12/1263527057/stag-dance-torrey-peters-trans-stories no "Gender is a negotiation" whether you realize it or not. 1421 no full What does it even mean to be trans? That's the first question Torrey Peters asks readers in her new book, Stag Dance, and it's the question that everyone should be asking themselves right now.

Stag Dance is a collection of four novellas that poke into the dark corners of gender, delving into taboo topics and investigating the line between trans and cis. Brittany sits down with Torrey to discuss Stag Dance, what makes a transition, and the raised stakes for trans people in the current political climate.

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With fans fed up over ticket prices and endless product pushing, capital-C "celebrity" seems to be in its flop era. But is it gone for good? And, do we even want it back?

Brittany gets into all of it in front of a live audience at the annual On-Air Fest in Brooklyn with Vulture's Rachel Handler and Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:46:50 +0000 d15c6e7f-4403-4b09-9c90-4632b1f7d0e2 https://www.npr.org/2025/03/10/1263527055/celebrity-culture-dies-on-air-fest no "Celebrity" just isn't hitting like it used to... 1105 no full
With fans fed up over ticket prices and endless product pushing, capital-C "celebrity" seems to be in its flop era. But is it gone for good? And, do we even want it back?

Brittany gets into all of it in front of a live audience at the annual On-Air Fest in Brooklyn with Vulture's Rachel Handler and Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Academy Award for Best Documentary went to a film that still lacks a U.S. distribution deal. 'No Other Land' is a powerful look at Palestine's southern West Bank, and has received widespread acclaim. So what's holding it back from being seen in theaters across America?

Brittany is joined by B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, and professor and television producer Dr. Maytha Alhassen. Together they look at why one of the most critically-praised movies of the year seems to be experiencing a kind of soft censorship.

Plus, in honor of Lady Gaga's new album Mayhem, Brittany shares her favorite Gaga moments.

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Brittany is joined by B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, and professor and television producer Dr. Maytha Alhassen. Together they look at why one of the most critically-praised movies of the year seems to be experiencing a kind of soft censorship.

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Disability advocate Imani Barbarin joins the show to break down how ableism can take root in casual conversation, and why words matter.

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This week: how do we get out of loneliness? Brittany hears from listeners about what worked for them. Then, we head over to our friends at NPR's Life Kit to get even more practical steps for connection: NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey speaks with Dr. Jeremy Nobel about his book, Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis Of Disconnection, and they came up with concrete tips for how to be less lonely.

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This week: how do we get out of loneliness? Brittany hears from listeners about what worked for them. Then, we head over to our friends at NPR's Life Kit to get even more practical steps for connection: NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey speaks with Dr. Jeremy Nobel about his book, Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis Of Disconnection, and they came up with concrete tips for how to be less lonely.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> the end of the U.S. Department of Education, but so have other Republicans since the day it was formed in 1979. So why do Republicans hate it enough to lambast it, but love it enough to keep it around?

Brittany is joined by NPR's education correspondent Cory Turner and author Josephine Riesman to talk about Trump's pick for education secretary, former WWE CEO Linda McMahon. And how Trump and McMahon are using the WWE playbook to reshape the American public education system.

For more on this topic check out Cory's latest piece for NPR, Republicans' love/hate relationship with the Education Department, and Josie's investigation into the WWE, Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:34:00 +0000 b99608d7-5019-4236-a93b-8ec5228b3d73 https://www.npr.org/2025/02/28/1234443281/the-wwe-trump-education-mcmahon no The WWE vs. the American education system 1225 no full the end of the U.S. Department of Education, but so have other Republicans since the day it was formed in 1979. So why do Republicans hate it enough to lambast it, but love it enough to keep it around?

Brittany is joined by NPR's education correspondent Cory Turner and author Josephine Riesman to talk about Trump's pick for education secretary, former WWE CEO Linda McMahon. And how Trump and McMahon are using the WWE playbook to reshape the American public education system.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Substance, Nosferatu, and Babygirl have in common? They externalize the characters' inner feelings - self-loathing, guilt, shame - in the most grotesque ways possible.

Ahead of the Academy Awards, Brittany Luse sits down with IBAM producer Alexis Williams and Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Aisha Harris, to get into how these trending films bring women's internal monsters to life.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:44 +0000 8d874ac0-60e9-4a6b-aa72-6a7328abf8d3 https://www.npr.org/2025/02/26/1263527049/oscars-the-substance-nosferatu-babygirl no What women want: to embrace their inner monsters 1351 no full The Substance, Nosferatu, and Babygirl have in common? They externalize the characters' inner feelings - self-loathing, guilt, shame - in the most grotesque ways possible.

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This week: can tech cure our loneliness? Companies like Meeno (an AI relationship coaching app), Peoplehood (a platform that organizes guided group conversations), Timeleft (an app which matches strangers for dinner), and Bumble for Friends all say they want to help people make more and better connections. But do we need tech solutions to what may partially be a tech problem? Brittany sits down with Sam Pressler, who studies community and social connection at the University of Virginia's Karsh Institute of Democracy, and Vauhini Vara, veteran tech reporter and author of the upcoming book Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age, to break it all down.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:00:59 +0000 bb8d3ace-9052-44df-9a16-7bdc00da9f05 https://www.npr.org/2025/02/24/1263527047/its-been-a-minute-tech-loneliness-startups no Lonely? There's an app for that... but should there be? 1183 no full
This week: can tech cure our loneliness? Companies like Meeno (an AI relationship coaching app), Peoplehood (a platform that organizes guided group conversations), Timeleft (an app which matches strangers for dinner), and Bumble for Friends all say they want to help people make more and better connections. But do we need tech solutions to what may partially be a tech problem? Brittany sits down with Sam Pressler, who studies community and social connection at the University of Virginia's Karsh Institute of Democracy, and Vauhini Vara, veteran tech reporter and author of the upcoming book Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age, to break it all down.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Joan Summers and New York Times Magazine writer J Wortham to unpack the implications of a government-influenced national culture center, and the state of art in America today.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 +0000 ed6c6bfa-48ec-4d9b-9261-adf60fedb0d6 https://www.npr.org/2025/02/21/1232862549/its-been-a-minute-kennedy-center no Artists vs. the White House 1090 no full Joan Summers and New York Times Magazine writer J Wortham to unpack the implications of a government-influenced national culture center, and the state of art in America today.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> One of Them Days.

Host Brittany Luse and IBAM producer Corey Antonio Rose joined NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour to discuss how this raunchy affair pulls off a story about friendship, unreasonable landlords, and gentrification.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:00:59 +0000 618c282d-290c-463e-96be-88eadf305e18 https://www.npr.org/2025/02/19/1263527045/its-been-a-minute-one-of-them-days-pchh no Need a laugh in these trying times? 'One of Them Days' is the comedy for you 1044 yes full One of Them Days.

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This week: is the men's loneliness epidemic overblown? There's been a lot more attention on loneliness in the past few years, with special attention on men's loneliness. And some men definitely are lonely: according to a recent Pew survey, 16% of men say they're lonely all or most of the time. But so are 15% of women. So why are we so concerned about men? What launched the narrative about men's particular loneliness? And if the problems men are having don't boil down to loneliness, what do they boil down to? Brittany is joined by Vox senior reporter Allie Volpe and Harris Sockel, writer and content lead at Medium, to break it all down.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:59 +0000 36189186-e324-4ddb-96c5-86daac9dd973 https://www.npr.org/2025/02/17/1263527043/its-been-a-minute-male-loneliness-epidemic-real no The men's loneliness epidemic might not exist 1157 no full
This week: is the men's loneliness epidemic overblown? There's been a lot more attention on loneliness in the past few years, with special attention on men's loneliness. And some men definitely are lonely: according to a recent Pew survey, 16% of men say they're lonely all or most of the time. But so are 15% of women. So why are we so concerned about men? What launched the narrative about men's particular loneliness? And if the problems men are having don't boil down to loneliness, what do they boil down to? Brittany is joined by Vox senior reporter Allie Volpe and Harris Sockel, writer and content lead at Medium, to break it all down.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Will Stone and public health nutritionist Marion Nestle to understand the precarities of our food safety system, and what we can do to stay safe.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:59 +0000 78341c91-7011-4e71-9a28-86d4f5fa0d2c https://www.npr.org/2025/02/14/1231335550/its-been-a-minute-egg-shortage no Eggs are expensive, but are they safe? 1052 no full Will Stone and public health nutritionist Marion Nestle to understand the precarities of our food safety system, and what we can do to stay safe.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> RaMell Ross, director of the Oscar nominated adaptation of Colson Whitehead's The Nickel Boys.

The story, set in the Jim Crow South, follows two Black boys doing everything they can to survive their tenure at the abusive Nickel Academy in Tallahassee, Florida. The film brings us a new perspective on Black life and complicates the discourse surrounding Black films.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:59 +0000 1b7af6aa-3b02-4480-9139-bfdbf81f1ece https://www.npr.org/2025/02/12/1263527041/its-been-a-minute-nickel-boys-ramell-ross no Nickel Boys gives a new point of view to the Civil Rights era 1004 no full RaMell Ross, director of the Oscar nominated adaptation of Colson Whitehead's The Nickel Boys.

The story, set in the Jim Crow South, follows two Black boys doing everything they can to survive their tenure at the abusive Nickel Academy in Tallahassee, Florida. The film brings us a new perspective on Black life and complicates the discourse surrounding Black films.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> New York Times opinion writer and author of the book Screaming on the Inside: the Unsustainability of American Motherhood, and parental burnout researcher at the Ohio State University, Kate Gawlik. They discuss what mom loneliness has to do with airplanes, lobotomies, and Tik Tok - and what we can do to help alleviate mom loneliness.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:59 +0000 7349dae7-fe6c-4ce9-8d6b-d11b84cdcdfe https://www.npr.org/2025/02/10/1263527039/its-been-a-minute-mom-loneliness-epidemic no The acute loneliness of moms 1138 no full New York Times opinion writer and author of the book Screaming on the Inside: the Unsustainability of American Motherhood, and parental burnout researcher at the Ohio State University, Kate Gawlik. They discuss what mom loneliness has to do with airplanes, lobotomies, and Tik Tok - and what we can do to help alleviate mom loneliness.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Danielle Kurtzleben and The Atlantic's Jonathan Lemire to unpack the Trump administration's "Flood the Zone" strategy - and how listeners can stay afloat.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:59 +0000 73456870-943f-47fd-ab29-a9cc309d5006 https://www.npr.org/2025/02/07/1229744815/its-been-a-minute-trump-flood-the-zone no Why is Trump "Flooding the Zone?" 1127 no full Danielle Kurtzleben and The Atlantic's Jonathan Lemire to unpack the Trump administration's "Flood the Zone" strategy - and how listeners can stay afloat.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> NPR's immigration correspondent Jasmine Garsd and Homeland Security Department and Immigration Policy Reporter Ximena Bustillo to find out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:59 +0000 79353fda-12a2-4311-a288-fbcc9fa7a9dd https://www.npr.org/2025/02/05/1263527037/its-been-a-minute-birthright-citizenship-immigration no On immigration, "what if fear is the message?" 1115 no full NPR's immigration correspondent Jasmine Garsd and Homeland Security Department and Immigration Policy Reporter Ximena Bustillo to find out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Gallup and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans are reading fewer books and spending less time reading than ever.

There's been reporting on college kids struggling to finish longer texts. And last month, in a viral post, one user lamented their loss of concentration for reading, which led to a larger online discourse about how to approach books again.

Brittany is joined by Elaine Castillo, author of the book How to Read Now, and Abdullah Shihipar, Research Associate at the People, Place and Health collective at Brown University, to get into why reading books is on the decline, the battle for our attention, and what people can do to get their reading grooves back.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:59 +0000 8f50db69-cd40-4534-b936-ae0db8fe7a6e https://www.npr.org/2025/02/03/1263527033/its-been-a-minute-reading-decline-attention-span no Books vs. Brain Rot: why it's so hard to read 1150 no full Gallup and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans are reading fewer books and spending less time reading than ever.

There's been reporting on college kids struggling to finish longer texts. And last month, in a viral post, one user lamented their loss of concentration for reading, which led to a larger online discourse about how to approach books again.

Brittany is joined by Elaine Castillo, author of the book How to Read Now, and Abdullah Shihipar, Research Associate at the People, Place and Health collective at Brown University, to get into why reading books is on the decline, the battle for our attention, and what people can do to get their reading grooves back.

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Brittany is joined by Columbia Law professor Olatunde Johnson and Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery to look at how the Trump administration is dismantling federal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and how private businesses are following suit.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:10 +0000 4dc23d8b-ec98-4f54-b322-9890efae1505 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/31/1228085796/dei-trump-civil-rights-division no Did DEI D.I.E.? Welcome to a new kind of 'civil rights' era 1323 no full
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Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento's contrasting tones make a perfect team on Milton + esperanza, a collection of covers, duets, and original songs that have earned the pair a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Today, Brittany and Esperanza get into the years-long intergenerational friendship behind the music, and the Brazilian influences on the album.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:50 +0000 f98c8679-b6ca-4c22-99d1-be5d95f37415 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/29/1263527031/esperanza-spalding-african-diaspora no The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding 1098 no full
Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento's contrasting tones make a perfect team on Milton + esperanza, a collection of covers, duets, and original songs that have earned the pair a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Today, Brittany and Esperanza get into the years-long intergenerational friendship behind the music, and the Brazilian influences on the album.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Dr. Ally Louks and Jason Stanley, the Humanities help us better connect to other humans. According to a lot of online haters, they're worthless.

Dr. Louks recently posted her Cambridge University PhD thesis online and was piled on by a loud group of right-wing anti-intellectuals. Brittany, Dr. Louks, and Jason Stanley, a professor of Philosophy at Yale University investigate the backlash to Dr. Louks, higher education at large, and why "anti-intellectualism" is prevalent in Republican politics.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:36 +0000 5d237538-79b9-4904-8a8a-78b8288b349b https://www.npr.org/2025/01/27/1263526975/its-been-a-minute-draft-anti-intellectualism-ally-louks-smell no Intellectuals vs. The Internet 900 no full Dr. Ally Louks and Jason Stanley, the Humanities help us better connect to other humans. According to a lot of online haters, they're worthless.

Dr. Louks recently posted her Cambridge University PhD thesis online and was piled on by a loud group of right-wing anti-intellectuals. Brittany, Dr. Louks, and Jason Stanley, a professor of Philosophy at Yale University investigate the backlash to Dr. Louks, higher education at large, and why "anti-intellectualism" is prevalent in Republican politics.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> full display at his inauguration. Tech CEOs billionaires like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos were lined up at the proceeding. But beyond the optics, what policies are these CEOs and the new president working on together?

Brittany is joined by NPR's tech correspondent Bobby Allyn and The Atlantic's Ashley Parker to answer the question: is America a "tech oligarchy?" And what examples from Trump's first week in office point to that?

For more, read Ashley Parker's piece "The Tech Oligarchy Arrives" in The Atlantic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:22 +0000 970306b3-db0f-4d56-b4bf-b505bff15d9e https://www.npr.org/2025/01/24/1226561708/trump-billionaires-tech-oligarchy no Tech billionaires want to get richer. Trump is already helping them. 1119 no full full display at his inauguration. Tech CEOs billionaires like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos were lined up at the proceeding. But beyond the optics, what policies are these CEOs and the new president working on together?

Brittany is joined by NPR's tech correspondent Bobby Allyn and The Atlantic's Ashley Parker to answer the question: is America a "tech oligarchy?" And what examples from Trump's first week in office point to that?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> especially Latino evangelicals. They turned out for him in double digits in the last election. So what is it about Latinos, evangelicalism, and Trump's brand of Republicanism that helped tip the White House back in his favor?

President and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, Robert P. Jones, and Axios Justice and Race reporter Russell Contreras join Brittany to get at the root of this shift and what it means for our political future.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:05 +0000 e9dc83c0-4455-43e9-be43-9daf908587a5 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/22/1263526932/latino-evangelicals-trump-republicans no How Latinos found Evangelicalism and Trump 1106 no full especially Latino evangelicals. They turned out for him in double digits in the last election. So what is it about Latinos, evangelicalism, and Trump's brand of Republicanism that helped tip the White House back in his favor?

President and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, Robert P. Jones, and Axios Justice and Race reporter Russell Contreras join Brittany to get at the root of this shift and what it means for our political future.

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According to Pew Research Center, 79% of New Year's resolutions are about one thing: health. It's Been a Minute is kicking off 2025 with a little series called "new year, new me." We're getting into some of the big questions and cultural confusion around our health and wellness.

For our final installment, we're getting into a new skincare trend: using beef tallow as a moisturizer. That's right – beef fat rendered from suet is one of the trends du jour. Brittany Luse sits down with Marie Claire senior beauty editor Samantha Holender and beauty journalist Jennifer Sullivan to understand why the beef tallow trend has taken off, what it says about what we value in our skin care, and whether we should be using beef tallow at all.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:00:59 +0000 30321351-a71c-435f-ad4f-c464e0744d46 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/20/1263526875/beef-tallow-skincare no Why are people smearing beef fat on their face? 1107 no full
According to Pew Research Center, 79% of New Year's resolutions are about one thing: health. It's Been a Minute is kicking off 2025 with a little series called "new year, new me." We're getting into some of the big questions and cultural confusion around our health and wellness.

For our final installment, we're getting into a new skincare trend: using beef tallow as a moisturizer. That's right – beef fat rendered from suet is one of the trends du jour. Brittany Luse sits down with Marie Claire senior beauty editor Samantha Holender and beauty journalist Jennifer Sullivan to understand why the beef tallow trend has taken off, what it says about what we value in our skin care, and whether we should be using beef tallow at all.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Meta will end their third-party fact checking program, loosen their hate speech restrictions, and move some of the company to Texas. What's all of that signal about what we will see on social platforms in the coming months and years?

Brittany Luse is joined by NPR reporter Huo Jingnan and Washington Post tech reporter Naomi Nix to break down Meta's tangled relationship to misinformation and how these changes will impact users.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:20 +0000 bc1a6741-fe6f-42ba-a414-9561136f61f2 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/17/1225172096/meta-free-speech-zuckerberg no Is fact-checking "censorship?" Why Meta's changes are a win for conservatives. 1246 no full Meta will end their third-party fact checking program, loosen their hate speech restrictions, and move some of the company to Texas. What's all of that signal about what we will see on social platforms in the coming months and years?

Brittany Luse is joined by NPR reporter Huo Jingnan and Washington Post tech reporter Naomi Nix to break down Meta's tangled relationship to misinformation and how these changes will impact users.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, has struck a chord with fans worldwide. He's always expressed a deep love for Puerto Rico, but his latest work takes it to new heights. In his fusion of old and new genres, he speaks to the shared experiences of the Puerto Rican diaspora and looks to their collective past as a way forward. Writer Carina del Valle Schorske and La Brega podcast host, Alana Casanova-Burgess join the show to break down the function of shared nostalgia and explain the backstory to Puerto Rico's symbols of independence.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:27 +0000 529780b5-6c09-4956-afc9-823680fbb0b4 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/15/1263526763/bad-bunny-puerto-rico-statehood no Bad Bunny & the battle for Puerto Rico 1259 no full DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, has struck a chord with fans worldwide. He's always expressed a deep love for Puerto Rico, but his latest work takes it to new heights. In his fusion of old and new genres, he speaks to the shared experiences of the Puerto Rican diaspora and looks to their collective past as a way forward. Writer Carina del Valle Schorske and La Brega podcast host, Alana Casanova-Burgess join the show to break down the function of shared nostalgia and explain the backstory to Puerto Rico's symbols of independence.

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Brittany Luse is joined by music and Black feminism scholar Daphne A. Brooks and mass communication historian Nick Cull, to unpack what is and isn't propaganda, and how we can sift through political messaging to be more savvy consumers of media.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:59 +0000 1f90c25f-881d-49b5-98b4-f5ea34f475f3 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/13/1263526159/beyonce-american-flag-propaganda no Is your favorite pop star spreading propaganda? 962 no full
Brittany Luse is joined by music and Black feminism scholar Daphne A. Brooks and mass communication historian Nick Cull, to unpack what is and isn't propaganda, and how we can sift through political messaging to be more savvy consumers of media.

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According to Pew Research Center, 79% of New Year's resolutions are about one thing: health. It's Been a Minute is kicking off 2025 with a little series called "new year, new me." We're getting into some of the big questions and cultural confusion around our health and wellness.

Today – we're getting into the macronutrient du jour: protein. High protein recipes are all the rage on Instagram, and producers are putting it in everything from pancakes to ice cream. We all need to eat protein, but how much is enough? Brittany Luse is joined by Vox senior reporter Kenny Torrella and freelance food writer Samantha Maxwell to discuss America's protein kick - and how protein is getting politicized by MAHA (Make America Healthy Again).

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:11 +0000 0e1f71db-1b52-4e13-bb08-bdfeee0d34c9 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/10/1223918037/protein-bros-liver-king no Bad news for protein bros: you might be getting scammed 1130 no full
According to Pew Research Center, 79% of New Year's resolutions are about one thing: health. It's Been a Minute is kicking off 2025 with a little series called "new year, new me." We're getting into some of the big questions and cultural confusion around our health and wellness.

Today – we're getting into the macronutrient du jour: protein. High protein recipes are all the rage on Instagram, and producers are putting it in everything from pancakes to ice cream. We all need to eat protein, but how much is enough? Brittany Luse is joined by Vox senior reporter Kenny Torrella and freelance food writer Samantha Maxwell to discuss America's protein kick - and how protein is getting politicized by MAHA (Make America Healthy Again).

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This week, Brittany sits down with one of them, former congressional representative, Cori Bush of Missouri. They get into what the progressive politics are in 2025 and what the future holds for Democrats and identity politics.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:00:21 +0000 32387672-19cc-4db6-9e30-34254bba2a84 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/07/1263511078/future-of-progressive-politics no Is The Squad dead? Cori Bush on the future of progressive politics 1084 no full
This week, Brittany sits down with one of them, former congressional representative, Cori Bush of Missouri. They get into what the progressive politics are in 2025 and what the future holds for Democrats and identity politics.

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According to Pew – 79% of New Year's resolutions are about one thing: health. It's Been a Minute is kicking off 2025 with a little series called "new year, new me." We're getting into some of the big questions and cultural confusion around our health and wellness.

This week – many Americans are starting out the year by cutting out alcohol and going "dry." But overall, alcohol is getting less popular in general: according to Gallup, the amount of Americans that drink is down to 58% – the lowest number since 1996. And 41% of Americans who do drink say they want to drink less. Is alcohol on its way out? And what would it mean to live in a more sober culture? Brittany Luse is joined by writer and journalist Ana Marie Cox to get into how people are disentangling alcohol from their lives, and the lessons she's learned as a recovering alcoholic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:25:10 +0000 813db120-cd00-49c3-b94d-a6df5a3c6044 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/05/1263511072/new-year-dry-january-alcohol-health no Sober-curious? Why your friends (and maybe you) are going dry. 1146 no full
According to Pew – 79% of New Year's resolutions are about one thing: health. It's Been a Minute is kicking off 2025 with a little series called "new year, new me." We're getting into some of the big questions and cultural confusion around our health and wellness.

This week – many Americans are starting out the year by cutting out alcohol and going "dry." But overall, alcohol is getting less popular in general: according to Gallup, the amount of Americans that drink is down to 58% – the lowest number since 1996. And 41% of Americans who do drink say they want to drink less. Is alcohol on its way out? And what would it mean to live in a more sober culture? Brittany Luse is joined by writer and journalist Ana Marie Cox to get into how people are disentangling alcohol from their lives, and the lessons she's learned as a recovering alcoholic.

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Plus, a lightning round of Ins & Outs
Is the club in or out in 2025?
How about wide-legged pants?
Let Brittany know your thoughts in the comments.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:00:50 +0000 03567b19-1f70-419c-914a-3f9dc3c1de54 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/03/1222640152/2025-predictions no 2025 Predictions: social media is OUT & food politics are IN 1229 no full
Plus, a lightning round of Ins & Outs
Is the club in or out in 2025?
How about wide-legged pants?
Let Brittany know your thoughts in the comments.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ilana Kaplan, author of Nora Ephron at the Movies, joins the show to put a spotlight on the woman that helped usher in the golden era of rom-coms and influenced the return of rom-coms.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 906665ec-b3b5-4838-b3fb-56da41a02d7e https://www.npr.org/2024/12/31/1263511073/itsbeenaminute-nora-ephron-new-years-eve no All hail the queen of rom-coms 1029 no full Ilana Kaplan, author of Nora Ephron at the Movies, joins the show to put a spotlight on the woman that helped usher in the golden era of rom-coms and influenced the return of rom-coms.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Roxana Hadadi and The New Yorker's Inkoo Kang to compare and contrast a new generation of daddy killers. Why do we enjoy seeing screen dads offed? And what does that say about our own anxieties about patriarchy?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:43 +0000 40884c01-a0e1-422a-a65e-91d97da22c9c https://www.npr.org/2024/12/29/1263511076/daddy-issues-on-tv no Kill your daddies? TV's obsession with patricide 1060 no full Roxana Hadadi and The New Yorker's Inkoo Kang to compare and contrast a new generation of daddy killers. Why do we enjoy seeing screen dads offed? And what does that say about our own anxieties about patriarchy?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ayesha Rascoe and Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker, the three declare winners and losers in the following categories:

WORD OF THE YEAR
"Crash Out"
"Cutesy"
"Hawk Tuah"

THE LOUDEST GASP HEARD AROUND THE WORLD
Katt Williams on Club Shay Shay
Kendrick Lamar & Drake's Rap Beef
The response to the Trump assassination attempt

VILLAIN OF THE YEAR
Life
Willful Ignorance
Dr. Rachel Gunn (AKA Raygun)

BIGGEST FLOP OF THE YEAR
Tesla's Cybertrucks
Drake
Megalopolis

THE "WHO'S THIS DIVA?" AWARD
The extra special award for the diva you did not know before 2024 but whose name lives rent free in your head now.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 6ac876dc-1bb7-46a1-bc54-1becce20ca48 https://www.npr.org/2024/12/27/1221795519/best-worst-moments-2024 no Ranking the best and worst of 2024: Moo Deng, Drake & Crashing Out 1787 no full Ayesha Rascoe and Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker, the three declare winners and losers in the following categories:

WORD OF THE YEAR
"Crash Out"
"Cutesy"
"Hawk Tuah"

THE LOUDEST GASP HEARD AROUND THE WORLD
Katt Williams on Club Shay Shay
Kendrick Lamar & Drake's Rap Beef
The response to the Trump assassination attempt

VILLAIN OF THE YEAR
Life
Willful Ignorance
Dr. Rachel Gunn (AKA Raygun)

BIGGEST FLOP OF THE YEAR
Tesla's Cybertrucks
Drake
Megalopolis

THE "WHO'S THIS DIVA?" AWARD
The extra special award for the diva you did not know before 2024 but whose name lives rent free in your head now.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Who Weekly podcast, Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, are not satisfied.

The three of them get into the disconnect between who Hollywood thinks is hot versus who the internet is thirsting after. All with the mission of answering: what makes someone sexy in our year 2024?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:00:35 +0000 48737f76-7c8f-49f8-a16a-24ded8c144fd https://www.npr.org/2024/12/24/1221470995/sexiest-man-alive-2024 no 2024's ACTUAL Sexiest Men Alive? We have thoughts. 1009 no full Who Weekly podcast, Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, are not satisfied.

The three of them get into the disconnect between who Hollywood thinks is hot versus who the internet is thirsting after. All with the mission of answering: what makes someone sexy in our year 2024?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> drones over New Jersey, to the surveillance cameras that captured Luigi Mangione, to even TikTok - our movements, our likeness, even our shopping habits can be tracked. But how did we get to this point? Host Brittany Luse sits down with NPR Cybersecurity Correspondent Jenna McLaughlin and the Brennan Center for Justice's Faiza Patel to get into just how much of our daily lives are up for grabs.

Then, Brittany turns the page to the best books of 2024. She is joined by NPR Arts Desk reporter Andrew Limbong and Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast to rank the good, the bad, and the "I just can't put it down."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:52:59 +0000 1ff32a55-d8ea-4fb7-8c2c-ba46e8b42507 https://www.npr.org/2024/12/20/1220579273/surveillance-luigi-mangione-drones-2024-books no Drones, TikTok & Luigi Mangione have us asking: who's watching us? 2457 no full drones over New Jersey, to the surveillance cameras that captured Luigi Mangione, to even TikTok - our movements, our likeness, even our shopping habits can be tracked. But how did we get to this point? Host Brittany Luse sits down with NPR Cybersecurity Correspondent Jenna McLaughlin and the Brennan Center for Justice's Faiza Patel to get into just how much of our daily lives are up for grabs.

Then, Brittany turns the page to the best books of 2024. She is joined by NPR Arts Desk reporter Andrew Limbong and Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast to rank the good, the bad, and the "I just can't put it down."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> 27% of Americans are estranged from at least one family member, and the term "no contact" is increasingly being used to describe estrangement between adult children and their parents. But is estrangement happening more often, or are we just more open to talking about it? And is our culture around family shifting? Host Brittany Luse sits down with culture journalist Kui Mwai and Whitney Goodman, licensed marriage and family therapist and the host of the Calling Home podcast, to find out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:59 +0000 1d3760c4-dda3-4bbe-97a9-763b57d5192b https://www.npr.org/2024/12/17/1219887502/blocking-your-mom-why-adult-children-are-going-no-contact no Blocking your mom: why adult children are going no contact 1269 no full 27% of Americans are estranged from at least one family member, and the term "no contact" is increasingly being used to describe estrangement between adult children and their parents. But is estrangement happening more often, or are we just more open to talking about it? And is our culture around family shifting? Host Brittany Luse sits down with culture journalist Kui Mwai and Whitney Goodman, licensed marriage and family therapist and the host of the Calling Home podcast, to find out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Luigi Mangione is alleged to have shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and even before he was identified, the reaction to the shooter was far different than other instances of gun violence.

Today on It's Been A Minute, guest host Gene Demby talks with The Guardian's Abené Clayton about why Mangione is being praised by some, and why his alleged actions won't do much to fix the healthcare industry.

And later on the show, a conversation with Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor at Yale and host of the podcast, The Happiness Lab, on the surprising science of how gratitude can affect our brains.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:00:59 +0000 333963ec-5837-4485-aeb8-7eb618ba1c58 https://www.npr.org/2024/12/13/1219032782/luigi-mangione-heatlhcare-crisis no Luigi Mangione & America's pent up pain 1854 no full Luigi Mangione is alleged to have shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and even before he was identified, the reaction to the shooter was far different than other instances of gun violence.

Today on It's Been A Minute, guest host Gene Demby talks with The Guardian's Abené Clayton about why Mangione is being praised by some, and why his alleged actions won't do much to fix the healthcare industry.

And later on the show, a conversation with Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor at Yale and host of the podcast, The Happiness Lab, on the surprising science of how gratitude can affect our brains.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> less warm and fuzzy aspects of dating. For the next couple of weeks, we're kicking off cuffing season with some of the big questions about dating in our culture right now.

This week – so you got 'The Ick?' That feeling of disgust when someone your dating does this one thing that you just can't look past. You think it's about them, but is The Ick actually about you?

Brittany is joined by B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, Corey Antonio Rose, a producer for It's Been A Minute, and Josh Rottman, associate professor of psychology and a disgust expert. They discuss what The Ick is and what it's really about.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:14 +0000 fff83509-3caf-450c-875b-c35801090f25 https://www.npr.org/2024/12/10/1218437720/what-is-the-ick no Your date gave you 'The Ick?' That might be a YOU problem. 1016 no full less warm and fuzzy aspects of dating. For the next couple of weeks, we're kicking off cuffing season with some of the big questions about dating in our culture right now.

This week – so you got 'The Ick?' That feeling of disgust when someone your dating does this one thing that you just can't look past. You think it's about them, but is The Ick actually about you?

Brittany is joined by B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, Corey Antonio Rose, a producer for It's Been A Minute, and Josh Rottman, associate professor of psychology and a disgust expert. They discuss what The Ick is and what it's really about.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Emma Specter and Kate Manne to find out: what's so wrong with loving being skinny?

Then, Brittany goes on a field trip to the Anime NYC convention. She and IBAM producer Alexis Williams venture out to find out how generations of Black folks have found comfort, confidence, and fandom in the genre.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:14 +0000 864aa498-a75e-4a85-8c78-e097fc502681 https://www.npr.org/2024/12/06/1217547155/skinny-fascism-black-anime no Thin is back in, but did it ever leave us? 2361 no full Emma Specter and Kate Manne to find out: what's so wrong with loving being skinny?

Then, Brittany goes on a field trip to the Anime NYC convention. She and IBAM producer Alexis Williams venture out to find out how generations of Black folks have found comfort, confidence, and fandom in the genre.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> less warm and fuzzy aspects of dating.

This week – a lot of us have seen how explosive breakup stories have been on social media. From Reesa Teesa's "Who TF did I marry..." to Spritely's breakup song, these posts have been drawing gasps and gaining traction. But is it harmless fun, or an invasion of privacy?

To find out, Brittany is joined by Molly McPherson, crisis PR expert, and Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondent at Vox. They get into what people actually get out of breakup posting - and discuss their theories of poster's etiquette.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:00:38 +0000 4874d80a-2057-438b-bf17-557565f1032a https://www.npr.org/2024/12/03/1216842310/breakup-stories-posts-cuffing-season no So you got dumped... should you post your breakup deets online? 1110 no full less warm and fuzzy aspects of dating.

This week – a lot of us have seen how explosive breakup stories have been on social media. From Reesa Teesa's "Who TF did I marry..." to Spritely's breakup song, these posts have been drawing gasps and gaining traction. But is it harmless fun, or an invasion of privacy?

To find out, Brittany is joined by Molly McPherson, crisis PR expert, and Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondent at Vox. They get into what people actually get out of breakup posting - and discuss their theories of poster's etiquette.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> less warm and fuzzy aspects of dating. For the next few weeks, we're kicking off cuffing season with some of the big questions about dating in our culture right now.

This week – the song "Looking for a Man in Finance" went super viral on TikTok this year, and yeah, it's fun. But does it speak to people's broader desires to find someone who's more than comfortable financially?

Host Brittany Luse is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR's The Indicator, and Reema Khrais, host of Marketplace's This Is Uncomfortable. They discuss what people are really looking for from a man in finance... and whether dating up in class is even possible.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:57 +0000 bd70358d-dab0-492f-bf99-b2d1fb341179 https://www.npr.org/2024/11/29/1215793950/looking-for-a-man-in-finance-cuffing-season no "Is it OK to ask about salary on the first date?" How to marry romance and finance 1223 no full less warm and fuzzy aspects of dating. For the next few weeks, we're kicking off cuffing season with some of the big questions about dating in our culture right now.

This week – the song "Looking for a Man in Finance" went super viral on TikTok this year, and yeah, it's fun. But does it speak to people's broader desires to find someone who's more than comfortable financially?

Host Brittany Luse is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR's The Indicator, and Reema Khrais, host of Marketplace's This Is Uncomfortable. They discuss what people are really looking for from a man in finance... and whether dating up in class is even possible.

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November is National Adoption Month, and Brittany Luse takes a closer look at how adoption functions in our culture by examining the supply side of adoption - the birth parents. She's joined by Gretchen Sisson, the author of Relinquished: the Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood. They dive deep into the stories told about birth parents, and how our culture decides who deserves to be a parent.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:10 +0000 1a4894eb-a1e8-448b-a5d2-2a0c60cfae01 https://www.npr.org/2024/11/26/1215240063/adoption-parents-culture no Who deserves to be a parent? 1556 no full
November is National Adoption Month, and Brittany Luse takes a closer look at how adoption functions in our culture by examining the supply side of adoption - the birth parents. She's joined by Gretchen Sisson, the author of Relinquished: the Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood. They dive deep into the stories told about birth parents, and how our culture decides who deserves to be a parent.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Kelly Weill and Mike Rothschild join the show to explain why.

Then, PEOPLE Magazine released this year's Sexiest Man Alive... and it was certainly a choice! But it got Brittany thinking: what makes someone sexy in the year 2024, and who decides what's hot? The hosts of Who Weekly, Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, join the show to get into it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:59 +0000 b8fa9a4a-ded2-4c1e-b8fb-45abc004acd7 https://www.npr.org/2024/11/22/1214662557/ufos-rfks-conspiracy-theories no UFOs to RFKs: How conspiracy theories went mainstream 2018 no full Kelly Weill and Mike Rothschild join the show to explain why.

Then, PEOPLE Magazine released this year's Sexiest Man Alive... and it was certainly a choice! But it got Brittany thinking: what makes someone sexy in the year 2024, and who decides what's hot? The hosts of Who Weekly, Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, join the show to get into it.

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Today Brittany talks with Hanna Rosin. Fifteen years ago she started researching what was going on with men. Her groundbreaking book The End of Men was one of the first to note this societal shift for men. Over a decade later, her assessment is more accurate than ever.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:30 +0000 c771b9ca-fc08-4559-9231-5dada8459451 https://www.npr.org/2024/11/19/1214051397/the-end-of-men-trump no Make America Male Again? Fifteen years of aggrieved men 1121 no full
Today Brittany talks with Hanna Rosin. Fifteen years ago she started researching what was going on with men. Her groundbreaking book The End of Men was one of the first to note this societal shift for men. Over a decade later, her assessment is more accurate than ever.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Anastasia Berg, co-author of What are Children For?, to explore the unique way millennials are confronting the age old question of whether or not to have a child.

Then, in the wake of media layoffs, there's still a hunger for food coverage. Enter TikTok star and former MMA fighter Keith Lee, whose reviews of local eats have gained him over 16 million followers. Critics of Lee say he's diluting the art of culinary criticism, but fans can't get enough of his casual style. Brittany turns to Detroit Free Press restaurant and dining critic Lyndsay C. Green, and New York Times food writer Korsha Wilson to grapple with the #KeithLee Effect.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:16 +0000 ce7961bc-d651-4202-b230-458cfd63e831 https://www.npr.org/2024/11/15/1213159032/keith-lee-charli-xcx-baby no Why pop stars aren't having kids (and why you might not either) 2027 no full Anastasia Berg, co-author of What are Children For?, to explore the unique way millennials are confronting the age old question of whether or not to have a child.

Then, in the wake of media layoffs, there's still a hunger for food coverage. Enter TikTok star and former MMA fighter Keith Lee, whose reviews of local eats have gained him over 16 million followers. Critics of Lee say he's diluting the art of culinary criticism, but fans can't get enough of his casual style. Brittany turns to Detroit Free Press restaurant and dining critic Lyndsay C. Green, and New York Times food writer Korsha Wilson to grapple with the #KeithLee Effect.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to your favorite homemaking TikTok influencers, the women of the Church of Latter Day Saints have been gaining mass audiences via social media for over a decade. This week, Brittany is joined by Jana Riess, senior columnist at Religious News Service and author of The Next Mormons: How Millennials are Changing the LDS Church, to discuss how Mormon culture provides some of TikTok's most powerful influencers with heavenly tools for success.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:59 +0000 366cf48c-527b-4281-980a-1c3ac9a564f6 https://www.npr.org/2024/11/12/1212541651/its-been-a-minute-mormon-mommy-culture no Mormon Moms: Unpacking a national obsession 1158 no full The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to your favorite homemaking TikTok influencers, the women of the Church of Latter Day Saints have been gaining mass audiences via social media for over a decade. This week, Brittany is joined by Jana Riess, senior columnist at Religious News Service and author of The Next Mormons: How Millennials are Changing the LDS Church, to discuss how Mormon culture provides some of TikTok's most powerful influencers with heavenly tools for success.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris, and NPR's Alana Wise there isn't much to be surprised about. Three Black women and journalists mull over how this moment is business as usual from where they sit.

Then, Brittany puts the spotlight on a word that's been in the shadows in this election cycle: feminism. Vox's Constance Grady and Paper Magazine's Joan Summers join the show to discuss the state of feminism in American politics.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:32 +0000 2939db27-f6b5-42a3-905d-33cdf1d7fc8f https://www.npr.org/2024/11/08/1211483968/election-surprise-2024-women no "Are you surprised?" Three Black women react to the election 2061 no full Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris, and NPR's Alana Wise there isn't much to be surprised about. Three Black women and journalists mull over how this moment is business as usual from where they sit.

Then, Brittany puts the spotlight on a word that's been in the shadows in this election cycle: feminism. Vox's Constance Grady and Paper Magazine's Joan Summers join the show to discuss the state of feminism in American politics.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> New York Magazine features writer Rachel Handler to get a little deeper into three movies from this genre: A Family Affair, The Idea of You, and Between the Temples. They discuss how hot moms on screen have changed, but why movies like these often still feel behind the times.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:59 +0000 f3b7f9aa-1ac4-47b3-8008-2f902ed36756 https://www.npr.org/2024/11/05/1210942152/its-been-a-minute-hot-mom-rom-coms no The hot mom rom-com phenomenon 1133 no full New York Magazine features writer Rachel Handler to get a little deeper into three movies from this genre: A Family Affair, The Idea of You, and Between the Temples. They discuss how hot moms on screen have changed, but why movies like these often still feel behind the times.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Imara Jones and NPR immigration correspondent Sergio Martínez-Beltrán to understand what deeper fears these attack ads are stoking.

Then, Brittany is joined by Code Switch's Gene Demby to explore the roots of a corner of the conservative internet that may have surprising effects on the election: The Black Manosphere.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:00:59 +0000 dcad7c59-bbd3-4f7c-8cab-736bd341a64a https://www.npr.org/2024/11/01/1210938540/its-been-a-minute-election-recap no America's Next Top Scapegoat; plus, Inside the Black Manosphere 2358 no full Imara Jones and NPR immigration correspondent Sergio Martínez-Beltrán to understand what deeper fears these attack ads are stoking.

Then, Brittany is joined by Code Switch's Gene Demby to explore the roots of a corner of the conservative internet that may have surprising effects on the election: The Black Manosphere.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Last of Us, Society of the Snow and Yellowjackets. She's joined by NPR Arts Desk reporter Neda Ulaby to dig deeper into three cannibalism films. They break down how versatile the trope is, what it says about how we consume – and how we love.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:01:17 +0000 5db81069-c7e6-4f67-9f92-cf79c6ad2da4 https://www.npr.org/2024/10/29/1210938555/onscreen-cannibalism-and-our-hunger-for-love no Onscreen cannibalism and our hunger for love 1227 no full The Last of Us, Society of the Snow and Yellowjackets. She's joined by NPR Arts Desk reporter Neda Ulaby to dig deeper into three cannibalism films. They break down how versatile the trope is, what it says about how we consume – and how we love.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Stephen Thompson to get to the bottom of the top of the charts.

Plus, when a daughter or sister disappears how does a family move on without closure? Host Brittany Luse is joined by Fresh Air co-host Tonya Mosley and and her nephew Antonio Wiley to talk about their new kind of true crime podcast, She Has A Name.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:03:14 +0000 37cc46c9-3e51-45d7-8b7e-fce336dd655d https://www.npr.org/2024/10/25/1210938345/its-been-a-minute-billboard-charts-stuck no The Billboard Hot 100's doom loop; Plus, a new kind of true crime story 2035 no full Stephen Thompson to get to the bottom of the top of the charts.

Plus, when a daughter or sister disappears how does a family move on without closure? Host Brittany Luse is joined by Fresh Air co-host Tonya Mosley and and her nephew Antonio Wiley to talk about their new kind of true crime podcast, She Has A Name.

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Hot off her Vegas Residency, Kylie just dropped her new album Tension II and is gearing up for a world tour. The legend shares her tips for staying on top for three decades, and Brittany asks what's the secret for turning underground dance music in pristine pop bangers.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:27:43 +0000 251f650d-9d9a-4eab-aab4-202573e8c2e7 https://www.npr.org/2024/10/22/1210938379/kylie-minogue-tips-for-success no Kylie Minogue's tips for staying on top 926 no full
Hot off her Vegas Residency, Kylie just dropped her new album Tension II and is gearing up for a world tour. The legend shares her tips for staying on top for three decades, and Brittany asks what's the secret for turning underground dance music in pristine pop bangers.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Julia Simon and NPR culture reporter Chloe Veltman to understand misconceptions around "climate havens" and what it means to preserve culture in the face of the climate crisis.

Then, Brittany continues her Trilogy of Terror series with an unexpected horror trope: scary service workers. She invites Bowdoin College English professor Aviva Briefel and Slate writer Joshua Rivera to break down how the maids, murderers, and motel workers in horror reveal different cultural anxieties about eating the rich.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:59 +0000 056d2ff9-0d02-4bf3-99ed-a6bdb842d448 https://www.npr.org/2024/10/18/1210938275/its-been-a-minute-climate-refugees-trilogy-terror no The false promise of climate havens; plus, the 'help' in horror 2512 no full Julia Simon and NPR culture reporter Chloe Veltman to understand misconceptions around "climate havens" and what it means to preserve culture in the face of the climate crisis.

Then, Brittany continues her Trilogy of Terror series with an unexpected horror trope: scary service workers. She invites Bowdoin College English professor Aviva Briefel and Slate writer Joshua Rivera to break down how the maids, murderers, and motel workers in horror reveal different cultural anxieties about eating the rich.

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Sasha Colby joins Brittany following her 'STRIPPED' world tour to dish about her career, the mainstreaming of drag, and what it takes to persevere through drag's rhinestone trenches.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:08:52 +0000 5768fc87-1d87-42b3-9f6a-d4008dc0ee15 https://www.npr.org/2024/10/15/1210938261/sasha-colby-drag-performer-rhinestone-trenches no Sasha Colby takes us to Drag college 1254 no full
Sasha Colby joins Brittany following her 'STRIPPED' world tour to dish about her career, the mainstreaming of drag, and what it takes to persevere through drag's rhinestone trenches.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> David S. Meyer, who studies social movements and public policy, and Chronicle of Higher Education reporter Kate Hidalgo Bellows. They discuss the changes on campuses and how they tie into debates over free speech.

Then, Brittany kicks off a new series exploring horror tropes. It's called The Trilogy of Terror. First up: Beelzebub. Brittany invites Travis Stevens and Klaus Yoder, historians and co-hosts of the podcast Seven Heads, Ten Horns: The History of the Devil, to talk about the symbology of the devil and how representations of him in horror movies have changed over time.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:55:53 +0000 618d55c7-b97b-4636-bdd8-e04cca303bdd https://www.npr.org/2024/10/11/1210935820/its-been-a-minute-campus-protests no Is the free speech debate dead? Plus, the devil! 2110 no full David S. Meyer, who studies social movements and public policy, and Chronicle of Higher Education reporter Kate Hidalgo Bellows. They discuss the changes on campuses and how they tie into debates over free speech.

Then, Brittany kicks off a new series exploring horror tropes. It's called The Trilogy of Terror. First up: Beelzebub. Brittany invites Travis Stevens and Klaus Yoder, historians and co-hosts of the podcast Seven Heads, Ten Horns: The History of the Devil, to talk about the symbology of the devil and how representations of him in horror movies have changed over time.

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For the past two months Brittany has been hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places. Today, she ends her tour in her hometown. It's a homecoming of sorts. Beyoncé style.

For the last episode in the series, Brittany lands in Detroit, Michigan, and debates with Tia Graham, co-host of WDET's CultureShift and Cary Junior II, producer for WDET's Created Equal. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 01:41:12 +0000 0e30a533-1767-4135-a359-6028d796f2b9 https://www.npr.org/2024/10/08/1210935798/its-been-a-minute-detroit-smackdown no The SMACKDOWN: Techno vs. Aaliyah vs. Motown 1948 no full
For the past two months Brittany has been hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places. Today, she ends her tour in her hometown. It's a homecoming of sorts. Beyoncé style.

For the last episode in the series, Brittany lands in Detroit, Michigan, and debates with Tia Graham, co-host of WDET's CultureShift and Cary Junior II, producer for WDET's Created Equal. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sandhya Dirks and political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben to discuss how the candidates display competing brands of white masculinity.

Then, Fat Bear Week is back! The annual March Madness-style bracket of the fattest bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park is in full swing after a rocky start. In honor of Fat Bear Week, Brittany revisits a journey through time to unpack what bears mean to us — and why they're family, friend and foe all at once.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:59 +0000 b027e659-36a5-4259-a60e-48508cfcc0cc https://www.npr.org/2024/10/04/1203595451/its-been-a-minute-vp-debate-fat-bear-week no The 'reddit bro' vs. the 'wife guy'; plus, Fat Bear Week! 2579 no full Sandhya Dirks and political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben to discuss how the candidates display competing brands of white masculinity.

Then, Fat Bear Week is back! The annual March Madness-style bracket of the fattest bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park is in full swing after a rocky start. In honor of Fat Bear Week, Brittany revisits a journey through time to unpack what bears mean to us — and why they're family, friend and foe all at once.

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Welcome to The Smackdown! For the last few weeks Brittany has been hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and debates with KOSU's Jacob Littlebear and Kuma Roberts, co-hosts of Focus: Black Oklahoma. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:48:13 +0000 c22164ac-02c6-4855-9aa1-797b834c5fd9 https://www.npr.org/2024/10/01/1202891568/its-been-a-minute-tulsa-smackdown no The SMACKDOWN: Rihanna's greatest hits vs. Black Wall Street vs. Route 66 1538 no full
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the last few weeks Brittany has been hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and debates with KOSU's Jacob Littlebear and Kuma Roberts, co-hosts of Focus: Black Oklahoma. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Jasmine Garsd about what she's learned from her reporting in the region and how all this could tie into a larger Midwest identity crisis.

Then, Brittany is joined by Danzy Senna, author of Colored Television, to talk about how she's seen biracial representation change over the last three decades, and what it means to be in the "Not Like Us" era. They dig into her latest novel and its perspective on racial profiteering.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000 41428112-5220-4c48-9bd7-6ace1a441ec6 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/27/1202000780/its-been-a-minute-midwest-identity-danzy-senna no An identity crisis at the heart of the election; plus, disrupting biracial fantasies 2452 no full Jasmine Garsd about what she's learned from her reporting in the region and how all this could tie into a larger Midwest identity crisis.

Then, Brittany is joined by Danzy Senna, author of Colored Television, to talk about how she's seen biracial representation change over the last three decades, and what it means to be in the "Not Like Us" era. They dig into her latest novel and its perspective on racial profiteering.

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Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in Miami, Florida, and debates with WLRN reporter Wilkine Brutus and The Miami Herald's C. Isaiah Smalls II. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

This discussion features excerpts from the NPR Music's Louder Than A Riot. Hear more from Sidney Madden's interview with Trina here.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:14:41 +0000 9444feac-6ef4-41ce-b1ec-9bb485e78cd4 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/24/1201394731/its-been-a-minute-miami-smackdown no The SMACKDOWN: Serena Williams vs. Muhammad Ali vs. Trina 1892 no full
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in Miami, Florida, and debates with WLRN reporter Wilkine Brutus and The Miami Herald's C. Isaiah Smalls II. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sidney Madden and legal affairs reporter Meghann Cuniff to understand what this indictment means for Combs and if this could be the beginning of a #MeToo movement in hip-hop.

Then, Brittany is joined by Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection, to talk about a rising culture around rejection, his book and why online life can enable rejections to curdle inside us.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000 469f64dd-1534-4d83-a7f6-e5fc99459a38 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/20/1200551219/its-been-a-minute-diddy-arrested-rejection no Is Diddy hip-hop's Weinstein? Plus, Brittany gets rejected 2193 no full Sidney Madden and legal affairs reporter Meghann Cuniff to understand what this indictment means for Combs and if this could be the beginning of a #MeToo movement in hip-hop.

Then, Brittany is joined by Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection, to talk about a rising culture around rejection, his book and why online life can enable rejections to curdle inside us.

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Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in New Orleans, Louisiana, and debates with Gulf States Newsroom health equity reporter Drew Hawkins and writer & editor Ko Bragg. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:04:03 +0000 ef0243a0-216b-4e31-a4b7-92d20468a537 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/17/1200034660/its-been-a-minute-new-orleans-smackdown no The SMACKDOWN: Brunch vs. Twerking vs. Louis Armstrong 1942 no full
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in New Orleans, Louisiana, and debates with Gulf States Newsroom health equity reporter Drew Hawkins and writer & editor Ko Bragg. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Luke Winkie and NBC News tech and culture reporter Kat Tenbarge to find out.

But first, what can we learn about the political candidates through their clothes? After the presidential debate, Brittany sat down with Washington Post fashion writer Rachel Tashjian and New York Times chief fashion critic Vanessa Friedman to talk about the fashion choices of the front runners and how power dressing has changed. They also play a Taylor Swift trivia game.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000 525723a2-7ef0-437e-bdcb-396200ea6784 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/13/1199208519/its-been-a-minute-debate-fashion-podcast no Trump goes podcasting and Harris turns a look 2372 no full Luke Winkie and NBC News tech and culture reporter Kat Tenbarge to find out.

But first, what can we learn about the political candidates through their clothes? After the presidential debate, Brittany sat down with Washington Post fashion writer Rachel Tashjian and New York Times chief fashion critic Vanessa Friedman to talk about the fashion choices of the front runners and how power dressing has changed. They also play a Taylor Swift trivia game.

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Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in Birmingham, Alabama, and debates with Gulf States Newsroom sports & culture reporter Joseph King and AL.com culture reporter Cody Short. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:19 +0000 ac27087c-2452-467f-9767-eae6759b8ed1 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/10/1198684048/its-been-a-minute-birmingham-smackdown no The SMACKDOWN: Gucci Mane vs. Angela Davis vs. Sun Ra 1834 no full
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in Birmingham, Alabama, and debates with Gulf States Newsroom sports & culture reporter Joseph King and AL.com culture reporter Cody Short. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Rethinking College: A Guide to Thriving Without a Degree, and NPR Education Desk correspondent and Senior Editor Cory Turner to parse through what has next generation feeling despondent and if we need to rethink the purpose of high school.

Then, Brittany is on the housing hunt, but she's found that even outside major urban areas, small cities across the country are rapidly gentrifying. Richard E. Ocejo, author of Sixty Miles Upriver: Gentrification and Race in a Small American City, joins Brittany to look at what happens when big city gentrifiers move to town and how some of them have rebranded gentrification.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 697a827c-e811-4ec1-b65e-26abbc35f794 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/06/1197958424/its-been-a-minute-back-to-school-sixty-miles-upriver no Gen Z asks: what is school for? Plus, rebranding gentrification 2384 no full Rethinking College: A Guide to Thriving Without a Degree, and NPR Education Desk correspondent and Senior Editor Cory Turner to parse through what has next generation feeling despondent and if we need to rethink the purpose of high school.

Then, Brittany is on the housing hunt, but she's found that even outside major urban areas, small cities across the country are rapidly gentrifying. Richard E. Ocejo, author of Sixty Miles Upriver: Gentrification and Race in a Small American City, joins Brittany to look at what happens when big city gentrifiers move to town and how some of them have rebranded gentrification.

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Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in Concord, New Hampshire, the Granite State, and debates with New Hampshire Public Radio reporters Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, the hosts of the excellent podcast Civics 101. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:47:38 +0000 3044199f-4fbe-4a52-b332-c6dd269d8fea https://www.npr.org/2024/09/03/1197958419/its-been-a-minute-smackdown-concord-new-hampshire no The SMACKDOWN: Video Games vs. Journalism vs. Robert Frost 1778 no full
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in Concord, New Hampshire, the Granite State, and debates with New Hampshire Public Radio reporters Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, the hosts of the excellent podcast Civics 101. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Kelsey McKinney, who wrote about the controversy for Defector, and Dr. Mel Stanfill, author of Fandom is Ugly. They discuss modern fandom, how Chappell Roan framed it as a conversation about gender and what people misunderstand about celebrity.

Then, Brittany looks at the how charity is changing. Traditional charitable giving is down in the US and some non-profits have declared that we're in the middle of a "generosity crisis." At the same time, a new genre of online viral videos has emerged: feel-good 'charity' content. And nobody does it bigger than MrBeast. Brittany is joined by journalist Max Read to understand the MrBeast phenomenon and break down the generational divides these videos reveal.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 56e61257-65d6-4cd4-9ac2-bb1a645d15ab https://www.npr.org/2024/08/30/1197958405/its-been-a-minute-chappell-mrbeast no Chappell Roan and celebrity hazing; plus, MrBeast's entertainment charity 2801 no full Kelsey McKinney, who wrote about the controversy for Defector, and Dr. Mel Stanfill, author of Fandom is Ugly. They discuss modern fandom, how Chappell Roan framed it as a conversation about gender and what people misunderstand about celebrity.

Then, Brittany looks at the how charity is changing. Traditional charitable giving is down in the US and some non-profits have declared that we're in the middle of a "generosity crisis." At the same time, a new genre of online viral videos has emerged: feel-good 'charity' content. And nobody does it bigger than MrBeast. Brittany is joined by journalist Max Read to understand the MrBeast phenomenon and break down the generational divides these videos reveal.

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Host Brittany Luse chatted with Suzy Badaracco, food trend forecaster and founder of Culinary Tides, to discuss the $500 million dollar industry, and how little miss pumpkin spice has held on to her cultural power.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:20:23 +0000 d5512803-3220-4921-9e24-ae6ca83e40f4 https://www.npr.org/2024/08/27/1197958393/psl-history no The rise of the Pumpkin Spice Latte 928 no full
Host Brittany Luse chatted with Suzy Badaracco, food trend forecaster and founder of Culinary Tides, to discuss the $500 million dollar industry, and how little miss pumpkin spice has held on to her cultural power.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sarah Ferris and Capital B News national politics reporter Brandon Tensley to understand how these PACs are impacting progressives in Congress.

Then, Brittany talks to Colman Domingo about his new film, 'SING SING,' which follows the emotional lives of a group of incarcerated actors working together to stage an original musical. Colman stars alongside a cast of real-life formerly incarcerated actors, and connects with Brittany over experiencing new versions of masculinity and paving the way for a new kind of Hollywood star.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 e65cbe17-9b3a-4806-b2f8-f07380f0edc4 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1198005980/its-been-a-minute-the-squad-colman-domingo no "The Squad" loses two members; plus, Colman Domingo shines in 'SING SING' 2127 no full Sarah Ferris and Capital B News national politics reporter Brandon Tensley to understand how these PACs are impacting progressives in Congress.

Then, Brittany talks to Colman Domingo about his new film, 'SING SING,' which follows the emotional lives of a group of incarcerated actors working together to stage an original musical. Colman stars alongside a cast of real-life formerly incarcerated actors, and connects with Brittany over experiencing new versions of masculinity and paving the way for a new kind of Hollywood star.

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Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in San Francisco, California, the Bay Area, and debates with KQED reporters Pendarvis Harshaw, host of Rightnowish, and Olivia Allen-Price, host of Bay Curious. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 57704fbd-4507-4ed2-8fc1-4553688d7247 https://www.npr.org/2024/08/20/1197958354/smackdown-bay-area no The SMACKDOWN: Maya Angelou vs. Harvey Milk vs. MC Hammer 1705 no full
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in San Francisco, California, the Bay Area, and debates with KQED reporters Pendarvis Harshaw, host of Rightnowish, and Olivia Allen-Price, host of Bay Curious. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

This episode Brittany lands in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, the Twin Cities, and debates with Minnesota Public Radio reporters Kyra Miles and Jacob Aloi. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:18 +0000 0ea7c349-7ffc-48a4-808a-40c0750faaf1 https://www.npr.org/2024/08/16/1197958328/its-been-a-minute-goat-minneapolis no The SMACKDOWN: The Peanuts vs. Prince vs. Dungeons & Dragons 1822 no full
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> "weird," we've seen other Democrats embrace this name-calling strategy and deploy it in interviews and in memes online. We've also seen Republicans lobbing the "weird" moniker right back at Democrats. To get into how "weird" this all is, Brittany chats with NPR culture reporter Andrew Limbong and NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben about this new political strategy and redefining "normalcy" in 2024.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:56:47 +0000 6fec3571-bd07-4ecf-9f7a-44b813195940 https://www.npr.org/2024/08/13/1197958321/its-been-a-minute-weird-tim-walz-kamala-harris no Does 'weird' work for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz? 1371 no full "weird," we've seen other Democrats embrace this name-calling strategy and deploy it in interviews and in memes online. We've also seen Republicans lobbing the "weird" moniker right back at Democrats. To get into how "weird" this all is, Brittany chats with NPR culture reporter Andrew Limbong and NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben about this new political strategy and redefining "normalcy" in 2024.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sidney Madden and NPR Music host, writer and editor Stephen Thompson, there isn't one song - but many songs.

"We are more disparate than ever, that's why it's hard to chart a single song right now," said Sidney. "It's more like choose your own adventure."

So - we're choosing our own adventure today and discussing the many contenders for song of the summer - and hearing why each song tells us something a little different about our cultural moment.


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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 5fcb607f-5368-4e6c-b686-5ddad8b348e7 https://www.npr.org/2024/08/09/1197958302/its-been-a-minute-song-of-the-summer-2024 no The summer hits reveal some complicated vibes 1318 no full Sidney Madden and NPR Music host, writer and editor Stephen Thompson, there isn't one song - but many songs.

"We are more disparate than ever, that's why it's hard to chart a single song right now," said Sidney. "It's more like choose your own adventure."

So - we're choosing our own adventure today and discussing the many contenders for song of the summer - and hearing why each song tells us something a little different about our cultural moment.


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NPR Privacy Policy]]> changed. Her campaign almost immediately started framing the election as: Harris, the former prosecutor - vs. Trump the felon. And that word - "felon" - is one that our friends over at NPR's Code Switch have been thinking a lot about since former President Trump was convicted of 34 counts back in May. In this episode, Code Switch co-hosts B.A. Parker and Gene Demby chop it up with the comedian Arif Shahid, who performs under the name Felonious Munk, to talk about what it means for him to carry this reference to his felony conviction so publicly. Then, Gene talks to Josie Duffy-Rice, a writer who focuses on the criminal justice system, to look at the ways "felon" sticks to people long after their sentences end.


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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 812ad5b4-2c2b-4bbf-8597-c076402b752f https://www.npr.org/2024/08/06/1197958296/its-been-a-minute-felon-codeswitch no Code Switch: Do we need to stop using the word "felon"? 2142 no full changed. Her campaign almost immediately started framing the election as: Harris, the former prosecutor - vs. Trump the felon. And that word - "felon" - is one that our friends over at NPR's Code Switch have been thinking a lot about since former President Trump was convicted of 34 counts back in May. In this episode, Code Switch co-hosts B.A. Parker and Gene Demby chop it up with the comedian Arif Shahid, who performs under the name Felonious Munk, to talk about what it means for him to carry this reference to his felony conviction so publicly. Then, Gene talks to Josie Duffy-Rice, a writer who focuses on the criminal justice system, to look at the ways "felon" sticks to people long after their sentences end.


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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tatum Hunter, consumer tech reporter at The Washington Post, and Kyle Chayka, staff writer at The New Yorker, to discuss what meaning could possibly be gleaned from the meme madness.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 4b63ea17-1943-41dd-8afe-ce3d773afbb5 https://www.npr.org/2024/08/02/1197958271/its-been-a-minute-kamala-meme-politics-posts no The misunderstood humor of political memes 1079 no full Tatum Hunter, consumer tech reporter at The Washington Post, and Kyle Chayka, staff writer at The New Yorker, to discuss what meaning could possibly be gleaned from the meme madness.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:12:11 +0000 e09cd4e2-5389-4ec8-8989-785af4cff456 https://www.npr.org/2024/07/30/1197958275/its-been-a-minute-sam-reich-dropout no Quality chills and feel good content on Dropout 1773 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tested, join Brittany to discuss the barriers that women athletes still face - from men-only categories to women-only sex testing.

And later - in recent years, you may have noticed some new behemoths prowling the streets of America: giant trucks. The sheer size of them has sparked policy debates – many are so big that it's not possible to see a child crossing directly in front of them, and there's been a spike in pedestrian deaths. Brittany is joined by Angie Schmitt, author of Right of Way, to chat about why these big trucks are so popular and what they say about our cultural anxieties.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 3746f528-04d6-4fa4-9bfd-c6a2dc0098fe https://www.npr.org/2024/07/26/1197958226/its-been-a-minute-olympics-gender-parity-big-trucks no Olympic hurdles for women athletes; plus, big trucks and big questions 1951 no full Tested, join Brittany to discuss the barriers that women athletes still face - from men-only categories to women-only sex testing.

And later - in recent years, you may have noticed some new behemoths prowling the streets of America: giant trucks. The sheer size of them has sparked policy debates – many are so big that it's not possible to see a child crossing directly in front of them, and there's been a spike in pedestrian deaths. Brittany is joined by Angie Schmitt, author of Right of Way, to chat about why these big trucks are so popular and what they say about our cultural anxieties.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Cats, there are no singing cats. The actors have basically ditched the furry ears and velvet tails and reimagined the characters as competitors in the ballroom scene, vying for trophies and a new chance at life. This week, host Brittany Luse talks to Cats: The Jellicle Ball star Chasity Moore and co-director Zhailon Levingston about ballroom, spectacles and memories.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:03:12 +0000 6694cff8-3248-4215-8342-e59c2b984b00 https://www.npr.org/2024/07/23/1197958230/its-been-a-minute-cats-the-jellicle-ball-ballroom no 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' gets 10s across the board 1290 no full Cats, there are no singing cats. The actors have basically ditched the furry ears and velvet tails and reimagined the characters as competitors in the ballroom scene, vying for trophies and a new chance at life. This week, host Brittany Luse talks to Cats: The Jellicle Ball star Chasity Moore and co-director Zhailon Levingston about ballroom, spectacles and memories.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Wall Street Journal's Zusha Elinson, co-author of the book American Gun, and Jennifer Mascia, senior news writer and founding staffer at The Trace, a nonpartisan nonprofit newsroom that covers guns. Together, they discuss how the AR-15 style rifle went from an outcast in the gun world to the one of the biggest pro-gun symbols and why that actually reflects bigger cultural shifts.

And later - cop comedies are getting big reboots this year. But why do audiences want to see funny Black guys playing cops? And what does it mean that the characters poking fun at power are also the ones enforcing it on screen? To find out - Brittany is joined by Soraya Nadia McDonald, who wrote a deep dive on all of Will Smith's law enforcement roles, and Washington Post opinion columnist Alyssa Rosenberg, who wrote a five part series on Hollywood's long relationship with law enforcement on and off screen.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 0f7dfc6e-92be-4a1d-a17a-bd26229c7938 https://www.npr.org/2024/07/19/1197958197/its-been-a-minute-ar-15-funny-black-cops no The rise of the AR-15; plus, why do comedians play so many cops? 2086 no full The Wall Street Journal's Zusha Elinson, co-author of the book American Gun, and Jennifer Mascia, senior news writer and founding staffer at The Trace, a nonpartisan nonprofit newsroom that covers guns. Together, they discuss how the AR-15 style rifle went from an outcast in the gun world to the one of the biggest pro-gun symbols and why that actually reflects bigger cultural shifts.

And later - cop comedies are getting big reboots this year. But why do audiences want to see funny Black guys playing cops? And what does it mean that the characters poking fun at power are also the ones enforcing it on screen? To find out - Brittany is joined by Soraya Nadia McDonald, who wrote a deep dive on all of Will Smith's law enforcement roles, and Washington Post opinion columnist Alyssa Rosenberg, who wrote a five part series on Hollywood's long relationship with law enforcement on and off screen.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tia Williams and Jean Chen Ho join host Brittany Luse to give their recommendations for great summer reads. They also offer some armchair theories on why we love a gossipy summer novel.

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Guest by Emma Cline
Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City by Jane Wong
Hip-Hop Is History by Questlove with Ben Greenman
Devil is Fine by John Vercher
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:36:35 +0000 effd39f7-3266-45a4-a00a-3831f8247f47 https://www.npr.org/2024/07/16/1197958204/its-been-a-minute-summer-reading no Simmering over summer books 1273 no full Tia Williams and Jean Chen Ho join host Brittany Luse to give their recommendations for great summer reads. They also offer some armchair theories on why we love a gossipy summer novel.

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Guest by Emma Cline
Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City by Jane Wong
Hip-Hop Is History by Questlove with Ben Greenman
Devil is Fine by John Vercher
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> zynternet." Host Brittany Luse is joined by Slate's Luke Winkie and sex and culture writer Magdalene Taylor to understand why the "hawk tuah" phenomenon is emblematic of a corner of the internet that's both culturally and politically powerful.

Then, we're breaking down one of the most potent symbols in America: the cowboy. Brittany revisits her conversation with New York Times culture critic J Wortham, and Museum of Contemporary Art Denver director Nora Burnett Abrams to unpack the history of the symbol and explain why it continues to lasso Americans.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 5d9f05d3-7e21-4c3f-8127-9434177e3436 https://www.npr.org/2024/07/12/1197956771/its-been-a-minute-hawk-tuah-politics-cowboys-carter no 'Hawk tuah,' the Zynternet, & the bro-vote; plus, cowboys are having a moment 2301 no full zynternet." Host Brittany Luse is joined by Slate's Luke Winkie and sex and culture writer Magdalene Taylor to understand why the "hawk tuah" phenomenon is emblematic of a corner of the internet that's both culturally and politically powerful.

Then, we're breaking down one of the most potent symbols in America: the cowboy. Brittany revisits her conversation with New York Times culture critic J Wortham, and Museum of Contemporary Art Denver director Nora Burnett Abrams to unpack the history of the symbol and explain why it continues to lasso Americans.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Bridges Instead of Walls: The Story of Mavis Staples.

Today, Mavis joins host Brittany Luse to share stories from her life: what it was like to be mentored by Mahalia Jackson, how she helped create the soundtrack for the Civil Rights movement, how she was spurned by the church then welcomed back, and what it was like to collaborate with Prince.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:20:01 +0000 0b7d1fde-b58c-4c10-814c-d12711213b0a https://www.npr.org/2024/07/09/1197956774/its-been-a-minute-mavis-staples-85 no Mavis Staples on Prince, MLK and a life onstage 1401 no full Bridges Instead of Walls: The Story of Mavis Staples.

Today, Mavis joins host Brittany Luse to share stories from her life: what it was like to be mentored by Mahalia Jackson, how she helped create the soundtrack for the Civil Rights movement, how she was spurned by the church then welcomed back, and what it was like to collaborate with Prince.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Elena Moore and co-host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour Stephen Thompson, to take stock of what's happened so far in 2024.

Then, remember when brands weighed in on politics? Like when Gushers said Black Lives Matter or Pepsi made that Kendall Jenner ad? However, in the past few years brands seem to have shied away from touching on "woke" politics. And if advertising reflects culture, what does that say about our culture now? Brittany sits down with Michael Serazio, professor of communication at Boston University – who specializes in the study of advertising - to uncover what's at the root of the reversal.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 ede0397f-fad2-4b98-8449-41fc28ac403a https://www.npr.org/2024/07/05/1197956748/its-been-a-minute-2024-lookback-brands-dewoking no Defining 2024 so far; plus, why brands 'de-woked' 2077 no full Elena Moore and co-host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour Stephen Thompson, to take stock of what's happened so far in 2024.

Then, remember when brands weighed in on politics? Like when Gushers said Black Lives Matter or Pepsi made that Kendall Jenner ad? However, in the past few years brands seem to have shied away from touching on "woke" politics. And if advertising reflects culture, what does that say about our culture now? Brittany sits down with Michael Serazio, professor of communication at Boston University – who specializes in the study of advertising - to uncover what's at the root of the reversal.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Crystal Wilkinson, author of Praisesong for the Kitchenghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks. The two talk about Appalachian food culture, turning oral recipes into written ones, and the emotional relationship between food, family and memory.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 e71dca92-38b5-4f89-acbd-589b8d9cb061 https://www.npr.org/2024/07/02/1197956745/its-been-a-minute-crystal-wilkinson-biscuits no A taste of Black Appalachia 1240 no full Crystal Wilkinson, author of Praisesong for the Kitchenghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks. The two talk about Appalachian food culture, turning oral recipes into written ones, and the emotional relationship between food, family and memory.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> same day, Brandy and Monica seemed to settle their decades long feud when they appeared on the remix of Ariana Grande's version of "The Boy is Mine." But while the pop girls are healing, a lot of fans still seem to want blood - can this music heal us? To break it all down, Brittany is joined by NPR Music Editor Hazel Cills, and Pop Pantheon podcast host, DJ Louie XIV.

Then, AMC's Interview with the Vampire is back for a second season and so Brittany revisits her conversation with the star of the show, Jacob Anderson. But first, Brittany sits down with Black vampire aficionado, Kendra R. Parker to help understand what these monsters say about our fears and desires.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 f015ed3a-7cb4-4006-88c1-1739086e8427 https://www.npr.org/2024/06/28/1197956736/charli-xcx-and-lorde-brat-therapy no Girl, that remix, so healing; plus, gay vampires 2283 no full same day, Brandy and Monica seemed to settle their decades long feud when they appeared on the remix of Ariana Grande's version of "The Boy is Mine." But while the pop girls are healing, a lot of fans still seem to want blood - can this music heal us? To break it all down, Brittany is joined by NPR Music Editor Hazel Cills, and Pop Pantheon podcast host, DJ Louie XIV.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:46:26 +0000 1cec57cc-c642-49ad-a14a-23a207c1d142 https://www.npr.org/2024/06/25/1197956727/myles-blakemore-bach-nina-simone no Can't stop the (classical) music 1225 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Gene Demby and Defector's Maitreyi Anantharaman say a lot of the people commenting misunderstand the WNBA. Host Brittany Luse learns what the new fans might be missing and how racism, sexism and homophobia could be fanning the flames of the latest hot takes. Brittany also leads Gene and Maitreyi through a game of "But Did You Know."

Then, what is up with all the deodorant being locked up in stores? It's not just you, it's a peculiar nationwide trend that Brittany is trying to understand. Vox policy correspondent Abdallah Fayyad and The Marshall Project's engagement editor Nicole Lewis join the show to explain how this is related to a big shoplifting panic and what it could mean for the shelf life of certain crime policies across the country.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 6783d2e1-8f35-4515-bda8-2fe8b11416f1 https://www.npr.org/2024/06/21/1197956699/its-been-a-minute-wnba-caitlin-clark-deodorant-jail-shoplifting-panic no Fouling Caitlin Clark; plus, a shoplifting panic! 2381 no full Gene Demby and Defector's Maitreyi Anantharaman say a lot of the people commenting misunderstand the WNBA. Host Brittany Luse learns what the new fans might be missing and how racism, sexism and homophobia could be fanning the flames of the latest hot takes. Brittany also leads Gene and Maitreyi through a game of "But Did You Know."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Another Word for Love, Carvell Wallace lays out his journey to find self-acceptance after a childhood colored by instability. Host Brittany Luse sits down with Carvell to talk about how he built new language around love and his new perspectives on recovery and healing.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:32:39 +0000 6478ad20-d261-4e29-840d-89f8ca04c4e6 https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/1197956702/its-been-a-minute-carvell-wallace-another-word-for-love no Carvell Wallace searches for 'Another Word for Love' 1369 no full Another Word for Love, Carvell Wallace lays out his journey to find self-acceptance after a childhood colored by instability. Host Brittany Luse sits down with Carvell to talk about how he built new language around love and his new perspectives on recovery and healing.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Nick Capodice and Hannah McCarthy - hosts of NHPR's Civics 101 - to get into why both liberals and conservatives get so riled up by a piece of fabric.

Then, in honor of the Tony Awards this weekend, Brittany sits down with critic and playwright Sarah Jae Leiber. They talk about why there are so many presidents in American musical theater, the bizarreness of some of these portrayals and what the real politicians pulling the strings get out of it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 2bc2bf29-0b74-48b8-bc8e-f7fd319b1ffa https://www.npr.org/2024/06/14/1197956575/conservative-flags-singing-presidents no Conservatives want to burn flags too; plus, the power of a singing POTUS 2169 no full Nick Capodice and Hannah McCarthy - hosts of NHPR's Civics 101 - to get into why both liberals and conservatives get so riled up by a piece of fabric.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Oh Mary!, an upcoming Broadway play about Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln. But there's a twist: Mary is reimagined as a raging alcoholic with cabaret dreams and Lincoln is portrayed as an evil closeted gay man plotting on her misery. On the cusp of the show's Broadway debut, Brittany chats with Cole about the inspiration behind Oh Mary!, their favorite joke and why it's fun to play older women.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:42:48 +0000 f6ccd46b-ca1a-44d2-824c-0aedd893684d https://www.npr.org/2024/06/11/1197956579/its-been-a-minute-cole-escola-oh-mary no Cole Escola literally changes history in 'Oh, Mary!' 1131 no full Oh Mary!, an upcoming Broadway play about Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln. But there's a twist: Mary is reimagined as a raging alcoholic with cabaret dreams and Lincoln is portrayed as an evil closeted gay man plotting on her misery. On the cusp of the show's Broadway debut, Brittany chats with Cole about the inspiration behind Oh Mary!, their favorite joke and why it's fun to play older women.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Carrie Johnson and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

Plus, we all have examples of how bad those those new artificial intelligence search engine results can be. So why does it seem like every tech company is all in on the hottest tech trend? Brittany gets into it with NPR's technology correspondent Bobby Allyn and disinformation correspondent Shannon Bond.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 98a25b87-949d-48da-b6de-9aadd1e1934f https://www.npr.org/2024/06/07/1197956544/republican-revenge-artificial-intelligence no Republicans really want revenge; plus, can AI take a chill pill? 2058 no full Carrie Johnson and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Backspot, explores the internal life of a cheerleading backspot - the person making sure those high-flying cheerleaders don't break their necks. Devery joins Brittany to talk about redefining the cheerleader for a new generation, and keeping her sense of integrity while navigating the film industry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:02:51 +0000 2dc8017d-b80d-4d84-8d0b-052193de109e https://www.npr.org/2024/06/04/1197956549/its-been-a-minute-devery-jacobs-backspot-cheerleader no Devery Jacobs flies high in 'Backspot' 1152 no full Backspot, explores the internal life of a cheerleading backspot - the person making sure those high-flying cheerleaders don't break their necks. Devery joins Brittany to talk about redefining the cheerleader for a new generation, and keeping her sense of integrity while navigating the film industry.

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Then, it's prom season and high schoolers are showing out! But styles have changed since the days of poofy dresses and bedazzled purses: prom fashion has reportedly become more adult. For many young people, prom reflects their ideas of glamour, so does this shift say something new about the fantasies of girlhood? Brittany sits down with writer Hilary George-Parkin who wrote about the blurring of age in fashion.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 1ed07159-dcf6-4924-92a5-3da7e4dfd9a2 https://www.npr.org/2024/05/31/1197956507/severe-storms-summer-prom-fashion no Is it time to re-name "summer?" Plus, prom fashion is all grown up 1849 no full
Then, it's prom season and high schoolers are showing out! But styles have changed since the days of poofy dresses and bedazzled purses: prom fashion has reportedly become more adult. For many young people, prom reflects their ideas of glamour, so does this shift say something new about the fantasies of girlhood? Brittany sits down with writer Hilary George-Parkin who wrote about the blurring of age in fashion.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fresh Air co-host Tonya Mosley and and her nephew Antonio Wiley. The two produced She Has A Name, a documentary podcast that unravels the disappearance and death of Tonya's half-sister, Anita Wiley. Brittany, Tonya, and Antonio get into how Anita went missing, and how their show breaks the stereotypes of true crime podcasting.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 8cb2b607-5887-4ba8-9251-0b5e03efe4e4 https://www.npr.org/2024/05/28/1197956515/she-has-a-name no You think you know true crime podcasts? Wait till you hear Tonya's story. 1102 no full Fresh Air co-host Tonya Mosley and and her nephew Antonio Wiley. The two produced She Has A Name, a documentary podcast that unravels the disappearance and death of Tonya's half-sister, Anita Wiley. Brittany, Tonya, and Antonio get into how Anita went missing, and how their show breaks the stereotypes of true crime podcasting.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Kerry Manders.

Then, 'The Matrix' came out 25 years ago, and became an instant classic. It's a powerful story for both trans people and incels who "took the red pill." What makes the movie's core metaphor so widely appealing (and widely applicable)? Brittany is joined by critic Emily St. James and critic James Wilmes.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 1e6a0d0a-6779-45df-bb38-61ee2eebd744 https://www.npr.org/2024/05/24/1197956488/the-real-housewife-ification-of-congress-and-25-years-of-being-pilled-by-the-mat no The Real Housewife-ification of Congress; And, 25 years of being pilled by The Matrix 2080 no full Kerry Manders.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Jaja's African Hair Braiding, is up for five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play. The two discuss Bioh's unique approach to comedy, what it took to bring a hair affair to Broadway, and how to find humor in dark situations.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 52b6b89c-5114-42e1-841a-cfcc328e1620 https://www.npr.org/2024/05/21/1197956483/jocelyn-bioh-tony-hair-braiding no Tony nominee Jocelyn Bioh puts braiders centerstage 1208 no full Jaja's African Hair Braiding, is up for five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play. The two discuss Bioh's unique approach to comedy, what it took to bring a hair affair to Broadway, and how to find humor in dark situations.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Cheaper Than Therapy substack, and KCRW's Myisha Battle, dating coach and host of How's Your Sex Life? join the show to make sense of the mess.

Then, it's been four years since the start of the COVID pandemic. So much has changed - especially attitudes towards public health. Brittany talks to, Dr. Keisha S. Ray, a bioethicist, to hear how public health clashed with American culture - how we're supposed to live among people with different risk tolerance - and what all this means for the next pandemic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:08 +0000 6cf1e7e1-5f7b-4e95-9858-070ea88ef480 https://www.npr.org/2024/05/17/1197956408/its-been-a-minute-bumble-fumbles-the-bag-covid-ethics no Bumble & the trap of modern dating; plus, living ethically in COVID's aftermath 1936 no full Cheaper Than Therapy substack, and KCRW's Myisha Battle, dating coach and host of How's Your Sex Life? join the show to make sense of the mess.

Then, it's been four years since the start of the COVID pandemic. So much has changed - especially attitudes towards public health. Brittany talks to, Dr. Keisha S. Ray, a bioethicist, to hear how public health clashed with American culture - how we're supposed to live among people with different risk tolerance - and what all this means for the next pandemic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> middle age might look like, especially for women. This week, host Brittany Luse is joined by author and filmmaker Miranda July, whose new novel 'All Fours' dives deep into the mystery and miracle of being a middle aged woman.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 20:15:33 +0000 ef5c3617-0c43-43e1-b2d4-004a791ccb41 https://www.npr.org/2024/05/14/1197956401/its-been-a-minute-draft-all-fours-miranda-july-middle-age no The miracle of middle age with Miranda July 1281 no full middle age might look like, especially for women. This week, host Brittany Luse is joined by author and filmmaker Miranda July, whose new novel 'All Fours' dives deep into the mystery and miracle of being a middle aged woman.

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Then, Brittany turns to Holding It Together a new book that describes how America has avoided building a social safety net and instead relies on women to provide the services that could be universal to all. Author Jessica Calarco joins the show to dive into the book and take a look at the cultural forces that keep women holding it all together.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 19:08:41 +0000 6dea9a72-5a98-482b-b18f-9e9a9407c84b https://www.npr.org/2024/05/10/1197956376/its-been-a-minute-drake-kendrick-rap-beef-women-05-10-2024 no Drake and Kendrick are beefing, but who pays? Plus, moms as our social safety net 2362 no full
Then, Brittany turns to Holding It Together a new book that describes how America has avoided building a social safety net and instead relies on women to provide the services that could be universal to all. Author Jessica Calarco joins the show to dive into the book and take a look at the cultural forces that keep women holding it all together.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wild Card. It's part-interview, part-existential game show. In this episode, Brittany sits down to play the game with Rachel, which brings up some surprising emotions for the both of them.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 22:12:45 +0000 dceed403-9089-46de-9c09-55f944679da5 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1198005976/its-been-a-minute-wild-card-rachel-martin no A 'Wild Card' game with Rachel Martin 1060 no full Wild Card. It's part-interview, part-existential game show. In this episode, Brittany sits down to play the game with Rachel, which brings up some surprising emotions for the both of them.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> I Saw The TV Glow. Brittany and Jane discuss suburban decay, delightfully creepy kids shows, and new metaphors for the trans experience.

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Then, Eurovision may seem like a quaint, quirky event to Americans but it's a huge cultural event that easily surpasses the Super Bowl in terms of global viewership. And for an apolitical event, Eurovision can teach us a lot about geopolitics. This year, all eyes are on Israel, which is not European but has been a competitor since the 70s. With Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza, there's a lot of politicking for and against its inclusion at the song contest. Brittany chats with Eurovision scholar Paul David Flood about Israel's controversial song and dance at Eurovision... and why Americans might want to pay attention.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 13:48:45 +0000 5e131a66-422f-45da-b14b-94536a439d5e https://www.npr.org/2024/05/03/1197956355/its-been-a-minute-student-protests-ucla-columbia no An inside look at the campus protests; plus, Israel at Eurovision 2038 no full
Then, Eurovision may seem like a quaint, quirky event to Americans but it's a huge cultural event that easily surpasses the Super Bowl in terms of global viewership. And for an apolitical event, Eurovision can teach us a lot about geopolitics. This year, all eyes are on Israel, which is not European but has been a competitor since the 70s. With Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza, there's a lot of politicking for and against its inclusion at the song contest. Brittany chats with Eurovision scholar Paul David Flood about Israel's controversial song and dance at Eurovision... and why Americans might want to pay attention.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> We Are the Culture: Black Chicago's Influence on Everything. Arionne shares how Black media in Chicago influenced the way Black Americans see themselves and why the city deserves to be called 'the heart of Black America.'

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:12:44 +0000 1b3f6415-bd1a-4676-bd7e-fb99c9f90283 https://www.npr.org/2024/04/30/1197956358/chicago-cultural-impact no How Chicago's Black press shaped America 1253 no full We Are the Culture: Black Chicago's Influence on Everything. Arionne shares how Black media in Chicago influenced the way Black Americans see themselves and why the city deserves to be called 'the heart of Black America.'

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Then, the tradwife - aka "traditional wife" - has taken social media by storm. But there's more to this trend than homemade sourdough bread and homeschooled children. Writer Zoe Hu chats with Brittany about her article on the "fantasy" of the tradwife and what this influx in content says about how women feel about work and the modern world.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 8741c887-b637-42a3-b363-ef17718210e9 https://www.npr.org/2024/04/26/1197956331/tiktok-ban-tradwife no TikTok gets the boot; plus, a 'tradwife' fantasy 2107 no full
Then, the tradwife - aka "traditional wife" - has taken social media by storm. But there's more to this trend than homemade sourdough bread and homeschooled children. Writer Zoe Hu chats with Brittany about her article on the "fantasy" of the tradwife and what this influx in content says about how women feel about work and the modern world.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Love on the Spectrum. It's a reality series that follows several autistic adults as they wade through the dating pool, guided by relationship coach Jennifer Cook. Brittany sits down with Jennifer to unpack how her own experience with autism informs the advice she gives.

Then, Brittany is joined by Gender Reveal podcast host Tuck Woodstock and Flyest Fables producer Morgan Givens. Together, they discuss how the show deals with stereotypes, the problems baked into all dating shows and what it's like to watch the show as autistic viewers.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:25:39 +0000 e878b6ed-6eb7-4b9c-a42f-82b662b58078 https://www.npr.org/2024/04/23/1197956329/love-on-the-spectrum-jennifer-cook-tuck-woodstock-morgan-givens no Dating skills vs. dating gimmicks in 'Love on the Spectrum' 1485 no full Love on the Spectrum. It's a reality series that follows several autistic adults as they wade through the dating pool, guided by relationship coach Jennifer Cook. Brittany sits down with Jennifer to unpack how her own experience with autism informs the advice she gives.

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After that, we take a look back at OJ Simpson and his impact on culture. Brittany is joined by NPR's Mandalit Del Barco and Eric Deggans to hear their account of how OJ shifted media and television as we know it. He's had an outsized influence on everything from true-crime, to TMZ, to the Kardashians.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 7c7ae0bd-5524-426b-8648-51006a776c0c https://www.npr.org/2024/04/19/1197956307/the-backlash-against-protests-plus-how-oj-simpson-changed-media-forever no The backlash against protests; plus, how OJ Simpson changed media forever 1889 no full But Did You Know?

After that, we take a look back at OJ Simpson and his impact on culture. Brittany is joined by NPR's Mandalit Del Barco and Eric Deggans to hear their account of how OJ shifted media and television as we know it. He's had an outsized influence on everything from true-crime, to TMZ, to the Kardashians.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> is whistling? This week, host Brittany Luse is joined by professional whistler, Molly Lewis. Lewis' catalogue spans across the film and music industries, from features on the Barbie soundtrack to performances alongside Karen O. From NPR's New York Bureau, Brittany sits down with Lewis to talk about the world of competitive whistling, how she hones a craft many people see as fidgeting, and why older generations are more likely to whistle. This episode also features a special live performance with songs from Lewis' new album, On The Lips.

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Then Brittany discusses a new HBO documentary series that is making waves right now: Quiet On Set. The show alleges a pattern of sexual harassment behind the scenes at Nickelodeon, and includes interviews with several former child stars describing experiences that range from taking part in sexualized gags to facing downright sexual abuse while working for the network. Brittany looks closer at the trouble with child performers with Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, co-hosts of the Eating for Free podcast. They discuss what makes child performers especially vulnerable to abuse — and they ask why society demands performances from children.

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Then Brittany discusses a new HBO documentary series that is making waves right now: Quiet On Set. The show alleges a pattern of sexual harassment behind the scenes at Nickelodeon, and includes interviews with several former child stars describing experiences that range from taking part in sexualized gags to facing downright sexual abuse while working for the network. Brittany looks closer at the trouble with child performers with Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, co-hosts of the Eating for Free podcast. They discuss what makes child performers especially vulnerable to abuse — and they ask why society demands performances from children.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Cowboy Carter is here. So far, the album has spurred praise, criticism, and questions about what the actual goal of this project is and how it fits into the Renaissance trilogy. To get into all of that, Brittany joined NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour to discuss whether this foray into country is an exercise in experimentation or industry validation.

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Then, as March Madness reaches its final nail-biting stages, Brittany takes a look at the reality of "student-athletes." What may feel like an accurate descriptor of these players is actually a legal classification that bars them from asking for worker's compensation and other benefits - benefits usually given to employees. Brittany is joined by sports business reporter Amanda Christovich and Assistant Professor of Legal Studies in Business at Boise State University Sam Ehrlich. They discuss how the recent news of Dartmouth men's basketball team unionizing opens up doors for broader conversations around how we value "work."

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Then, as March Madness reaches its final nail-biting stages, Brittany takes a look at the reality of "student-athletes." What may feel like an accurate descriptor of these players is actually a legal classification that bars them from asking for worker's compensation and other benefits - benefits usually given to employees. Brittany is joined by sports business reporter Amanda Christovich and Assistant Professor of Legal Studies in Business at Boise State University Sam Ehrlich. They discuss how the recent news of Dartmouth men's basketball team unionizing opens up doors for broader conversations around how we value "work."

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To hear more about how the center is working with TikTok influencers to share researched information with the public, host Brittany Luse is joined by Kate Speer. Kate started as a mental health TikToker, but was recently hired as a marketing director for the Harvard Chan Center for Health Communication. Kate also shares her mental health journey and what it's been like to work within a mental health system that harmed her.

Then, Brittany looks at the history left out of the new Netflix film, Shirley, which follows the presidential run of Shirley Chisholm. Brittany sits down with Dr. Anastasia C. Curwood, author of Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics, to discuss what came before the historic race. They talk about how Shirley's various identities informed her approach, and scan for her fingerprint on American electoral politics today.

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To hear more about how the center is working with TikTok influencers to share researched information with the public, host Brittany Luse is joined by Kate Speer. Kate started as a mental health TikToker, but was recently hired as a marketing director for the Harvard Chan Center for Health Communication. Kate also shares her mental health journey and what it's been like to work within a mental health system that harmed her.

Then, Brittany looks at the history left out of the new Netflix film, Shirley, which follows the presidential run of Shirley Chisholm. Brittany sits down with Dr. Anastasia C. Curwood, author of Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics, to discuss what came before the historic race. They talk about how Shirley's various identities informed her approach, and scan for her fingerprint on American electoral politics today.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fatal Attraction was about the threat of working single women, and Basic Instinct got into bisexual panic. A hot new erotic thriller takes on women's strength and capacity for rage: Love Lies Bleeding is an 80's fantasia of big muscles and big hair with steamy sexy scenes and thrilling plot twists. It follows the story of a bodybuilder named Jackie, played by Katy O'Brian, who falls madly in love with gym manager Lou, played by Kristen Stewart. Host Brittany Luse sat down with Katy O'Brian to talk about strong women and the fantasy of wielding the rage that lurks just under the surface.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:26:59 +0000 70c52525-7e76-4b38-bdd7-e89ebddbf336 https://www.npr.org/2024/03/26/1197956088/its-been-a-minute-love-lies-bleeding-katy-obrian-erotic-thriller no 'Love Lies Bleeding' and the fear and allure of strong women 778 no full Fatal Attraction was about the threat of working single women, and Basic Instinct got into bisexual panic. A hot new erotic thriller takes on women's strength and capacity for rage: Love Lies Bleeding is an 80's fantasia of big muscles and big hair with steamy sexy scenes and thrilling plot twists. It follows the story of a bodybuilder named Jackie, played by Katy O'Brian, who falls madly in love with gym manager Lou, played by Kristen Stewart. Host Brittany Luse sat down with Katy O'Brian to talk about strong women and the fantasy of wielding the rage that lurks just under the surface.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Dune: Part Two is a marvel of cinematic wonder. Amongst all the chatter around the cinematography and lore, Brittany also noticed that there was a particular fascination with Austin Butler's accent. Butler is no stranger to a distinctive voice - he was Elvis after all. But the discourse around what makes a good or bad accent made Brittany want to revisit a conversation with New York Times reporter Kyle Buchanan. In this interview from last year, Kyle makes the case that bad accents make movies more fun.

Then, Brittany turns from bad accents to bad sex. What may feel like a personal problem is actually an indicator of bigger social issues, at least according to Nona Willis Aronowitz. Her book, Bad Sex: Truth, Pleasure, and an Unfinished Revolution, tackles the historic and systemic causes of unsatisfying sex. Brittany and Nona spoke last year about where bad sex comes from and what could be done about it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 24c0819a-d701-490a-a6fe-36b81c87e385 https://www.npr.org/2024/03/22/1197956041/its-been-a-minute-bad-accents-bad-sex no Brittany talks bad accents and bad sex 2446 no full Dune: Part Two is a marvel of cinematic wonder. Amongst all the chatter around the cinematography and lore, Brittany also noticed that there was a particular fascination with Austin Butler's accent. Butler is no stranger to a distinctive voice - he was Elvis after all. But the discourse around what makes a good or bad accent made Brittany want to revisit a conversation with New York Times reporter Kyle Buchanan. In this interview from last year, Kyle makes the case that bad accents make movies more fun.

Then, Brittany turns from bad accents to bad sex. What may feel like a personal problem is actually an indicator of bigger social issues, at least according to Nona Willis Aronowitz. Her book, Bad Sex: Truth, Pleasure, and an Unfinished Revolution, tackles the historic and systemic causes of unsatisfying sex. Brittany and Nona spoke last year about where bad sex comes from and what could be done about it.

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Host Brittany Luse sits down with Hannah McCann, a lecturer at the University of Melbourne who specializes in critical femininity studies. They discuss how both Barbie and real-life bimbos are criticized for being bad role models, and yet their carefree, maximalist, hyper-feminine approach might actually be a little subversive.

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Host Brittany Luse sits down with Hannah McCann, a lecturer at the University of Melbourne who specializes in critical femininity studies. They discuss how both Barbie and real-life bimbos are criticized for being bad role models, and yet their carefree, maximalist, hyper-feminine approach might actually be a little subversive.

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Then, Brittany is joined by Vinson Cunningham to discuss his debut novel, Great Expectations. It's a period piece that follows the story of a young man working on an election campaign that echoes that of Obama's 2008 run. Ultimately, it's a novel about belief - both religious and political. Brittany and Vinson discuss American politics as a sort of religion - and why belief in politics has changed so much in the last decade.

To end the show, Brittany shares her thoughts about "Kate Gate" and the mysterious case of royal photoshopping.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:25:42 +0000 f9537b38-f6f6-4c0d-8a29-f2ee049f0e1e https://www.npr.org/2024/03/15/1197955917/its-been-a-minute-biden-trump-great-expectations-vinson-cunningham no The déjà vu election; plus, losing faith in politics in "Great Expectations" 2226 no full
Then, Brittany is joined by Vinson Cunningham to discuss his debut novel, Great Expectations. It's a period piece that follows the story of a young man working on an election campaign that echoes that of Obama's 2008 run. Ultimately, it's a novel about belief - both religious and political. Brittany and Vinson discuss American politics as a sort of religion - and why belief in politics has changed so much in the last decade.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> New York Magazine features writer Rachel Handler to break down J.Lo's wedding planning movies, how they add to J.Lo's brand, and what they say about our investment in the real-life wedding industrial complex.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pop Culture Happy Hour and author of the essay "Award shows have become outrage generators. Surely there's another way?"

Then, politicians and economists are constantly telling us the economy is good. But with high grocery prices, high interest rates, and high rent - Brittany feels like there's something lost in translation. To get to the bottom of it all, The Indicator co-host Darian Woods joins the show to shed some light on what exactly makes this economy good while also feeling kind of bad.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> It's Been a Minute host Brittany Luse and producer Liam McBain took a little field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York — and after having a Gossip Girl moment on the steps, they saw a brand-new exhibit: The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism. Brittany and Liam explored the exhibit's wide-ranging subject matter: paintings, photographs, explosive scenes of city life, and quiet portraits of deep knowing — but they also learned that the Harlem Renaissance started a lot of the cultural debates we're still having about Black art today. Like — what is Black art for? And how do Black artists want to represent themselves? After the show, Brittany sat down with the curator, Denise Murrell, to dig a little deeper into how the Harlem Renaissance laid the groundwork for Black modernity.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> extinction of the the news industry as we know it. Just last week, VICE Media announced their plans to layoff hundreds of employees and halt website operations. Taylor Lorenz, the Washington Post online culture and technology columnist, joins the show to unpack what is at stake with the continued media closures and layoffs.

Then, Brittany is joined by Deva Woodly, a professor of Political Science at Brown University. They discuss Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation outside the Israeli embassy in DC. They look at how this extreme act of protest is unique and how it might impact the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Then, Brittany is joined by Deva Woodly, a professor of Political Science at Brown University. They discuss Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation outside the Israeli embassy in DC. They look at how this extreme act of protest is unique and how it might impact the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Holdovers at the BAFTAs, the Golden Globes, and Critics Choice Awards, and now she's up for an Oscar. And her performance as Mary Lamb, the head cook at a boy's boarding school in 1970's Massachusetts, really is awards worthy. Mary is no-nonsense, but loving, and grieving a son who's been killed in the Vietnam War. It's a moving and subtle portrayal of grief. Da'Vine says part of the success of her performance is owed to the quality of the script and of her collaborators, but she also has an awe-inspiring character creation process. Host Brittany Luse sat down with Da'Vine to chat about how she conveys a character's spirit – and the personal stories she drew from to build this particular performance - while at the same time battling Hollywood stereotypes about curvy Black women.

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Then, we turn to Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary animator-director whose latest film, The Boy and the Heron, is a frontrunner at this year's Academy Awards. Brittany is joined by Jessica Neibel, Senior Exhibitions Curator at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, to unpack the life lessons Miyazaki's films offer, from the unreliability of adults to the messages of resilience rooted in Miyazaki's own postwar childhood.

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Then, we turn to Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary animator-director whose latest film, The Boy and the Heron, is a frontrunner at this year's Academy Awards. Brittany is joined by Jessica Neibel, Senior Exhibitions Curator at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, to unpack the life lessons Miyazaki's films offer, from the unreliability of adults to the messages of resilience rooted in Miyazaki's own postwar childhood.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Worthy, Brittany noticed the way Jada's artistic mind and process had been overlooked. So, she sat down with Jada to ask about it. They talked about what Jada's painting, what she got out of her time as a rock singer, why she looks at her relationship with Will as a masterpiece, and what she wants for her future.

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Then, we revisit our talk with Dr. Gale E. Greenlee, teacher-scholar in residence at the bell hooks center in Berea Kentucky, about lasting impact of bell hooks' work, and how she changed the way we think about love.

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Then, Brittany turns her sights to the Stanley Cup. No, not the hockey championship but the colorful tumblers taking the internet by storm. The frenzy for a new collectible is never surprising, but the very thing that goes inside it - water - has The Wellness Trap author Christy Harrison wondering if this is just another extension of diet and wellness culture gone sideways.

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Then, Brittany turns her sights to the Stanley Cup. No, not the hockey championship but the colorful tumblers taking the internet by storm. The frenzy for a new collectible is never surprising, but the very thing that goes inside it - water - has The Wellness Trap author Christy Harrison wondering if this is just another extension of diet and wellness culture gone sideways.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:13:02 +0000 54307e8c-f777-475c-b74e-41723fe6145c https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1197954697/game-changer-sam-reich-dropout no Sam Reich on revamping the game show - and Dropout's success as a small streamer 1676 no full
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Then, Brittany turns to a classic television show that just celebrated it's 25th anniversary: HBO's The Sopranos. Although the show wrapped years ago, it remains a deeply salient portrayal of assimilation and conditional whiteness. Brittany chats with author Morgan Jerkins about whiteness in America and why the show's commentary on Italian Americans resonated with them as Black women.

To end the show, Brittany passes the mic to music journalist Naima Cochrane to answer a question about the Nicki Minaj and Megan thee Stallion beef.

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Then, Brittany turns to a classic television show that just celebrated it's 25th anniversary: HBO's The Sopranos. Although the show wrapped years ago, it remains a deeply salient portrayal of assimilation and conditional whiteness. Brittany chats with author Morgan Jerkins about whiteness in America and why the show's commentary on Italian Americans resonated with them as Black women.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience. Brittany chats with her about the book and what makes HBCUs special — they also trade tales from their own time as students.

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Then, Brittany chats with Professor Poulomi Saha about America's obsession with cults. With so many shows choose from, cult documentaries could now be seen as their own genre. But what might our fascination with cults reveal about society's shortfalls?

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Then, Brittany chats with Professor Poulomi Saha about America's obsession with cults. With so many shows choose from, cult documentaries could now be seen as their own genre. But what might our fascination with cults reveal about society's shortfalls?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Uncut Gems, but he's also acted in Oppenheimer, Licorice Pizza, and one of host Brittany Luse's personal favorites: Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret. In his latest project, Safdie co-created and acts in Showtime's The Curse. It's an intensely uncomfortable examination of the smoke and mirrors behind your favorite home improvement shows, but it's also a marriage drama – and it picks apart our desire to seem like good people, rather than being good people.

Host Brittany Luse sits down with Safdie to learn what makes home improvement shows both soothing and sinister — and the difference between do-gooders and seem-gooders. They also play a game where they're forced to distinguish reality from fiction.

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Then, after calls for a ceasefire interrupted President Biden's speech at Mother Emanuel AME Church, many people denounced the protest saying that it was not the right time or place. But Brittany wonders; if not there, then where? She sits down with Dr. Anthea Butler, religious scholar and chair of the department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, to dive into the roots of political activism within the Black church. They also look at the complicated relationship between Democrats and the Black church.

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Then, after calls for a ceasefire interrupted President Biden's speech at Mother Emanuel AME Church, many people denounced the protest saying that it was not the right time or place. But Brittany wonders; if not there, then where? She sits down with Dr. Anthea Butler, religious scholar and chair of the department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, to dive into the roots of political activism within the Black church. They also look at the complicated relationship between Democrats and the Black church.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:30:35 +0000 71aff971-5e6d-46eb-b931-3b3f9d774889 https://www.npr.org/2024/01/16/1197954622/its-been-a-minute-draft-01-16-2024 no Anna Deavere Smith plays real Americans on stage - and she shares her lessons 1094 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Color Purple, and Brittany is sitting down with the former American Idol winner to look at the path she took from high school dropout to potential Oscar nominee. Brittany and Fantasia explore how her journey in life has made her come to love the character she plays, and even heal some old wounds along the way.

Then, after living through the fast churn of microtrends, social media influencers are embracing the trendiest anti-trend in fashion: "personal style." And while personal style is the it-girl, other fashion trends may be around the corner. Will 2024 be the most conservative fashion year yet? We turn to Washington Post fashion writer Rachel Tashjian to talk about personal style, why it's trending, and what to look for in 2024.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> American Fiction is a movie you can spend hours discussing. Based on Percival Everett's novel Erasure, the movie is a satire of what the publishing industry wants from Black authors. The film also belongs to a lineage of Black movies that look at selling out in the entertainment industry: from CB4 to Hollywood Shuffle. But does American Fiction say anything new? Host Brittany Luse chats with Aisha Harris, NPR culture critic and co-host of Pop Culture Happy Hour, about her essay on what American Fiction gets right — and the cultural marks it misses.

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Next, Brittany tackles a popular New Year's tradition: Dry January. Last year, one out of every seven American adults participated in Dry January, and one in three say they want to drink less in general. Writer and journalist Ana Marie Cox joins the show to discuss the growing interest in sobriety. She shares what's contributed to this "non-alcoholic" moment, who benefits, and the lessons she's learned as a recovering alcoholic.

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Next, Brittany tackles a popular New Year's tradition: Dry January. Last year, one out of every seven American adults participated in Dry January, and one in three say they want to drink less in general. Writer and journalist Ana Marie Cox joins the show to discuss the growing interest in sobriety. She shares what's contributed to this "non-alcoholic" moment, who benefits, and the lessons she's learned as a recovering alcoholic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Inciting Joy, poet Ross Gay considers the breadth of joy, arguing that it can be found – and even strengthened – in life's hardest moments. After all, those are the times when we rely on one another. Brittany Luse sits down with the poet to discuss the complexity of joy and creating meaning in life.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Oh Me Oh My, in early 2023. In it he sings of his difficult childhood growing up in Jim Crow Alabama where he was sold, beat, and effectively enslaved. But today he sings of hope. He's been on a journey to heal his pain, and the pain of the generations that came before and the ones that will follow. It's a story of gratitude.

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To hear more of Pendarvis Harshaw's reporting on this Bay Area music scene, check out the Rightnowish series: Hyphy Kids Got Trauma.

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Then, Brittany takes on one of the most recognizable stories in Christmas lore - A Christmas Carol. To celebrate the iconic story, she plays Spot the Scrooge with NPR critics Linda Holmes and Bob Mondello.

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Then, Brittany takes on one of the most recognizable stories in Christmas lore - A Christmas Carol. To celebrate the iconic story, she plays Spot the Scrooge with NPR critics Linda Holmes and Bob Mondello.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:47:47 +0000 69e7a648-0ad5-4ebd-a2a3-887c49d897f3 https://www.npr.org/2023/12/19/1197954468/its-been-a-minute-draft-12-19-2023 no 2023: The year of the celebrity memoir 1402 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ayesha Rascoe, and Vox's senior pop culture correspondent Alex Aband-Santos all made nominations for each category, and a select group of culture experts at NPR voted for who should take home the prize.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:51:38 +0000 bcdf1ca1-8aac-4d3d-8069-b1908a95888d https://www.npr.org/2023/12/15/1197954437/its-been-a-minute-draft-12-15-2023 no The IBAMmys: The It's Been A Minute 2023 Culture Awards Show 2126 no full Ayesha Rascoe, and Vox's senior pop culture correspondent Alex Aband-Santos all made nominations for each category, and a select group of culture experts at NPR voted for who should take home the prize.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Switched on Pop, to break down what's behind the latest pop music trends — and to share some of their 2023 favorites.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pink Friday 2. The self-proclaimed 'Queen of Rap' has an unparalleled career, but the rap game - and women's position within it - has changed dramatically during her hiatus. While Nicki helped shape rap today, the artist has also faced a slew of controversies and an erratic album rollout that all have us asking: is Nicki still the verified 'Queen of Rap'? Host Brittany Luse sits down with NPR Music Editor and Louder Than A Riot host Sidney Madden to discuss.

Then, we're breaking down one of the most powerful symbols in America: the cowboy. Brittany is joined by New York Times culture critic J Wortham, and Museum of Contemporary Art Denver director Nora Burnett Abrams to unpack the history of the symbol and explain why it continues to lasso Americans.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:13:02 +0000 60e75b0d-a20d-484d-9490-594d0b847261 https://www.npr.org/2023/12/08/1197954380/its-been-a-minute-draft-12-08-2023 no Nicki Minaj's bars, Barbz and beefs; plus, why 2023 was the year of the cowboy 2904 no full Pink Friday 2. The self-proclaimed 'Queen of Rap' has an unparalleled career, but the rap game - and women's position within it - has changed dramatically during her hiatus. While Nicki helped shape rap today, the artist has also faced a slew of controversies and an erratic album rollout that all have us asking: is Nicki still the verified 'Queen of Rap'? Host Brittany Luse sits down with NPR Music Editor and Louder Than A Riot host Sidney Madden to discuss.

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In this episode, Brittany and B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, get into key takeaways from the film and why people are calling on her to speak directly to today's politics.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:43:48 +0000 6c7103c7-d3ed-430f-8cdf-179391ba30cd https://www.npr.org/2023/12/05/1197954389/its-been-a-minute-draft-12-05-2023 no The 'Renaissance' film and what we hear in Beyoncé's silence 1077 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fellow Travelers. The show follows the lives and love of two closeted men - Hawk and Tim. It starts in 1950s Washington DC, at the height of McCarthyism and the lavender scare and continues through the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Brittany and Inkoo discuss how the politics of the time shape the characters and how survival isn't always pretty.

Then, we switch gears and meet an artist that's been bringing Brittany joy in the cold winter months. Singer-songwriter Olivia Dean joins the show to talk her debut album, Messy, and gives IBAM an unforgettable live performance from her catalog.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Embedded series 'All the Only Ones.' The series looks at the history of trans youth next to the realities experienced by trans youth today. In this episode, we meet Parker, a senior in high school in Columbus, Ohio. Parker is a top field hockey athlete, but as a trans person, he is faced with making a difficult decision: either pursuing his dreams as a D1 trans field hockey player in college next year, or pursuing his dreams of starting hormone replacement therapy, which could get him banned from playing. We also meet two historical trans youth of the 1960s, Vicky and Donna, both facing barriers to getting the care and treatment they need after repeatedly looking for help.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:32:05 +0000 ea08dc1e-111d-408f-b98d-97882bd2bec9 https://www.npr.org/2023/11/28/1197954370/its-been-a-minute-draft-11-28-2023 no All The Only Ones: I can't wait 2717 no full Embedded series 'All the Only Ones.' The series looks at the history of trans youth next to the realities experienced by trans youth today. In this episode, we meet Parker, a senior in high school in Columbus, Ohio. Parker is a top field hockey athlete, but as a trans person, he is faced with making a difficult decision: either pursuing his dreams as a D1 trans field hockey player in college next year, or pursuing his dreams of starting hormone replacement therapy, which could get him banned from playing. We also meet two historical trans youth of the 1960s, Vicky and Donna, both facing barriers to getting the care and treatment they need after repeatedly looking for help.

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Then, in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance, Brittany talks with influential Black trans activist Raquel Willis. They get into her new memoir, The Risk It Takes to Bloom, which looks at pivotal moments in her organizing journey alongside the movement for Black Lives and the rise of trans visibility in modern culture.

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Then, in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance, Brittany talks with influential Black trans activist Raquel Willis. They get into her new memoir, The Risk It Takes to Bloom, which looks at pivotal moments in her organizing journey alongside the movement for Black Lives and the rise of trans visibility in modern culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Happiness Lab, a practice of gratitude can improve our lives year-round. Host Brittany Luse chats with Dr. Santos about the surprising science of how gratitude can affect our brains — and how it leads us to be more generous with our future selves.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Rap Sh!t on Max. Brittany sits down with the showrunner and writer, Syreeta Singleton. They discuss the complexities of navigating the rap game as a Black woman, the new social media landscape, and how rap and Rap Sh!t approach sexuality.

Then, a conversation with Andre 3000. After 17 years, the rapper, producer, and instrumentalist is back with a new album, New Blue Sun. Notably, this album has no rapping and focuses on the artists passion for the flute. In honor of the occasion, host Brittany Luse passes the mic to NPR colleague and host, Rodney Carmichael. In this excerpt of their hour long interview, Rodney and Andre retrace the artist's journey from rapper to flautist, the beauty of aging, and why there should be more celebration in death.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:05:57 +0000 23deb04e-c38e-44ba-abc0-054839dba5a7 https://www.npr.org/2023/11/17/1197954280/the-return-of-andre-3000-plus-rap-sh-t-puts-the-music-industry-on-blast no The return of Andre 3000; plus, 'Rap Sh!t' puts the music industry on blast 2214 no full Rap Sh!t on Max. Brittany sits down with the showrunner and writer, Syreeta Singleton. They discuss the complexities of navigating the rap game as a Black woman, the new social media landscape, and how rap and Rap Sh!t approach sexuality.

Then, a conversation with Andre 3000. After 17 years, the rapper, producer, and instrumentalist is back with a new album, New Blue Sun. Notably, this album has no rapping and focuses on the artists passion for the flute. In honor of the occasion, host Brittany Luse passes the mic to NPR colleague and host, Rodney Carmichael. In this excerpt of their hour long interview, Rodney and Andre retrace the artist's journey from rapper to flautist, the beauty of aging, and why there should be more celebration in death.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Killers of the Flower Moon is everything an Oscar contender might be - long, epic, morally complicated and expensive. Yet, while many movie-goers left theaters moved, others called the film a problematic disaster. Today on the show, we hear what the movie got wrong and how it fits into a broader history of Native Americans on screen. To unpack this, Brittany Luse is joined by Robert Warrior, a literature and professor and an Osage Nation citizen, Liza Black, a Native American and Indigenous Studies professor and Cherokee Nation citizen, and Nancy Marie Mithlo, a gender studies professor and Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache citizen.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:21:20 +0000 c77148aa-1e65-450b-b49f-3cb3f21cb9b0 https://www.npr.org/2023/11/14/1197954279/pressing-pause-on-killers-of-the-flower-moon-and-rethinking-scorseses-latest no Pressing pause on 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' and rethinking Scorsese's latest 1427 no full Killers of the Flower Moon is everything an Oscar contender might be - long, epic, morally complicated and expensive. Yet, while many movie-goers left theaters moved, others called the film a problematic disaster. Today on the show, we hear what the movie got wrong and how it fits into a broader history of Native Americans on screen. To unpack this, Brittany Luse is joined by Robert Warrior, a literature and professor and an Osage Nation citizen, Liza Black, a Native American and Indigenous Studies professor and Cherokee Nation citizen, and Nancy Marie Mithlo, a gender studies professor and Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache citizen.

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Brittany sits down with Barbra to talk about her new memoir, My Name is Barbra, her struggle to take creative control of her work, and what legacy she wants to leave behind.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:29:57 +0000 9f80a275-7840-42c4-8e8f-e7c134b3d6d8 https://www.npr.org/2023/11/10/1197954263/its-been-a-minute-draft-11-10-2023 no Barbra Streisand says she's not a diva - she's a director 1457 no full
Brittany sits down with Barbra to talk about her new memoir, My Name is Barbra, her struggle to take creative control of her work, and what legacy she wants to leave behind.

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After seeing all of this, host Brittany Luse wants to know: What's up with restaurants these days? To answer that question, she sits down with writer and Eater correspondent Jaya Saxena to get the lowdown on the most recent food news and the trends that tell us about both our interests and our economy.

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After seeing all of this, host Brittany Luse wants to know: What's up with restaurants these days? To answer that question, she sits down with writer and Eater correspondent Jaya Saxena to get the lowdown on the most recent food news and the trends that tell us about both our interests and our economy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:03:53 +0000 f6abf614-3566-4393-bc1d-63974f13cc64 https://www.npr.org/2023/11/03/1197954199/its-been-a-minute-draft-11-03-2023 no "The Gilded Age" and the trouble with American period pieces 1310 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Housewives themselves to understand what makes The Real Housewives peak culture – as in the #1 topic in the group chat – for so many people.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:53:04 +0000 3ed7a26c-a37b-4e23-9999-c0665ce92c5b https://www.npr.org/2023/10/31/1197954194/its-been-a-minute-draft-10-31-2023 no What makes 'The Real Housewives' so addictive? (Classic) 1824 no full Housewives themselves to understand what makes The Real Housewives peak culture – as in the #1 topic in the group chat – for so many people.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Woman In Me. The book details her meteoric rise to fame, her family history, and her 13 year-long conservatorship. This week, host Britney Luse talks to the two best people to break it all down: Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton, comedians and co-hosts of the Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast. Together they look at what the princess of pop is trying to tell us, how she contextualizes her own story and how she doesn't seem to implicate the audience in her abuse.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 22:13:42 +0000 30ab0499-3c9a-41bf-bd7c-8ba31692e7fd https://www.npr.org/2023/10/27/1197954176/its-been-a-minute-draft-10-27-2023 no It's Britney, bestseller! 1443 no full The Woman In Me. The book details her meteoric rise to fame, her family history, and her 13 year-long conservatorship. This week, host Britney Luse talks to the two best people to break it all down: Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton, comedians and co-hosts of the Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast. Together they look at what the princess of pop is trying to tell us, how she contextualizes her own story and how she doesn't seem to implicate the audience in her abuse.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> X and Barbarian — and what that trope tells us about how we feel about older women in our society.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:30:02 +0000 caf41a09-51da-44a2-bbbd-d037374aaf32 https://www.npr.org/2023/10/24/1197954182/its-been-a-minute-draft-10-24-2023 no The new "final girl" in horror; plus, who's afraid of a horny hag? 1925 no full X and Barbarian — and what that trope tells us about how we feel about older women in our society.

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For the past two weeks, social media has been flooded with coverage and commentary on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. And while the news updates have been devastating, not everything coming across our feeds has been true. We've seen footage pulled from a video game purporting to show a Hamas fighter shooting down a helicopter, and a fake memo from the White House that claimed to announce $8 billion in military aid. This week, host Brittany Luse is joined by NPR correspondent Shannon Bond to learn why we're seeing so much misinformation online. Brittany is also joined by Molly McPherson, a crisis public relations expert, to unpack the hasty public statements about the conflict made by corporate brands and celebrities. They discuss how this may be indicative of a new media landscape that demands commentary and sentimentality.

Then, we turn to Tupac Shakur. He is back in the news 27 years after his death, following the first arrest of a suspect connected to his murder. Joel Anderson, a Slate reporter who covered Tupac for the Slow Burn podcast, joins Brittany to discuss Tupac's complex impact and how the rapper has been able to stay relevant almost three decades after his passing.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:03:10 +0000 5eb2e670-1617-4a09-b4dd-fe98afbf962d https://www.npr.org/2023/10/20/1197954154/misinformation-uninformed-comments-are-clogging-war-coverage-plus-tupacs-legacy no Misinformation & uninformed comments are clogging war coverage; plus, Tupac's legacy 3028 no full A warning: This episode contains explicit language and mentions of rape.

For the past two weeks, social media has been flooded with coverage and commentary on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. And while the news updates have been devastating, not everything coming across our feeds has been true. We've seen footage pulled from a video game purporting to show a Hamas fighter shooting down a helicopter, and a fake memo from the White House that claimed to announce $8 billion in military aid. This week, host Brittany Luse is joined by NPR correspondent Shannon Bond to learn why we're seeing so much misinformation online. Brittany is also joined by Molly McPherson, a crisis public relations expert, to unpack the hasty public statements about the conflict made by corporate brands and celebrities. They discuss how this may be indicative of a new media landscape that demands commentary and sentimentality.

Then, we turn to Tupac Shakur. He is back in the news 27 years after his death, following the first arrest of a suspect connected to his murder. Joel Anderson, a Slate reporter who covered Tupac for the Slow Burn podcast, joins Brittany to discuss Tupac's complex impact and how the rapper has been able to stay relevant almost three decades after his passing.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Code Switch, we present a story about one group of student activists in Baltimore and how their efforts to make their neighborhood healthier has them facing big coal — and actually making gains.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 e4af7462-e626-4135-9165-d901159f60ce https://www.npr.org/2023/10/17/1197954155/its-been-a-minute-draft-10-17-2023 no Code Switch: Baltimore teens are fighting for environmental justice — and winning 2370 no full Code Switch, we present a story about one group of student activists in Baltimore and how their efforts to make their neighborhood healthier has them facing big coal — and actually making gains.

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Plus, Taylor Swift released her Eras Tour film and Beyoncé announced her Renaissance Tour film a couple weeks ago. Brittany takes a look at whether these films add something for fans or if they are just another cash grab from these artists.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:50:10 +0000 e01a6e51-4a14-490d-b1e8-08e1c2a1bd4d https://www.npr.org/2023/10/13/1197954126/taylor-swift-relationship-eras-movie no Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are 100% in a PR relationship. Here's how we know. 2198 no full
Plus, Taylor Swift released her Eras Tour film and Beyoncé announced her Renaissance Tour film a couple weeks ago. Brittany takes a look at whether these films add something for fans or if they are just another cash grab from these artists.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:00:47 +0000 190c233b-a26c-4d37-9369-34b60636cef5 https://www.npr.org/2023/10/10/1197954125/in-defense-of-bad-movie-accents no In defense of bad movie accents 917 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:47:56 +0000 b8bf4394-dfc8-4035-bebe-ff3af490432c https://www.npr.org/2023/10/06/1197954100/its-fat-bear-week-but-our-fascination-with-bears-is-timeless no It's Fat Bear Week - but our fascination with bears is timeless 1759 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse kicks off spooky season by sitting down with the current champion of Black horror, Jordan Peele. In his most recent project, he's taken his talents from the screen to the page as the editor of a new book of short stories, Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror. Then, Brittany is joined by Black horror scholar and author Tananarive Due, to discuss her contributions to the anthology and her upcoming novel, The Reformatory. Due walks Brittany through how she honors a horrific past while offering readers satisfying scares.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:32:25 +0000 4767b2f6-bab5-40ec-8107-b3648ba02fee https://www.npr.org/2023/10/03/1197954109/jordan-peele-presents-a-new-black-horror no Jordan Peele presents a 'new' Black horror 1315 no full Brittany Luse kicks off spooky season by sitting down with the current champion of Black horror, Jordan Peele. In his most recent project, he's taken his talents from the screen to the page as the editor of a new book of short stories, Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror. Then, Brittany is joined by Black horror scholar and author Tananarive Due, to discuss her contributions to the anthology and her upcoming novel, The Reformatory. Due walks Brittany through how she honors a horrific past while offering readers satisfying scares.

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Then, we explore what happens when you recast western fantasies through a Black lens? We start by looking at one of the most beloved Black fantasies of our time: The Wiz. It's Been a Minute producer, Corey Antonio Rose shares how the original Broadway production of The Wiz made the storyline from The Wizard of Oz hit different for post-civil rights America. Brittany is then joined by African American Studies professor Darieck Scott to discuss the difference between representation and RE-presentation in fantasy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:57:29 +0000 1d3f5572-b479-4b14-80ee-fcefa4b68524 https://www.npr.org/2023/09/29/1197954046/its-been-a-minute-draft-09-29-2023 no Hasan Minhaj and the limits of representation 2248 no full
Then, we explore what happens when you recast western fantasies through a Black lens? We start by looking at one of the most beloved Black fantasies of our time: The Wiz. It's Been a Minute producer, Corey Antonio Rose shares how the original Broadway production of The Wiz made the storyline from The Wizard of Oz hit different for post-civil rights America. Brittany is then joined by African American Studies professor Darieck Scott to discuss the difference between representation and RE-presentation in fantasy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Invisible Beauty, and why fashion imagery, while fraught, is still powerful in our culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:25:20 +0000 89f2c291-461f-467e-9579-9ab91b9aa609 https://www.npr.org/2023/09/26/1197954045/its-been-a-minute-draft-09-26-2023 no How Bethann Hardison changed the face of fashion - and why that matters 999 no full Invisible Beauty, and why fashion imagery, while fraught, is still powerful in our culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates to unpack the league's initial 'Barbie girl' image, the trailblazers who pushed the WNBA to become the first professional sports league to celebrate Pride, and what it means for an athlete to 'authentically' express themselves.

Then, we explore the growth of sports betting. Sports betting went from a somewhat shameful hobby to something that is fully mainstream - with billions of dollars in bets placed. Dr. Timothy Fong, an addiction specialist, joins Brittany to talk about the associated risks with the growth of sports betting.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:50:32 +0000 7797876d-5652-42bd-bf7d-a03801430822 https://www.npr.org/2023/09/22/1197953092/the-wnbas-coming-out-story-plus-the-dangers-of-sports-betting no The WNBA's coming out story; plus, the dangers of sports betting 2245 no full Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates to unpack the league's initial 'Barbie girl' image, the trailblazers who pushed the WNBA to become the first professional sports league to celebrate Pride, and what it means for an athlete to 'authentically' express themselves.

Then, we explore the growth of sports betting. Sports betting went from a somewhat shameful hobby to something that is fully mainstream - with billions of dollars in bets placed. Dr. Timothy Fong, an addiction specialist, joins Brittany to talk about the associated risks with the growth of sports betting.

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Brittany Luse is joined by YouTube commentator Tiffany Ferguson to breakdown how ticket sales, artist merch, and social media create a perfect storm for fans to act out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:31:55 +0000 9fb67ff7-cb1d-4e16-a2be-bfac25ca80f6 https://www.npr.org/2023/09/19/1197953096/the-year-concert-etiquette-went-to-trash-and-why no The year concert etiquette went to trash and why 1155 no full
Brittany Luse is joined by YouTube commentator Tiffany Ferguson to breakdown how ticket sales, artist merch, and social media create a perfect storm for fans to act out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Today, Explained co-host Noel King says she started getting a vibe: young people were discussing and dissecting capitalism. She began noticing the word in pop culture and cultural reporting — but found her own tribe of economics reporters were missing from the conversation. Flash forward to 2023, and the word capitalism is all over politics and culture: it's on the stage at the Republican debates, it's on the picket lines and the language of union strikes from Hollywood to New York City, it's even in the new Indiana Jones movie. How did we get here — and has talking about capitalism made us more divided? Noel King joins host Brittany Luse to discuss her new multi-part series exploring how a new generation of Americans are coming to terms with capitalism.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:55:54 +0000 c99a4660-0c15-41a6-9a69-43dd158799ca https://www.npr.org/2023/09/15/1197953030/its-been-a-minute-draft-09-15-2023 no Is capitalism in its flop era? 1868 no full Today, Explained co-host Noel King says she started getting a vibe: young people were discussing and dissecting capitalism. She began noticing the word in pop culture and cultural reporting — but found her own tribe of economics reporters were missing from the conversation. Flash forward to 2023, and the word capitalism is all over politics and culture: it's on the stage at the Republican debates, it's on the picket lines and the language of union strikes from Hollywood to New York City, it's even in the new Indiana Jones movie. How did we get here — and has talking about capitalism made us more divided? Noel King joins host Brittany Luse to discuss her new multi-part series exploring how a new generation of Americans are coming to terms with capitalism.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Little Richard: I Am Everything, takes viewers through the life and legacy of one of the most influential men in music - Little Richard.

From the bawdy roots of his hit song, "Tutti Frutti," to teaching Mick Jagger how to work a crowd, Little Richard's impact spans generations. Host Brittany Luse and director Lisa Cortes talk about the documentary, Little Richard's struggles with own identity, and the queer influence on rock and roll.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:53:00 +0000 21a7e38c-fa76-437a-95f9-ac8cfdf510bc https://www.npr.org/2023/09/12/1197953026/its-been-a-minute-draft-09-12-2023 no Rock and roll's pioneer is a queer, Southern Black man 1420 no full Little Richard: I Am Everything, takes viewers through the life and legacy of one of the most influential men in music - Little Richard.

From the bawdy roots of his hit song, "Tutti Frutti," to teaching Mick Jagger how to work a crowd, Little Richard's impact spans generations. Host Brittany Luse and director Lisa Cortes talk about the documentary, Little Richard's struggles with own identity, and the queer influence on rock and roll.

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Then, we welcome Emory law professor emeritus Morgan Cloud to talk about the legal tool that's taking pop culture by storm: the RICO charge. We explore what the act was originally intended to do, and the role of the RICO reboot in several big pop culture cases today, from rapper Young Thug to fashion retailer SHEIN.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 21:28:53 +0000 d86f7f5f-554c-4c6a-b937-cdfc5b186ee1 https://www.npr.org/2023/09/08/1198464234/the-photo-of-the-year-plus-whose-rico-is-it-anyway no The Photo of the Year; plus, whose RICO is it anyway? 2111 no full
Then, we welcome Emory law professor emeritus Morgan Cloud to talk about the legal tool that's taking pop culture by storm: the RICO charge. We explore what the act was originally intended to do, and the role of the RICO reboot in several big pop culture cases today, from rapper Young Thug to fashion retailer SHEIN.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> $500 million dollar industry, and how little miss pumpkin spice has held on to her cultural power.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:50:18 +0000 6b36387a-bfa8-4708-8af5-4e3e5d30c9b1 https://www.npr.org/2023/08/29/1196549652/20-years-of-pumpkin-spice-power no 20 years of pumpkin spice power 888 no full $500 million dollar industry, and how little miss pumpkin spice has held on to her cultural power.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse is joined by Craig Seymour, author of "Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross" to discuss Luther's impact and why his name isn't often in conversation with other greats - even though it should be.

Then, Brittany is joined by Grammy award-winning jazz singer Samara Joy. Samara talks about her album, Linger Awhile, and how she makes music that sounds timeless.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:05:33 +0000 af192add-fae0-470e-b3bb-05d8a3eefeee https://www.npr.org/2023/09/01/1197212689/luther-vandross-and-samara-joy-sing-across-generations no Luther Vandross and Samara Joy sing across generations 2404 no full Brittany Luse is joined by Craig Seymour, author of "Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross" to discuss Luther's impact and why his name isn't often in conversation with other greats - even though it should be.

Then, Brittany is joined by Grammy award-winning jazz singer Samara Joy. Samara talks about her album, Linger Awhile, and how she makes music that sounds timeless.

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That did not stop the song from becoming a global sensation. It topped the charts in 13 countries, and in the United States the duo would perform the song over and over on live television. During performances, they made a point to do as they did in their video and make out.

But here's the thing: neither Katina or Volkova identified as lesbians or queer at the time.

From Harry Styles to Katy Perry, debates over queerbaiting have raged online, and t.A.T.u.'s "All The Things She Said" fits squarely in that lineage. But despite roleplaying as lesbians for their own success, is there something redeemable in how they represented lesbianism at a time when no one else would put two women kissing on camera? And how should we look at this song today?

It's Been A Minute senior producer Barton Girdwood talked this out with Girls Can Kiss Now author, Jill Gutowitz.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:08:55 +0000 b25322d6-428c-4585-9bb7-f14c2e45cef8 https://www.npr.org/2023/08/23/1195490245/all-the-things-she-said-queer-anthem-or-problematic-queerbait no 'All The Things She Said': queer anthem or problematic queerbait? 1122 no full
That did not stop the song from becoming a global sensation. It topped the charts in 13 countries, and in the United States the duo would perform the song over and over on live television. During performances, they made a point to do as they did in their video and make out.

But here's the thing: neither Katina or Volkova identified as lesbians or queer at the time.

From Harry Styles to Katy Perry, debates over queerbaiting have raged online, and t.A.T.u.'s "All The Things She Said" fits squarely in that lineage. But despite roleplaying as lesbians for their own success, is there something redeemable in how they represented lesbianism at a time when no one else would put two women kissing on camera? And how should we look at this song today?

It's Been A Minute senior producer Barton Girdwood talked this out with Girls Can Kiss Now author, Jill Gutowitz.

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And later, Brittany gives her take on Jennifer Aniston's latest comments on cancel culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:10:49 +0000 0cfaf03c-7416-4090-8f0b-bfb756129dd8 https://www.npr.org/2023/08/17/1194396263/skincare-is-dewy-diet-culture-plus-how-to-have-the-fat-talk no Skincare is dewy diet culture; plus, how to have the "Fat Talk" 2798 no full
And later, Brittany gives her take on Jennifer Aniston's latest comments on cancel culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse chats with Forbes staff writer Steffi Cao to discuss her essay, "white women want their power back: on bbls and balletcore, and the entropy of aesthetic." Steffi points to the online rise of the 'clean girl' and 'vanilla girl' aesthetics, just as the myth of innocent white womanhood erodes in the public sphere following outrage at "Karens" and critical looks at stars like Miley Cyrus who borrowed from Black aesthetics for years.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:26:26 +0000 de530ed8-7349-48cf-9211-9d3f303876d2 https://www.npr.org/2023/08/17/1194392657/why-we-dont-trust-the-vanilla-girl no Why we don't trust the 'vanilla girl' 967 no full Brittany Luse chats with Forbes staff writer Steffi Cao to discuss her essay, "white women want their power back: on bbls and balletcore, and the entropy of aesthetic." Steffi points to the online rise of the 'clean girl' and 'vanilla girl' aesthetics, just as the myth of innocent white womanhood erodes in the public sphere following outrage at "Karens" and critical looks at stars like Miley Cyrus who borrowed from Black aesthetics for years.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Abbott Elementary writers Brittani Nichols and Joya McCrory. They talk about creating a world that feels both authentic and funny to American teachers. Then, Linda Holmes of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour stops by to chat about the television episode that had our group chats in a chokehold, and how it eloquently captured the way we experience death and grief in real life.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Chicago Tribune TV and film critic Nina Metz to chat about why there are so many shows and movies about rich jerks — Succession, White Lotus and Billions, to name a few — and why we're experiencing a dearth of stories about workers.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:27:10 +0000 2d017b62-0514-46d2-a1b4-efea00c3bd1c https://www.npr.org/2023/08/11/1193426044/why-arent-there-more-union-stories-onscreen no Why aren't there more union stories onscreen? 893 no full Chicago Tribune TV and film critic Nina Metz to chat about why there are so many shows and movies about rich jerks — Succession, White Lotus and Billions, to name a few — and why we're experiencing a dearth of stories about workers.

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Plus, Brittany is joined by KQED's Pendarvis Harshaw to do a deep dive into a hip-hop scene from the Bay Area known as hyphy. It was loud. It was silly. But underneath all that partying, the hyphy movement also helped a community grieve.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:01:16 +0000 eaf6ddc3-f166-41a1-80d5-169c38f6aff7 https://www.npr.org/2023/08/11/1193461794/getting-lit-for-hip-hops-50th-birthday no Getting lit for hip-hop's 50th birthday 2421 no full
Plus, Brittany is joined by KQED's Pendarvis Harshaw to do a deep dive into a hip-hop scene from the Bay Area known as hyphy. It was loud. It was silly. But underneath all that partying, the hyphy movement also helped a community grieve.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era, about why pop culture can't let go of the "crack fiend" or the drug dealing anti-hero. They discuss how both those tropes miss some very big marks, where the stereotypes originated and who tried to set the record straight.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:44:47 +0000 916ac73b-04c7-4989-bbb1-1e9847e4c73a https://www.npr.org/2023/08/07/1192489893/how-pop-culture-framed-the-crack-epidemic no How pop culture framed the crack epidemic 1042 no full When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era, about why pop culture can't let go of the "crack fiend" or the drug dealing anti-hero. They discuss how both those tropes miss some very big marks, where the stereotypes originated and who tried to set the record straight.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> increased tips, inflation and a return to normal may put downward pressure on them again. Now, it seems none of us can agree on what the minimum should be. Host Brittany Luse chats with Ramtin Arablouei, co-host of the NPR history podcast Throughline, about the long and fraught history of tipping in the US, and what shifts in tipping may say about where we are today.

And later — we explore hair braiding gone wrong. Online, women looking to get box braids have gone viral with their complaints about confusing pricing structures, minimal care, and poor customer service. Brittany Luse chats with public historian and YouTuber Jouelzy to get an overview of the tension. Then, Jessica Poitras, legislative counsel for the Institute of Justice, joins the show to talk about the legal roadblocks many hair braiders face in setting up their businesses. And later, Brittany is joined by stylist Tyré Rimple to discuss the hidden costs behind braiding.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:07:53 +0000 eebe5fab-29bb-4157-8a62-5379a3f3a66a https://www.npr.org/2023/08/03/1191924056/the-tension-behind-tipping-plus-the-anger-over-box-braids-and-instagram-stylists no The tension behind tipping; plus, the anger over box braids 2293 no full increased tips, inflation and a return to normal may put downward pressure on them again. Now, it seems none of us can agree on what the minimum should be. Host Brittany Luse chats with Ramtin Arablouei, co-host of the NPR history podcast Throughline, about the long and fraught history of tipping in the US, and what shifts in tipping may say about where we are today.

And later — we explore hair braiding gone wrong. Online, women looking to get box braids have gone viral with their complaints about confusing pricing structures, minimal care, and poor customer service. Brittany Luse chats with public historian and YouTuber Jouelzy to get an overview of the tension. Then, Jessica Poitras, legislative counsel for the Institute of Justice, joins the show to talk about the legal roadblocks many hair braiders face in setting up their businesses. And later, Brittany is joined by stylist Tyré Rimple to discuss the hidden costs behind braiding.

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But this is not unprecedented for the genre. Brittany sits down with historian Amanda Martinez to talk about country music's history of marketing itself in opposition of Blackness for financial gain.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:16:52 +0000 583fd7c8-394d-40e0-9810-1f21f32865e9 https://www.npr.org/2023/08/01/1191405789/how-racism-became-a-marketing-tool-for-country-music no How racism became a marketing tool for country music 914 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Rolling Stone culture reporter Miles Klee about modern dating expectations and if the apps have changed them.

Then, Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos talks with host Brittany Luse about dating on television. Sex and the City was one of the most culturally important shows to air on television: it showed the aspirational lives of four single women in their thirties and forties. Now that we have the sequel series And Just Like That, Alex and Brittany sift through its nonsense to ask: what important things does the show have to say about women in their fifties and beyond?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:35:45 +0000 90d201f5-b071-4609-9fa4-60d57830c34a https://www.npr.org/2023/07/28/1190708965/viral-dating-screenshots-and-the-absurdity-of-and-just-like-that no Viral dating screenshots and the absurdity of 'And Just Like That' 2294 no full Rolling Stone culture reporter Miles Klee about modern dating expectations and if the apps have changed them.

Then, Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos talks with host Brittany Luse about dating on television. Sex and the City was one of the most culturally important shows to air on television: it showed the aspirational lives of four single women in their thirties and forties. Now that we have the sequel series And Just Like That, Alex and Brittany sift through its nonsense to ask: what important things does the show have to say about women in their fifties and beyond?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Scarlett Newman make the case for why it's time Lil' Kim gets the credit she deserves.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:22:57 +0000 e6c6be93-70f6-44dd-bad3-212f091f8b70 https://www.npr.org/2023/07/24/1189802969/lil-kims-fashion-legacy-is-undeniable no Lil' Kim's fashion legacy is undeniable 1060 no full Scarlett Newman make the case for why it's time Lil' Kim gets the credit she deserves.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Barbie movie has arrived and we seem to be reaching peak Barbie-mania. But, Barbie's brand of hyperfeminine fun has been on the rise for years — especially online among left leaning femmes who call themselves bimbos and have been giving the term a new meaning.

Host Brittany Luse and Hannah McCann, a lecturer at the University of Melbourne who specializes in critical femininity studies, explore how both Barbie and real-life bimbos are criticized for being bad role models, and yet this carefree, maximalist, feminine style may actually be a little subversive.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:20:27 +0000 2e94a09a-e650-46c2-aa8e-a1b3013455f1 https://www.npr.org/2023/07/14/1187805008/the-spectacular-femininity-of-bimbos-and-barbie no The spectacular femininity of bimbos and 'Barbie' 2300 no full Barbie movie has arrived and we seem to be reaching peak Barbie-mania. But, Barbie's brand of hyperfeminine fun has been on the rise for years — especially online among left leaning femmes who call themselves bimbos and have been giving the term a new meaning.

Host Brittany Luse and Hannah McCann, a lecturer at the University of Melbourne who specializes in critical femininity studies, explore how both Barbie and real-life bimbos are criticized for being bad role models, and yet this carefree, maximalist, feminine style may actually be a little subversive.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:49:37 +0000 9ba13b14-a442-4c91-b63a-f21be282a644 https://www.npr.org/2023/07/18/1188318254/twitter-vs-threads-and-why-influencers-could-be-the-ultimate-winners no Twitter vs. Threads, and why influencers could be the ultimate winners 1032 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Crazy in Love poured out of every radio, car speaker and club for a whole summer — setting her up to be the solo star she is today. Host Brittany Luse revisits that moment and shares the surprising story behind the music with show producer Corey Antonio Rose. Then, she sits down with Beyoncé's longtime stylist Ty Hunter, who put together the iconic looks in the Crazy in Love music video. And finally, she discusses why there is no song of the summer for 2023 — and why that matters — with NPR culture editor Bilal Qureshi.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:50:46 +0000 9f64f874-0c10-4a55-894f-4d533f3489f2 https://www.npr.org/2023/07/13/1187572727/wheres-the-song-of-the-summer-plus-the-making-of-beyonces-crazy-in-love no Where's the song of the summer? Plus, the making of Beyoncé's 'Crazy in Love' 1880 no full Crazy in Love poured out of every radio, car speaker and club for a whole summer — setting her up to be the solo star she is today. Host Brittany Luse revisits that moment and shares the surprising story behind the music with show producer Corey Antonio Rose. Then, she sits down with Beyoncé's longtime stylist Ty Hunter, who put together the iconic looks in the Crazy in Love music video. And finally, she discusses why there is no song of the summer for 2023 — and why that matters — with NPR culture editor Bilal Qureshi.

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Host Brittany Luse talks to Ashley Park about the universality of raunchiness and how Joy Ride breaks the myth of the polished Asian-American woman. From unfortunate tattoos to a K-Pop rendition of WAP, Joy Ride helps audiences see that everyone can get a little nasty.

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Host Brittany Luse talks to Ashley Park about the universality of raunchiness and how Joy Ride breaks the myth of the polished Asian-American woman. From unfortunate tattoos to a K-Pop rendition of WAP, Joy Ride helps audiences see that everyone can get a little nasty.

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To discuss this moment and how two people can have the same experience and land at drastically different conclusions, host Brittany Luse is joined by Ron Elving, Senior Editor and correspondent on NPR's Washington desk, and Leah Wright Rigeur, professor of history at Johns Hopkins University.

Then, Brittany invites Janelle Wong, University of Maryland professor and political scientist, to unpack the various public faces of the efforts to end affirmative action - and how the myth of the model minority shifted the conversation.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:16:18 +0000 6997b6a1-31cf-458f-91a6-0fee0f8be2fe https://www.npr.org/2023/07/07/1186454682/a-rare-battle-at-the-supreme-court-plus-asian-americans-and-affirmative-action no A rare battle at the Supreme Court; plus, Asian Americans and affirmative action 2005 no full
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Then, Brittany invites Janelle Wong, University of Maryland professor and political scientist, to unpack the various public faces of the efforts to end affirmative action - and how the myth of the model minority shifted the conversation.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Vanderpump Rules has become infamous due to a much-discussed affair between two members of its cast. The whole thing has been nicknamed "Scandoval" and has led to record-breaking ratings, countless memes, and even a joke at the White House Correspondents Dinner. In a world were reality television is synonymous with secret affairs and drama, why is "Scandoval" such a big deal? Pop Culture Happy Hour's co-host Stephen Thompson is joined by culture writer Shamira Ibrahim and columnist Amil Niazi to discuss.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:24:05 +0000 51805313-1cda-441b-8155-a2f24f8828b2 https://www.npr.org/2023/06/28/1184873075/pop-culture-happy-hour-why-is-scandoval-such-a-big-deal-for-vanderpump-rules no Pop Culture Happy Hour: why is 'Scandoval' such a big deal for 'Vanderpump Rules'? 1704 no full Vanderpump Rules has become infamous due to a much-discussed affair between two members of its cast. The whole thing has been nicknamed "Scandoval" and has led to record-breaking ratings, countless memes, and even a joke at the White House Correspondents Dinner. In a world were reality television is synonymous with secret affairs and drama, why is "Scandoval" such a big deal? Pop Culture Happy Hour's co-host Stephen Thompson is joined by culture writer Shamira Ibrahim and columnist Amil Niazi to discuss.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> a lot to say about the series portrayal of female pop stars, along with the more interesting stories they'd like to see Hollywood show us.

Then, Brittany takes on fat discrimination with author, columnist and Maintenance Phase co-host Aubrey Gordon LIVE from the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.

Gordon just had the world premier of "Your Fat Friend" a documentary follows her journey from the eponymous blogger 'Your Fat Friend' to New York Times bestselling author and podcaster.


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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:31 +0000 19fc3226-a272-4549-9d51-a74af83c2b5b https://www.npr.org/2023/06/29/1185106703/you-cant-even-hate-watch-the-idol-plus-live-with-aubrey-gordon no You can't even hate watch 'The Idol'; Plus, LIVE with Aubrey Gordon 2573 no full a lot to say about the series portrayal of female pop stars, along with the more interesting stories they'd like to see Hollywood show us.

Then, Brittany takes on fat discrimination with author, columnist and Maintenance Phase co-host Aubrey Gordon LIVE from the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Never Have I Ever. The final season just dropped on Netflix so we're revisiting our 2022 conversation with the star where host Brittany Luse gets Ramakrishnan dishing on everything from cosplay to car chases. They also talk about Ramakrishnan's wildest dream role, how to deal with haters and why she hopes this is just the beginning – for her, and for other nerdy brown girls who want to make it in Hollywood.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:16:54 +0000 11101078-fefb-41e1-ad7d-642ce66460c7 https://www.npr.org/2023/06/27/1184543041/never-have-i-ever-is-over-but-maitreyi-ramakrishnan-is-just-getting-started no 'Never Have I Ever' is over, but Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is just getting started 859 no full Never Have I Ever. The final season just dropped on Netflix so we're revisiting our 2022 conversation with the star where host Brittany Luse gets Ramakrishnan dishing on everything from cosplay to car chases. They also talk about Ramakrishnan's wildest dream role, how to deal with haters and why she hopes this is just the beginning – for her, and for other nerdy brown girls who want to make it in Hollywood.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Other Two. Host Brittany Luse sits down with actor Josh Segarra, who plays Lance, to talk about what makes an ideal himbo and why they're speaking to the greater culture and our hearts.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:32:29 +0000 b181074a-f6ab-4919-9947-26b22e6036f5 https://www.npr.org/2023/06/22/1183893970/why-we-all-need-a-himbo-with-the-other-twos-josh-segarra no Why we all need a himbo with 'The Other Two's Josh Segarra 1229 no full The Other Two. Host Brittany Luse sits down with actor Josh Segarra, who plays Lance, to talk about what makes an ideal himbo and why they're speaking to the greater culture and our hearts.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, but her star has long been on the rise through roles in Judas and the Black Messiah, Swarm, and The Deuce.

This week, Dominique opens up to Brittany Luse about finding the vulnerability in her characters, portraying the rarified Black female serial killer, and what makes her the actress "with a thousand faces."

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This week, we're exploring the ideas and systems around childhood. We learn why we first drew the line between child and adult, why the line is so jagged and what implications this has on our lives today. We hear from a few kids themselves, then host Brittany Luse is joined by historian Jules Gill-Peterson and author Sophie Lewis. Last, Brittany chats with children's therapist Gerri Cadet Mareus about cultivating kids' autonomy by turning conflicts at home into opportunities to work together.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:04:50 +0000 956ae6c4-cd1e-406d-a4df-d1605ca7e2a5 https://www.npr.org/2023/06/16/1182680954/are-children-a-marginalized-group no Are children a marginalized group? 1733 no full
This week, we're exploring the ideas and systems around childhood. We learn why we first drew the line between child and adult, why the line is so jagged and what implications this has on our lives today. We hear from a few kids themselves, then host Brittany Luse is joined by historian Jules Gill-Peterson and author Sophie Lewis. Last, Brittany chats with children's therapist Gerri Cadet Mareus about cultivating kids' autonomy by turning conflicts at home into opportunities to work together.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Virginia Sole-Smith is an author, writer and host of the podcast Burnt Toast — and her work focuses on our relationship to food and fat. Her latest book, Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture is based on one simple idea: it's okay and normal for kids to be fat. "What fat kids need is to know that we see them, we accept them, and we know they are worthy of respect, safety, and dignity," she writes. "Making their body smaller isn't the solution."

Virginia sits down with host Brittany Luse to discuss why anti-fat bias hurts people of all body sizes, why we need to rethink "unhealthy" foods and how to have the fat talk.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:00:42 +0000 21b82b61-ff4c-497e-902c-67b265def3bd https://www.npr.org/2023/06/06/1180411890/its-time-to-have-the-fat-talk-with-our-kids-and-ourselves no It's time to have the 'Fat Talk' with our kids — and ourselves 1406 no full Virginia Sole-Smith is an author, writer and host of the podcast Burnt Toast — and her work focuses on our relationship to food and fat. Her latest book, Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture is based on one simple idea: it's okay and normal for kids to be fat. "What fat kids need is to know that we see them, we accept them, and we know they are worthy of respect, safety, and dignity," she writes. "Making their body smaller isn't the solution."

Virginia sits down with host Brittany Luse to discuss why anti-fat bias hurts people of all body sizes, why we need to rethink "unhealthy" foods and how to have the fat talk.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Special Occasion. She's writing through her pain, shaking the shame around being honest and dealing with vulnerability hangovers.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Eric Andre Show. After a 3-year hiatus, the show is back. Brittany Luse sits down with André to talk about the new season, his pranks on Amber Rose and Jaleel White, and why his humor seems to always flip the script of figures of authority and create heroes out of average joes.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Bolu Babalola and Emily Henry join host Brittany Luse to give their recommendations for great summer reads. Plus, they play a dating game featuring literary hotties.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse chats with author and culture critic Brandon Taylor about his latest novel, The Late Americans. The book is set in Iowa City and follows several characters pursuing love, art and the promise of prosperity. They discuss what's so American about The Late Americans, and how it's a departure from what's currently seen as fashionable in fiction.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Elise Hu, joins Brittany Luse to talk about her new book: Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital. For Elise, what started as a professional move to Seoul turned into a long-term interest in beauty culture and the societal demand to look flawless. Elise and Brittany talk about the high price of South Korea's lookism, how the government props up beauty culture, the technological gaze, and how Korean beauty culture is spreading throughout the United States.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 18:55:20 +0000 ccbb5e3f-7b18-4192-bebf-6e0f4f6cb773 https://www.npr.org/2023/05/22/1177477181/beauty-culture-in-south-korea-reveals-a-grim-future-in-flawless no Beauty culture in South Korea reveals a grim future in 'Flawless' 1286 no full Elise Hu, joins Brittany Luse to talk about her new book: Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital. For Elise, what started as a professional move to Seoul turned into a long-term interest in beauty culture and the societal demand to look flawless. Elise and Brittany talk about the high price of South Korea's lookism, how the government props up beauty culture, the technological gaze, and how Korean beauty culture is spreading throughout the United States.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Truth Be Told, Tonya Mosley, about the latest season of her podcast exploring the healing potential of psychedelics. They talk about the latest studies, the war on drugs and what it's like to tell your new boss about your psychedelic journey.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> NPR's Embedded podcast has followed a cheerleading troop over the past year to understand how the mass shooting changed the community. This week, Brittany brings you the first episode in their multi-part series.

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Then, journalist Tre'vell Anderson takes host Brittany Luse through a groundbreaking look at the history of transgender representation onscreen, in their new book, "We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 16:23:31 +0000 90101eb1-5d17-491e-b176-804e621c17d0 https://www.npr.org/2023/05/09/1174996769/a-black-trans-journey-through-tv-and-film-plus-inside-beyonces-renaissance-tour no A Black, trans journey through TV and film; plus, inside Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' tour 1814 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse revisits her 2022 conversation with the legendary DJ Honey Dijon. As one of the only Black trans DJs playing the biggest venues in the world, she's not only become an icon of the scene, but an arbiter of the culture. It's no surprise that Beyoncé tapped Honey for her biggest album yet, Renaissance. Brittany and Honey talk house music's Black roots, the evolution of the club scene, and working with Beyoncé on "Alien Superstar" and "Cozy."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 15:56:40 +0000 648c70e9-3d98-4048-8530-caac8fb3154e https://www.npr.org/2023/05/04/1174081216/beyonces-renaissance-tour-begins-revisiting-house-music-history-with-dj-honey-di no Beyoncé's Renaissance tour begins; revisiting house music history with DJ Honey Dijon 1413 no full Brittany Luse revisits her 2022 conversation with the legendary DJ Honey Dijon. As one of the only Black trans DJs playing the biggest venues in the world, she's not only become an icon of the scene, but an arbiter of the culture. It's no surprise that Beyoncé tapped Honey for her biggest album yet, Renaissance. Brittany and Honey talk house music's Black roots, the evolution of the club scene, and working with Beyoncé on "Alien Superstar" and "Cozy."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Padma Lakshmi about the second season of her series Taste The Nation. They get into what is "American food" from apple pies (spoiler: nothing in an apple pie is from here) to daal and pancakes. Then Brittany sits down with the hosts of the new investigative podcast Think Twice. Jay Smooth and Leon Neyfakh dive into the history of Michael Jackson to show how he controlled his narrative and to answer the question: is Michael Jackson too famous to cancel?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:03 +0000 96032206-bf6e-4e9f-9c4f-dd1464d89e12 https://www.npr.org/2023/05/04/1174070767/padma-lakshmis-trojan-horse-plus-is-michael-jackson-un-cancellable no Padma Lakshmi's Trojan Horse; Plus, is Michael Jackson un-cancellable? 2134 no full Padma Lakshmi about the second season of her series Taste The Nation. They get into what is "American food" from apple pies (spoiler: nothing in an apple pie is from here) to daal and pancakes. Then Brittany sits down with the hosts of the new investigative podcast Think Twice. Jay Smooth and Leon Neyfakh dive into the history of Michael Jackson to show how he controlled his narrative and to answer the question: is Michael Jackson too famous to cancel?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse sits down with fashion editor and journalist Marjon Carlos. They separate the winning looks from the losing ones, break down the Lagerfeld legacy and play a game of "Show Me The Receipts."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Linda Holmes explains why we as viewers should care. Plus, Brittany talks with Dr. Orna Guralnik. Orna is the lead therapist on Showtime's docuseries Couples Therapy, and her and Brittany discuss how to bridge differences in relationships, how to maintain meaningful relationships, and why humans have the capacity to heal.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The New York Times and other publications have reported that much of the Republican lawmaker's alleged resume – from where he went to college to his supposed time at Goldman Sachs – cannot be backed up with evidence. In this episode, rather than dig into what is true or false, host Brittany Luse asks why someone would embellish their resume in the first place. Author Tara Isabella Burton says it all goes back to the uniquely American obsession with being "self-made."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:13:07 +0000 69fe6573-75c1-474a-96b0-4f47f8fbab95 https://www.npr.org/2023/04/25/1171959795/george-santos-and-the-great-american-tradition-of-self-making no George Santos and the great American tradition of "self-making" 1308 no full The New York Times and other publications have reported that much of the Republican lawmaker's alleged resume – from where he went to college to his supposed time at Goldman Sachs – cannot be backed up with evidence. In this episode, rather than dig into what is true or false, host Brittany Luse asks why someone would embellish their resume in the first place. Author Tara Isabella Burton says it all goes back to the uniquely American obsession with being "self-made."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse is joined by Rolling Stone staff writer Andre Gee to discuss one of the most influential current stars of hip hop media — DJ Akademiks — and what his conservative provocations and visibility say about changes in the rap landscape. Later, Brittany chats with actor, producer, and cabaret singer Bridget Everett about season two of her show, Somebody Somewhere on HBO. They talk about the show's distinctive coming-of-middle-age narrative and what it means to build community in small town America.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:10:09 +0000 2442c9da-17ae-471f-aad5-c375d2004605 https://www.npr.org/2023/04/20/1171021029/the-new-conservative-bent-of-rap-media-plus-the-sweetness-of-somebody-somewhere no The new conservative bent of rap media; plus, the sweetness of 'Somebody Somewhere' 2184 no full Brittany Luse is joined by Rolling Stone staff writer Andre Gee to discuss one of the most influential current stars of hip hop media — DJ Akademiks — and what his conservative provocations and visibility say about changes in the rap landscape. Later, Brittany chats with actor, producer, and cabaret singer Bridget Everett about season two of her show, Somebody Somewhere on HBO. They talk about the show's distinctive coming-of-middle-age narrative and what it means to build community in small town America.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Louder Than a Riot, a look back at the origins of Miami's wildest rap icon, Trina Rockstar. Her vivacious vibes and ruthless bars helped flip the script on the double standard that women in the industry often faced. This episode looks at the unwritten rules that continue to shape hip-hop – specifically rule number four: "It ain't trickin' if you got it."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse is joined by UC Berkeley Law professor Khiara Bridges to connect the dots between the recent legal battles over the abortion pill mifepristone and our constitutional right to privacy. Then, Linda Holmes of NPR's 'Pop Culture Happy Hour' stops by to chat about the television episode that still has our group chats in a chokehold, and how it eloquently captured the way we experience death and grief in real life.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tracee Ellis Ross is an icon. From playing the premiere Black bachelorette, Joan Carol Clayton, on Girlfriends to becoming America's mom as Bow Johnson on Black-ish, she's spent the past two decades portraying a paragon of Black womanhood on screen. More recently, Tracee's turned her focus toward uplifting the stories of real people – on her Hulu documentary Hair Tales, and with her new podcast, I Am America. Host Brittany Luse talks with Tracee about her long and varied career, how she tackles storytelling through documentary and what it means to have rich auntie energy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:10:04 +0000 947ee940-ec4f-4158-a0f5-da0048d318f3 https://www.npr.org/2023/04/04/1167906955/tracee-ellis-ross-is-an-icon-and-our-favorite-rich-auntie no Tracee Ellis Ross is an icon – and our favorite rich auntie 1277 no full Tracee Ellis Ross is an icon. From playing the premiere Black bachelorette, Joan Carol Clayton, on Girlfriends to becoming America's mom as Bow Johnson on Black-ish, she's spent the past two decades portraying a paragon of Black womanhood on screen. More recently, Tracee's turned her focus toward uplifting the stories of real people – on her Hulu documentary Hair Tales, and with her new podcast, I Am America. Host Brittany Luse talks with Tracee about her long and varied career, how she tackles storytelling through documentary and what it means to have rich auntie energy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's 'Code Switch,' joins Brittany Luse to explore the end of reality TV's villain era and the state of the influencer economy. Then, we dive into the psyche behind Academy Award-nominee Steven Yeun's latest character in Netflix's 'Beef.' He and Brittany discuss the diabolical antics of protagonist Danny and the surprising result of all that on-screen tension with his co-star Ali Wong.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:38:46 +0000 f4ebcb94-d717-4967-bee6-ed93b3933854 https://www.npr.org/2023/04/07/1168579232/serving-up-villains-and-vengeance-in-love-is-blind-and-steven-yeuns-beef no Serving up villains and vengeance in 'Love Is Blind' and Steven Yeun's 'Beef' 1719 no full B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's 'Code Switch,' joins Brittany Luse to explore the end of reality TV's villain era and the state of the influencer economy. Then, we dive into the psyche behind Academy Award-nominee Steven Yeun's latest character in Netflix's 'Beef.' He and Brittany discuss the diabolical antics of protagonist Danny and the surprising result of all that on-screen tension with his co-star Ali Wong.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse tries the AI companion app Replika for herself – and discusses the experience with The Cut's Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz, who's spent the past year covering tech and dating. They talk about the surprising market that Replika has found and whether relationships with AI chatbots will become more common. Finally, they play a new game called 'Boyfriend... or Bot?'

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:33:40 +0000 369b6951-1581-4726-a266-4a6bdcb482cf https://www.npr.org/2023/03/30/1167066462/the-surprising-case-for-ai-boyfriends no The surprising case for AI boyfriends 1815 no full Brittany Luse tries the AI companion app Replika for herself – and discusses the experience with The Cut's Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz, who's spent the past year covering tech and dating. They talk about the surprising market that Replika has found and whether relationships with AI chatbots will become more common. Finally, they play a new game called 'Boyfriend... or Bot?'

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Host Brittany Luse talks first to Laci Mosley, host of a podcast called 'Scam Goddess,' about how even a scam queen can become a victim. Then, Brittany chats with Susan Tompor, money columnist at the Detroit Free Press, about how these scams work, what's being done about them and why we all need to stop judging people who've fallen prey to scams.

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Host Brittany Luse talks first to Laci Mosley, host of a podcast called 'Scam Goddess,' about how even a scam queen can become a victim. Then, Brittany chats with Susan Tompor, money columnist at the Detroit Free Press, about how these scams work, what's being done about them and why we all need to stop judging people who've fallen prey to scams.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Chronically Online, is here to find the balance.

To kick it off, host Brittany Luse chats with Buzzfeed News internet reporter Steffi Cao about her essay, "white women want their power back: on bbls and balletcore, and the entropy of aesthetic." After scrolling on Instagram Reels, Steffi noticed that the clean girl, coastal grandmother and – most importantly – the vanilla girl trends are all ushering in a very specific aesthetic. Brittany and Steffi talk beauty as soft power and the rebrand of white womanhood.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 23:55:58 +0000 8da7dab7-24a7-4d6a-b0ed-d70343aa15b5 https://www.npr.org/2023/03/28/1166458384/the-vanilla-girl-trend-shows-that-beauty-is-power no The 'vanilla girl' trend shows that beauty is power 1022 no full Chronically Online, is here to find the balance.

To kick it off, host Brittany Luse chats with Buzzfeed News internet reporter Steffi Cao about her essay, "white women want their power back: on bbls and balletcore, and the entropy of aesthetic." After scrolling on Instagram Reels, Steffi noticed that the clean girl, coastal grandmother and – most importantly – the vanilla girl trends are all ushering in a very specific aesthetic. Brittany and Steffi talk beauty as soft power and the rebrand of white womanhood.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> New York Magazine features writer Rachel Handler to break down J.Lo's wedding planning movies (the Jennifer Lopez Wedding Industrial Complex Canon), how they add to J.Lo's brand, and what they say about our investment in the real-life wedding industrial complex.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:10:16 +0000 85cf2e83-54c7-42c7-9a09-4768ece788ab https://www.npr.org/2023/03/14/1163325641/breaking-down-the-jennifer-lopez-wedding-industrial-complex-canon no Breaking down the Jennifer Lopez Wedding Industrial Complex Canon 1767 no full New York Magazine features writer Rachel Handler to break down J.Lo's wedding planning movies (the Jennifer Lopez Wedding Industrial Complex Canon), how they add to J.Lo's brand, and what they say about our investment in the real-life wedding industrial complex.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. And according to the CDC, out of all the American adults who have had COVID — and that's a lot of us — one in five went on to develop long COVID symptoms. While so many are struggling with this new disease, it can be hard for people to know what to do to take care of themselves. The Long COVID Survival Guide aims to give people struggling with long COVID practical solutions and emotional support to manage their illness.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:10:51 +0000 f27c0c60-3455-4851-9c85-0baaf4888371 https://www.npr.org/2023/03/17/1164311502/surviving-long-covid-three-years-into-the-pandemic no Surviving long COVID three years into the pandemic 1251 no full declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. And according to the CDC, out of all the American adults who have had COVID — and that's a lot of us — one in five went on to develop long COVID symptoms. While so many are struggling with this new disease, it can be hard for people to know what to do to take care of themselves. The Long COVID Survival Guide aims to give people struggling with long COVID practical solutions and emotional support to manage their illness.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse talks to author Malcolm Harris about his new book, Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World, to break down how that mythos was built, the dark underbelly underneath it, and why the tech industry is a microcosm of American capitalism.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:06:45 +0000 584ac8ff-fcc8-4355-b5e7-50a72c14ffae https://www.npr.org/2023/03/16/1164009866/silicon-valley-bank-and-the-sordid-history-of-palo-alto no Silicon Valley Bank and the sordid history of 'Palo Alto' 1473 no full Brittany Luse talks to author Malcolm Harris about his new book, Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World, to break down how that mythos was built, the dark underbelly underneath it, and why the tech industry is a microcosm of American capitalism.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:35:26 +0000 5197d2a7-e117-49c5-9ed1-5524dbd0c07b https://www.npr.org/2023/03/13/1163135956/the-key-to-egot-ing-with-john-legend no The key to EGOT-ing with John Legend 1303 no full
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Then, we ask Chicago Tribune TV and film critic Nina Metz about the oversaturation of fictional, churlish billionaires on screen - and why there should be more depictions of the workers they exploit.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:56:08 +0000 134ec36d-4179-4aee-ac2d-9e42b128fa3d https://www.npr.org/2023/03/10/1162603068/how-hollywood-squeezed-out-women-directors-plus-whats-with-the-rich-jerks-on-tv no How Hollywood squeezed out women directors; plus, what's with the rich jerks on TV? 1910 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Angelica Jade Bastién to talk about Marilyn's misinterpreted legacy and why the Hollywood impersonations never shine as bright as the real star.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:38:53 +0000 847f2400-7fd4-4b4a-bf5f-edcdf53a293c https://www.npr.org/2023/03/07/1161629864/marilyn-monroe-was-more-than-just-blonde no Marilyn Monroe was more than just 'Blonde' 1303 no full Angelica Jade Bastién to talk about Marilyn's misinterpreted legacy and why the Hollywood impersonations never shine as bright as the real star.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Real Housewives peak culture – as in the #1 topic in the group chat – for so many people? Host Brittany Luse and producer Liam McBain descend into the depths of Bravocon – the Bravo convention – to find out. They talk to fans, a producer, and the Housewives themselves to understand how the franchise became a cultural juggernaut.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:52:23 +0000 af3cca13-0c33-4d63-ab7f-dfc9cce58ca1 https://www.npr.org/2023/03/02/1160697394/the-molten-center-of-the-real-housewives-multiverse no What's real about The Real Housewives? 1776 no full The Real Housewives peak culture – as in the #1 topic in the group chat – for so many people? Host Brittany Luse and producer Liam McBain descend into the depths of Bravocon – the Bravo convention – to find out. They talk to fans, a producer, and the Housewives themselves to understand how the franchise became a cultural juggernaut.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Keyla Monterroso Mejia is a dramedy star on the rise. She made audiences cringe with laughter in Curb Your Enthusiasm playing Maria Sofia Estrada and then passed the vibe check as the chaotic teacher's aide Ashley Garcia on Abbott Elementary. And to top it all off, she's leading the new Netflix show, Freeridge. Host Brittany Luse sits down with Keyla to talk about her comedic characters, her new leading role, and betting on yourself.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:39:22 +0000 8117f6de-3a1e-453e-99d9-b55aeb3efc9c https://www.npr.org/2023/02/28/1160051254/keyla-monterroso-mejia-embraces-cringe-as-comedys-newest-star no Keyla Monterroso Mejia embraces cringe as comedy's newest star 1255 no full Keyla Monterroso Mejia is a dramedy star on the rise. She made audiences cringe with laughter in Curb Your Enthusiasm playing Maria Sofia Estrada and then passed the vibe check as the chaotic teacher's aide Ashley Garcia on Abbott Elementary. And to top it all off, she's leading the new Netflix show, Freeridge. Host Brittany Luse sits down with Keyla to talk about her comedic characters, her new leading role, and betting on yourself.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse chats with NPR's Giulia Heyward to get the download on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent efforts to ban AP African American studies in his state. Then, Brittany sits down with Dorothy Roberts, a legal scholar and sociologist at the University of Pennsylvania, and Leslie Alexander, a historian at Rutgers University. In line with their work on The 1619 Project – now a Hulu documentary series –they make the case that slavery led to some of our biggest political fissures today, and discuss why it's important for all Americans to understand those connections.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:13:42 +0000 f4a11931-63ad-4974-8bd6-dbd8e7d42ae9 https://www.npr.org/2023/02/22/1158724309/fear-florida-and-the-1619-project no Fear, Florida, and The 1619 Project 1872 no full Brittany Luse chats with NPR's Giulia Heyward to get the download on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent efforts to ban AP African American studies in his state. Then, Brittany sits down with Dorothy Roberts, a legal scholar and sociologist at the University of Pennsylvania, and Leslie Alexander, a historian at Rutgers University. In line with their work on The 1619 Project – now a Hulu documentary series –they make the case that slavery led to some of our biggest political fissures today, and discuss why it's important for all Americans to understand those connections.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Inciting Joy, poet Ross Gay reconsiders the breadth of joy, arguing that it can be found – and even strengthened – in life's hardest moments, when we must rely on one another. This week, host Brittany Luse sits down with Gay to discuss the complexity of joy, the beauty of grace and creating meaning in life.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Kelela. But the Washington, D.C. native has had a seismic impact on dance music since she broke into the scene in 2013. Now, after a six-year hiatus, Kelela is out with her fourth and latest record, 'Raven' – and with it, she's remaking the future of dance music. This week, host Brittany Luse sits down with Kelela to discuss Black queer liberation, and how she hopes this record helps folks find freedom on the dance floor.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:36:55 +0000 8c090136-56d0-49f5-a862-0092c66c9c2a https://www.npr.org/2023/02/13/1156583702/kelelas-guide-for-breaking-up-with-men no Kelela's guide for breaking up with men 1280 no full Kelela. But the Washington, D.C. native has had a seismic impact on dance music since she broke into the scene in 2013. Now, after a six-year hiatus, Kelela is out with her fourth and latest record, 'Raven' – and with it, she's remaking the future of dance music. This week, host Brittany Luse sits down with Kelela to discuss Black queer liberation, and how she hopes this record helps folks find freedom on the dance floor.

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Then, we talk to Dr. E. Gale Greenlee, teacher-scholar in residence at the bell hooks center in Berea Kentucky, about lasting impact of bell hooks' work, and how she changed the way we think about love.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse sits down with sociologist Dr. Katy Pilcher, to talk about female desire and what it means that a whole family can enjoy a male strip revue together.

Then, Brittany talks to Penn Badgley, the star of Netflix's 'YOU.' He reflects on playing bad guys for the last 15 years, what a murderer can tell us about love and why all television is camp.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:40:23 +0000 a74e631f-4593-462a-b2f6-e96dfdd16c25 https://www.npr.org/2023/02/02/1153972974/hot-and-kinda-bothered-by-magic-mike-plus-penn-badgley-on-bad-boys no Hot and kinda bothered by 'Magic Mike'; plus Penn Badgley on bad boys 2156 no full Brittany Luse sits down with sociologist Dr. Katy Pilcher, to talk about female desire and what it means that a whole family can enjoy a male strip revue together.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Gene Demby, host of NPR's Code Switch, to discuss if Rihanna's previous concerns were addressed and why she might need to step up to the mic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:25:42 +0000 d165f3c6-fdd5-4487-bea8-5169e39aac93 https://www.npr.org/2023/02/07/1155052325/everything-leading-up-to-rihannas-halftime-show no Everything leading up to Rihanna's Halftime Show 969 no full Gene Demby, host of NPR's Code Switch, to discuss if Rihanna's previous concerns were addressed and why she might need to step up to the mic.

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20 years after Luther's last live concert, Brittany is joined by Craig Seymour, author of "Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross" to discuss Luther's impact and why he isn't usually placed on the "Mount Rushmore" of American music.

Then, Brittany jazzes it up with two-time Grammy nominee Samara Joy. They talk about her unique style of singing and how she's bridging generations with her timeless music.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:08:38 +0000 fedce161-fb3a-4e61-91e6-834ea7267192 https://www.npr.org/2023/02/02/1153973028/the-love-and-longing-of-luther-vandross-plus-grammy-nominee-samara-joy no The loneliness and longing of Luther Vandross; plus Grammy winner Samara Joy 2238 no full
20 years after Luther's last live concert, Brittany is joined by Craig Seymour, author of "Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross" to discuss Luther's impact and why he isn't usually placed on the "Mount Rushmore" of American music.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The New York Times and other publications have reported that much of the Republican lawmaker's alleged resume – from where he went to college to his supposed time at Goldman Sachs – cannot be backed up with evidence. In this episode, rather than dig into what is true or false, host Brittany Luse asks why someone would embellish their resume in the first place. Author Tara Isabella Burton says it all goes back to the uniquely American obsession with being "self-made."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:17:15 +0000 f24b7565-95af-4ad8-ade6-847aee970797 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/30/1152508113/george-santos-and-the-great-american-tradition-of-self-making no George Santos and the great American tradition of "self-making" 1344 no full The New York Times and other publications have reported that much of the Republican lawmaker's alleged resume – from where he went to college to his supposed time at Goldman Sachs – cannot be backed up with evidence. In this episode, rather than dig into what is true or false, host Brittany Luse asks why someone would embellish their resume in the first place. Author Tara Isabella Burton says it all goes back to the uniquely American obsession with being "self-made."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse sits down with actor Sarah Natochenny, who's voiced Ash since 2006. Sarah talks about growing up with a character who stays 10 years old, and how fans have been the lifeblood of the show. Then, Brittany sits down with Dexter Thomas, VICE News correspondent and Japanese culture critic, and Daniel Dockery, author of Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All. They explore how Pokémon transformed gaming and children's TV in the U.S. and became one of the biggest media franchises in the world.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:54:38 +0000 e4277ec0-0290-41f7-b243-0d1cbc9ef54e https://www.npr.org/2023/01/26/1151745344/saying-goodbye-to-pikachu-and-ash-plus-how-pokemon-changed-media-forever no Saying goodbye to Pikachu and Ash, plus how Pokémon changed media forever 2248 no full Brittany Luse sits down with actor Sarah Natochenny, who's voiced Ash since 2006. Sarah talks about growing up with a character who stays 10 years old, and how fans have been the lifeblood of the show. Then, Brittany sits down with Dexter Thomas, VICE News correspondent and Japanese culture critic, and Daniel Dockery, author of Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All. They explore how Pokémon transformed gaming and children's TV in the U.S. and became one of the biggest media franchises in the world.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Everything Everywhere All at Once is the critical darling of the 2023 awards season. The film is up for 11 Oscars, including a Supporting Actress nomination for breakout star, Stephanie Hsu. Hsu, who played Joy Wang AKA Jobu Tupaki in the film, started her career in experimental theater, which eventually led her to meet the directors of Everything Everywhere All at Once. Stephanie joined host Brittany Luse to chat about her comedic roots, the freedom of nihilism, and how the film has brought intergenerational healing to the stars.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:38:29 +0000 ab20c4a2-c32b-483e-92a2-1dd8dced9e4c https://www.npr.org/2023/01/23/1150819757/oscar-nominee-stephanie-hsu-is-everywhere-all-at-once no Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu is everywhere, all at once 1423 no full Everything Everywhere All at Once is the critical darling of the 2023 awards season. The film is up for 11 Oscars, including a Supporting Actress nomination for breakout star, Stephanie Hsu. Hsu, who played Joy Wang AKA Jobu Tupaki in the film, started her career in experimental theater, which eventually led her to meet the directors of Everything Everywhere All at Once. Stephanie joined host Brittany Luse to chat about her comedic roots, the freedom of nihilism, and how the film has brought intergenerational healing to the stars.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse talks to Karla Ortiz, an artist who's part of a new lawsuit against a group of companies that use AI to generate images. Ortiz gives her take on why it's important to regulate this technology, and why everyone – not just artists – has a stake in the issue. Then, Brittany talks to Tuck Woodstock, host of the 'Gender Reveal' podcast, about the show's five-year mark and how we can all talk about gender in more informed ways.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 23:45:05 +0000 8f30342c-256b-4ff5-8b86-945e0c1c805c https://www.npr.org/2023/01/20/1150245922/one-of-grindrs-favorite-podcasts-plus-art-versus-ai no One of Grindr's favorite podcasts; plus, art versus AI 2565 no full Brittany Luse talks to Karla Ortiz, an artist who's part of a new lawsuit against a group of companies that use AI to generate images. Ortiz gives her take on why it's important to regulate this technology, and why everyone – not just artists – has a stake in the issue. Then, Brittany talks to Tuck Woodstock, host of the 'Gender Reveal' podcast, about the show's five-year mark and how we can all talk about gender in more informed ways.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse and writer Alex Abad-Santos talk M3GAN's queer appeal, our skepticism of Silicon Valley life hacks and how the movie inverts some classic horror tropes.
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse talks to two women fighting to change that: Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), who has been pushing for a federal law against race-based hair discrimination, and Michaela Angela Davis, whose docuseries "The Hair Tales" is meant to inspire Black women to celebrate their crowning glories.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:24:23 +0000 14f9463e-cdbc-4580-9f9e-37559793fa3c https://www.npr.org/2023/01/11/1148394231/curls-and-courage-with-michaela-angela-davis-and-rep-cori-bush no What's worse than heat damage? Hair discrimination 1709 no full Brittany Luse talks to two women fighting to change that: Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), who has been pushing for a federal law against race-based hair discrimination, and Michaela Angela Davis, whose docuseries "The Hair Tales" is meant to inspire Black women to celebrate their crowning glories.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Nona Willis Aronowitz says it's political too. In Bad Sex: Truth, Pleasure, and an Unfinished Revolution, Aronowitz tackles the historic and systemic causes of unsatisfying sex. With wisdom from both her reading and romps, Aronowitz sits down with host Brittany Luse to talk about pleasure and the paths to building better relationships with men.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:02:40 +0000 12b98e35-e637-411c-bd54-1754c18ccb25 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/03/1146720092/bad-sex-and-how-the-sexual-revolution-left-womens-desires-behind no Do you really know what turns you on? 1236 no full Nona Willis Aronowitz says it's political too. In Bad Sex: Truth, Pleasure, and an Unfinished Revolution, Aronowitz tackles the historic and systemic causes of unsatisfying sex. With wisdom from both her reading and romps, Aronowitz sits down with host Brittany Luse to talk about pleasure and the paths to building better relationships with men.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse sits down with the first Gen Z member to be raised to its ranks, Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida. They talk about his vision for the future, the literal costs of entering the halls of power and getting a shoutout from his favorite band after winning his election. Then, what could Congress do better in 2023? NPR congressional correspondent Susan Davis gives Brittany her thoughts on new year's resolutions for lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:53:52 +0000 06db42ba-cc4a-491a-a65d-e27fac762afb https://www.npr.org/2023/01/05/1147128112/rep-maxwell-frost-on-gen-z-politics-and-the-price-tag-of-power no What has Rep. Maxwell Frost gotten himself into? 1981 no full Brittany Luse sits down with the first Gen Z member to be raised to its ranks, Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida. They talk about his vision for the future, the literal costs of entering the halls of power and getting a shoutout from his favorite band after winning his election. Then, what could Congress do better in 2023? NPR congressional correspondent Susan Davis gives Brittany her thoughts on new year's resolutions for lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> to the indie darling 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' St. James calls the subgenre the 'millennial parent apology fantasy.' They get into how stories about parents and children confronting gaps in culture, generation and identity could pave the way for new perspectives about trauma and family.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:10:27 +0000 e8f97718-c78b-46d5-9c52-8990bc30d354 https://www.npr.org/2022/12/28/1145811657/millennials-in-hollywood-are-making-parents-apologize-on-screen no Millennials in Hollywood are making parents apologize on-screen 947 no full to the indie darling 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' St. James calls the subgenre the 'millennial parent apology fantasy.' They get into how stories about parents and children confronting gaps in culture, generation and identity could pave the way for new perspectives about trauma and family.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Honey Dijon. She co-produced two of the fiercest tracks on Beyoncé's latest record, 'Renaissance,' and she released her own studio album this fall, called 'Black Girl Magic.' But Honey – one of the only Black trans DJs playing the biggest clubs in the world – has been a mainstay on dance floors for decades. And she's become a historian, and champion, of the Black musical traditions that house music draws from. In this episode, Honey talks to host Brittany Luse about using music to create spaces of liberation and paving the way for future generations to do the same.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2022 15:47:04 +0000 e764a114-f19a-436f-85aa-c7408d21381a https://www.npr.org/2022/12/28/1145779758/serving-house-music-history-with-honey-dijon no Dancing into 2023 with legendary DJ Honey Dijon 1364 no full Honey Dijon. She co-produced two of the fiercest tracks on Beyoncé's latest record, 'Renaissance,' and she released her own studio album this fall, called 'Black Girl Magic.' But Honey – one of the only Black trans DJs playing the biggest clubs in the world – has been a mainstay on dance floors for decades. And she's become a historian, and champion, of the Black musical traditions that house music draws from. In this episode, Honey talks to host Brittany Luse about using music to create spaces of liberation and paving the way for future generations to do the same.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> April 2022, former guest host Juana Summers sits down with author Danyel Smith to chat about her book, Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop. They talk all about Black women in music — like Gladys Knight, Mahalia Jackson and Whitney Houston — whose true genius and contributions have not yet been fully recognized.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:10:13 +0000 c10cda6f-4c8b-4ff6-82ef-aa5aed4b48a7 https://www.npr.org/2022/12/20/1144332037/danyel-smith-gives-black-women-in-pop-their-flowers-in-shine-bright no A critic's love letter to Black women in pop 1915 no full April 2022, former guest host Juana Summers sits down with author Danyel Smith to chat about her book, Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop. They talk all about Black women in music — like Gladys Knight, Mahalia Jackson and Whitney Houston — whose true genius and contributions have not yet been fully recognized.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Gabby Bulgarelli joins host Brittany Luse to talk about her reporting inside the courtroom, how social media has impacted the trial and the ripple effect this verdict might have for Black women across the country.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2022 01:05:16 +0000 203aa039-c7f2-4903-8f09-8de9a9e6bdf5 https://www.npr.org/2022/12/20/1144412139/tory-lanez-is-guilty-so-why-was-megan-thee-stallions-strength-on-trial no Tory Lanez is guilty, so why was Megan Thee Stallion's strength on trial? 1132 no full Gabby Bulgarelli joins host Brittany Luse to talk about her reporting inside the courtroom, how social media has impacted the trial and the ripple effect this verdict might have for Black women across the country.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Love Actually is still a holiday staple that plays in both movie theaters and living rooms across the country. Since the film is here to stay, we feel it's about time to see how it holds up. Host Brittany Luse chats with NPR Weekend Edition's Ayesha Rascoe, who saw the film for the first time this year. They also break down what defines the Christmas movie genre – and its surprising overlap with horror.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:40:13 +0000 37cd0119-0892-48d0-b0f5-c304de25d3d2 https://www.npr.org/2022/12/19/1144165461/almost-20-years-of-love-actually no (Almost) 20 years of 'Love Actually' 1570 yes full Love Actually is still a holiday staple that plays in both movie theaters and living rooms across the country. Since the film is here to stay, we feel it's about time to see how it holds up. Host Brittany Luse chats with NPR Weekend Edition's Ayesha Rascoe, who saw the film for the first time this year. They also break down what defines the Christmas movie genre – and its surprising overlap with horror.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Secret History turned 30 this year. Since the book's release, the novel has sold millions of copies and become a classic - the blueprint for a cluster of aesthetic and literary works under the label "dark academia." Host Brittany Luse and culture writer Alice Vincent examine the novel's long shelf life and why it's still relevent to young people today. Then she sits down with author Olivie Blake, who shares how authors are bringing new perspectives to the genre.

Then, Brittany is joined by Avery Trufelman, host of the podcast Articles of Interest. In her latest season, Trufelman explores the classic look of ivy style, and its journey from the hallowed halls of academic institutions to retail stores near you.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 20:13:06 +0000 e8a76582-2c5d-4c62-9b4d-247a9428a830 https://www.npr.org/2022/12/14/1142788023/dark-academias-deadly-allure-and-the-timeless-appeal-of-prep-style no Dark academia's deadly allure and the timeless appeal of prep style 2432 no full The Secret History turned 30 this year. Since the book's release, the novel has sold millions of copies and become a classic - the blueprint for a cluster of aesthetic and literary works under the label "dark academia." Host Brittany Luse and culture writer Alice Vincent examine the novel's long shelf life and why it's still relevent to young people today. Then she sits down with author Olivie Blake, who shares how authors are bringing new perspectives to the genre.

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Host Brittany Luse sits down with Jason Parham, senior writer at WIRED, to discuss why he believes, "There Is No Replacement for Black Twitter"; and why his three-part oral history, "A People's History of Black Twitter" is needed now more than ever.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 21:21:53 +0000 e97844a4-0956-463d-9e2e-66915234bf45 https://www.npr.org/2022/12/12/1142283827/what-we-lose-if-black-twitter-disappears no There is no Twitter without Black Twitter 1150 no full
Host Brittany Luse sits down with Jason Parham, senior writer at WIRED, to discuss why he believes, "There Is No Replacement for Black Twitter"; and why his three-part oral history, "A People's History of Black Twitter" is needed now more than ever.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Framing Agnes, an award-winning documentary about the legacy of a young trans woman in the 1950s who was forced to choose between access and honesty. The film uses the format of a talk show to re-enact interviews with the eponymous Agnes and five other trans people – taken from case files from a decades-old gender identity clinic at UCLA. Brittany Luse chats with the film's director, Chase Joynt, and historian Jules Gill-Peterson about the ways our society tells trans stories. They also dive into the limits of representation, the power dynamics of interviews and the nature of truth itself.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:43:53 +0000 efc0e28c-303e-4ac0-9259-1286f4035e7a https://www.npr.org/2022/12/07/1141193620/framing-agnes-trans-stories no 'Framing Agnes' flips the script for trans stories 2005 no full Framing Agnes, an award-winning documentary about the legacy of a young trans woman in the 1950s who was forced to choose between access and honesty. The film uses the format of a talk show to re-enact interviews with the eponymous Agnes and five other trans people – taken from case files from a decades-old gender identity clinic at UCLA. Brittany Luse chats with the film's director, Chase Joynt, and historian Jules Gill-Peterson about the ways our society tells trans stories. They also dive into the limits of representation, the power dynamics of interviews and the nature of truth itself.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse and fashion journalist Scarlett Newman make the case for why it's time Lil' Kim gets the credit she deserves.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:10:54 +0000 753425e0-979d-475b-84ff-8bd2c81735c4 https://www.npr.org/2022/11/28/1139460172/lil-kim-is-a-style-icon-its-time-she-got-her-due no Lil Kim is a style icon. It's time she got her due. 1055 no full Brittany Luse and fashion journalist Scarlett Newman make the case for why it's time Lil' Kim gets the credit she deserves.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse has found herself curious about motherhood. As she's thought about the kind of mom she might be, she looked for models in film and TV – and found that there's little room for mothers, and Black moms in particular, to be anything but excellent. From Brittany's previous podcast, For Colored Nerds, a discussion with Eric Eddings about motherhood and misbehaving, and why less than perfect is more than enough.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:26:30 +0000 33319d1d-fc06-47c5-b2df-288f20a126cc https://www.npr.org/2022/11/28/1139458643/for-colored-nerds-why-brittany-wants-to-be-a-bad-black-mom no For Colored Nerds: Why Brittany wants to be a bad Black mom 2906 no full Brittany Luse has found herself curious about motherhood. As she's thought about the kind of mom she might be, she looked for models in film and TV – and found that there's little room for mothers, and Black moms in particular, to be anything but excellent. From Brittany's previous podcast, For Colored Nerds, a discussion with Eric Eddings about motherhood and misbehaving, and why less than perfect is more than enough.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pop Culture Happy Hour, a deep dive on The Godfather – and why the classic film was not universally loved by the Italian-American community that it portrayed. This episode is part one of the new three-part podcast series Screening Ourselves, which is all about the complicated relationships between on-screen characters and the people they aim to represent.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:10:54 +0000 6785b8eb-7599-4d9c-8b89-5b8f558ff116 https://www.npr.org/2022/11/23/1138931462/pop-culture-happy-hour-the-godfather-and-the-limits-of-on-screen-representation no Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'The Godfather' and the limits of on-screen representation 2708 no full Pop Culture Happy Hour, a deep dive on The Godfather – and why the classic film was not universally loved by the Italian-American community that it portrayed. This episode is part one of the new three-part podcast series Screening Ourselves, which is all about the complicated relationships between on-screen characters and the people they aim to represent.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Topdog/Underdog, which recently returned to Broadway. Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II talk sibling rivalries, the American dream and why their two-man show is not just an exploration of race.

Then Brittany goes fangirl on actor Randall Park, whose 2019 film Always Be My Maybe is a staple in her household. She and Park talk about his latest projects: the holiday-friendly Netflix sitcom Blockbuster and his forthcoming directorial debut. They also get into the challenges of making it big in Hollywood and his passion for all things creative.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:35:06 +0000 a8801eac-353e-44b9-be97-839924429f30 https://www.npr.org/2022/11/18/1137673334/sibling-rivalry-takes-the-stage-on-broadway-plus-randall-parks-latest-blockbuste no Sibling rivalry takes the stage on Broadway; plus Randall Park's latest 'Blockbuster' 1852 no full Topdog/Underdog, which recently returned to Broadway. Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II talk sibling rivalries, the American dream and why their two-man show is not just an exploration of race.

Then Brittany goes fangirl on actor Randall Park, whose 2019 film Always Be My Maybe is a staple in her household. She and Park talk about his latest projects: the holiday-friendly Netflix sitcom Blockbuster and his forthcoming directorial debut. They also get into the challenges of making it big in Hollywood and his passion for all things creative.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> According to the CDC, out of all the American adults who have had COVID — and that's a lot of us — one in five went on to develop long COVID symptoms. While so many are struggling with this new disease, it can be hard for people to know how to take care of themselves.

The Long COVID Survival Guide aims to give people struggling with long COVID practical solutions and emotional support to manage their illness. Host Brittany Luse talks to Fiona Lowenstein, editor of the guide, and Karla Monterroso, one of the contributors, about the difficulty of getting diagnosed, navigating long COVID and creating long-term collective care.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:42:35 +0000 c47ad62a-081d-40f4-bc81-5d2804ab9abb https://www.npr.org/2022/11/18/1137661071/the-long-covid-survival-guide-to-finding-care-and-community no 'The Long COVID Survival Guide' to finding care and community 1242 no full According to the CDC, out of all the American adults who have had COVID — and that's a lot of us — one in five went on to develop long COVID symptoms. While so many are struggling with this new disease, it can be hard for people to know how to take care of themselves.

The Long COVID Survival Guide aims to give people struggling with long COVID practical solutions and emotional support to manage their illness. Host Brittany Luse talks to Fiona Lowenstein, editor of the guide, and Karla Monterroso, one of the contributors, about the difficulty of getting diagnosed, navigating long COVID and creating long-term collective care.

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In this episode, host Brittany Luse explores Messi's long road to a World Cup victory with Jasmine Garsd, host of NPR's new podcast The Last Cup. Along the way, they go into how immigration, race and class coil around the world of international soccer.

Then, Brittany goes on a gastronomic journey with food columnist Illyanna Maisonet, whose new cookbook Diasporican weaves in diasporic influences with Puerto Rico's Indigenous, African and European culinary traditions.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:41:21 +0000 6e9729d4-7018-4ffe-a789-62f57c216f05 https://www.npr.org/2022/11/17/1137354500/lionel-messis-last-world-cup-plus-a-diasporican-thanksgiving no Lionel Messi's last World Cup? Plus, a 'Diasporican' Thanksgiving 2187 no full
In this episode, host Brittany Luse explores Messi's long road to a World Cup victory with Jasmine Garsd, host of NPR's new podcast The Last Cup. Along the way, they go into how immigration, race and class coil around the world of international soccer.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Abbott Elementary. This workplace comedy follows a group of teachers at a Philadelphia public elementary school. The show is sweet and roaringly funny, but it also touches on national issues such as underfunding and teacher retention.

Currently in its second season, the writers room is led by the great Quinta Brunson. Today, Brittany is joined by two of her talented writers, Brittani Nichols and Joya McCrory. They talk about creating a world that feels both authentic and funny to American teachers.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:39:14 +0000 dc7925a4-694b-4694-b3c8-90696459e6c0 https://www.npr.org/2022/11/14/1136569595/abbott-elementary-writers-brittani-nichols no 'Abbott Elementary' gets teachers 930 no full Abbott Elementary. This workplace comedy follows a group of teachers at a Philadelphia public elementary school. The show is sweet and roaringly funny, but it also touches on national issues such as underfunding and teacher retention.

Currently in its second season, the writers room is led by the great Quinta Brunson. Today, Brittany is joined by two of her talented writers, Brittani Nichols and Joya McCrory. They talk about creating a world that feels both authentic and funny to American teachers.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hit theaters Friday. But on the same day, another film dropped that may be just as powerful in its message about Black moviemaking. Is This Black Enough For You? pays homage to the decades of creativity that made the celebrated Marvel movie possible – and deeply influenced cinema as we know it.

Host Brittany Luse sits down with Elvis Mitchell, the longtime film critic who directed the documentary. They dig into the ingenuity of Black filmmakers through the 1960s and '70s, the overlooked contributions of Blaxploitation films and the one Black classic that led to the demise of an era.

Then, Brittany talks about a different kind of homage with Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle – the brains behind the sitcom South Side and the variety show send-up Sherman's Showcase. The comedy duo reveal why writing jokes around specific references can appeal to all kinds of audiences, and how parody can be a form of love.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:59:55 +0000 1ad67495-3205-4775-aafd-4e86b4f081ac https://www.npr.org/2022/11/10/1135743757/black-films-that-changed-the-game no Black films that changed the game 2366 no full Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hit theaters Friday. But on the same day, another film dropped that may be just as powerful in its message about Black moviemaking. Is This Black Enough For You? pays homage to the decades of creativity that made the celebrated Marvel movie possible – and deeply influenced cinema as we know it.

Host Brittany Luse sits down with Elvis Mitchell, the longtime film critic who directed the documentary. They dig into the ingenuity of Black filmmakers through the 1960s and '70s, the overlooked contributions of Blaxploitation films and the one Black classic that led to the demise of an era.

Then, Brittany talks about a different kind of homage with Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle – the brains behind the sitcom South Side and the variety show send-up Sherman's Showcase. The comedy duo reveal why writing jokes around specific references can appeal to all kinds of audiences, and how parody can be a form of love.

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Sami Schalk is the author of Black Disability Politics. She argues that by focusing on the intersection of disability and Black liberation you can find creative ways to address systemic oppression. Long lines are just one example of where Black and disabled oppression meet.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:47:16 +0000 9b950f86-cd6a-4e6b-843b-39ceabd7800d https://www.npr.org/2022/11/08/1135120928/a-vote-for-black-disability-politics no A vote for 'Black Disability Politics' 1020 no full
Sami Schalk is the author of Black Disability Politics. She argues that by focusing on the intersection of disability and Black liberation you can find creative ways to address systemic oppression. Long lines are just one example of where Black and disabled oppression meet.

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Host Brittany Luse unpacks that journey with MJ Corey, known by her social handle Kardashian Kolloquium. Corey, who also runs a newsletter where she applies media theory to the Kardashians' antics, breaks down their rise to the heights of American society and power – and how they got there using beauty, traditional milestones and a media playbook that might look similar to another first family.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:41:07 +0000 d3212090-4c1c-4234-badc-af3eafd80520 https://www.npr.org/2022/10/28/1132200250/are-the-kardashians-americas-family no Are the Kardashians America's family? Plus, our skincare desires and delusions 2173 no full
Host Brittany Luse unpacks that journey with MJ Corey, known by her social handle Kardashian Kolloquium. Corey, who also runs a newsletter where she applies media theory to the Kardashians' antics, breaks down their rise to the heights of American society and power – and how they got there using beauty, traditional milestones and a media playbook that might look similar to another first family.

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For the past 13 years, Baranski has played Diane Lockhart, a savvy and assertive attorney on the CBS television series The Good Wife and its spin-off The Good Fight. And just like her character, Baranski is a trailblazer herself. With women making up only 3% of major TV characters 60 and over, she's carved out a path for other actresses to follow.

In this episode, host Brittany Luse talks with Baranski about The Good Fight for women in Hollywood.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:09:35 +0000 501c9dcc-df01-4fe5-9dbe-23b3def3e359 https://www.npr.org/2022/10/28/1132274103/sophistication-and-sexuality-at-70-with-christine-baranski no Sophistication and sexuality at 70 with Christine Baranski 953 no full
For the past 13 years, Baranski has played Diane Lockhart, a savvy and assertive attorney on the CBS television series The Good Wife and its spin-off The Good Fight. And just like her character, Baranski is a trailblazer herself. With women making up only 3% of major TV characters 60 and over, she's carved out a path for other actresses to follow.

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Then Brittany sits down with Jacob Anderson, star of the AMC reboot of Interview with the Vampire. The two get into the shaky ethics of vampirism and the trauma of immortality.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:08:52 +0000 6e8ef0c1-2f0e-41f2-a1e5-b4436877901a https://www.npr.org/2022/10/28/1132203296/our-undying-cultural-obsession-with-vampires no Vampires are hot, y'all 2025 no full
Then Brittany sits down with Jacob Anderson, star of the AMC reboot of Interview with the Vampire. The two get into the shaky ethics of vampirism and the trauma of immortality.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> turned the store into an internet meme.

This week, host Brittany Luse sits down with Planet Money's Kenny Malone to dive into the origin story of Spirit Halloween, and what the store's success says about the economy and the future of retail.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:02:29 +0000 5db32bf1-68ef-4156-8047-e3c50fb3d99e https://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1131120009/the-grim-reaper-of-retail-spirit-halloween no The Grim Reaper of retail: Spirit Halloween 1268 no full turned the store into an internet meme.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> It's Been a Minute team gives you a sneak peek at the event of the season: BravoCon, where our producer met his favorite housewife, and the Salt Lake City stars spill the tea to host Brittany Luse.

Then, Brittany sits down with Julio Torres, a comedian, actor, writer and creator of HBO's Los Espookys. They discuss the influences behind his unique world-building.

Finally, if you're a Taylor Swift fan, this was a pretty big week, with Swift releasing her 10th studio album, Midnights. It seems that Swift is as big as ever. What is it about her and her music that's so enduring? Brittany sat sat down with an avid Swiftie and Rolling Stone writer, Brittany Spanos – who also teaches a class on Swift. They talk about the artist's evolution and how she's navigated the music industry through the years.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 21:10:16 +0000 9a8d9868-400a-42d4-b9f8-8ad5b729add1 https://www.npr.org/2022/10/19/1129868151/taylor-swift-is-peak-millennial-vibes no Taylor Swift loves main character energy; Julio Torres hates it 2123 no full It's Been a Minute team gives you a sneak peek at the event of the season: BravoCon, where our producer met his favorite housewife, and the Salt Lake City stars spill the tea to host Brittany Luse.

Then, Brittany sits down with Julio Torres, a comedian, actor, writer and creator of HBO's Los Espookys. They discuss the influences behind his unique world-building.

Finally, if you're a Taylor Swift fan, this was a pretty big week, with Swift releasing her 10th studio album, Midnights. It seems that Swift is as big as ever. What is it about her and her music that's so enduring? Brittany sat sat down with an avid Swiftie and Rolling Stone writer, Brittany Spanos – who also teaches a class on Swift. They talk about the artist's evolution and how she's navigated the music industry through the years.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Never Have I Ever. But now that filming has wrapped for the show's four seasons, Ramakrishnan is looking ahead. Host Brittany Luse gets Ramakrishnan dishing on everything from cosplay to car chases. They also talk about Ramakrishnan's wildest dream role, how to deal with haters and why she hopes this is just the beginning – for her, and for other nerdy brown girls who want to make it in Hollywood.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:51:00 +0000 993659f8-facb-43c0-ba88-3d4207b6ab48 https://www.npr.org/2022/10/14/1129020778/never-have-i-ever-is-just-the-start-for-maitreyi-ramakrishnan no Maitreyi Ramakrishnan tells those racist trolls to chill; Princess Peach can be Brown 994 no full Never Have I Ever. But now that filming has wrapped for the show's four seasons, Ramakrishnan is looking ahead. Host Brittany Luse gets Ramakrishnan dishing on everything from cosplay to car chases. They also talk about Ramakrishnan's wildest dream role, how to deal with haters and why she hopes this is just the beginning – for her, and for other nerdy brown girls who want to make it in Hollywood.

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Host Brittany Luse dives into the dreams and myths surrounding Elon Musk with Jill Lepore, a political historian and host of the podcast Elon Musk: The Evening Rocket. They look back at his science fiction and fantasy influences and ask where his vision could lead.

Then, Brittany brings on senior producer Barton Girdwood to play a brand new game called, Sounds Fake, But OK.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:29:29 +0000 a17027ea-cf6f-42ea-8880-bcfd86bc3a29 https://www.npr.org/2022/10/11/1128184270/elon-musk-muth-sci-fi-social-media no Crafting the narrative of Elon Musk 1472 no full
Host Brittany Luse dives into the dreams and myths surrounding Elon Musk with Jill Lepore, a political historian and host of the podcast Elon Musk: The Evening Rocket. They look back at his science fiction and fantasy influences and ask where his vision could lead.

Then, Brittany brings on senior producer Barton Girdwood to play a brand new game called, Sounds Fake, But OK.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Woman King – a film about an all-women warrior unit defending the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the years of the Atlantic slave trade – the idea made her nervous. Hollywood's record with Black historical dramas is pretty checkered. But then she saw it.

In this episode, Brittany breaks down the film's significance and the task of approaching historical representations in fiction. She sat down with actor Sheila Atim – who plays the warrior Amenza – to talk about the physical trainings, the joys of making a movie with actors from across the diaspora and how Atim has played characters on different sides of the Atlantic slave trade. Then Brittany is joined by Maya Cade, creator and curator of Black Film Archive, and culture critic Shamira Ibrahim. They discuss how to square historical accuracy with a satisfying Hollywood narrative.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:43:00 +0000 ec833fb7-709a-49ec-9c90-39be69a25fe3 https://www.npr.org/2022/10/06/1127294275/the-woman-king-dahomey-sheila-atim no 'The Woman King' and when movies aren't history lessons 1734 no full The Woman King – a film about an all-women warrior unit defending the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the years of the Atlantic slave trade – the idea made her nervous. Hollywood's record with Black historical dramas is pretty checkered. But then she saw it.

In this episode, Brittany breaks down the film's significance and the task of approaching historical representations in fiction. She sat down with actor Sheila Atim – who plays the warrior Amenza – to talk about the physical trainings, the joys of making a movie with actors from across the diaspora and how Atim has played characters on different sides of the Atlantic slave trade. Then Brittany is joined by Maya Cade, creator and curator of Black Film Archive, and culture critic Shamira Ibrahim. They discuss how to square historical accuracy with a satisfying Hollywood narrative.

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In her debut as the new host of It's Been a Minute, Brittany Luse talks to Abrams herself — about the power and pitfalls of being an icon; how she deals with criticism from inside her own party; and what it will take to shift the politics of the Deep South.

Brittany also brings on Christina Greer, political scientist at Fordham University, to discuss Abrams' strategy and how the former minority leader mirrors other Black women politicians who made history.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:40:24 +0000 fdc9807e-d14e-47de-9e32-ade7f8ec186f https://www.npr.org/2022/10/04/1126745000/stacey-abrams-wants-to-be-more-than-just-first no Stacey Abrams is running against history 2748 no full
In her debut as the new host of It's Been a Minute, Brittany Luse talks to Abrams herself — about the power and pitfalls of being an icon; how she deals with criticism from inside her own party; and what it will take to shift the politics of the Deep South.

Brittany also brings on Christina Greer, political scientist at Fordham University, to discuss Abrams' strategy and how the former minority leader mirrors other Black women politicians who made history.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brittany Luse as the new host for It's Been A Minute. Whether you're a long time listener or you're just finding the show, you know that culture doesn't happen by accident. Find out why with Brittany every Tuesday and Friday starting October 7.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:10:19 +0000 f7703534-a07b-4d66-ab68-6599c3621787 https://www.npr.org/2022/10/04/1126778584/may-we-present-our-new-host-brittany-luse no May we present our new host...Brittany Luse 127 no trailer Brittany Luse as the new host for It's Been A Minute. Whether you're a long time listener or you're just finding the show, you know that culture doesn't happen by accident. Find out why with Brittany every Tuesday and Friday starting October 7.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Alt.Latino! The show just welcomed Anamaria Sayre as a new co-host alongside Felix Contreras. In this conversation, Anamaria chats with Spanish musician Rosalía about her recent album Motomami, how she uses the album to play in different genres, and why she embraces change.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:10:57 +0000 d49d9689-5193-4e70-aac5-ad63eb3424c0 https://www.npr.org/2022/09/27/1125403713/presenting-alt-latino-rosalia-on-what-makes-a-motomami no Presenting Alt.Latino: Rosalía on what makes a 'Motomami' 1797 no full Alt.Latino! The show just welcomed Anamaria Sayre as a new co-host alongside Felix Contreras. In this conversation, Anamaria chats with Spanish musician Rosalía about her recent album Motomami, how she uses the album to play in different genres, and why she embraces change.

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Then, Elise plays a Tiny Desk edition of 'Who Said That' with Carter and video producer Josh Bryant.

Finally, Elise chats with P.E. Moskowitz, author of the 'Mental Hellth' newsletter, about how terms from therapy have crept into our daily language. Does it help or harm how we think about mental health?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:39:24 +0000 a6cb2c85-2b9d-430b-88b7-5689978e24d2 https://www.npr.org/2022/09/22/1124466385/tiny-desk-concert-t-pain-mac-miller-anderson-paak-pe-moscowitz-therapy-speak no How Tiny Desk became a go-to spot for hip-hop 2118 no full
Then, Elise plays a Tiny Desk edition of 'Who Said That' with Carter and video producer Josh Bryant.

Finally, Elise chats with P.E. Moskowitz, author of the 'Mental Hellth' newsletter, about how terms from therapy have crept into our daily language. Does it help or harm how we think about mental health?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Julissa Arce used to think that the secret to fitting in was to "sound white" — to speak English perfectly, with no accent. And for years after her family came to the U.S. from Mexico, she did all the things immigrants are "supposed" to do to assimilate: she went to college, got a job at Goldman Sachs and became an American citizen.

It wasn't enough. So Arce decided that the solution was to stop trying to fit in, and instead embrace her whole identity. Her ideas come to life in her book, You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation.

In this encore episode from this past March, guest host Elise Hu revisits her conversation with Arce about the book, and what it means to celebrate your own culture and history.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:10:47 +0000 7e603632-2bd4-475f-909d-92dd7511fecf https://www.npr.org/2022/09/22/1124466387/for-author-julissa-arce-sounding-white-isnt-a-compliment no For author Julissa Arce, 'sounding white' isn't a compliment 1281 no full Julissa Arce used to think that the secret to fitting in was to "sound white" — to speak English perfectly, with no accent. And for years after her family came to the U.S. from Mexico, she did all the things immigrants are "supposed" to do to assimilate: she went to college, got a job at Goldman Sachs and became an American citizen.

It wasn't enough. So Arce decided that the solution was to stop trying to fit in, and instead embrace her whole identity. Her ideas come to life in her book, You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation.

In this encore episode from this past March, guest host Elise Hu revisits her conversation with Arce about the book, and what it means to celebrate your own culture and history.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Reboot; her work as a comedic actress, and the state of television. Then, Elise talks with Daniel Herbert, associate professor of film and TV at the University of Michigan and co-editor of the book Film Reboots, about why so many old shows are being remade now. Plus, a special reboot-themed "Who Said That!" with Rob Pearlstein, co-executive producer and writer of the CBS MacGyver reboot (note: Rob is also Elise's partner) and his sister Joanna Pearlstein, opinion editor at The New York Times.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 22:03:26 +0000 93934a12-6571-4926-87a3-a3bf2f4ce6a2 https://www.npr.org/2022/09/21/1124345044/judy-greer-reboot-hulu-archer no Judy Greer on 'Reboot' — And Why Are There So Many Reboots, Anyway? 1973 no full Reboot; her work as a comedic actress, and the state of television. Then, Elise talks with Daniel Herbert, associate professor of film and TV at the University of Michigan and co-editor of the book Film Reboots, about why so many old shows are being remade now. Plus, a special reboot-themed "Who Said That!" with Rob Pearlstein, co-executive producer and writer of the CBS MacGyver reboot (note: Rob is also Elise's partner) and his sister Joanna Pearlstein, opinion editor at The New York Times.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sex and the City. The Sopranos. Game of Thrones. But is the era of HBO coming to a close?

Earlier this year, HBO's parent company, Warner Media, merged with Discovery. By next year, the new Warner Bros. Discovery will combine HBO Max with Discovery Plus into an as-yet unnamed umbrella streaming service. The merger raises questions about what's next for the HBO brand – including whether or not "HBO" will still mean "quality TV" once the dust settles.

Guest host Elise Hu talks to Charles Pulliam-Moore, who covers TV and film for The Verge, about HBO's legacy, how it paved the way for prestige TV, and what changes at the company could mean for what kind of television we'll see.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:15:09 +0000 3ef781a7-60cb-44b9-a3fd-fdc7d69215cb https://www.npr.org/2022/09/16/1123513375/how-hbo-transformed-television no How HBO transformed television 1044 no full Sex and the City. The Sopranos. Game of Thrones. But is the era of HBO coming to a close?

Earlier this year, HBO's parent company, Warner Media, merged with Discovery. By next year, the new Warner Bros. Discovery will combine HBO Max with Discovery Plus into an as-yet unnamed umbrella streaming service. The merger raises questions about what's next for the HBO brand – including whether or not "HBO" will still mean "quality TV" once the dust settles.

Guest host Elise Hu talks to Charles Pulliam-Moore, who covers TV and film for The Verge, about HBO's legacy, how it paved the way for prestige TV, and what changes at the company could mean for what kind of television we'll see.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> This Is Why I Resist about this new era for the British royals, the power they hold and the potential opportunities for the new monarch.

Then, Elise chats with Atlantic writer Amanda Mull about the HGTV-ification of interior design and what the trend says about the housing market.

Lastly, Elise plays a fast-food-themed version of Who Said That with Sarah and Kaitlin Leung, sisters and co-authors of the upcoming cookbook, The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family: A Cookbook.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 22:22:37 +0000 e27b536c-447b-48e5-91b6-973534912d0a https://www.npr.org/2022/09/16/1123488217/who-needs-the-monarchy-plus-why-gray-floors-and-barn-doors-are-everywhere no Who needs the monarchy? Plus, why gray floors and barn doors are everywhere 2003 no full This Is Why I Resist about this new era for the British royals, the power they hold and the potential opportunities for the new monarch.

Then, Elise chats with Atlantic writer Amanda Mull about the HGTV-ification of interior design and what the trend says about the housing market.

Lastly, Elise plays a fast-food-themed version of Who Said That with Sarah and Kaitlin Leung, sisters and co-authors of the upcoming cookbook, The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family: A Cookbook.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:39:00 +0000 79d68fe9-16fd-477e-9ae7-8d0c135ac9fd https://www.npr.org/2022/09/12/1122480955/girls-generation-forever-1-anniversary-into-the-new-world no How Girls' Generation shaped K-pop as we know it 1469 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Vox, about her legacy in sports and beyond.

Plus, the 74th Annual Emmy Awards are on Monday, Sept. 12. In this era of so much TV, how are nominees rising to the top? And how are the different streaming services standing out in the crowd? Elise talks to TV critics Lorraine Ali of the Los Angeles Times and Roxana Hadadi of Vulture about what to expect. They also play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2022 22:32:07 +0000 a988a9fa-a859-4c90-b9b1-bff5cdea1327 https://www.npr.org/2022/09/08/1121800918/serena-williams-retirement-emmys-in-the-era-of-too-much-tv no Serena's final serve; plus, the Emmys in an era of too much TV 2275 no full Vox, about her legacy in sports and beyond.

Plus, the 74th Annual Emmy Awards are on Monday, Sept. 12. In this era of so much TV, how are nominees rising to the top? And how are the different streaming services standing out in the crowd? Elise talks to TV critics Lorraine Ali of the Los Angeles Times and Roxana Hadadi of Vulture about what to expect. They also play Who Said That.

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From t.A.T.u to Britney Spears and Madonna, the early 2000s were full of straight women dabbling in queerness for profit. In this episode, senior producer Barton Girdwood sits down with author Jill Gutowitz (Girls Can Kiss Now) to talk about how these moments gave young queer millennials a taste of their sexuality even though it was all an act. They discuss whether or not a false representation can still be meaningful, and how the basic formula of "All The Things She Said" gets lesbianism right — even though so much of it is wrong.

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From t.A.T.u to Britney Spears and Madonna, the early 2000s were full of straight women dabbling in queerness for profit. In this episode, senior producer Barton Girdwood sits down with author Jill Gutowitz (Girls Can Kiss Now) to talk about how these moments gave young queer millennials a taste of their sexuality even though it was all an act. They discuss whether or not a false representation can still be meaningful, and how the basic formula of "All The Things She Said" gets lesbianism right — even though so much of it is wrong.

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Then, Andrea sits down with Chanté Adams, star of the new Amazon Prime series A League of Their Own. Adams plays Maxine Chapman, a queer Black woman loosely based on historic female players in the Negro Leagues. The role also expands on a non-speaking, unnamed character in the original 1992 film. Adams talks about seeking complex Black characters to portray onscreen, and bringing her family into each new role.

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Then, Andrea sits down with Chanté Adams, star of the new Amazon Prime series A League of Their Own. Adams plays Maxine Chapman, a queer Black woman loosely based on historic female players in the Negro Leagues. The role also expands on a non-speaking, unnamed character in the original 1992 film. Adams talks about seeking complex Black characters to portray onscreen, and bringing her family into each new role.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> W. David Marx, author of the new book Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion, and Constant Change, says the answers come from our desire for prestige. Marx tells guest host Elise Hu how status has historically worked to drive trends like gourmet cupcakes or dark wash jeans, how the internet can lead to cultural stagnation, and ways we can redefine status to build a more equitable society.

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Then, guest co-host Andrea Gutierrez talks with Jude Stewart, author of Revelations in Air: A Guidebook to Smell. They discuss trends in fragrance, how COVID is making us change how we think about smells, and why scent is so tied to memory and emotion.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> P-Valley takes audiences to a strip club in a fictional town in the Mississippi Delta. Part soap opera, part Southern Gothic, the show focuses on the interior lives of the Black women who work at the club — and the complex social dynamics that shape their lives. On this episode from our friends at Code Switch, co-hosts Gene Demby and B.A. Parker speak with series creator and Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

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Plus, Tracie talks to James Beard award-winning author Michael W. Twitty about his new book, "Koshersoul," how we connect to our histories through food and what makes a kitchen sacred.

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Plus, Tracie talks to James Beard award-winning author Michael W. Twitty about his new book, "Koshersoul," how we connect to our histories through food and what makes a kitchen sacred.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Reservation Dogs, Dallas Goldtooth plays the character "Spirit" — a Native American warrior in feathers and buckskin who curses and makes dirty jokes. Dallas also brings his irreverence to the frontlines of protests against oil pipelines. He talks to guest host Tracie Hunte about merging his passions for comedy and organizing, and how he's changing stereotypes with heaps of joy.

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Then, Tracie talks about the big moment Nigerian pop culture is having in the U.S. She is joined by Nigerian American filmmaker and artist Amarachi Nwosu to discuss why this is happening now and how Nigeria's success might impact pop culture from other African nations.

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Then, Tracie talks about the big moment Nigerian pop culture is having in the U.S. She is joined by Nigerian American filmmaker and artist Amarachi Nwosu to discuss why this is happening now and how Nigeria's success might impact pop culture from other African nations.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Industry, Myha'la Herrold plays Harper, a ruthless young trading floor analyst working for a bank in London. We've seen characters like her before — think of the power-obsessed personalities in shows like Billions and Succession. The big difference? The stakes are much higher for a young Black woman like Harper.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Rap Sh!t — and how it portrays women in hip hop walking the line between sexuality and respectability.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Steven Thrasher knew that the hardest hit communities were almost always the poorest and most marginalized ones. Then COVID-19 struck, and he saw that the same groups of people were suffering the most.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:10:10 +0000 8efd52ef-3be1-4781-9465-61629f4f901e https://www.npr.org/2022/08/01/1115011915/why-protecting-the-viral-underclass-can-keep-us-all-healthy no Why protecting the 'viral underclass' can keep us all healthy 938 no full Steven Thrasher knew that the hardest hit communities were almost always the poorest and most marginalized ones. Then COVID-19 struck, and he saw that the same groups of people were suffering the most.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Trapital, and Joey Guerra, music critic for the Houston Chronicle. They talk about Renaissance, what Beyoncé means to us and how this album meets the moment.

Also, It's Been a Minute producer Liam McBain talks to culture writer Crispin Long about their shared obsession with reality dating shows. They discuss how these shows lay bare our society's obsession with marriage, and why reality dating drama is so compelling — even to folks who don't buy into the fixation on finding "the one."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2022 22:51:35 +0000 43d46fe8-2d9e-4cdd-99db-88fbf1037b5e https://www.npr.org/2022/07/29/1114456545/bow-down-queen-beys-renaissance-era-has-finally-arrived no Bow down, Queen Bey's 'Renaissance' era has finally arrived 2029 no full Trapital, and Joey Guerra, music critic for the Houston Chronicle. They talk about Renaissance, what Beyoncé means to us and how this album meets the moment.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Limits with Jay Williams, host Jay Williams speaks with Colman Domingo, the ultimate character actor, known for stealing scenes in films like Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Selma and If Beale Street Could Talk. He embodies every character he takes on, most recently earning an Emmy nod for his role as father-figure Ali to Zendaya's Rue on HBO's Euphoria.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Slate podcast How To!, about strategies for staying informed without stressing out (too much).

Then, Anna chats with author, educator and producer Tananarive Due about the history of the Black horror genre ahead of the release of Jordan Peele's Nope. They talk about how horror can be a way to process trauma, how marginalized creators can — but don't always — reclaim old movie tropes and where Black horror is today.

Finally, Anna plays Who Said That with It's Been a Minute guest hosts pf the past, present and future: Julia Furlan, executive producer of the podcast Death, Sex & Money, and WNYC's Tracie Hunte.

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Then, Anna chats with author, educator and producer Tananarive Due about the history of the Black horror genre ahead of the release of Jordan Peele's Nope. They talk about how horror can be a way to process trauma, how marginalized creators can — but don't always — reclaim old movie tropes and where Black horror is today.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Anna Sale's other podcast Death, Sex & Money, we bring you this story about Mary Gundel, whose journey from manager to labor activist starts out on TikTok, during a bad day at work, and ends with her losing her job —but finding her power.

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Then Anna talks to Pop Culture Happy Hour host Aisha Harris about why so many biopics get produced and what makes a good one. Antonia Cereijido, executive producer at LAist Studios, joins Anna and Aisha to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Erika L. Sánchez was making her dreams come true, her young adult novel I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter earning critical acclaim. But even as she rose to fame, Sánchez found herself struggling with her mental health. Her new memoir, Crying in the Bathroom, captures the tension between her public success and her private suffering — and more. Sánchez talks with guest host Anna Sale about sharing some of her darkest moments with readers, caring for her mental health and what she's learned from her personal role model — Lisa Simpson.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:10:09 +0000 80a1e304-6ace-4ec7-8072-7c97f2059d40 https://www.npr.org/2022/07/06/1110124014/writer-erika-l-sanchez-on-mental-health-lisa-simpson-and-crying-in-the-bathroom no Writer Erika L. Sánchez on mental health, Lisa Simpson and 'Crying in the Bathroom' 1473 no full Erika L. Sánchez was making her dreams come true, her young adult novel I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter earning critical acclaim. But even as she rose to fame, Sánchez found herself struggling with her mental health. Her new memoir, Crying in the Bathroom, captures the tension between her public success and her private suffering — and more. Sánchez talks with guest host Anna Sale about sharing some of her darkest moments with readers, caring for her mental health and what she's learned from her personal role model — Lisa Simpson.

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Also, Anna speaks with Wired editor Alan Henry about his new book Seen, Heard, and Paid: The New Work Rules for the Marginalized. They discuss how employees of marginalized identities can navigate workplace dynamics, and focus on work that can advance their careers.

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In this episode, guest host Anna Sale talks to Davis about why sadism is romantic, how bureaucracy can become a tool of oppression and why bad behavior doesn't make us less human.

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In this episode, guest host Anna Sale talks to Davis about why sadism is romantic, how bureaucracy can become a tool of oppression and why bad behavior doesn't make us less human.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Roe v. Wade. For those who have been in the trenches of the reproductive justice movement — people who saw this coming — is there anything left to feel hopeful about? Guest host B.A. Parker chats with four young organizers about their stories and their plans for the future.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Encanto and Turning Red, to the recent miniseries Ms. Marvel and the indie hit Everything Everywhere All at Once. Vox entertainment critic Emily St. James calls the subgenre the "millennial parent apology fantasy." She shares with guest host B.A. Parker how the form came to be, what its limits are and how it could pave the way for new perspectives about trauma and family.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Everything I Need, I Get From You: How Fangirls Created the Internet as We Know It, culture reporter Kaitlyn Tiffany explores just how much fangirls have shaped online life. She talks with guest host B.A. Parker about how fans used Tumblr to transform internet culture, how being a One Direction fan enriched her own life and why fandom is more complicated than we might think.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Stereogum writers Rachel Brodsky and Chris Deville about why old music seems to be getting more love than new music these days — and how even new music seems retro. Plus, actor and writer Jana Schmieding on the second season of Rutherford Falls, exploring physical comedy, and honoring aunties.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:10:09 +0000 3a637774-a21b-4522-8ea1-8a3b079091c7 https://www.npr.org/2022/06/13/1104602487/joseph-han-on-u-s-imperialism-korean-ghosts-and-guy-fieri no Joseph Han on U.S. imperialism, Korean ghosts and Guy Fieri 1027 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Vox, who reported on how influencer burnout is a microcosm of our changing relationship with work.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:22:59 +0000 f6ca9148-6911-44d4-a093-ddf9714bc6a3 https://www.npr.org/2022/06/10/1104141105/social-media-influencers-are-burning-out-plus-normal-gossip-podcast no Even influencers are burning out; plus, there's nothing boring about 'Normal Gossip' 2003 no full Vox, who reported on how influencer burnout is a microcosm of our changing relationship with work.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Joel Kim Booster vacationed on New York's Fire Island with his friend, comedian Bowen Yang, he brought with him Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice as a beach read. Over the years, he'd often joke with friends about making a gay version of the novel. Today Booster is the writer and star of Hulu's Fire Island, a queer, Asian romcom based on Austen's classic, set in the titular gay vacation spot. Booster talks with guest host Elise Hu about how the film honors his queer friendships, subverts hetero romcom norms, and tells a personal story that feels universal.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:10:32 +0000 09633822-a1c8-4086-975b-b03a13be4a13 https://www.npr.org/2022/05/27/1101751522/joel-kim-booster-on-fire-island-a-queer-asian-american-pride-and-prejudice no Joel Kim Booster on making a queer, Asian American 'Pride and Prejudice' 1271 no full Joel Kim Booster vacationed on New York's Fire Island with his friend, comedian Bowen Yang, he brought with him Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice as a beach read. Over the years, he'd often joke with friends about making a gay version of the novel. Today Booster is the writer and star of Hulu's Fire Island, a queer, Asian romcom based on Austen's classic, set in the titular gay vacation spot. Booster talks with guest host Elise Hu about how the film honors his queer friendships, subverts hetero romcom norms, and tells a personal story that feels universal.

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Plus, seriously, why are movies so long? It isn't scientific but it sure feels like movies are racking up the minutes. Elise chats with Variety reporter Rebecca Rubin about total runtimes — and if they aren't actually getting longer, why does it feel that way?

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Plus, seriously, why are movies so long? It isn't scientific but it sure feels like movies are racking up the minutes. Elise chats with Variety reporter Rebecca Rubin about total runtimes — and if they aren't actually getting longer, why does it feel that way?

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For the final episode of our summer music series, former host Sam Sanders talks to Talamon about his incredible collection of photographs and what it was like to capture intimate moments with such iconic artists.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 04:10:27 +0000 864bec7c-f5ea-4d11-af52-7c1089b0b2d3 https://www.npr.org/2022/05/27/1101795491/bruce-talamon-on-photographing-black-excellence-in-the-1970s no Bruce Talamon on photographing Black excellence in the 1970s 1266 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Life Kit, guest host Elise Hu teaches us how to make the most of our time off. Joined by travel writer Torre deRoche and artist Jenny Odell, they go beyond travel tips and investigate why we travel and share what travel means to them.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Phoebe Bridgers had a huge year in 2020. She was nominated for four Grammys for her work on her album Punisher. The album was released to wide critical acclaim. But like the rest of us, Bridgers was stuck at home. So what's that really like for a musician? In the latest episode of our summer music series, we revisit Sam Sanders' conversation with Phoebe from 2020. They talk about her love/hate relationship with touring, how she aims for the universal in the specificity of her lyrics, and her hopes for the future of music.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 04:10:11 +0000 d081a4fe-a4a6-46ee-8ac0-e90dffd264b2 https://www.npr.org/2022/04/21/1094219286/phoebe-bridgers-makes-her-lyrics-specific-for-a-reason no Phoebe Bridgers On 'Punisher' and Hate Touring 1635 no full Phoebe Bridgers had a huge year in 2020. She was nominated for four Grammys for her work on her album Punisher. The album was released to wide critical acclaim. But like the rest of us, Bridgers was stuck at home. So what's that really like for a musician? In the latest episode of our summer music series, we revisit Sam Sanders' conversation with Phoebe from 2020. They talk about her love/hate relationship with touring, how she aims for the universal in the specificity of her lyrics, and her hopes for the future of music.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pop Culture Happy Hour, guest host Aisha Harris talks with journalists Tre'vell Anderson and Jarrett Hill about stand-up comedian Jerrod Carmichael's new HBO special Rothaniel where Carmichael comes out publicly as gay for the first time and talks about secrets that have haunted his family for multiple generations.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Hive Mind, and how she incorporates songwriting her sexuality.

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Plus, you love to hate her on Selling Sunset; Christine Quinn is in the house! Elise chats with Christine about her villainous persona and her book, How to Be a Boss B*tch.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Dawn, growing up in the church, and shedding old beliefs while making room for new ones.

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Then, Elise chats with authors Jasmine Guillory and Emma Straub about the best books to read this summer. They also play Who Said That.

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By the Book - Jasmine Guillory
This Time Tomorrow - Emma Straub
Love Radio - Ebony LaDelle
Funny You Should Ask - Elissa Sussman
Bomb Shelter - Mary Laura Philpott
Sorrow and Bliss - Meg Mason
The Lifestyle - Taylor Hahn
I'll Be You - Janelle Brown

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 May 2022 22:27:18 +0000 81f09260-f0ef-4694-a714-2c696f79e029 https://www.npr.org/2022/05/04/1096715496/the-consequences-of-losing-roe-v-wade-plus-summer-of-books no The consequences of losing Roe v. Wade, plus, Summer of Books 2433 no full
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By the Book - Jasmine Guillory
This Time Tomorrow - Emma Straub
Love Radio - Ebony LaDelle
Funny You Should Ask - Elissa Sussman
Bomb Shelter - Mary Laura Philpott
Sorrow and Bliss - Meg Mason
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I'll Be You - Janelle Brown

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> It's Been a Minute. In this episode from February 2020, former host Sam Sanders is joined by Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding, co-hosts of the podcast Switched On Pop. They break down what makes a song: why certain pop songs become ear worms and what their form and structure mean for the future of music. Sloan and Harding deconstruct songs in their 2020 book, Switched On Pop: How Popular Music Works and Why It Matters.

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Then, Broadway is back and bigger than ever, with 16 new shows opening this month. But this Broadway burst hasn't been immune to the pandemic. "Macbeth" director Sam Gold talks to Ari about having to go onstage himself this month, when too many of his cast tested positive for Covid; and about what feels different as actors and audiences try to get back to normal.

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Then, Broadway is back and bigger than ever, with 16 new shows opening this month. But this Broadway burst hasn't been immune to the pandemic. "Macbeth" director Sam Gold talks to Ari about having to go onstage himself this month, when too many of his cast tested positive for Covid; and about what feels different as actors and audiences try to get back to normal.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. In the book, Liz and Mollie explore seven emotions that they found particularly difficult to overcome — uncertainty, anger, burnout, comparison, perfectionism, despair and grief. With hopes to normalize conversations on these "big feelings," they talk about the power in owning and sharing their emotions and what they've gained in the process.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Atlantic about how the U.S. has moved from a collective approach to an individual-focused mindset in its handling of the pandemic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Juana Summers talks with Danyel Smith about her new memoir, Shine Bright: A Personal History of Black Women in Pop. As a previous editor-in-chief for both Billboard and Vibe magazines, host of the Black Girl Songbook podcast, and longtime music reporter, Danyel uses her expertise to spotlight the stories of pop powerhouses like Gladys Knight, Mahalia Jackson, Whitney Houston, and more. Danyel crafts a love letter to Black women in pop, capturing the intimate details of who they were, their influence on her, and how their music changed pop forever.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:10:48 +0000 92acbf98-3c50-435e-85c5-3348ee19b59d https://www.npr.org/2022/04/14/1092933738/danyel-smith-highlights-black-female-artists-who-defined-pop-music-in-shine-brig no Danyel Smith highlights Black women who defined pop music in 'Shine Bright' 1878 no full Juana Summers talks with Danyel Smith about her new memoir, Shine Bright: A Personal History of Black Women in Pop. As a previous editor-in-chief for both Billboard and Vibe magazines, host of the Black Girl Songbook podcast, and longtime music reporter, Danyel uses her expertise to spotlight the stories of pop powerhouses like Gladys Knight, Mahalia Jackson, Whitney Houston, and more. Danyel crafts a love letter to Black women in pop, capturing the intimate details of who they were, their influence on her, and how their music changed pop forever.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wall Street Journal reporter Charity Scott to learn more about how sellers feel and what it means for online shopping.

Then, Juana is joined by GLOW creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch to chat about their upcoming Apple TV+ series, ROAR.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:48:23 +0000 97f39f7b-874c-4fe2-988d-2f76c4677be8 https://www.npr.org/2022/04/14/1092860090/etsy-sellers-on-strike-plus-the-creators-of-roar no Etsy sellers on strike; plus, the creators of 'ROAR' 1849 no full Wall Street Journal reporter Charity Scott to learn more about how sellers feel and what it means for online shopping.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Broken Record podcast, we will hear producer Rick Rubin's conversation with hip-hop legend Nas. Rick talks to Nas about his earliest experiences with rap in the Queensbridge housing projects where he grew up, how recording King's Disease with Kanye West in Wyoming almost took him out of his zone, and how early beef with Jay-Z made them both stronger rappers.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:10:43 +0000 8c18d617-873c-4e9a-8508-fecbce101224 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/14/1086457882/presenting-broken-record-an-interview-with-nas no Presenting 'Broken Record': An Interview With Nas 3053 no full Broken Record podcast, we will hear producer Rick Rubin's conversation with hip-hop legend Nas. Rick talks to Nas about his earliest experiences with rap in the Queensbridge housing projects where he grew up, how recording King's Disease with Kanye West in Wyoming almost took him out of his zone, and how early beef with Jay-Z made them both stronger rappers.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Bridgerton's diversity problem. They discuss color blind v. color-conscious casting, how race factors into historical narratives and why any representation isn't always good representation.

Then, Jasmine catches up with host Ceci Bastida and creator Núria Net about their new podcast, Punk In Translation: Latinx Origins, about the role of Latinx and Latin American musicians in the history of punk music. They also play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:03:29 +0000 6099e86e-84e3-4131-8ed8-35b5d622bf02 https://www.npr.org/2022/04/08/1091672319/the-problem-of-diversity-in-bridgerton-plus-the-latinx-history-of-punk-music no The problem of diversity in 'Bridgerton'; plus, the Latinx history of punk music 2398 no full Bridgerton's diversity problem. They discuss color blind v. color-conscious casting, how race factors into historical narratives and why any representation isn't always good representation.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> It's Been a Minute, we share a conversation Sam Sanders recorded about one of his favorite things: reality TV. He's joined by Danielle Lindemann, author of True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us, to discuss the genre's origins in Real World and Survivor, how reality TV influences our culture, and why we should all take the genre more seriously.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:15:31 +0000 7439ed3b-31a5-4875-aaf1-367a5542331d https://www.npr.org/2022/02/17/1081430427/true-story-danielle-lindemann-on-what-reality-tv-says-about-us no 'True Story': Danielle Lindemann on 'What Reality TV Says About Us' 1498 no full It's Been a Minute, we share a conversation Sam Sanders recorded about one of his favorite things: reality TV. He's joined by Danielle Lindemann, author of True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us, to discuss the genre's origins in Real World and Survivor, how reality TV influences our culture, and why we should all take the genre more seriously.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> BuzzFeed News and host of CBC's pop culture podcast Pop Chat, to learn more about this vibe shift and why we all may be feeling a little off right now.

Plus, a chat with Dylan Marron, author and host of the book/podcast Conversations with People Who Hate Me on how he talks to people with opposing views. That's followed by a game of Who Said That with Jonny Sun.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:34:03 +0000 4d9098fc-cdec-4552-942c-689c05c38a73 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/31/1089922663/the-vibe-has-shifted-plus-conversations-with-people-who-hate-me no The vibe has shifted; plus, 'Conversations with People Who Hate Me' 2129 no full BuzzFeed News and host of CBC's pop culture podcast Pop Chat, to learn more about this vibe shift and why we all may be feeling a little off right now.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Elise Hu chats with Soo Hugh, writer and showrunner of the much anticipated series Pachinko, based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. It's the epic story of a family through four generations across the 20th century, all about their lives as Zainichi Koreans in Japan. In this chat, Hugh talks about what it was like to bring the beloved book to screen, what she's is doing to support Asian American creators coming up behind her, and why this story resonates with people of all backgrounds.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:10:51 +0000 05cb4b11-3718-4171-bcb5-a8ada4d0b78c https://www.npr.org/2022/03/24/1088700230/pachinko-soo-hugh-apple-tv-korea-zainichi no Bringing 'Pachinko' from page to the screen 1467 no full Elise Hu chats with Soo Hugh, writer and showrunner of the much anticipated series Pachinko, based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. It's the epic story of a family through four generations across the 20th century, all about their lives as Zainichi Koreans in Japan. In this chat, Hugh talks about what it was like to bring the beloved book to screen, what she's is doing to support Asian American creators coming up behind her, and why this story resonates with people of all backgrounds.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Elise Hu is joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour host and reporter Aisha Harris and NPR film critic Bob Mondello to talk about these new changes and their top picks for who's taking home the big awards of the night. Then, they play a game of Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:48:17 +0000 ac52d257-e79c-4970-8c34-5b35d0db5c30 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/25/1088815094/and-the-oscar-goes-to no And the Oscar goes to... 1681 no full Elise Hu is joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour host and reporter Aisha Harris and NPR film critic Bob Mondello to talk about these new changes and their top picks for who's taking home the big awards of the night. Then, they play a game of Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Julissa Arce that she sounded "like a white girl." At the time, Arce believed that was exactly what she wanted. But over the years, even after perfecting "accent-less" English, graduating from college, getting a job at Goldman Sachs, and becoming an American citizen, Arce still felt like she didn't belong. Instead of just trying to fit in as the solution, Arce began to question whether that was the very problem to begin with. Elise Hu talks to Arce about her new book — You Sound Like a White Girl — and the case for rejecting assimilation in favor of embracing yourself, your history, and your culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:15:57 +0000 89d926d7-d478-4f0a-9e64-0093779470d4 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/17/1087164013/rejecting-assimilation-in-you-sound-like-a-white-girl no Rejecting assimilation in 'You Sound Like a White Girl' 1290 no full Julissa Arce that she sounded "like a white girl." At the time, Arce believed that was exactly what she wanted. But over the years, even after perfecting "accent-less" English, graduating from college, getting a job at Goldman Sachs, and becoming an American citizen, Arce still felt like she didn't belong. Instead of just trying to fit in as the solution, Arce began to question whether that was the very problem to begin with. Elise Hu talks to Arce about her new book — You Sound Like a White Girl — and the case for rejecting assimilation in favor of embracing yourself, your history, and your culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Nicole Chung, author of the memoir All You Can Ever Know and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. They discuss their own experiences and the unprecedented violence that Asian Americans—especially Asian American women—are facing.

Plus, are tech TV shows about failures and scams a worthy critique or part of the problem? Elise and Nitasha Tiku, tech culture writer for the Washington Post, discuss the latest TV adaptations of tech scandals: WeCrashed, Super Pumped, and The Dropout. Then, a game of 'Who Said That?' with Nitasha's friend and colleague Heather Kelly.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:28:13 +0000 779050d1-1838-4cc8-8117-2a879bd07982 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/17/1087291024/one-year-later-the-atlanta-spa-shootings-plus-tech-on-tv no One year later, the Atlanta spa shootings; plus, tech on TV 1990 no full Nicole Chung, author of the memoir All You Can Ever Know and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. They discuss their own experiences and the unprecedented violence that Asian Americans—especially Asian American women—are facing.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! have a new show out with host Emma Choi. It's called Everyone & Their Mom. For her first episode, Emma is joined by comedian Josh Gondelman to discuss a saucy situation. Celebrity chef Roy Choi also joins to troubleshoot a kimchi recipe with Emma's grandma. Emma then settles an age old debate: heels or rollerblades?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:10:34 +0000 ee03f9d5-fbc4-4c3c-93e7-c67cdf05e2d9 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/14/1086458323/presenting-wait-wait-dont-tell-me-everyone-their-mom no Presenting 'Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!': Everyone & Their Mom 1161 no full Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! have a new show out with host Emma Choi. It's called Everyone & Their Mom. For her first episode, Emma is joined by comedian Josh Gondelman to discuss a saucy situation. Celebrity chef Roy Choi also joins to troubleshoot a kimchi recipe with Emma's grandma. Emma then settles an age old debate: heels or rollerblades?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> It's Been A Minute is sticking around, but before our beloved Sam Sanders takes flight we've got news to cover! In Sam's last episode as host, he's joined by NPR Weekend Edition Sunday host Ayesha Rascoe and NPR Congressional Correspondent Susan Davis to talk about the latest in politics news from gas prices to Ukraine to the upcoming US midterms. He then plays a special game of Who Said That? with his Aunt Betty and her friend, Lynette Maxwell.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:54:16 +0000 e73da982-0c54-4819-b3b0-5270404ea932 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/10/1085785081/sam-says-goodbye no Sam says goodbye 2210 no full It's Been A Minute is sticking around, but before our beloved Sam Sanders takes flight we've got news to cover! In Sam's last episode as host, he's joined by NPR Weekend Edition Sunday host Ayesha Rascoe and NPR Congressional Correspondent Susan Davis to talk about the latest in politics news from gas prices to Ukraine to the upcoming US midterms. He then plays a special game of Who Said That? with his Aunt Betty and her friend, Lynette Maxwell.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Dov Waxman, professor and director for the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, about what people are getting wrong about antisemitism. They discuss why there's so much contention around what the term means, why it can be hard to talk about, and how to fight antisemitism when it happens.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:10:57 +0000 1ba3e573-9991-49f4-89ea-8870ea6c0ea2 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/28/1083467261/the-trouble-with-defining-antisemitism no The trouble with defining antisemitism 1647 no full Dov Waxman, professor and director for the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, about what people are getting wrong about antisemitism. They discuss why there's so much contention around what the term means, why it can be hard to talk about, and how to fight antisemitism when it happens.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Cardiff Garcia, host of The New Bazaar, and Stacey Vanek Smith, co-host of The Indicator. They talk about how economic sanctions are supposed to work and whether they can be effective enough to change anything on the ground.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2022 23:33:59 +0000 f90418c8-37f0-4df1-9c30-355abff9c583 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/03/1084144509/sanctions-101 no Sanctions 101 1845 no full Cardiff Garcia, host of The New Bazaar, and Stacey Vanek Smith, co-host of The Indicator. They talk about how economic sanctions are supposed to work and whether they can be effective enough to change anything on the ground.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Johnny Knoxville's first appearance on NPR? We couldn't think of a better milestone. In this episode, Sam and Johnny chat about his latest Jackass endeavor with Jackass Forever while also looking back at the reality show that started it all — and how its very first stunt actually shut down production. They also discuss Jackass' queer fanbase and Johnny's time in therapy. Come for the talk about raunchy stunts, stay for the Johnny Knoxville School of Radical Acceptance!

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Nailah Summers-Polite, co-director of the Dream Defenders, and Georgetown law professor, Paul Butler to discuss their feelings ten years ago and how their activism has evolved along with the movement.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:55:53 +0000 ac005477-b969-4def-97d2-a4c4db2c085e https://www.npr.org/2022/02/24/1082855107/trayvon-martin-ten-years-later no Trayvon, ten years later 1852 no full Nailah Summers-Polite, co-director of the Dream Defenders, and Georgetown law professor, Paul Butler to discuss their feelings ten years ago and how their activism has evolved along with the movement.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Limits, host Jay Williams chats with Gabrielle Union — actress, activist, producer, entrepreneur and author of the books We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True and You Got Anything Stronger? Gabrielle talks to Jay about why "balance" is a myth, her journey with surrogacy and how she she overcame a turbulent time in her relationship with her husband, former NBA star Dwayne Wade.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:10:57 +0000 12b782e3-6d65-4608-818f-d84b85feb529 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/08/1079423168/gabrielle-union-interview-dwayne-wade-limits no Presenting 'The Limits': Gabrielle Union stands up for herself 2854 yes full The Limits, host Jay Williams chats with Gabrielle Union — actress, activist, producer, entrepreneur and author of the books We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True and You Got Anything Stronger? Gabrielle talks to Jay about why "balance" is a myth, her journey with surrogacy and how she she overcame a turbulent time in her relationship with her husband, former NBA star Dwayne Wade.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Shannon Bond and NPR tech reporter Bobby Allyn. They define the metaverse, explain why companies are so eager to jump into it, and whether or not we should worry about it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:36:53 +0000 a7f49dae-2fa8-4e90-b366-9b34afc9be8f https://www.npr.org/2022/02/17/1081508190/ok-i-guess-well-talk-about-the-metaverse no Ok. I guess we'll talk about the metaverse. 1695 no full Shannon Bond and NPR tech reporter Bobby Allyn. They define the metaverse, explain why companies are so eager to jump into it, and whether or not we should worry about it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Gloria Calderón Kellett (One Day at a Time, With Love), who has long grappled with this question. They talk about what it takes to make something for your people in the industry right now, what she's doing to claim space for Latinx creatives and how she copes with it all.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:10:12 +0000 eb25cd46-cc7c-4098-9bf8-49397fb60fab https://www.npr.org/2022/02/08/1079426066/producer-gloria-calderon-kellett-one-day-at-a-time-with-love-latinx-tv no How to make and sustain Latinx TV 1942 no full Gloria Calderón Kellett (One Day at a Time, With Love), who has long grappled with this question. They talk about what it takes to make something for your people in the industry right now, what she's doing to claim space for Latinx creatives and how she copes with it all.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Victoria Walker, former The Points Guy senior travel reporter, didn't think much about tweeting her salary when she quit her job and offering advice for anyone interested in applying. But the tweet went viral and sparked a wider conversation about pay transparency. Sam asks Victoria why she did it and talks with Wall Street Journal workplace reporter Lauren Weber about why pay transparency matters.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:30:13 +0000 87becc8d-a16d-4c01-b869-ef9977a3d2ed https://www.npr.org/2022/02/10/1079872725/the-demand-for-salary-transparency-plus-bel-air no The demand for salary transparency, plus a new fresh prince of 'Bel-Air' 2165 no full Victoria Walker, former The Points Guy senior travel reporter, didn't think much about tweeting her salary when she quit her job and offering advice for anyone interested in applying. But the tweet went viral and sparked a wider conversation about pay transparency. Sam asks Victoria why she did it and talks with Wall Street Journal workplace reporter Lauren Weber about why pay transparency matters.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The 355. It can also be more overt, like China blocking the release of Chloé Zhao's film Eternals in the country. Sam and Erich Schwartzel talk about how and why China has influenced the American film industry and more reporting in his new book Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:10:26 +0000 2ea059b4-bead-4259-824e-f426f667c070 https://www.npr.org/2022/01/26/1075808046/china-influences-the-movies-hollywood-makes-but-it-may-not-need-the-u-s-anymore no China's Influence Over Hollywood 1786 no full The 355. It can also be more overt, like China blocking the release of Chloé Zhao's film Eternals in the country. Sam and Erich Schwartzel talk about how and why China has influenced the American film industry and more reporting in his new book Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> second COVID Games. Sam talks to NPR correspondent Emily Feng about the political implications of this year's Olympics, the crackdowns on activists, and diplomatic boycotts.

Then, Sam talks to Hiwote Getaneh and Jesse Baker, producers of the podcast This Is Dating, a show about first dates. They talk about what the show taught the two of them about love and dating and offer up some advice of their own.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2022 22:32:53 +0000 476b86c8-5479-4875-b6a7-cb31bd6aa1af https://www.npr.org/2022/02/03/1077957794/its-all-politics-at-the-winter-olympics-plus-this-is-dating no It's all politics at the Winter Olympics, plus 'This Is Dating' 2322 no full second COVID Games. Sam talks to NPR correspondent Emily Feng about the political implications of this year's Olympics, the crackdowns on activists, and diplomatic boycotts.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Questlove's first documentary Summer of Soul came out last year. In this episode, Sam chats with Questlove about the recent release of the film's soundtrack, the long history of Black erasure, and the memorable performances from the likes of The 5th Dimension, Stevie Wonder (playing the drums!), Mavis Staples, Mahalia Jackson, and Nina Simone.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ben Schwartz and Sam Richardson, stars of the new murder mystery The Afterparty on Apple TV+. Then, Sam revisits his 2021 conversation with Devon Price, author of Laziness Does Not Exist, where they discuss the lie of laziness and what it means for productivity.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:03:17 +0000 7dbe0295-9b52-45fe-a152-28ff6e5173b9 https://www.npr.org/2022/01/27/1076168476/whodunit-at-the-afterparty-plus-the-lie-of-laziness no Whodunit at 'The Afterparty' plus the lie of 'Laziness' 2168 no full Ben Schwartz and Sam Richardson, stars of the new murder mystery The Afterparty on Apple TV+. Then, Sam revisits his 2021 conversation with Devon Price, author of Laziness Does Not Exist, where they discuss the lie of laziness and what it means for productivity.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Go Back To Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on Becoming American. The book points out just how hilarious, untenable, and difficult becoming American can actually be. Throughout the book, Ali uses his own story to offer strategies to make America more welcoming and compassionate.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> In the Deep, to remember the late fashion editor and celebrate Talley's legacy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:28:23 +0000 77fa4bf0-cfd3-4303-96d9-6be98a8e124d https://www.npr.org/2022/01/20/1074427922/remembering-andre-leon-talley no Remembering André Leon Talley 2697 no full In the Deep, to remember the late fashion editor and celebrate Talley's legacy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sarah Schulman about ACT UP. The organization united a diverse, non-partisan group of individuals committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis. In Schulman's book, Let The Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993, she draws from nearly 200 interviews with ACT UP members to document the movement's history and explore how the group's activism transformed the way the media, the government, corporations and medical professionals talked about AIDS and provided treatment. Schulman and Sam discuss this transformation and its relevance to social movements today.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:10:20 +0000 ca137e5b-cc01-4b97-85fb-5038f520b051 https://www.npr.org/2022/01/13/1072782588/the-direct-action-of-act-up-helped-end-aids-heres-what-it-can-teach-us-in-2022 no The legacy of ACT UP and its fight to end AIDS 2871 no full Sarah Schulman about ACT UP. The organization united a diverse, non-partisan group of individuals committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis. In Schulman's book, Let The Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993, she draws from nearly 200 interviews with ACT UP members to document the movement's history and explore how the group's activism transformed the way the media, the government, corporations and medical professionals talked about AIDS and provided treatment. Schulman and Sam discuss this transformation and its relevance to social movements today.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Washington Post higher education reporter Danielle Douglas-Gabriel about the lawsuit and what it means for students and families across the country. Plus, Eric Eddings and Brittany Luse join Sam to talk about the era of Black abundance in media and their revamped podcast, For Colored Nerds.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:24:08 +0000 d7990325-1575-4b79-88a3-49757b6eef44 https://www.npr.org/2022/01/12/1072552609/the-financial-aid-lawsuits-plus-for-colored-nerds no The financial aid conspiracy; plus, 'For Colored Nerds' 2077 no full Washington Post higher education reporter Danielle Douglas-Gabriel about the lawsuit and what it means for students and families across the country. Plus, Eric Eddings and Brittany Luse join Sam to talk about the era of Black abundance in media and their revamped podcast, For Colored Nerds.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Vann R. Newkirk II, senior editor for The Atlantic, and McKay Coppins, staff writer for The Atlantic, to make sense of what Trump's GOP has been up to this past year — and its strategies going into the next elections.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:10:32 +0000 3ee6057c-001e-4623-aa60-25fe5877a72d https://www.npr.org/2022/01/07/1071336663/its-still-trumps-gop no It's still Trump's GOP 1677 no full Vann R. Newkirk II, senior editor for The Atlantic, and McKay Coppins, staff writer for The Atlantic, to make sense of what Trump's GOP has been up to this past year — and its strategies going into the next elections.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Hannah Allam, national security reporter at The Washington Post, and Tom Dreisbach, NPR investigative correspondent, about how the U.S. government has responded to the insurrection — and how we've moved from political polarization into political radicalization.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:58:45 +0000 3ecde0e3-8d29-4b83-a397-47646ccd3e85 https://www.npr.org/2022/01/06/1070944740/jan-6-anniversary-one-year-later no Revisiting the January 6 insurrection, one year later 1721 no full Hannah Allam, national security reporter at The Washington Post, and Tom Dreisbach, NPR investigative correspondent, about how the U.S. government has responded to the insurrection — and how we've moved from political polarization into political radicalization.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Throughline, co-hosts Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei explore the war over history with Nikole Hannah-Jones, an investigative journalist at The New York Times and the creator of the 1619 Project. They discuss how the 1619 Project became one of the most dramatic battlegrounds in the fight over our country's historical narratives — and whether an agreed upon history could ever exist.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:10:41 +0000 c93b8573-acef-4b32-9c93-977005eae449 https://www.npr.org/2021/12/07/1062056574/1619-project-nikole-hannah-jones-and-the-war-over-history no Presenting 'Throughline': Nikole Hannah-Jones and the war over history 2936 no full Throughline, co-hosts Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei explore the war over history with Nikole Hannah-Jones, an investigative journalist at The New York Times and the creator of the 1619 Project. They discuss how the 1619 Project became one of the most dramatic battlegrounds in the fight over our country's historical narratives — and whether an agreed upon history could ever exist.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Danyel Smith, host of Black Girl Songbook, about how Whitney Houston captivated the entire nation with her rendition of the national anthem that year and why it still matters more than 30 years later.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 31 Dec 2021 05:10:26 +0000 38b5d946-a12a-4479-a065-d92f8bd5a95a https://www.npr.org/2021/12/01/1060438582/whitney-houstons-powerful-national-anthem-super-bowl no Looking back at Whitney Houston's 1991 national anthem 1266 no full Danyel Smith, host of Black Girl Songbook, about how Whitney Houston captivated the entire nation with her rendition of the national anthem that year and why it still matters more than 30 years later.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan, the two co-hosts of the podcast Switched on Pop, about the year in music. They discuss how TikTok and streaming continue to change the pop landscape and share their favorite albums of 2021.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:10:18 +0000 2c69c6f9-6f73-4cdf-9c67-7b7b7ea59ba3 https://www.npr.org/2021/12/10/1063156637/2021-in-music-with-switched-on-pop no 2021 in music with 'Switched on Pop' 1448 no full Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan, the two co-hosts of the podcast Switched on Pop, about the year in music. They discuss how TikTok and streaming continue to change the pop landscape and share their favorite albums of 2021.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Linda Holmes and author Kat Chow to discuss the best and worst 2021 holiday movies on TV and talk about the business behind them.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:10:55 +0000 7e502690-74e9-4857-8c2e-8df0e6be47db https://www.npr.org/2021/12/14/1064044821/the-holiday-movie-machine no The holiday movie machine 1689 no full Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Linda Holmes and author Kat Chow to discuss the best and worst 2021 holiday movies on TV and talk about the business behind them.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ramin Setoodeh (author of the book Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of The View) and writer Amanda FitzSimons (who covered this for The New York Times Magazine), Sam explores why — and how — ABC's The View continues to trend on Twitter, regularly lands presidential candidates in the guest chair, and turns its Hot Topics roundtable into a microcosm of modern-day American politics. Here's looking at you, 2022 midterms!

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:10:38 +0000 97480b7c-e7fa-44ed-b729-0e53a105af55 https://www.npr.org/2021/12/07/1062175139/the-view-is-cultural-and-political-canon no 'The View' is cultural (and political) canon 2411 no full Ramin Setoodeh (author of the book Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of The View) and writer Amanda FitzSimons (who covered this for The New York Times Magazine), Sam explores why — and how — ABC's The View continues to trend on Twitter, regularly lands presidential candidates in the guest chair, and turns its Hot Topics roundtable into a microcosm of modern-day American politics. Here's looking at you, 2022 midterms!

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> It's Been a Minute, Sam is joined by NPR All Things Considered hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro to play a deluxe version of our favorite game, Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:10:24 +0000 07b7dad3-daf2-405e-a7c6-a118d5aea54f https://www.npr.org/2021/12/14/1064042944/did-that-really-happen-this-year no Did That Really Happen This Year? 1381 no full It's Been a Minute, Sam is joined by NPR All Things Considered hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro to play a deluxe version of our favorite game, Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Alt. Latino, host Felix Contreras talks to Elvis Costello and Grammy-winning producer Sebastian Krys about Costello's classic 1978 album, This Year's Model. It was reimagined as Spanish Model this year by a score of Latin artists. And unlike its predecessor, all the songs are in Spanish.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:10:58 +0000 51301f21-bbc5-4a29-ae5b-a38b1eb7b6c9 https://www.npr.org/2021/12/06/1061883704/presenting-alt-latino-elvis-costello-reimagined-en-espanol no Presenting 'Alt.Latino': Elvis Costello, reimagined en español 1578 no full Alt. Latino, host Felix Contreras talks to Elvis Costello and Grammy-winning producer Sebastian Krys about Costello's classic 1978 album, This Year's Model. It was reimagined as Spanish Model this year by a score of Latin artists. And unlike its predecessor, all the songs are in Spanish.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Yamiche Alcindor, White House correspondent for PBS NewsHour and moderator of Washington Week, and Ayesha Rascoe, NPR White House correspondent, about the year of Biden. They also play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:21:00 +0000 8620e769-6590-45eb-92e3-f6e770f51e0d https://www.npr.org/2021/12/09/1062728148/what-has-biden-accomplished-or-not-in-2021 no What has Biden accomplished (or not) in 2021? 2271 no full Yamiche Alcindor, White House correspondent for PBS NewsHour and moderator of Washington Week, and Ayesha Rascoe, NPR White House correspondent, about the year of Biden. They also play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen's new book Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home tackles how remote work can improve, no matter what industry you're in. They talk to Sam about how companies can create sustainable and flexible work environments, the history of workplace culture in the U.S., and how employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:10:45 +0000 bda399e1-b592-486e-b8b2-389962d1e6a7 https://www.npr.org/2021/11/29/1059829390/working-from-home-doesnt-have-to-suck-heres-how-out-of-office-can-be-better no How to make working from home better 1949 no full Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen's new book Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home tackles how remote work can improve, no matter what industry you're in. They talk to Sam about how companies can create sustainable and flexible work environments, the history of workplace culture in the U.S., and how employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Lane Windham about why labor activism might be on the rise again. Plus, Rose Dommu and Fran Tirado chat about their new podcast, Like a Virgin, and how they bring their different cultural backgrounds and pop culture sensibilities together. They also play Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2021 21:51:00 +0000 5ab689bd-8741-4ac6-bcca-ae0a6c253062 https://www.npr.org/2021/11/29/1059798065/was-2021-labors-year-plus-like-a-virgin no Was 2021 labor's year? Plus, 'Like a Virgin' 2199 no full Lane Windham about why labor activism might be on the rise again. Plus, Rose Dommu and Fran Tirado chat about their new podcast, Like a Virgin, and how they bring their different cultural backgrounds and pop culture sensibilities together. They also play Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pop Culture Happy Hour, guest host Ayesha Rascoe joins co-hosts Glen Weldon and Stephen Thompson as well as NPR contributor Cyrena Touros to talk about the new movie Ghostbusters: Afterlife. They discuss why it's hard to recapture the original Ghostbusters magic and if the latest installment of the franchise added more to its world — or not.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:15:19 +0000 9d5d2226-a510-431a-b264-7d409ccf8553 https://www.npr.org/2021/11/19/1057363282/presenting-pop-culture-happy-hour-is-ghostbusters-afterlife-stuck-in-nostalgia no Presenting 'Pop Culture Happy Hour': is 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' stuck in nostalgia? 1537 no full Pop Culture Happy Hour, guest host Ayesha Rascoe joins co-hosts Glen Weldon and Stephen Thompson as well as NPR contributor Cyrena Touros to talk about the new movie Ghostbusters: Afterlife. They discuss why it's hard to recapture the original Ghostbusters magic and if the latest installment of the franchise added more to its world — or not.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ayesha Rascoe is joined by NPR senior editor Barrie Hardymon and Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast, to talk about banned books. They talk about why it's important for kids to discover books freely, even if that means starting a hard conversation with them. They also discuss their favorite — and least favorite — books that often show up on banned book lists.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 23:29:20 +0000 dc0bd7d1-143e-4ee1-a067-1f96fb280f2c https://www.npr.org/2021/11/22/1058107484/banned-books-list-talk-to-kids no What people miss when talking about banned books 1815 no full Ayesha Rascoe is joined by NPR senior editor Barrie Hardymon and Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast, to talk about banned books. They talk about why it's important for kids to discover books freely, even if that means starting a hard conversation with them. They also discuss their favorite — and least favorite — books that often show up on banned book lists.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Jenée Desmond-Harris, Slate's Dear Prudence advice columnist, to help answer everything from how to deal with a partner's overbearing adult daughter to a boyfriend's recent conversion to becoming a Swiftie (read: a fan of Taylor Swift) to the group dynamics of the Thanksgiving prayer in an atheist household. Happy holidays, everybody.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:10:50 +0000 1f7ef8c3-e455-4820-9ce7-0879ed1af5f8 https://www.npr.org/2021/11/17/1056556549/taylor-swift-thanksgiving-dear-prudence-advice no From Taylor Swift to Thanksgiving, Dear Prudence gives the gift of advice 1639 no full Jenée Desmond-Harris, Slate's Dear Prudence advice columnist, to help answer everything from how to deal with a partner's overbearing adult daughter to a boyfriend's recent conversion to becoming a Swiftie (read: a fan of Taylor Swift) to the group dynamics of the Thanksgiving prayer in an atheist household. Happy holidays, everybody.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ayesha Rascoe talks about the hidden costs of holiday consumption with The Atlantic staff writer Amanda Mull and The Washington Post retail reporter Abha Bhattarai. They discuss the potential downfalls of buy now, pay later services and where online shopping returns really go. Then, they play a game of Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2021 22:58:00 +0000 6ef86642-bc14-426e-9555-e555e559e2a6 https://www.npr.org/2021/11/18/1056868471/the-hidden-costs-of-holiday-consumerism no The hidden costs of holiday consumerism 1795 no full Ayesha Rascoe talks about the hidden costs of holiday consumption with The Atlantic staff writer Amanda Mull and The Washington Post retail reporter Abha Bhattarai. They discuss the potential downfalls of buy now, pay later services and where online shopping returns really go. Then, they play a game of Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tacky: Love Letters to the Worst Culture We Have to Offer. She talks to Sam about her love of the band Creed, The Cheesecake Factory, and Jersey Shore, and embracing the things that others consider bad taste.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:33:02 +0000 8843ba55-645f-489e-80f4-69c7f6eb517b https://www.npr.org/2021/11/12/1055151953/rax-king-tacky-book-creed-cheesecake-factory no Permission to feel joy with Rax King's 'Tacky' 1482 no full Tacky: Love Letters to the Worst Culture We Have to Offer. She talks to Sam about her love of the band Creed, The Cheesecake Factory, and Jersey Shore, and embracing the things that others consider bad taste.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Natalie Compton, travel reporter at The Washington Post, about the state of the airline industry heading into the holiday travel season... and how to get through it. Plus, author Jamal Jordan discusses his book 'Queer Love in Color,' and what it means to photograph and document queer intimacy. They're also joined by TV producer Hassan Williams for a game of Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:48:00 +0000 99e16123-c928-407c-9ea3-e9825041ff04 https://www.npr.org/2021/11/10/1054235469/why-flying-feels-so-hard-plus-queer-love-in-color no Why flying feels so hard; Plus, 'Queer Love in Color' 2055 no full Natalie Compton, travel reporter at The Washington Post, about the state of the airline industry heading into the holiday travel season... and how to get through it. Plus, author Jamal Jordan discusses his book 'Queer Love in Color,' and what it means to photograph and document queer intimacy. They're also joined by TV producer Hassan Williams for a game of Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Throughline podcast, Laine Kaplan-Levenson traces the history of nostalgia from its origins as an illness to the dominating emotion of our time.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:10:52 +0000 36f980b1-f2a8-4f19-b256-1f51a08e5ae9 https://www.npr.org/2021/11/01/1051129836/presenting-throughline-the-nostalgia-bone no Presenting 'Throughline': The Nostalgia Bone 3400 no full Throughline podcast, Laine Kaplan-Levenson traces the history of nostalgia from its origins as an illness to the dominating emotion of our time.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mark Joseph Stern about the Supreme Court hearing challenges to the Texas abortion law and what it all means for Roe v. Wade. Plus, comedian Jo Firestone and her student Nicki Cochrane talk about their new comedy special, Good Timing with Jo Firestone. They also play Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:19:57 +0000 bb02e047-f4ec-4d2d-8785-6a9f9e7225b6 https://www.npr.org/2021/11/03/1051963739/sb8-roe-v-wade-plus-jo-firestones-good-timing no New threats to Roe v. Wade; Plus, Jo Firestone's 'Good Timing' 2292 no full Mark Joseph Stern about the Supreme Court hearing challenges to the Texas abortion law and what it all means for Roe v. Wade. Plus, comedian Jo Firestone and her student Nicki Cochrane talk about their new comedy special, Good Timing with Jo Firestone. They also play Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Code Switch podcast, Kat Chow chats with former host Shereen Marisol Meraji about her memoir, Seeing Ghosts. After her mother died when Chow was 13, her family rarely discussed how to handle their loss. Chow says she wrote this memoir as a way to talk with her mother about that grief, her navigation of identity and her family's history.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:10:09 +0000 0bcfdfdf-7ee1-47e5-a285-5954206e204b https://www.npr.org/2021/10/22/1048456136/kat-chows-seeing-ghosts-and-processing-grief no Presenting 'Code Switch': Kat Chow's 'Seeing Ghosts' 1529 no full Code Switch podcast, Kat Chow chats with former host Shereen Marisol Meraji about her memoir, Seeing Ghosts. After her mother died when Chow was 13, her family rarely discussed how to handle their loss. Chow says she wrote this memoir as a way to talk with her mother about that grief, her navigation of identity and her family's history.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist and writer, and Kendra Pierre-Louis, senior climate reporter with the podcast 'How to Save a Planet.' Together, they answer listener questions about everything from how to talk to your kids about global warming... to how to deal with all of this existential dread.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:15:00 +0000 0bbaa55e-b2b0-4be2-ab7d-a1de11285dd1 https://www.npr.org/2021/10/25/1049110553/should-i-have-kids-move-recycle-your-climate-questions-answered no Should I have kids? Move? Recycle? Your climate questions answered 1420 no full Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist and writer, and Kendra Pierre-Louis, senior climate reporter with the podcast 'How to Save a Planet.' Together, they answer listener questions about everything from how to talk to your kids about global warming... to how to deal with all of this existential dread.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Switched On Pop co-host Charlie Harding to talk Cyndi Lauper. Many fall for "Girls Just Want To Have Fun," but Sam's favorite song is the slow burner "All Through The Night," save for one moment: the synthesizer solo. For Sam, this solo never fit in. Charlie investigates the source of Sam's musical malady and uncovers how the '80s got its groove. Hear Sam on another episode of Switched On Pop making the case for why Labrinth's "Sexy MF" should be a modern classic here.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:10:16 +0000 a6d80e6b-7029-42b5-8c6e-c2460daf61c9 https://www.npr.org/2021/10/25/1048963240/presenting-switched-on-pop-the-cyndi-lauper-conspiracy no Presenting 'Switched On Pop': the Cyndi Lauper conspiracy 2106 no full Switched On Pop co-host Charlie Harding to talk Cyndi Lauper. Many fall for "Girls Just Want To Have Fun," but Sam's favorite song is the slow burner "All Through The Night," save for one moment: the synthesizer solo. For Sam, this solo never fit in. Charlie investigates the source of Sam's musical malady and uncovers how the '80s got its groove. Hear Sam on another episode of Switched On Pop making the case for why Labrinth's "Sexy MF" should be a modern classic here.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> No Skips podcast Shea Serrano gets obsessive about things — movies, basketball, and now, rap. In Hip Hop (And Other Things), he dives into Cardi B's explosive 2018, the early days of Missy Elliott's career, and the 1995 Source Awards, which he says remains — to this day — one of the biggest nights in rap history.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:10:25 +0000 3ecf7544-5b3f-4a94-a5ff-be8a1ef3adc0 https://www.npr.org/2021/10/25/1049018825/shea-serrano-hip-hop-and-other-things-book no Shea Serrano answers existential questions about rap in 'Hip Hop (And Other Things)' 1658 no full No Skips podcast Shea Serrano gets obsessive about things — movies, basketball, and now, rap. In Hip Hop (And Other Things), he dives into Cardi B's explosive 2018, the early days of Missy Elliott's career, and the 1995 Source Awards, which he says remains — to this day — one of the biggest nights in rap history.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mara Liasson about why dysfunction in the Democratic Party is putting the big "Build Back Better" spending bill in Congressional limbo. Plus, The New Yorker staff writer Doreen St. Felix on Succession, representations of class on TV, and why the plethora of shows about white people being terrible (Succession, The White Lotus, The Undoing, Nine Perfect Strangers, Hacks ... you get the idea) are so addictive. Then, they are joined by The New York Times metro reporter Jazmine Hughes for a game of Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:29:36 +0000 983c6c27-71d8-4dc1-9e07-0dd2af4bc8e6 https://www.npr.org/2021/10/21/1047953842/why-cant-democrats-pass-legislation-plus-succession no Why can't Democrats pass legislation? Plus, 'Succession' 2412 no full Mara Liasson about why dysfunction in the Democratic Party is putting the big "Build Back Better" spending bill in Congressional limbo. Plus, The New Yorker staff writer Doreen St. Felix on Succession, representations of class on TV, and why the plethora of shows about white people being terrible (Succession, The White Lotus, The Undoing, Nine Perfect Strangers, Hacks ... you get the idea) are so addictive. Then, they are joined by The New York Times metro reporter Jazmine Hughes for a game of Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Connie Walker, host of Stolen: The Search for Jermain, and Jonquilyn Hill, host of Through the Cracks, join Sam to discuss why cases of missing Black and Indigenous people don't get the same kind of attention from media and law enforcement. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:10:17 +0000 c83f323a-c7da-4024-87b1-f335b5370131 https://www.npr.org/2021/10/13/1045719811/jermain-charlo-relisha-rudd-coverage-gabby-petito no Why aren't Black and Indigenous missing persons cases covered enough? 1517 no full Connie Walker, host of Stolen: The Search for Jermain, and Jonquilyn Hill, host of Through the Cracks, join Sam to discuss why cases of missing Black and Indigenous people don't get the same kind of attention from media and law enforcement. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Nailed It! host Nicole Byer on her coffee table book: #VeryFat #VeryBrave: The Fat Girl's Guide to Being #Brave and Not a Dejected, Melancholy, Down-in-the-Dumps Weeping Fat Girl in a Bikini. They talk about home goods, drunken bravery, and learning to love yourself.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:19:55 +0000 48b14ed7-e4ca-4682-93e1-bed33bf53e58 https://www.npr.org/2021/10/12/1045432095/nicole-byers-veryfat-verybrave-guide-to-bikini-confidence no Nicole Byer's '#VeryFat #VeryBrave' guide to bikini confidence 1324 no full Nailed It! host Nicole Byer on her coffee table book: #VeryFat #VeryBrave: The Fat Girl's Guide to Being #Brave and Not a Dejected, Melancholy, Down-in-the-Dumps Weeping Fat Girl in a Bikini. They talk about home goods, drunken bravery, and learning to love yourself.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:10:45 +0000 fe3d02d8-ba51-46f9-9cce-c26dc2c6418c https://www.npr.org/2021/09/28/1041340876/90s-latin-explosion-ricky-martin-crossover-hits no Pop music's 'Latin Explosion' of 1999 2035 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Meg Conley about the documentary series LuLaRich and how vulnerable people still get sucked into multi-level marketing schemes because their shape mirrors the American economy. Then, Harvard Ph.D. candidate and Mormon Studies Fellow at the University of Utah Janan Graham-Russell joins for a game of Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2021 21:32:39 +0000 bbc4c6be-937e-4c4b-9ac3-36ed271ab77f https://www.npr.org/2021/10/06/1043810409/lularich-mlms-pandemic-american-economy no 'LuLaRich' reveals how MLMs mirror the American economy 1917 no full Meg Conley about the documentary series LuLaRich and how vulnerable people still get sucked into multi-level marketing schemes because their shape mirrors the American economy. Then, Harvard Ph.D. candidate and Mormon Studies Fellow at the University of Utah Janan Graham-Russell joins for a game of Who Said That?

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Control, her career-defining album that changed the trajectory of pop music in the late '80s and '90s. In the second episode of a three-part series exploring crossover in pop music, we look at Jackson's musical and cultural legacy over the years. We also reconsider how Jackson was vilified after her Super Bowl XXXVIII appearance, and why. You can follow us on Twitter at @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:10:28 +0000 b84c9080-40db-4cf0-a085-608b98460223 https://www.npr.org/2021/09/27/1040886138/janet-jackson-control-legacy-music no Janet Jackson's Legacy After 'Control' 2509 no full Control, her career-defining album that changed the trajectory of pop music in the late '80s and '90s. In the second episode of a three-part series exploring crossover in pop music, we look at Jackson's musical and cultural legacy over the years. We also reconsider how Jackson was vilified after her Super Bowl XXXVIII appearance, and why. You can follow us on Twitter at @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Atlantic staff writer Caitlin Dickerson breaks down the long history uniting Democratic and Republican administrations when it comes to enforcing immigration policy. She also plays Who Said That? with her friend and senior producer of NPR's Life Kit, Meghan Keane.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:39:00 +0000 5aba09e2-8acb-4b22-b4e6-090f301565bc https://www.npr.org/2021/09/30/1041851194/has-immigration-changed-much-under-biden no Has immigration changed much under Biden? 1841 no full The Atlantic staff writer Caitlin Dickerson breaks down the long history uniting Democratic and Republican administrations when it comes to enforcing immigration policy. She also plays Who Said That? with her friend and senior producer of NPR's Life Kit, Meghan Keane.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Soul Train was first nationally syndicated in October 1971, there was nothing else like it on TV. It became an iconic Black music and dance show — a party every weekend that anyone could join from their living room. In the first episode of a three-part series exploring crossover in pop music, we break down the lasting influence of Soul Train on our culture with Hanif Abdurraqib, author of A Little Devil in America. We ask: Why has there never been another show like Soul Train since it went off the air? You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:10:00 +0000 708e5418-a2d5-4157-96cf-d07a447cdd7c https://www.npr.org/2021/09/14/1037118049/soul-train-hanif-abdurraqib no The Lasting Legacy Of 'Soul Train' 2023 no full Soul Train was first nationally syndicated in October 1971, there was nothing else like it on TV. It became an iconic Black music and dance show — a party every weekend that anyone could join from their living room. In the first episode of a three-part series exploring crossover in pop music, we break down the lasting influence of Soul Train on our culture with Hanif Abdurraqib, author of A Little Devil in America. We ask: Why has there never been another show like Soul Train since it went off the air? You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> after? Or will some version of the coronavirus be around... forever? Sam talks to The Atlantic staff writer Katherine Wu about continuing to live with some version of COVID-19. Plus, Sam talks to playwright Heidi Schreck and actress Cassie Beck, who are currently in rehearsals for the upcoming tour of the Broadway play What The Constitution Means to Me. As live theater returns, they talk about what the last 18 months have been like and how theater has changed for the long term.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:50:31 +0000 b76b7902-2b1a-45ae-9711-7abf523b08a3 https://www.npr.org/2021/09/23/1040185209/covid-forever-plus-broadways-back no COVID Forever? Plus, Broadway's Back 2071 no full after? Or will some version of the coronavirus be around... forever? Sam talks to The Atlantic staff writer Katherine Wu about continuing to live with some version of COVID-19. Plus, Sam talks to playwright Heidi Schreck and actress Cassie Beck, who are currently in rehearsals for the upcoming tour of the Broadway play What The Constitution Means to Me. As live theater returns, they talk about what the last 18 months have been like and how theater has changed for the long term.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Brandon Taylor used to spend most of his hours studying nematodes under a microscope as a grad student. He wrote his first novel over a period of five weeks, mostly while in a lab. That book, Real Life, was released in 2020 to much critical acclaim. He published his second book this year, a short story collection called Filthy Animals.

Taylor talks to Sam about his focus on the tensions of everyday relationships, writing from a Black and queer perspective and his intended audience of just a couple close friends.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:15:58 +0000 3a2560d9-2ed7-4fcb-b538-fbbf2046927d https://www.npr.org/2021/09/14/1036930975/brandon-taylor-real-life-filthy-animals-library-of-congress no Brandon Taylor Wrote 'Real Life' And 'Filthy Animals' For His Queer, Black Friends 1854 no full Brandon Taylor used to spend most of his hours studying nematodes under a microscope as a grad student. He wrote his first novel over a period of five weeks, mostly while in a lab. That book, Real Life, was released in 2020 to much critical acclaim. He published his second book this year, a short story collection called Filthy Animals.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Indicator host Stacey Vanek Smith to talk about her new book, Machiavelli for Women and how women in the workplace are still falling behind. Plus, actor Harvey Guillén on the new season of the FX show What We Do in the Shadows and not waiting for people to be comfortable with his "brownness, queerness and roundness" to be comfortable in his own skin.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:35:00 +0000 d3557c75-e2ea-4b83-92ff-eeea2d4c891f https://www.npr.org/2021/09/16/1037918829/machiavelli-for-women-what-we-do-in-the-shadows-harvey-guillen no 'Machiavelli for Women'; Plus, 'What We Do in the Shadows' 2361 no full The Indicator host Stacey Vanek Smith to talk about her new book, Machiavelli for Women and how women in the workplace are still falling behind. Plus, actor Harvey Guillén on the new season of the FX show What We Do in the Shadows and not waiting for people to be comfortable with his "brownness, queerness and roundness" to be comfortable in his own skin.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Yebba's career was beginning to take off. But 2016 was also the year that something awful happened: Yebba's mother committed suicide. And that changed everything, too.

Now, after years of collaborating with artists the likes of Sam Smith, PJ Morton and Robert Glasper, Yebba has her own standalone album. It's called Dawn, a reference to her mother's name. In this chat, Yebba and Sam talk about the emotional toll it took to make Dawn, growing up in the church, and shedding old beliefs while making room for new ones.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:15:07 +0000 da953f3a-b253-4906-b247-c49d98ee501b https://www.npr.org/2021/09/02/1033700723/yebba-album-dawn no Yebba Sheds Old Beliefs With A New Album 1494 no full Yebba's career was beginning to take off. But 2016 was also the year that something awful happened: Yebba's mother committed suicide. And that changed everything, too.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Souad Mekhennet about what the war on terror has—and hasn't—achieved in the two decades since 9/11. Plus, for its 20^th anniversary, we look at the legacy of Mariah Carey's album Glitter with Texas Monthly senior editor Paula Mejia and Danielle Turchiano, senior features editor at Variety, to explore how culture and fandom have changed since the album's release.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:23:24 +0000 0956fee9-83ad-409c-9138-cd7c1868b4d3 https://www.npr.org/2021/09/09/1035546987/20-years-of-the-war-on-terror-plus-redemption-for-mariah-careys-glitter no 20 Years Of The War On Terror; Plus, Redemption For Mariah Carey's 'Glitter' 2043 no full Souad Mekhennet about what the war on terror has—and hasn't—achieved in the two decades since 9/11. Plus, for its 20^th anniversary, we look at the legacy of Mariah Carey's album Glitter with Texas Monthly senior editor Paula Mejia and Danielle Turchiano, senior features editor at Variety, to explore how culture and fandom have changed since the album's release.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Michaela Coel wrote, created and starred in HBO series I May Destroy You, which is up for nine Emmy nominations. Her new book, Misfits: A Personal Manifesto, is out this week. She talks to Sam about why she champions misfits like herself, I May Destroy You's basis on her trauma, and how her spirituality has shifted over time.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:10:56 +0000 83043091-cf9c-4222-9fbf-ebfbefb79e2e https://www.npr.org/2021/08/31/1033148189/michaela-coel-misfits-i-may-destroy-you no Michaela Coel On 'Misfits' And 'I May Destroy You' 1858 no full Michaela Coel wrote, created and starred in HBO series I May Destroy You, which is up for nine Emmy nominations. Her new book, Misfits: A Personal Manifesto, is out this week. She talks to Sam about why she champions misfits like herself, I May Destroy You's basis on her trauma, and how her spirituality has shifted over time.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Novena Carmél and Anthony Valadez, hosts of KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, about their end of summer song picks and the best albums of the year so far. They talk about how listening to music changed during the pandemic and why any floor can be a dance floor. Want to hear more of this year's best music? Check out all the songs from the episode in this playlist.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2021 20:14:00 +0000 ecfa4656-add9-4bd1-ae8d-74d9b5a16b62 https://www.npr.org/2021/08/31/1032929812/songs-of-the-summer-with-morning-becomes-eclectic no Songs Of The Summer With 'Morning Becomes Eclectic' 1557 no full Novena Carmél and Anthony Valadez, hosts of KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, about their end of summer song picks and the best albums of the year so far. They talk about how listening to music changed during the pandemic and why any floor can be a dance floor. Want to hear more of this year's best music? Check out all the songs from the episode in this playlist.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Code Switch podcast, we feature author Ashley C. Ford. For much of her childhood, Ford's father was incarcerated, and her mother struggled to raise her while grappling with her own upended life plans. In her recent memoir, Somebody's Daughter, Ford explores how these formative conditions shaped her understanding of childhood, authority, forgiveness and freedom.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:10:12 +0000 482e241f-2ce1-4c27-a133-d94cca250984 https://www.npr.org/2021/08/23/1030497583/presenting-code-switch-to-love-and-not-forgive-with-ashley-c-ford no Presenting 'Code Switch': To Love And Not Forgive With Ashley C. Ford 2371 no full Code Switch podcast, we feature author Ashley C. Ford. For much of her childhood, Ford's father was incarcerated, and her mother struggled to raise her while grappling with her own upended life plans. In her recent memoir, Somebody's Daughter, Ford explores how these formative conditions shaped her understanding of childhood, authority, forgiveness and freedom.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Monika Evstatieva, senior producer on NPR's Investigations Unit, and Asma Khalid, NPR White House correspondent.
Plus, Sam talks about the FX on Hulu series Reservation Dogs with co-creator and executive producer Sterlin Harjo and writer Tommy Pico. They discuss the process of writing a show by and for Native people and why they centered on a coming-of-age story.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Jonathan Van Ness stepped into the spotlight in 2018 as a walking, talking bundle of energy, optimism and positivity as the grooming expert on Queer Eye. Queer Eye is now in production for its sixth season, and Jonathan— along with the rest of the Fab 5— have been nominated for an Emmy for their work as hosts this year. In this conversation from 2019, Sam chats with JVN about his book, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love, a memoir about his life journey and addressing his trauma along the way.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:15:23 +0000 6d251e66-2c7c-4cb6-84a2-d909dc737a29 https://www.npr.org/2021/08/20/1029699010/jonathan-van-ness-on-queer-eye-cats-and-overcoming-trauma no Jonathan Van Ness On 'Queer Eye,' Cats, And Overcoming Trauma 2344 no full Jonathan Van Ness stepped into the spotlight in 2018 as a walking, talking bundle of energy, optimism and positivity as the grooming expert on Queer Eye. Queer Eye is now in production for its sixth season, and Jonathan— along with the rest of the Fab 5— have been nominated for an Emmy for their work as hosts this year. In this conversation from 2019, Sam chats with JVN about his book, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love, a memoir about his life journey and addressing his trauma along the way.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Saturday Night Live cast member and well-loved actor and entertainer. She chats with Sam about her recent Emmy nominations, her approach to comedy, and the importance of having strong role models.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:15:38 +0000 b9a0b6be-1eac-4bd5-a8c3-fc8900af93ac https://www.npr.org/2021/08/10/1026604366/maya-rudolph-snl-big-mouth no Maya Rudolph On SNL, Self-Acceptance, And Seeing Yourself On Screen 1481 no full Saturday Night Live cast member and well-loved actor and entertainer. She chats with Sam about her recent Emmy nominations, her approach to comedy, and the importance of having strong role models.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Carl Zimring, professor of sustainability studies at Pratt Institute and author of Clean and White, about the online debate over celebrities showering habits and how it taps into a long history linking hygiene and race.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Black-ish. She's also been nominated five times for that role at the Emmys. In this chat from July 2020, she and Sam discuss her Black-ish role, sharing her singing from The High Note with mom Diana Ross, and portraying Black joy on screen.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:10:54 +0000 96ba3836-5170-44be-b75a-a7968455b646 https://www.npr.org/2021/08/02/1024002781/tracee-ellis-ross-on-playing-a-thriving-not-surviving-character-on-black-ish no Tracee Ellis Ross On Playing A 'Thriving, Not Surviving' Character On 'Black-ish' 1700 no full Black-ish. She's also been nominated five times for that role at the Emmys. In this chat from July 2020, she and Sam discuss her Black-ish role, sharing her singing from The High Note with mom Diana Ross, and portraying Black joy on screen.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> LA Times television editor Matt Brennan to understand why ratings for this year's Olympics are not just dismal, but symbolic of changes in our culture. Then, culture writers Hunter Harris and Alessa Dominguez join the show to talk all things Bennifer.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Welcome 2 America, came out last weekend. In honor of the release, Sam revisits his 2020 conversation with Prince's photographer, Randee St. Nicholas. She shares intimate stories about the legendary artist: from spontaneous photo shoots in burned out buildings to late nights after sold-out concerts.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:15:04 +0000 f519f8ae-7747-4cbc-8f9b-62f8d6c53be2 https://www.npr.org/2021/07/27/1021436157/prince-new-album-photos no Prince's Intimate Moments 1595 no full Welcome 2 America, came out last weekend. In honor of the release, Sam revisits his 2020 conversation with Prince's photographer, Randee St. Nicholas. She shares intimate stories about the legendary artist: from spontaneous photo shoots in burned out buildings to late nights after sold-out concerts.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Max Fisher, international reporter for the New York Times, about "disinformation for hire" and what social media platforms are doing to combat it. Plus, Sam talks to actress Hannah Waddingham, one of the stars of Ted Lasso. They're also joined by fellow cast member Jeremy Swift to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:36:00 +0000 baae47ef-0d38-430b-90ac-fabfa0ac6018 https://www.npr.org/2021/07/29/1022380651/vaccine-disinformation-for-hire-plus-hannah-waddingham-of-ted-lasso no Vaccine Disinformation For Hire; Plus, Hannah Waddingham Of 'Ted Lasso' 2085 no full Max Fisher, international reporter for the New York Times, about "disinformation for hire" and what social media platforms are doing to combat it. Plus, Sam talks to actress Hannah Waddingham, one of the stars of Ted Lasso. They're also joined by fellow cast member Jeremy Swift to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mother of Madness. Actress Emilia Clarke talks with guest host Ayesha Rascoe about superpowers in real life and fantasy, her career-launching role in Game of Thrones and how Hollywood has changed since her first season as Daenerys.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:25:00 +0000 dcf13b65-01f1-450e-8bc8-99328514eaea https://www.npr.org/2021/07/15/1016494295/emilia-clarke-on-mothers-of-madness-and-dragons no Emilia Clarke On Mothers Of Madness And Dragons 1429 no full Mother of Madness. Actress Emilia Clarke talks with guest host Ayesha Rascoe about superpowers in real life and fantasy, her career-launching role in Game of Thrones and how Hollywood has changed since her first season as Daenerys.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Black Hair Experience is a pop-up visual exhibit dedicated to the beauty, history and nostalgia of Black hair. Guest host Ayesha Rascoe takes a trip there and chats with its co-founder, Alisha Brooks. Then, Ayesha is joined by NPR's Susan Davis and Asma Khalid about the two huge economic priorities for the Biden administration.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:43:07 +0000 082365e1-c8d3-4fc0-8eff-17c199f2e9d9 https://www.npr.org/2021/07/21/1018842909/the-black-hair-experience-is-about-the-joy-of-black-hair-ayesha-rascoe no The Joy Of Black Hair; Plus, What's In The Biden Spending Plans? 2237 no full The Black Hair Experience is a pop-up visual exhibit dedicated to the beauty, history and nostalgia of Black hair. Guest host Ayesha Rascoe takes a trip there and chats with its co-founder, Alisha Brooks. Then, Ayesha is joined by NPR's Susan Davis and Asma Khalid about the two huge economic priorities for the Biden administration.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Walking Dead, she explores space — the final frontier — in Star Trek: Discovery, and she's the wife of NBA star LeBron James in Space Jam: A New Legacy. She talks to guest host Ayesha Rascoe about her career, her hair and identity, and why she felt called to speak up about her internalized racism after the murder of George Floyd.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:10:57 +0000 a70972dd-1714-4b95-bd2c-4f472f1d1f6c https://www.npr.org/2021/07/12/1015459355/space-jam-2-star-sonequa-martin-green-reflects-on-natural-hair-star-trek no 'Space Jam 2' Star Sonequa Martin-Green 1793 no full The Walking Dead, she explores space — the final frontier — in Star Trek: Discovery, and she's the wife of NBA star LeBron James in Space Jam: A New Legacy. She talks to guest host Ayesha Rascoe about her career, her hair and identity, and why she felt called to speak up about her internalized racism after the murder of George Floyd.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Irina Ivanova to break down some of the reasons why. Then, The New Republic staff writer Jo Livingstone joins Ayesha to discuss the current state of horror movies and why nothing's better than a good scare. Author and Big Mood, Little Mood podcast host Daniel Lavery joins them to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:10:16 +0000 5930a5ec-5284-4253-a220-b5cef4c6cd63 https://www.npr.org/2021/07/15/1016509469/why-workers-are-quitting-plus-the-comfort-of-horror-movies no Why Workers Are Quitting; Plus The Comfort Of Horror Movies 2167 no full Irina Ivanova to break down some of the reasons why. Then, The New Republic staff writer Jo Livingstone joins Ayesha to discuss the current state of horror movies and why nothing's better than a good scare. Author and Big Mood, Little Mood podcast host Daniel Lavery joins them to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Cruelty Is The Point: The Past, Present, and Future of Trump's America, is journalist Adam Serwer's new book, based on a popular essay he wrote for The Atlantic. Serwer talks with guest host Ayesha Rascoe and lays out the ways in which Donald Trump came to power, the historical roots of his vision of law and order, and how he managed to build a loyal political following on the basis of cruelty.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Terrika Foster-Brasby and The Athletic's Kavitha A. Davidson to discuss. Then, she talks to We Are Lady Parts creator Nida Manzoor about the intersection of art, faith and representation.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:35:14 +0000 4ea1a983-b0c1-463b-9295-4c8c080af0af https://www.npr.org/2021/07/08/1014317281/the-weight-on-black-women-in-sports-plus-we-are-lady-parts no The Weight On Black Women In Sports; Plus, 'We Are Lady Parts' 2199 no full Terrika Foster-Brasby and The Athletic's Kavitha A. Davidson to discuss. Then, she talks to We Are Lady Parts creator Nida Manzoor about the intersection of art, faith and representation.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Bad Trip, to hosting Kids Say the Darndest Things, to voicing a self-confident toucan in animated series Tuca & Bertie, it seems like she's everywhere. Sam talks to Tiffany about her many projects, her hopes and dreams for the entertainment industry, and she tells a wild story about Nicolas Cage.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pop Culture Happy Hour to discuss the glue that holds this nation together — The Fast and the Furious franchise. Alongside NPR White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe, as well as PCHH hosts Linda Holmes and Aisha Harris, the group talks about the legacy of the decades-spanning series, why we love to hate it, and how action films of this caliber could be considered "hetero camp."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2021 04:10:14 +0000 098f07f7-ea9b-4c8f-960b-1555c1a7fe09 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/30/1011722650/pop-culture-happy-hour-f9-is-somehow-faster-and-furious-er no Pop Culture Happy Hour: F9 Is Somehow Faster And Furious-er 1470 no full Pop Culture Happy Hour to discuss the glue that holds this nation together — The Fast and the Furious franchise. Alongside NPR White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe, as well as PCHH hosts Linda Holmes and Aisha Harris, the group talks about the legacy of the decades-spanning series, why we love to hate it, and how action films of this caliber could be considered "hetero camp."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the WNYC & ProPublica podcast Trump, Inc. They talk about Trump's business operations, debts, and how the biggest lesson from both is "we pay, he wins."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:06:00 +0000 c6106ee6-b4ff-4330-a6a0-fb03bdd03e04 https://www.npr.org/2021/07/01/1012172225/trumps-bad-business-comes-back-to-bite no Trump's Bad Business Comes Back To Bite 1885 no full Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the WNYC & ProPublica podcast Trump, Inc. They talk about Trump's business operations, debts, and how the biggest lesson from both is "we pay, he wins."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Riley Keough, one of the stars of Zola— a new movie adapted from a viral 148-tweet thread story full of sex work, guns and plot twists. They talk about how Riley prepared her character's "blaccent," why she tends to play unlikeable characters, and how she became a death doula.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:10:13 +0000 521b42db-7985-45b5-964f-611701b78322 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/23/1009431971/riley-keough-on-zola-and-finding-empathy-for-anti-heroes no Riley Keough On 'Zola' And Finding Empathy For Anti-Heroes 447 no full Riley Keough, one of the stars of Zola— a new movie adapted from a viral 148-tweet thread story full of sex work, guns and plot twists. They talk about how Riley prepared her character's "blaccent," why she tends to play unlikeable characters, and how she became a death doula.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, writers and creators of the HBO Max series Hacks. They discuss what inspired them to write the show, as well as the overlooked legacies of many trailblazing women comedians. They also play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 22:09:27 +0000 fca15484-ae3f-4643-b52b-c597511c9a17 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/25/1010253490/culture-wars-then-and-now-plus-the-creators-of-hacks no Culture Wars Then and Now; Plus, The Creators of 'Hacks' 2176 no full Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, writers and creators of the HBO Max series Hacks. They discuss what inspired them to write the show, as well as the overlooked legacies of many trailblazing women comedians. They also play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Where We Come From, New York Times food writer Priya Krishna tackles this question with her mother, Ritu. They explore assimilation through food and why dal represents comfort for their family.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Let The Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993, Sarah Schulman draws from nearly 200 interviews with ACT UP members to document the movement's history and explore how the group's activism transformed the way the media, the government, corporations and medical professionals talked about AIDS and provided treatment. She and Sam discuss this transformation and its relevance to social movements today.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 ad48ea7d-8393-4b45-ae40-15d5020f620e https://www.npr.org/2021/06/16/1007361916/act-up-a-history-of-aids-hiv-activism no ACT UP: A History Of AIDS/HIV Activism 2969 no full Let The Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993, Sarah Schulman draws from nearly 200 interviews with ACT UP members to document the movement's history and explore how the group's activism transformed the way the media, the government, corporations and medical professionals talked about AIDS and provided treatment. She and Sam discuss this transformation and its relevance to social movements today.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fresh Air host chair to talk to actor John Boyega. Since finishing his star-making role in the Star Wars franchise in 2019 and after the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd last year, Boyega has been outspoken about his treatment as a Black actor in Hollywood, and in the Star Wars franchise itself. He talked to Sam about why he was ready to talk about the "elephant in the room" that is racism in Hollywood and what he's doing to change things.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mare of Easttown. But Arizona Republicans are attempting to prove otherwise with an unprecedented vote recount of the 2020 election. Sam talks to Jessica Huseman, editorial director at Votebeat, about the ongoing election audit in Arizona and what it means for the future of elections and voting rights. Plus, Sam talks about summer movies to look forward to with NPR's Aisha Harris and Bob Mondello.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Zakiya Dalila Harris was working as an editorial assistant at a New York publisher when she ran into another Black woman for the first time on her office floor. That's when she got the idea for her book, The Other Black Girl. What's it like when you're used to being the only one, but now there's another one like you? And what if things get weird? Like, really weird. Sam and Zakiya talk about how her book subverts the office drama and what lessons it has for a still very white publishing industry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:00:28 +0000 517abb07-72ec-49d5-8dd0-c67b8946bb9f https://www.npr.org/2021/05/24/999933219/zakiya-dalila-harris-and-the-other-black-girl no Zakiya Dalila Harris And 'The Other Black Girl' 1640 no full Zakiya Dalila Harris was working as an editorial assistant at a New York publisher when she ran into another Black woman for the first time on her office floor. That's when she got the idea for her book, The Other Black Girl. What's it like when you're used to being the only one, but now there's another one like you? And what if things get weird? Like, really weird. Sam and Zakiya talk about how her book subverts the office drama and what lessons it has for a still very white publishing industry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Roxane Gay about why the queer community has the same conversations year after year and what they mean for what Pride is today. Plus, actress and filmmaker Natalie Morales on directing the new teen buddy comedy, "Plan B."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Malcolm Gladwell about his book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know. The book explores examples such as the arrest of Sandra Bland and the Stanford rape case as to why interactions with strangers often go so wrong. This episode was taped in front of a live studio audience at The George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium in September 2019.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:10:54 +0000 a6885438-14e3-43f7-90c0-b4fc26d6652f https://www.npr.org/2021/05/25/1000175946/malcolm-gladwell-and-talking-to-strangers no Malcolm Gladwell And 'Talking To Strangers' 3111 no full Malcolm Gladwell about his book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know. The book explores examples such as the arrest of Sandra Bland and the Stanford rape case as to why interactions with strangers often go so wrong. This episode was taped in front of a live studio audience at The George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium in September 2019.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Barrie Hardymon, senior editor of NPR's Weekend Edition, and Traci Thomas, host of the podcast The Stacks. They give advice on how to get back into the habit of reading and recommend a few great summer reads: Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi, How the Word Is Passed by Clint Smith, Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins and Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor. They also play a special edition of "Who Said That?"

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 28 May 2021 13:10:00 +0000 c21ef9d1-73f9-4317-9836-c8f07f51485b https://www.npr.org/2021/05/25/1000232798/hot-book-summer no Hot Book Summer 1772 no full Barrie Hardymon, senior editor of NPR's Weekend Edition, and Traci Thomas, host of the podcast The Stacks. They give advice on how to get back into the habit of reading and recommend a few great summer reads: Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi, How the Word Is Passed by Clint Smith, Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins and Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor. They also play a special edition of "Who Said That?"

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Slate's Mark Joseph Stern and why some of those cases could potentially have big repercussions on daily life. They also discuss the future of the Court, including its decision to take up two of the most controversial issues of today — abortion and gun rights — and why the drama between justices can sometimes equate to a Real Housewives–style argument over dinner (with table flip).

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 25 May 2021 07:10:00 +0000 d309e39a-7dc4-44e6-a703-82d7e890c11c https://www.npr.org/2021/05/21/999078292/the-real-justices-of-scotus no The Real Justices Of SCOTUS 1736 no full Slate's Mark Joseph Stern and why some of those cases could potentially have big repercussions on daily life. They also discuss the future of the Court, including its decision to take up two of the most controversial issues of today — abortion and gun rights — and why the drama between justices can sometimes equate to a Real Housewives–style argument over dinner (with table flip).

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Stacey Vanek Smith, host of NPR's The Indicator, and Cardiff Garcia, former co-host of The Indicator, about the American job market and why businesses are having such a hard time hiring. Then, as vaccines have become more widely available and pandemic restrictions lift across the country, people are wandering back out into the world, having experiences they haven't had in over a year. We drop in on a few of these: a dance party, a first date, a game with friends — the small pleasures folks have missed that now feel monumental.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 21:44:34 +0000 80bf8690-da2c-4f66-a328-c3f959ba1c98 https://www.npr.org/2021/05/20/998656431/labor-market-mysteries-plus-signs-of-life no Labor Market Mysteries; Plus, Signs Of Life 2289 no full Stacey Vanek Smith, host of NPR's The Indicator, and Cardiff Garcia, former co-host of The Indicator, about the American job market and why businesses are having such a hard time hiring. Then, as vaccines have become more widely available and pandemic restrictions lift across the country, people are wandering back out into the world, having experiences they haven't had in over a year. We drop in on a few of these: a dance party, a first date, a game with friends — the small pleasures folks have missed that now feel monumental.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Anna Sale, host and creator of WNYC's Death, Sex & Money podcast, has answers in her new book, Let's Talk About Hard Things. She chats with Sam about how to talk to family, why we need to start having different conversations about money, and what it means to actually listen.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 18 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 7555098a-aefc-4a66-b935-8f386a66ea3b https://www.npr.org/2021/05/10/995478833/lets-talk-about-hard-things-with-help-from-anna-sale no 'Let's Talk About Hard Things' With Help From Anna Sale 1425 no full Anna Sale, host and creator of WNYC's Death, Sex & Money podcast, has answers in her new book, Let's Talk About Hard Things. She chats with Sam about how to talk to family, why we need to start having different conversations about money, and what it means to actually listen.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Greg Casar about how decreasing the city's police budget has worked— and what they aren't getting quite right yet. Then, Sam talks to KUT reporter Audrey McGlinchy about how Texas, a Republican-led state, has responded and what that could mean for other cities trying to follow in the footsteps of Austin. Plus, Sam talks to actress and comedian Michelle Buteau about hosting the Netflix reality competition show The Circle and how she feels about being cast as the sassy best friend.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 14 May 2021 22:41:42 +0000 fe535568-ea79-4f36-baa4-b5b1f929c155 https://www.npr.org/2021/05/13/996555171/after-defunding-the-police-plus-michelle-buteau-on-the-circle no After Defunding The Police; Plus, Michelle Buteau On 'The Circle' 2303 no full Greg Casar about how decreasing the city's police budget has worked— and what they aren't getting quite right yet. Then, Sam talks to KUT reporter Audrey McGlinchy about how Texas, a Republican-led state, has responded and what that could mean for other cities trying to follow in the footsteps of Austin. Plus, Sam talks to actress and comedian Michelle Buteau about hosting the Netflix reality competition show The Circle and how she feels about being cast as the sassy best friend.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Doris Kearns Goodwin about how this moment compares to those past presidents' efforts at once in a generation legislation. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 07:10:00 +0000 bd318f6e-f8fc-4fe7-8be7-75e68128642b https://www.npr.org/2021/05/10/995649950/is-biden-the-next-fdr-or-lbj no Is Biden The Next FDR? or LBJ? 1811 no full Doris Kearns Goodwin about how this moment compares to those past presidents' efforts at once in a generation legislation. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Jerusalem Demsas, politics and policy fellow for Vox, about what so many are getting wrong about housing. Plus, Sam revisits his 2020 conversation with Ziwe Fumudoh, whose comedy variety show Ziwe premieres on Showtime on May 9. Then, in honor of NPR's 50th anniversary, Sam plays "Who Said That?" with All Things Considered hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 07 May 2021 23:55:06 +0000 56fc60a2-95a2-40d4-9377-d4860ba58ff2 https://www.npr.org/2021/05/06/994218874/housing-boom-for-whom-plus-ziwe-premieres no Housing Boom For Whom? Plus, 'Ziwe' Premieres 2286 no full Jerusalem Demsas, politics and policy fellow for Vox, about what so many are getting wrong about housing. Plus, Sam revisits his 2020 conversation with Ziwe Fumudoh, whose comedy variety show Ziwe premieres on Showtime on May 9. Then, in honor of NPR's 50th anniversary, Sam plays "Who Said That?" with All Things Considered hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pose comes to a close in its third and final season, Sam talks to Mj Rodriguez about the end of her role as Blanca, the loving and lovable house mother at the center of the show. They also chat about the start of her career as Angel in Rent, channeling grief into her character, and LGBTQIA+ perseverance.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 04 May 2021 07:10:16 +0000 445b0baa-9c9b-42a2-91c7-4a1230795a61 https://www.npr.org/2021/04/22/989925909/mj-rodriguez-on-pose-and-perseverance no Mj Rodriguez On 'Pose' And Perseverance 1132 no full Pose comes to a close in its third and final season, Sam talks to Mj Rodriguez about the end of her role as Blanca, the loving and lovable house mother at the center of the show. They also chat about the start of her career as Angel in Rent, channeling grief into her character, and LGBTQIA+ perseverance.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Achal Prabhala about why rich and poor countries have unequal access to vaccines. Plus, Sam chats with Invisibilia host Kia Miakka Natisse about the new season of the show and her episode on how a reparations effort in Vermont shed light on how people talk about money and racial justice.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:42:32 +0000 bcd1060f-c762-4533-b3a9-873967c19843 https://www.npr.org/2021/04/29/992039371/india-and-the-unequal-distribution-of-vaccines-plus-invisibilia-returns no India And The Unequal Distribution Of Vaccines; Plus, 'Invisibilia' Returns 2321 no full Achal Prabhala about why rich and poor countries have unequal access to vaccines. Plus, Sam chats with Invisibilia host Kia Miakka Natisse about the new season of the show and her episode on how a reparations effort in Vermont shed light on how people talk about money and racial justice.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Patti Harrison is known for bringing her absurd, caustic, yet charming comedy to supporting roles on shows like Search Party, Broad City and Shrill. But now she's in a starring role in the romantic comedy Together Together. In it, Harrison plays a young single woman who agrees to be a gestational surrogate for a single man in his 40s, played by Ed Helms. Sam talks to Patti about what it was like to play a role different from everything she's done before, why Together Together is even billed as a rom-com, and the quandary of representation as a trans woman.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Eric Deggans about constant images of Black pain in news and in entertainment. Then, he turns to comedian Ashley Nicole Black to talk about the new season of "A Black Lady Sketch Show" and Black joy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:27:49 +0000 86e357ad-cd58-425b-884a-86eb7beaedb3 https://www.npr.org/2021/04/22/989808015/the-must-see-tv-of-black-trauma-plus-ashley-nicole-black-on-making-black-joy no The "Must-See TV" Of Black Trauma, Plus Ashley Nicole Black On Making Black Joy 2212 no full Eric Deggans about constant images of Black pain in news and in entertainment. Then, he turns to comedian Ashley Nicole Black to talk about the new season of "A Black Lady Sketch Show" and Black joy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Eric André about the evolution of the prank genre with his Netflix hidden-camera comedy Bad Trip. They chat about the complications of making a prank show while Black, who André would never prank, and why everyone could use a little absurdism to warp their realities.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:39 +0000 cbf555b8-5ef6-4ea4-a33f-7dd34e61b27a https://www.npr.org/2021/04/14/987222097/the-warped-reality-of-eric-andres-bad-trip no The Warped Reality of Eric André's 'Bad Trip' 1570 no full Eric André about the evolution of the prank genre with his Netflix hidden-camera comedy Bad Trip. They chat about the complications of making a prank show while Black, who André would never prank, and why everyone could use a little absurdism to warp their realities.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ari Shapiro talks to Minnesota activist and journalist O'nika Nicole Craven. Then, he talks to Maurice Chammah, staff writer at The Marshall Project, about the origins and evolving symbolism of the thin blue line. Plus, Misha Euceph on the new season of her podcast Tell Them, I Am, and the many ways that Muslims find glimpses of God. Then, Mary Knauf, executive producer of Tell Them, I Am, joins Ari and Misha to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:08:29 +0000 557df5d9-8f70-48b8-892c-49643e89f0e7 https://www.npr.org/2021/04/15/987793080/the-thin-blue-line-in-minnesota-plus-tell-them-i-am no The 'Thin Blue Line' In Minnesota, Plus 'Tell Them, I Am' 2206 no full Ari Shapiro talks to Minnesota activist and journalist O'nika Nicole Craven. Then, he talks to Maurice Chammah, staff writer at The Marshall Project, about the origins and evolving symbolism of the thin blue line. Plus, Misha Euceph on the new season of her podcast Tell Them, I Am, and the many ways that Muslims find glimpses of God. Then, Mary Knauf, executive producer of Tell Them, I Am, joins Ari and Misha to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Saturday Night Live, what it was like to do the show during a pandemic, and why Adele Dazeem is the number one moment in the history of culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 ea65ff1e-176e-4d02-8f74-c43bc7e0b660 https://www.npr.org/2021/04/12/986561246/bowen-yangs-rules-of-culture no Bowen Yang's Rules of Culture 1809 no full Saturday Night Live, what it was like to do the show during a pandemic, and why Adele Dazeem is the number one moment in the history of culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Slate writer Dahlia Lithwick about whether that tactic actually effects change—and whether it's just a performance. Plus, Sam talks to author and historian Jules Gill-Peterson about the historic flood of anti-trans bills in state legislatures and how these bills echo anti-gay rhetoric of the past. Then, friends of the show Saeed Jones and Zach Stafford join Sam to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:41:53 +0000 4d03f922-5ae9-48d0-9f91-5f1bf50b2297 https://www.npr.org/2021/04/08/985353453/whats-the-strategy-corporate-activism-and-anti-trans-bills no What's The Strategy? Corporate Activism And Anti-Trans Bills 2167 no full Slate writer Dahlia Lithwick about whether that tactic actually effects change—and whether it's just a performance. Plus, Sam talks to author and historian Jules Gill-Peterson about the historic flood of anti-trans bills in state legislatures and how these bills echo anti-gay rhetoric of the past. Then, friends of the show Saeed Jones and Zach Stafford join Sam to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Aura Bogado, senior investigative reporter and producer at Reveal, about how family separation, which has reaches back to the Obama administration, has affected a system that Aura says is not quite broken... but is unjust.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 8c7488ec-4be4-4502-b89c-7da237b2aebc https://www.npr.org/2021/04/01/983375521/the-human-cost-of-family-separation no The Human Cost of Family Separation 1367 no full Aura Bogado, senior investigative reporter and producer at Reveal, about how family separation, which has reaches back to the Obama administration, has affected a system that Aura says is not quite broken... but is unjust.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Kim Tran, an anti-racist author and consultant, about her article in Harper's Bazaar on how the diversity, equity and inclusion industry has strayed from its movement roots. Plus, what's an NFT? And why are people buying them? And what are they again? Sam breaks it all down with tech reporters Bobby Allyn and Erin Griffith to explain the phenomenon of the non-fungible token — and whether it can last.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 02 Apr 2021 21:37:49 +0000 13fa673e-3f5d-4611-95f4-4ae5216d54bc https://www.npr.org/2021/04/01/983363628/is-diversity-and-inclusion-far-from-its-roots-and-whats-an-nft no Is 'Diversity And Inclusion' Far From Its Roots? And What's An NFT? 2561 no full Kim Tran, an anti-racist author and consultant, about her article in Harper's Bazaar on how the diversity, equity and inclusion industry has strayed from its movement roots. Plus, what's an NFT? And why are people buying them? And what are they again? Sam breaks it all down with tech reporters Bobby Allyn and Erin Griffith to explain the phenomenon of the non-fungible token — and whether it can last.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Hanif Abdurraqib's latest book is A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance. In it, Abdurraqib researches the impact of Black performers on American culture throughout the past several hundred years, touching on everything from minstrel shows to Soul Train, the concept of the "Magical Negro," and playing spades. Sam talks to Abdurraqib about lesser-known performers like Ellen Armstrong, the first Black woman magician, and they revisit the mythology of household names like Whitney Houston. Plus, they share aspects of Black performance they've missed most in this pandemic year.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:00:32 +0000 61d984f6-dc98-4076-bab2-4a53c5e693c8 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/26/981791906/hanif-abdurraqibs-rabbit-holes-into-great-black-performance no Hanif Abdurraqib's Rabbit Holes Into Great Black Performance 1550 no full Hanif Abdurraqib's latest book is A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance. In it, Abdurraqib researches the impact of Black performers on American culture throughout the past several hundred years, touching on everything from minstrel shows to Soul Train, the concept of the "Magical Negro," and playing spades. Sam talks to Abdurraqib about lesser-known performers like Ellen Armstrong, the first Black woman magician, and they revisit the mythology of household names like Whitney Houston. Plus, they share aspects of Black performance they've missed most in this pandemic year.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Abené Clayton, reporter for The Guardian, about why some shootings get more coverage than others. Plus, Sam talks to Shirley Li, staff writer at The Atlantic, about Minari and the way stereotypes inform how white audiences view the performances of Asian actors. Then, Hannah Giorgis, also of The Atlantic, joins Sam and Shirley to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:46:55 +0000 35e6b8a9-952c-495e-9c5e-d367ee28a7f4 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/25/981164044/gun-violence-never-went-away-plus-the-overlooked-talent-of-asian-actors no Gun Violence Never Went Away, Plus The Overlooked Talent Of Asian Actors 2302 no full Abené Clayton, reporter for The Guardian, about why some shootings get more coverage than others. Plus, Sam talks to Shirley Li, staff writer at The Atlantic, about Minari and the way stereotypes inform how white audiences view the performances of Asian actors. Then, Hannah Giorgis, also of The Atlantic, joins Sam and Shirley to play Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ayesha Rascoe talks with Brittany K. Barnett, lawyer, entrepreneur and author of A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom, about her role in the fight to free incarcerated people from these sentences. They talk about high profile clemencies, how life sentences are handed down even without physical evidence of drugs, and the wealth of Black love.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 49c35707-d370-47d4-bf70-38ea0ff38da5 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/15/977558689/the-fight-to-transform-criminal-justice no The Fight To Transform Criminal Justice 1536 no full Ayesha Rascoe talks with Brittany K. Barnett, lawyer, entrepreneur and author of A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom, about her role in the fight to free incarcerated people from these sentences. They talk about high profile clemencies, how life sentences are handed down even without physical evidence of drugs, and the wealth of Black love.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ayesha Rascoe talks to critical race theorist and professor Jennifer Ho about the history behind anti-Asian racism and what it means to be an Asian woman in America. Then, Ayesha chats about her latest obsession, the reality dating show Married at First Sight, with fellow devotees Delece Smith-Barrow, education editor at Politico, and Brittany Luse, former co-host and executive producer of The Nod.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:51:08 +0000 5214eeb7-ef03-4c28-8378-6bc6ffa6944c https://www.npr.org/2021/03/18/978616852/a-history-of-anti-asian-racism-plus-married-at-first-sight no A History Of Anti-Asian Racism, Plus 'Married At First Sight' 2084 no full Ayesha Rascoe talks to critical race theorist and professor Jennifer Ho about the history behind anti-Asian racism and what it means to be an Asian woman in America. Then, Ayesha chats about her latest obsession, the reality dating show Married at First Sight, with fellow devotees Delece Smith-Barrow, education editor at Politico, and Brittany Luse, former co-host and executive producer of The Nod.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> NPR's Planet Money: A show all about the things we're obsessed with. Sam joins Planet Money co-host Karen Duffin to dig into obsessions including the Beyoncé of economics, an actual musician, Lubalin, finding deep inspiration in shallow web posts, and curried chicken. Also, we stage an intervention, and, we bring you Planet Money's first ever meditation to help you breathe deeply and let go. Just let it go. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:00:33 +0000 a110f457-cf5f-4e65-9f3d-8373633ca289 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/15/977547053/cant-let-it-go no Can't Let It Go 1168 no full NPR's Planet Money: A show all about the things we're obsessed with. Sam joins Planet Money co-host Karen Duffin to dig into obsessions including the Beyoncé of economics, an actual musician, Lubalin, finding deep inspiration in shallow web posts, and curried chicken. Also, we stage an intervention, and, we bring you Planet Money's first ever meditation to help you breathe deeply and let go. Just let it go. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Hira Deol, a former contestant on Big Brother Canada, about what it was like to learn about the pandemic while sequestered away from the outside world. Plus, Sam chats with culture writer Anne Helen Petersen about the gradual return to our "normal" lives — and just how messy it's going to be.

— Read the poem from this episode: "Small Kindnesses" by Danusha Laméris

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:56:28 +0000 a748d7c2-c8a6-4acb-9a34-6b030222d64f https://www.npr.org/2021/03/10/975595327/our-pandemic-year no Our Pandemic Year 1883 no full Hira Deol, a former contestant on Big Brother Canada, about what it was like to learn about the pandemic while sequestered away from the outside world. Plus, Sam chats with culture writer Anne Helen Petersen about the gradual return to our "normal" lives — and just how messy it's going to be.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sohla El-Waylly called out her previous employer, Bon Appétit, during the magazine's racial reckoning last summer and resigned. The chef and food star is now a columnist at Food52 and star of the YouTube series Off-Script with Sohla. She and Sam talk about racism in the food media industry (and everywhere else), The Cheesecake Factory, and certain kinds of mushrooms.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:38 +0000 9c67e397-1575-4d78-b4a3-2739822d53dd https://www.npr.org/2021/03/05/974000091/sohla-el-waylly-on-race-food-and-bon-appetit no Sohla El-Waylly on Race, Food and 'Bon Appétit' 1575 no full Sohla El-Waylly called out her previous employer, Bon Appétit, during the magazine's racial reckoning last summer and resigned. The chef and food star is now a columnist at Food52 and star of the YouTube series Off-Script with Sohla. She and Sam talk about racism in the food media industry (and everywhere else), The Cheesecake Factory, and certain kinds of mushrooms.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pop Culture Happy Hour team to talk about the French Netflix series Lupin with culture writer Bedatri D. Choudhury and co-hosts Aisha Harris and Glen Weldon. They discuss the twisty caper's exciting (if implausible) plot, dissect its take on race and class, and gush over Omar Sy's performance.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:01:03 +0000 42cd0736-3551-4856-9d62-aec83d6ec6b2 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/01/972607693/pop-culture-happy-hour-lamour-for-lupin no Pop Culture Happy Hour: L'Amour For 'Lupin' 1574 no full Pop Culture Happy Hour team to talk about the French Netflix series Lupin with culture writer Bedatri D. Choudhury and co-hosts Aisha Harris and Glen Weldon. They discuss the twisty caper's exciting (if implausible) plot, dissect its take on race and class, and gush over Omar Sy's performance.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mark Joseph Stern, staff writer for Slate, about what's at stake and how so much of the current debate goes back to Reconstruction. Sam also chats with contributing writer for The Atlantic and podcaster Jemele Hill about how tv viewership across almost all sports has tanked during the pandemic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:34:12 +0000 d2f6d276-19e7-44e8-a1a6-75befdefaa44 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/03/973287175/voting-rights-under-threat-plus-do-we-still-need-sports no Voting Rights Under Threat, Plus Do We Still Need Sports? 2696 no full Mark Joseph Stern, staff writer for Slate, about what's at stake and how so much of the current debate goes back to Reconstruction. Sam also chats with contributing writer for The Atlantic and podcaster Jemele Hill about how tv viewership across almost all sports has tanked during the pandemic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Torrey Peters' new book Detransition, Baby, is about navigating identity, commitment, parenthood and divorce. The three main characters, a pregnant cis woman, her partner who is a detransitioned man, and his ex, a trans woman, are all considering how they might come together to create a family. Sam talks to Torrey about writing for trans readers, creating flawed characters and how the COVID-19 pandemic can be viewed through a trans lens.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000 d892cd7a-f8a5-456f-bdfb-26894522d71b https://www.npr.org/2021/03/01/972593880/author-torrey-peters-on-seeing-through-a-trans-lens no Author Torrey Peters On Seeing Through A Trans Lens 2084 no full Torrey Peters' new book Detransition, Baby, is about navigating identity, commitment, parenthood and divorce. The three main characters, a pregnant cis woman, her partner who is a detransitioned man, and his ex, a trans woman, are all considering how they might come together to create a family. Sam talks to Torrey about writing for trans readers, creating flawed characters and how the COVID-19 pandemic can be viewed through a trans lens.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Louis Virtel and Ira Madison III, co-hosts of Keep It chat with Sam about who's being selected and who's being overlooked, and whether the pandemic further exposes awards' irrelevance or not. Plus, Sam talks with Maria Garcia about her podcast, Anything for Selena, and why honoring Selena is political.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:35:55 +0000 3ad4417c-d106-48ae-a466-d503dfcb403e https://www.npr.org/2021/02/26/971751159/a-weird-awards-season-plus-anything-for-selena no A Weird Awards Season, Plus "Anything for Selena" 2092 no full Louis Virtel and Ira Madison III, co-hosts of Keep It chat with Sam about who's being selected and who's being overlooked, and whether the pandemic further exposes awards' irrelevance or not. Plus, Sam talks with Maria Garcia about her podcast, Anything for Selena, and why honoring Selena is political.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> NPR's history podcast Throughline: Octavia Butler's alternate realities and 'speculative fiction' reveal striking, and often devastating parallels to the world we live in today. She was a deep observer of the human condition, perplexed and inspired by our propensity towards self-destruction. But along with her warning is her message of hope - a hope conjured by centuries of survival and persistence. For every society that perishes in her books comes a story of rebuilding, of repair.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Short Wave host Maddie Sofia have answers. Sam also talks to his Aunt Betty about her experience getting her COVID-19 vaccination. Then, the view on coming out to the other side of the pandemic with health journalist Bridie Witton in New Zealand.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:37:00 +0000 2aaf2d6c-3c8f-4b79-9ad9-6b3b359084e5 https://www.npr.org/2021/02/18/969085587/your-vaccine-questions-answered no Your Vaccine Questions, Answered 2001 no full Short Wave host Maddie Sofia have answers. Sam also talks to his Aunt Betty about her experience getting her COVID-19 vaccination. Then, the view on coming out to the other side of the pandemic with health journalist Bridie Witton in New Zealand.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Abigail Disney, daughter of Roy E. Disney, about her views on inequality in the U.S., corporate greed and why, despite her last name, she's become one of the more vocal and prominent critics of The Walt Disney empire.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 eb0f4a5c-6751-4f20-a171-9cc3fe827cf6 https://www.npr.org/2021/02/10/966392798/the-not-so-wonderful-world-of-disney no The (Not So?) Wonderful World of Disney 1342 no full Abigail Disney, daughter of Roy E. Disney, about her views on inequality in the U.S., corporate greed and why, despite her last name, she's become one of the more vocal and prominent critics of The Walt Disney empire.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Kim Kelly talks about what the fight for unionization in Amazon's warehouses means for the future of workers' rights. Plus, Sam talks to Nick Cho, known as Your Korean Dad on TikTok, about becoming the internet's favorite dad.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:35:50 +0000 cbdfe36c-d105-4431-b1d4-56c319a68cac https://www.npr.org/2021/02/10/966292059/the-union-fight-at-amazon-plus-your-korean-dad no The Union Fight At Amazon, Plus 'Your Korean Dad' 2261 no full Kim Kelly talks about what the fight for unionization in Amazon's warehouses means for the future of workers' rights. Plus, Sam talks to Nick Cho, known as Your Korean Dad on TikTok, about becoming the internet's favorite dad.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Desus Nice and The Kid Mero went from calling up "anyone in their phone book" in the early days of their podcast Bodega Boys, to booking big names in politics like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and President Barack Obama on Desus & Mero, their late-night show airing on Showtime. Covering a mix of pop culture, politics, headlines and internet hijinks, Desus and Mero talk to Sam about keeping their show's vibe while working from home, how their view of politics has evolved as their platform has grown and the strange ways that life has changed now that these Bronx natives are famous.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:00:22 +0000 1cf759ac-a4ba-48e3-8364-bbe75f1cf3eb https://www.npr.org/2021/02/04/964290459/desus-and-mero-on-politics-fame-and-life-in-the-pandemic no Desus And Mero On Politics, Fame And Life In The Pandemic 1790 no full Desus Nice and The Kid Mero went from calling up "anyone in their phone book" in the early days of their podcast Bodega Boys, to booking big names in politics like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and President Barack Obama on Desus & Mero, their late-night show airing on Showtime. Covering a mix of pop culture, politics, headlines and internet hijinks, Desus and Mero talk to Sam about keeping their show's vibe while working from home, how their view of politics has evolved as their platform has grown and the strange ways that life has changed now that these Bronx natives are famous.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Snap Judgment podcast tell six stories that will make you question your own conscience.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:27 +0000 fb81680b-43b8-4740-8eef-0ca4e2f12b00 https://www.npr.org/2021/02/02/963184420/presenting-snap-judgment-money-truck no Presenting 'Snap Judgment': Money Truck 2158 no full Snap Judgment podcast tell six stories that will make you question your own conscience.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl national anthem still resonate 30 years later? Sam chats with author and Black Girl Songbook host Danyel Smith about that moment of Black history and what it says about race, patriotism and pop culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:27:51 +0000 85f0f17a-bad5-4983-b931-37326aa11f36 https://www.npr.org/2021/02/03/963595598/the-lasting-power-of-whitney-houstons-national-anthem no The Lasting Power Of Whitney Houston's National Anthem 1458 no full Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl national anthem still resonate 30 years later? Sam chats with author and Black Girl Songbook host Danyel Smith about that moment of Black history and what it says about race, patriotism and pop culture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fresh Air host chair to chat with actor Angela Bassett. She talks about her most recent film, Disney and Pixar's Soul, what drew her to acting as a young person growing up in Florida, whether Hollywood has changed for Black creatives and which of her past roles define her as a performer.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:00:39 +0000 5b6ff495-aa8a-4156-a8fb-df70de87215b https://www.npr.org/2021/01/29/962271378/presenting-fresh-air-angela-bassett-on-drama-music-and-soul no Presenting 'Fresh Air': Angela Bassett On Drama, Music And 'Soul' 2215 no full Fresh Air host chair to chat with actor Angela Bassett. She talks about her most recent film, Disney and Pixar's Soul, what drew her to acting as a young person growing up in Florida, whether Hollywood has changed for Black creatives and which of her past roles define her as a performer.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Caitlin Dickerson, staff writer at The Atlantic, about the likelihood Biden can push through policies that other administrations from both parties tried and failed to do. Plus, Sam chats with former federal prosecutor Preet Bharara about his new podcast, Doing Justice, and how the nation's ideas about rules and law have changed in the past few years.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:54:11 +0000 f87ecb83-618b-44f0-808f-85f154d5341d https://www.npr.org/2021/01/27/961139429/immigration-under-biden-plus-preet-bharara-doing-justice no Immigration Under Biden, Plus Preet Bharara 'Doing Justice' 2132 no full Caitlin Dickerson, staff writer at The Atlantic, about the likelihood Biden can push through policies that other administrations from both parties tried and failed to do. Plus, Sam chats with former federal prosecutor Preet Bharara about his new podcast, Doing Justice, and how the nation's ideas about rules and law have changed in the past few years.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Robin Givhan, senior critic-at-large at The Washington Post, about how the very harsh reality of the pandemic has shifted an industry largely built on fantasy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:00:38 +0000 a573f625-1cbb-4eeb-8ac6-00df6c1198e0 https://www.npr.org/2021/01/25/960343025/the-future-of-fashion no The Future Of Fashion 1559 no full Robin Givhan, senior critic-at-large at The Washington Post, about how the very harsh reality of the pandemic has shifted an industry largely built on fantasy.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Hannah Allam, NPR national security correspondent, about the security and civil liberties debate over taking a "war on terror" mindset to today's far-right threat. Also, Sam chats with sisters Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar, co-authors of the book You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey, about their inexplicable, sometimes hilarious, but always horrifying stories of everyday racism.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:30:00 +0000 8a6ebfd6-1ee4-4412-9cdb-116c18c206e5 https://www.npr.org/2021/01/21/959163535/lessons-from-9-11-for-todays-extremism-plus-crazy-stories-about-racism no Lessons from 9/11 for Today's Extremism; Plus 'Crazy Stories About Racism' 2070 no full Hannah Allam, NPR national security correspondent, about the security and civil liberties debate over taking a "war on terror" mindset to today's far-right threat. Also, Sam chats with sisters Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar, co-authors of the book You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey, about their inexplicable, sometimes hilarious, but always horrifying stories of everyday racism.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> David Folkenflik and Sam discuss how the feuds of cable news fuel our politics and how the whole news industry adapts to life after Trump.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 58e931c5-e703-4a85-b716-eacd84568b2c https://www.npr.org/2021/01/13/956590046/after-trump-whats-next-for-fox-news no After Trump, What's Next For Fox News? 1360 no full David Folkenflik and Sam discuss how the feuds of cable news fuel our politics and how the whole news industry adapts to life after Trump.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Bobby Allyn and Shannon Bond, who both cover tech for NPR, about social platforms and the actions they've taken since the siege, the implications for free speech and whether the internet could fundamentally change. Also, Sam talks to Devon Price, author of the book Laziness Does Not Exist, about the lie of laziness and what it means for productivity.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:16:09 +0000 16c130fb-2ac9-4556-a8d1-e22ecc967973 https://www.npr.org/2021/01/14/956822951/whats-next-for-social-media-after-trump-plus-the-lie-of-laziness no What's Next For Social Media After Trump? Plus The Lie Of 'Laziness' 2154 no full Bobby Allyn and Shannon Bond, who both cover tech for NPR, about social platforms and the actions they've taken since the siege, the implications for free speech and whether the internet could fundamentally change. Also, Sam talks to Devon Price, author of the book Laziness Does Not Exist, about the lie of laziness and what it means for productivity.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Jamelle Bouie, columnist at The New York Times. They explore why the path toward political unity in our time might actually be through division.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:00:51 +0000 972bd009-78c5-4996-9a41-58a4ea9e264d https://www.npr.org/2021/01/11/955685574/weve-had-insurrections-before no We've Had Insurrections Before 1376 no full Jamelle Bouie, columnist at The New York Times. They explore why the path toward political unity in our time might actually be through division.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Susan Davis and NPR White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe on the Capitol breach and the week in politics.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:02:18 +0000 5e0f13e2-7d1f-4012-8737-4e5b66417bc7 https://www.npr.org/2021/01/05/953772439/the-capitol-mobbed no The Capitol, Mobbed 2143 no full Susan Davis and NPR White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe on the Capitol breach and the week in politics.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Better Things on FX. The series follows Adlon's character, Sam, as a divorced actress, raising three kids in Los Angeles - all things that mirror Adlon's real life. Sam talks to Adlon about her career, seeing your parents as real-life people, and the awful, crazy, beautiful experience of being a parent yourself.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Claudia Rankine's latest book offers a framework to process it all. That book is called Just Us: An American Conversation, and in this episode, we revisit her chat with NPR's Audie Cornish. In the book, Rankine has conversations about race with friends and strangers—and learns about herself in the process.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 396a5454-d3d9-46ad-a9d7-1e2108a7662d https://www.npr.org/2020/12/03/942488799/claudia-rankine-on-the-uneasy-conversations-between-just-us no Claudia Rankine On The Uneasy Conversations Between 'Just Us' 1855 no full Claudia Rankine's latest book offers a framework to process it all. That book is called Just Us: An American Conversation, and in this episode, we revisit her chat with NPR's Audie Cornish. In the book, Rankine has conversations about race with friends and strangers—and learns about herself in the process.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fresh Air host chair to talk with writer and director Aaron Sorkin. His latest film The Trial of the Chicago 7 covers the events at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago when several prominent anti-war activists were accused of conspiring to start a riot.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:00:26 +0000 db3c7113-f98f-454e-a66a-60e79e3cc8d3 https://www.npr.org/2020/11/24/938548266/presenting-fresh-air-aaron-sorkin-on-the-trial-of-the-chicago-7 no Presenting 'Fresh Air': Aaron Sorkin on 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' 2321 no full Fresh Air host chair to talk with writer and director Aaron Sorkin. His latest film The Trial of the Chicago 7 covers the events at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago when several prominent anti-war activists were accused of conspiring to start a riot.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Audie Cornish, co-host of All Things Considered and Consider This, and Bob Mondello, NPR's film critic. They discuss not only their holiday favorites, but also the holiday things they hate. And yes, they'll discuss Love Actually.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2020 08:00:46 +0000 a3ec8a1c-0cf4-4e66-b1e0-ec1c0b27eb3c https://www.npr.org/2020/11/24/938543906/the-best-and-worst-of-christmas-culture no The Best — And Worst — Of Christmas Culture 1552 no full Audie Cornish, co-host of All Things Considered and Consider This, and Bob Mondello, NPR's film critic. They discuss not only their holiday favorites, but also the holiday things they hate. And yes, they'll discuss Love Actually.

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So in the spirit of the season, we picked a few of our favorite 'Best Things' from 2020 and called up the people who sent them: a listener who found the courage to make a new friend, a son who got the chance to reunite with his mom, and a woman who decided to donate her kidney... to a complete stranger.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 2d6004da-2d5d-4d77-bc86-1ac16c18f28d https://www.npr.org/2020/11/24/938544901/the-best-things-that-happened-to-you no The Best Things That Happened to You 1586 no full
So in the spirit of the season, we picked a few of our favorite 'Best Things' from 2020 and called up the people who sent them: a listener who found the courage to make a new friend, a son who got the chance to reunite with his mom, and a woman who decided to donate her kidney... to a complete stranger.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger, co-hosts of the podcast Who? Weekly, and breaks down how a pandemic changed our relationship with the rich and the famous. Stuck in quarantine, it turns out that stars really are just like us... and often a little worse.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 46e74f40-adf9-413a-b2d6-d92f362a4bf1 https://www.npr.org/2020/11/24/938540429/the-year-in-celebrity-culture-with-who-weekly no The Year in Celebrity Culture with 'Who? Weekly' 1797 no full Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger, co-hosts of the podcast Who? Weekly, and breaks down how a pandemic changed our relationship with the rich and the famous. Stuck in quarantine, it turns out that stars really are just like us... and often a little worse.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Phoebe Bridgers has had a big year, but it's also been bittersweet. With four Grammy nominations for work on her acclaimed 2020 album Punisher, Bridgers, like most touring musicians, has been stuck at home. She talks to Sam about her love/hate relationship with touring, how she aims for the universal in the specificity of her lyrics, and her hopes for music—and everyone—in 2021... or whenever the pandemic ends.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:00:42 +0000 18efa26b-8554-466b-bd33-9f0b911f0da2 https://www.npr.org/2020/11/24/938316518/i-cant-wait-to-hate-tour-again-phoebe-bridgers-on-her-breakout-year no 'I Can't Wait To Hate Tour Again': Phoebe Bridgers On Her Breakout Year 2120 no full Phoebe Bridgers has had a big year, but it's also been bittersweet. With four Grammy nominations for work on her acclaimed 2020 album Punisher, Bridgers, like most touring musicians, has been stuck at home. She talks to Sam about her love/hate relationship with touring, how she aims for the universal in the specificity of her lyrics, and her hopes for music—and everyone—in 2021... or whenever the pandemic ends.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> E. Alex Jung, a writer at New York Magazine, about pop culture's shift this year to the internet. Then, Sam talks to Alex Zaragoza, senior staff writer for culture at Vice, about her beef with the new Netflix series Selena: The Series and the exploitation of Selena.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:18:44 +0000 08a4f73c-5409-4264-8c74-dc6941bac770 https://www.npr.org/2020/11/24/938546218/the-internet-culture-of-quarantine-plus-selenas-legacy no The Internet Culture Of Quarantine, Plus Selena's Legacy 2238 no full E. Alex Jung, a writer at New York Magazine, about pop culture's shift this year to the internet. Then, Sam talks to Alex Zaragoza, senior staff writer for culture at Vice, about her beef with the new Netflix series Selena: The Series and the exploitation of Selena.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Anna Sale, host of the WNYC podcast Death, Sex & Money, to explore how our pandemic 'pods' are being tested by the coronavirus. In this episode, Sam digs into friendships under strain. Then, head on over to the Death, Sex & Money podcast feed for Anna's look at how two people stuck apart during the pandemic have fallen in love.
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2020 08:00:11 +0000 5e6e2d20-a286-49f3-8c13-a18e649b9d88 https://www.npr.org/2020/11/24/938547460/pod-fatigue-how-coronavirus-lockdown-has-tested-friendships no Pod Fatigue: How Coronavirus Lockdown Has Tested Friendships 1801 no full Anna Sale, host of the WNYC podcast Death, Sex & Money, to explore how our pandemic 'pods' are being tested by the coronavirus. In this episode, Sam digs into friendships under strain. Then, head on over to the Death, Sex & Money podcast feed for Anna's look at how two people stuck apart during the pandemic have fallen in love.
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When we put that question to people, the answers we got depended a lot on where they were in life — if they were in school, if they had a job, if they had lost a loved one, if they were vulnerable to the virus. So in this special episode of It's Been a Minute, we'll hear from people of all ages, from all over the country — and world — about how their lives, from young to old, have changed forever.

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When we put that question to people, the answers we got depended a lot on where they were in life — if they were in school, if they had a job, if they had lost a loved one, if they were vulnerable to the virus. So in this special episode of It's Been a Minute, we'll hear from people of all ages, from all over the country — and world — about how their lives, from young to old, have changed forever.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Cathy Park Hong talks with Sam about her book Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning. She discusses how watching comedian Richard Pryor influenced her to write honestly about Asian American identity, and how her Korean parents' experience of immigration has made their understanding of race different from her own. Hong is known globally for her award-winning poetry. She also serves as poetry editor for The New Republic and is a professor at Rutgers University–Newark.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 2a04bad7-35d9-4356-bb6c-51d9c413f5e1 https://www.npr.org/2020/11/24/938314414/cathy-park-hongs-asian-american-reckoning-and-the-model-minority-stereotype no Cathy Park Hong's Asian American Reckoning 1942 no full Cathy Park Hong talks with Sam about her book Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning. She discusses how watching comedian Richard Pryor influenced her to write honestly about Asian American identity, and how her Korean parents' experience of immigration has made their understanding of race different from her own. Hong is known globally for her award-winning poetry. She also serves as poetry editor for The New Republic and is a professor at Rutgers University–Newark.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Deacon King Kong tells the story of how one man's decision brings together the different racial communities of 1960s Brooklyn to solve a larger issue. Sam chats with McBride as he shares his thoughts on the hope he has for communities, the parallels he sees to the world we're living in today, and why he's still optimistic, despite protests and a pandemic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:00:58 +0000 0896ad9e-90f1-45bb-b13e-ddd8859acbe6 https://www.npr.org/2020/11/16/935493390/james-mcbride-on-hope-community-and-a-place-of-miracles no James McBride On Hope, Community And 'A Place Of Miracles' 1940 no full Deacon King Kong tells the story of how one man's decision brings together the different racial communities of 1960s Brooklyn to solve a larger issue. Sam chats with McBride as he shares his thoughts on the hope he has for communities, the parallels he sees to the world we're living in today, and why he's still optimistic, despite protests and a pandemic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Life Kit Sam gets advice from the owner of a hair salon, whose job has taught her to be a good conversationalist. Then, Sam talks to journalist and professional speaker Celeste Headlee. Celeste, who gave a TED talk on this topic, shares her guidance on how to have more meaningful conversations.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tia Mitchell, Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, if Georgia voters are looking at the runoffs the way the rest of the country is. Then, Sam chats with comedians W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu, hosts of the podcast "Politically Re-Active", about how the Left is processing the results of the 2020 election.

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We take a step back and break it all down with Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the WNYC & ProPublica podcast Trump, Inc., about Trump's finances, his mounting debt and how, after decades of bad business, he has always managed to find a way out.

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We take a step back and break it all down with Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the WNYC & ProPublica podcast Trump, Inc., about Trump's finances, his mounting debt and how, after decades of bad business, he has always managed to find a way out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Louder Than A Riot trace the interconnected rise of hip-hop and mass incarceration, and they take a look at Bobby's story in this episode.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ed Yong, staff writer at The Atlantic, about President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus task force and how much the federal government can do to change the course of the pandemic. Then, Sam chats with comedian Matt Rogers, whose projects this year include competition show Haute Dog on HBO Max, Quibi's Gayme Show and the podcast Las Culturistas (which he hosts with SNL's Bowen Yang). They talk about pop culture and what's giving them joy in 2020.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Talia Lavin went undercover in white supremacist online communities, creating fake personas that would gain her access to the dark reaches of the internet normally off-limits to her, a Jewish woman. That research laid the groundwork for her book, Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy. Lavin talks to Sam about what it was like to infiltrate those online spaces, what she learned, and how white supremacy cannot exist without anti-Semitism.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> New York Times national political reporter Astead Herndonabout what we know, what we thought we knew, and what the results could mean for the left moving forward.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Atlantic reporter McKay Coppins joins Sam with the latest on what we know about the results, what they mean for President Trump, and how much Trumpism will live on in the Republican Party.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Lori Gottlieb. In addition to her clinical practice, Gottlieb is the New York Times best-selling author behind Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed. She and Sam discuss burnout, white guilt, and when the right time is to reach out to a therapist. Gottlieb also co-hosts the podcast Dear Therapists and writes the weekly advice column 'Dear Therapist' for The Atlantic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Everything's Fine in her new comedy special. Sam talks to Sarah Cooper about her journey from going viral on TikTok lip-syncing to President Donald Trump, to starring in her own Netflix special. Then, Sam chats with Linda Holmes and Aisha Harris, hosts of the NPR Podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour, about their favorite politics and election pop culture picks.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> episode from the NPR podcast Rough Translation. A Chinese idol had millions of fans who adored him for his kindness and good looks. Then, this February, one group of fans accused another of violating their image of him. What happens is a lesson in morality and revenge, love and hate, and how these feelings are weaponized on the internet.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Lisa García Bedolla, a scholar of Latino politics, about how the word "Latino" encompasses diverse communities of all political stripes and life experiences, and he checks in with the former mayor of a small town in Texas who's been thinking of Latino voter outreach for a long time.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:00:26 +0000 fb449e71-23ea-43b2-9bc9-e4d611641242 https://www.npr.org/2020/10/14/923723249/they-ve-dismissed-us-how-latino-voter-outreach-still-falls-short no 'They've Dismissed Us': How Latino Voter Outreach Still Falls Short 1583 no full Lisa García Bedolla, a scholar of Latino politics, about how the word "Latino" encompasses diverse communities of all political stripes and life experiences, and he checks in with the former mayor of a small town in Texas who's been thinking of Latino voter outreach for a long time.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Ashley Lopez of member station KUT and Jessica Huseman of ProPublica to unpack what's happening and what it means for voting access. Then, Sam gets advice from John Paul Brammer, creator of the advice column "Hola Papi."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:36:30 +0000 272b548c-fdc1-497c-bd91-a9242a4a3878 https://www.npr.org/2020/10/01/919176084/joel-kim-booster-on-religion-identity-and-coming-out no Joel Kim Booster On Religion, Identity, and Coming Out 1730 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Radio Ambulante host, Daniel Alarcón. They discuss Alarcón's book of short stories, The King Is Always Above The People, which holds a mirror to the immigrant experience in today's political climate. Alarcón also shares his own experiences immigrating from Peru to the U.S. as a child.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Amber Ruffin Show. They talk about his career, his viral September 21 videos, and how he uses online fame for good.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Saturday Night Live, what it was like to do the show during a pandemic, and why Adele Dazeem is the number one moment in the history of culture. Watch Sam's extended interview with Bowen here: https://youtu.be/1KMRAhxeDpA

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mark Joseph Stern about the Supreme Court's history and what recent discussions get wrong. Then, Democrats and progressives brought in massive fundraising dollars in the days after Justice Ginsburg's death. Sam chats with Julie Bykowicz of the Wall Street Journal about what all that money means. Finally, Sam talks to Tina Vasquez of Prism about the forced sterilization of immigrants in a Georgia detention center, and why it's important to see the bigger picture.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> RBG, filmmakers Julie Cohen and Betsy West chronicle the life of Ginsburg, from her rise to the judicial branch to becoming the 'Notorious RBG.' NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg also joins this encore conversation with Sam, Betsy, and Julie.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Adam B. Vary and Angelique Jackson of Variety talk about the state of the movie industry and how it's adapted, for better or worse, in this pandemic. Also, Sam talks to actor LeVar Burton about reading, why we like being read to, what he really wanted you to learn from Reading Rainbow, and the latest season of his podcast LeVar Burton Reads.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Bernie Mac Show, co-created Insecure, wrote for shows like In Living Color, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Office, and served as the "Senior Black Correspondent" on The Daily Show. He also had his own late night show called The Nightly Show.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Farhad Manjoo, who is convinced this is the end of California as we know it. Finally, comedian and SNL writer Sam Jay talks about her new Netflix special 3 O'Clock in the Morning.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Just Us: An American Conversation. Much like her acclaimed 2014 book of poetry, Citizen: An American Lyric, her new volume offers an unflinching examination of race and racism in the United States — this time in conversations with friends and strangers. Guest host Audie Cornish talks to Rankine about what she learned about herself and others in these conversations, why she doesn't mind educating others about race, and how we move forward together in tough times.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Elise Hu looks at how the pandemic has exacerbated existing problems when it comes to the care of small children. A Massachusetts childcare center owner shares her story about reopening, while a public policy professor talks about the difficult choices women often have to make between their careers and caregiving. Also, a look at how mukbang and true crime collide in the world of Stephanie Soo, a YouTube star and host of the Rotten Mango podcast.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> KQED podcast Truth Be Told, hosted by Tonya Mosley. A conversation about parenting during the pandemic — there's no right way to do it. Tonya and two Wise Ones, Nancy Redd, author and mother, and Wajahat Ali, New York Times contributor and father, answer questions about parenting during this tricky time.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Clinton Yates, columnist for The Undefeated. Then, we take it back 50 years to the Chicano Moratorium in Los Angeles on August 29, 1970. That march and rally against the Vietnam War ended in 200 arrests, many injuries, and three deaths, including journalist Rubén Salazar. It's Been a Minute producer Andrea Gutierrez shares a personal story about it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Pose, all about New York's underground ball culture in the 80s and 90s. It's also takes place during the height of the HIV-AIDS crisis.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Miles Parks about how everything's supposed to work with the election in November. Then, Sam calls up historian Martha S. Jones, author of the forthcoming book Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All. They talk about why voting looks the way it does even in a normal cycle, and what the U.S. Constitution actually says about voting. Plus, Sam talks with comedian Robin Thede, creator and showrunner of A Black Lady Sketch Show, which is nominated for three Emmys this year. They talk about her long career in comedy, which includes her time as head writer for The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and as host of The Rundown with Robin Thede, and play the game Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:11:38 +0000 8b6fdc23-268f-49a1-94e8-0084dae0c7b4 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/21/904777969/another-wrench-in-the-voting-works-plus-robin-thede-on-a-black-lady-sketch-show no Another Wrench In The (Voting) Works, Plus Robin Thede On 'A Black Lady Sketch Show' 2109 no full Miles Parks about how everything's supposed to work with the election in November. Then, Sam calls up historian Martha S. Jones, author of the forthcoming book Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All. They talk about why voting looks the way it does even in a normal cycle, and what the U.S. Constitution actually says about voting. Plus, Sam talks with comedian Robin Thede, creator and showrunner of A Black Lady Sketch Show, which is nominated for three Emmys this year. They talk about her long career in comedy, which includes her time as head writer for The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and as host of The Rundown with Robin Thede, and play the game Who Said That.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Atlantic's McKay Coppins about Donald Trump's base and how his campaign's digital efforts have evolved since 2016. Then NPR political correspondent Asma Khalid turns the focus to Biden's eclectic coalition of voters — who include not only a growing number of Black and brown voters, but also white, college-educated suburban voters — and who have one goal in common: to defeat Trump in November.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:00:41 +0000 384c51ef-751f-4c50-bbe0-d125f9f95fd0 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/12/901959166/all-about-that-base-trump-and-biden-voters-in-2020 no All About That Base: Trump And Biden Voters In 2020 1900 no full The Atlantic's McKay Coppins about Donald Trump's base and how his campaign's digital efforts have evolved since 2016. Then NPR political correspondent Asma Khalid turns the focus to Biden's eclectic coalition of voters — who include not only a growing number of Black and brown voters, but also white, college-educated suburban voters — and who have one goal in common: to defeat Trump in November.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Indicator's Stacey Vanek Smith and Cardiff Garcia about the good and bad news of the housing market in a pandemic. Then, TikTok is massively popular around the world, but now it's under fire from the Trump Administration due to national security concerns. We hear from NPR tech reporter Bobby Allyn about the latest on the social media upstart and what a proposed ban has to do with China and user data.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:50:03 +0000 eb370aa6-3e31-4afd-96f9-34836c5d6e75 https://www.npr.org/2020/08/12/901956796/the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-the-pandemic-housing-market-plus-tiktok-under-fire no The Good, Bad And Ugly Of The Pandemic Housing Market, Plus TikTok Under Fire 2108 no full The Indicator's Stacey Vanek Smith and Cardiff Garcia about the good and bad news of the housing market in a pandemic. Then, TikTok is massively popular around the world, but now it's under fire from the Trump Administration due to national security concerns. We hear from NPR tech reporter Bobby Allyn about the latest on the social media upstart and what a proposed ban has to do with China and user data.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Land of the Giants, about the Netflix effect — how it got to where it is today, its win over Blockbuster, and the one TV show that launched a thousand binges (figuratively speaking).

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Watchmen. In this encore interview, King talks about why she gravitates toward work that deals with race and policing, why she's still proud to call herself an American and why that also means demanding things to get a lot better than they are now.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Code Switch about the origins of "Karen" as an archetype, who her ancestors were, and why such a label even exists.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Los Angeles Times podcast Asian Enough: A conversation with Top Chef host, model and writer Padma Lakshmi about growing up Indian American in the San Gabriel Valley, cultural appropriation vs. appreciation in food, and her new Hulu show Taste the Nation.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Short Wave host Maddie Sofia to dig into the science behind some of the decisions we have to make about everyday encounters in this pandemic. Then, Sam is all caught up in the buzz around Netflix's Indian Matchmaking, and he calls up journalist and former It's Been a Minute intern Hafsa Fathima to break it down.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2020 20:12:07 +0000 4784b1d3-9409-497e-852f-0192c7f5fe9c https://www.npr.org/2020/07/31/897751950/coronavirus-questions-answered-plus-a-chat-about-indian-matchmaking no Coronavirus Questions Answered, Plus A Chat About 'Indian Matchmaking' 2227 no full Short Wave host Maddie Sofia to dig into the science behind some of the decisions we have to make about everyday encounters in this pandemic. Then, Sam is all caught up in the buzz around Netflix's Indian Matchmaking, and he calls up journalist and former It's Been a Minute intern Hafsa Fathima to break it down.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, hosts of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend, are out with a new book called Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close. In it, they write about their friendship story and they share lessons for all of us about how to keep our own friendships strong. Sam chats with them about going to friend therapy and what it's like to have a deep friendship with someone of a different race.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Planet Money's Mary Childs and Stacey Vanek Smith to make sense of it all. Then Sam chats with Reverend Jes Kast, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, about how faith and scripture provide solace in moments of uncertainty like this.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> I May Destroy You. Before that show, Coel made waves in the hit British sitcom Chewing Gum. Her work as the creator, writer, and lead actress on the show earned her a BAFTA. She tells Sam about the emotional transparency that comes from shaving her head and how she once embraced the Pentecostal faith. They also bond over their feelings about Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tressie McMillan Cottom, associate professor at UNC-Chapel Hill and author of Lower Ed: The Troubling Rise of For-Profit Colleges in the New Economy, about the state of higher education and why not all colleges are created equal when it comes to prioritizing health over business. Then he chats with comedian and Desus and Mero writer Ziwe Fumudoh, whose recent interviews with white celebrities like Alison Roman and Rose McGowan have generated a lot of social media buzz for her frank questions about race. They talk about the art of the interview and her comfort with discomfort.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Laurie Kilmartin about how she used Twitter and her iPad to process her mother's illness and death from COVID-19. Then he chats with Houston bar owner Greg Perez about how he's trying to keep workers and customers safe while also keeping his business afloat. And Sam asks Dr. Olveen Carrasquillo in Miami about how to make sense of all the mixed public health messaging on the coronavirus.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Hello Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea, where she explored the idea of white privilege. Which happens to be a thing that a lot of people are talking about again... right now, in 2020.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> All Things Considered co-host Audie Cornish and Code Switch co-host Gene Demby to chat about their TV picks — Netflix's Bojack Horseman and HBO's I May Destroy You — and to play a special summer songs version of Who Said That. Then, Sam chats with gospel musician, songwriter and author Kirk Franklin about how his music and faith are a balm for these turbulent times.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> #VeryFat #VeryBrave: The Fat Girl's Guide to Being #Brave and Not a Dejected, Melancholy, Down-in-the-Dumps Weeping Fat Girl in a Bikini.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Elizabeth Dwoskin and Tony Romm. They chat about Facebook and Twitter and how their platforms and views on free speech have evolved since the last presidential election. Sam also chats with Washington Post columnist and satirist Alexandra Petri about her book of essays Nothing Is Wrong and Here Is Why and how she uses humor to uncover bigger truths.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:10:17 +0000 0d8e593a-c969-41d0-93d6-27b36b7c202a https://www.npr.org/2020/06/25/883655313/how-much-have-facebook-and-twitter-changed-since-2016 no How Much Have Facebook And Twitter Changed Since 2016? 2085 no full Elizabeth Dwoskin and Tony Romm. They chat about Facebook and Twitter and how their platforms and views on free speech have evolved since the last presidential election. Sam also chats with Washington Post columnist and satirist Alexandra Petri about her book of essays Nothing Is Wrong and Here Is Why and how she uses humor to uncover bigger truths.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:00:26 +0000 8f9fe03a-ca38-47d9-81bb-ec121a9b6a49 https://www.npr.org/2020/06/09/873149945/tracee-ellis-ross-continues-to-hit-the-high-note-in-a-sexist-and-racist-world no Tracee Ellis Ross Is Thriving, Not Surviving 1763 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Mark Joseph Stern, then checks in with Tobore Oweh, a DACA recipient who is hopeful yet realistic about her status. After that, Sam calls across the pond to UK writer Candice Carty-Williams about the Black Lives Matter protests near her.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:10:22 +0000 f216b1a9-6567-456c-ab3f-60463465b5a8 https://www.npr.org/2020/06/18/880256724/supreme-court-protects-rights-for-daca-and-lgbtq-workers no Supreme Court Protects Rights For DACA And LGBTQ Workers 2297 no full Mark Joseph Stern, then checks in with Tobore Oweh, a DACA recipient who is hopeful yet realistic about her status. After that, Sam calls across the pond to UK writer Candice Carty-Williams about the Black Lives Matter protests near her.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Good Lord Bird and the best-selling memoir, The Color of Water. His latest book is Deacon King Kong, which is set against the backdrop of 1960s Brooklyn and tells the story of how one man's decision upended an entire neighborhood. Sam talks to McBride about race, religion and community, the parallels he sees to the world we're living in today, and why he's still optimistic, despite protests and a pandemic.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Eric Deggans and Tonya Mosley, co-host of NPR/WBUR's Here & Now and host of the KQED podcast Truth Be Told. They talk about the cancellation of the long-running reality TV show Cops, the removal of Gone With the Wind from HBO Max, and what it all says about this moment. After that, Sam chats with Rev. Jacqui Lewis, senior minister at Middle Collegiate Church in Manhattan, and Rev. angel Kyodo williams, a Zen priest. They talk about what Black people and white people should be doing differently now and give Sam a bit of sermon.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:36:32 +0000 011ebc3c-4c68-426c-be64-222440aa51cb https://www.npr.org/2020/06/11/875176721/lessons-about-racism-from-cops-and-gone-with-the-wind no Lessons About Racism from 'Cops' and 'Gone With The Wind' 2061 no full Eric Deggans and Tonya Mosley, co-host of NPR/WBUR's Here & Now and host of the KQED podcast Truth Be Told. They talk about the cancellation of the long-running reality TV show Cops, the removal of Gone With the Wind from HBO Max, and what it all says about this moment. After that, Sam chats with Rev. Jacqui Lewis, senior minister at Middle Collegiate Church in Manhattan, and Rev. angel Kyodo williams, a Zen priest. They talk about what Black people and white people should be doing differently now and give Sam a bit of sermon.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Atlantic, and he says you can certainly draw comparisons between Trump and Nixon – in that Trump is actually a backlash to the policies that came out of 1968. But Serwer says 1868 is a better point of comparison – it was a moment of hope, when white Republicans had been fighting for black rights for years, before ultimately abandoning them to pursue white voters. Serwer sees Americans coming together in this moment, as they have in the past, but as a student of history, he says the backlash always comes eventually.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 9ed8cb23-89e7-402f-a8b8-467010257c23 https://www.npr.org/2020/06/08/872281949/trump-v-nixon-on-race-why-2020-isnt-quite-1968 no Trump v Nixon on Race: Why 2020 Isn't Quite 1968 1600 no full The Atlantic, and he says you can certainly draw comparisons between Trump and Nixon – in that Trump is actually a backlash to the policies that came out of 1968. But Serwer says 1868 is a better point of comparison – it was a moment of hope, when white Republicans had been fighting for black rights for years, before ultimately abandoning them to pursue white voters. Serwer sees Americans coming together in this moment, as they have in the past, but as a student of history, he says the backlash always comes eventually.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Melissa Segura on her recent reporting about police unions and what they mean for reform, and Morning Edition executive producer Kenya Young about being a black parent during this time.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, which has just begun its second season. He talks to Sam about being an Indian American Muslim, how he finds joy in family and what his faith means to him today.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Jill Schlesinger, about the current economic crisis and how it's affecting different generations. Then, Sam talks to writer Samantha Irby about her newsletter "Who's On Judge Mathis Today?," which recaps the foibles of the syndicated daytime court show Judge Mathis.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Insecure, but Orji will soon headline her own stand-up special in June called, "Mama, I Made It." Orji talks to Sam about religion, getting her start in comedy at a Nigerian beauty pageant, growing up with strict immigrant parents and finding the humor in all of it.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> PEN15 co-creator Anna Konkle. In this encore episode, Erskine talks to Sam about her starring role in the genre-bending romantic comedy Plus One and how she wrote her own life experiences into the character she plays on Hulu's PEN15.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> How We Fight For Our Lives, a vulnerable exploration of his coming of age as black and gay in suburban Texas. The former BuzzFeed editor sat down with Sam to give a glimpse of the stories behind his book, including those of his mother and grandmother, and one where he faced violence during a sexual encounter with another man. This episode contains graphic discussion of sex, sexuality and abuse.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 19 May 2020 07:00:09 +0000 b7f3bf81-412a-458f-9deb-c9b083e5a49c https://www.npr.org/2020/05/18/858390133/encore-saeed-jones-on-how-we-fight-for-our-lives-and-how-he-fought-for-his no Saeed Jones On 'How We Fight For Our Lives' — And How He Fought For His 2594 no full How We Fight For Our Lives, a vulnerable exploration of his coming of age as black and gay in suburban Texas. The former BuzzFeed editor sat down with Sam to give a glimpse of the stories behind his book, including those of his mother and grandmother, and one where he faced violence during a sexual encounter with another man. This episode contains graphic discussion of sex, sexuality and abuse.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 15 May 2020 22:54:45 +0000 9c4e9f90-fc23-48a4-a3f4-bf4a7901c80c https://www.npr.org/2020/05/15/856983298/the-show-must-go-on no The Show Must Go On 2018 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Invisible People, what it's like not to be able to tour and how their music is the ultimate reflection of their hometown, Los Angeles.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Susan Davis discusses how congressional members are taking precautions, while NPR White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe explains how President Trump's election rallies could possibly continue with social distancing in place. Then, Sam calls up an artist in Sweden — which hasn't imposed strict lockdown measures— to find out what everyday life now looks like.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 May 2020 20:11:51 +0000 b311d686-1a1c-48dc-a540-925c9228f01e https://www.npr.org/2020/05/08/852825636/weekly-wrap-aback-to-capitol-hill no Weekly Wrap: Back To Capitol Hill 2013 no full Susan Davis discusses how congressional members are taking precautions, while NPR White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe explains how President Trump's election rallies could possibly continue with social distancing in place. Then, Sam calls up an artist in Sweden — which hasn't imposed strict lockdown measures— to find out what everyday life now looks like.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tinder Live, and Damona Hoffman, a dating and relationship coach and host of the podcast Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman. Damona also shares questions from her podcast listeners.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Jenny Yang and camera operator Jessica Hershatter, whose jobs are on hold due to shutdowns. Also, Sam and LA Times entertainment reporter Meredith Blake discuss television and streaming. And joining Sam for a special edition of Who Said That is Shea Serrano, staff writer for The Ringer and author of the book Movies (and Other Things).

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 01 May 2020 20:01:36 +0000 456e5bc4-de2a-44aa-afab-c974a4fcc6b1 https://www.npr.org/2020/04/30/848863071/tv-movies-and-coronavirus no TV, Movies And Coronavirus 2004 no full Jenny Yang and camera operator Jessica Hershatter, whose jobs are on hold due to shutdowns. Also, Sam and LA Times entertainment reporter Meredith Blake discuss television and streaming. And joining Sam for a special edition of Who Said That is Shea Serrano, staff writer for The Ringer and author of the book Movies (and Other Things).

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Code Switch podcast about the ever-shifting boundaries of blackness and why it matters to this decade's census.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> — and what they may have in common. Then, Sam speaks with a listener who had COVID-19 and thinks she may have passed it on to a co-worker who later died. And listeners share all the things helping them cope and getting them through this time.

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Sam talks to Sopan about his journey of self-reflection, traveling to India to see his father and what he ultimately learned about his family and himself.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> ESPN Daily host Mina Kimes and The Undefeated columnist Clinton Yates about how different professional leagues are dealing with the pandemic. Also, BuzzFeed senior culture writer Anne Helen Petersen chats with Sam about our obsession with productivity in quarantine times.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:00:23 +0000 848ea2ca-f32d-40dc-b13d-0c27d5edc7b8 no Encore: Drag Culture's Moment - From 'RuPaul's Drag Race' to Shangela 2290 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Code Switch co-hosts Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji talk it out with Sam. Also, hospitals have been dramatically changed by the coronavirus, but babies still need to be delivered. Sam talks to one mom-to-be whose birth plans have been upended by the crisis.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Queer Eye, a podcast host, an aspiring figure skater and gymnast, a grooming and self-care expert, a comedian, and author of a best-selling memoir. And now... a children's book author.

Sam talks to Van Ness about why he decided to write Peanut Goes for the Gold, about a gender nonbinary guinea pig who has their own way of doing things, and how he's been dealing with social distancing during self-quarantine.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Cardiff Garcia and Stacey Vanek Smith, co-hosts of The Indicator from Planet Money, about ways to get people paid while they're out of work and the necessity for businesses to pivot to stay afloat. Also, Sam and NPR music news editor Sidney Madden talk about new ways people are listening to music and partying online in "club quarantine."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:34:04 +0000 2d34e670-527b-4b36-b9ec-7ed0c87a9746 https://www.npr.org/2020/03/20/819008377/weekly-wrap-a-jobs-crisis-and-its-no-one-s-fault no Weekly Wrap: A Jobs Crisis, And It's No One's Fault 2041 no full Cardiff Garcia and Stacey Vanek Smith, co-hosts of The Indicator from Planet Money, about ways to get people paid while they're out of work and the necessity for businesses to pivot to stay afloat. Also, Sam and NPR music news editor Sidney Madden talk about new ways people are listening to music and partying online in "club quarantine."

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:00:28 +0000 8a7dac9d-a80c-4487-b2b8-76f880f60257 https://www.npr.org/2020/03/27/822698386/no-more-school-no-more-books-coronavirus-and-homeschooling no Homeschooling In The Age Of The Coronavirus 1475 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Morning Edition host David Greene tells Sam how his wife, a restaurateur, is coping with a struggling industry and whether a new congressional stimulus bill can offer relief. Then, Kelly McEvers, host of Embedded and the new Coronavirus Daily podcast, talks about the realities of homeschooling. Sam also speaks with Variety writer Meg Zukin, whose tweet asking couples to share their coronavirus "drama" went viral.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> She's Funny series: conversations with female comedians Hannah Gadsby, Margaret Cho, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jenny Slate and others. In a series of vignettes, Audie and Sam discuss how these women charged forward in their careers and what risks they've taken through the years. Plus, Audie's extended conversation with comedian Jenny Slate on what the culture is really like at Saturday Night Live.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Bob Mondello, film critic for NPR, tells Sam what movies to catch up on while self-quarantined, with some tips for film-watching etiquette. And with more people working from home, Barrie Hardymon, senior editor at Weekend Edition, recommends shows, movies and games both parents and kids can enjoy. Then, Sam talks to Edgar Ortiz, a student at Berea College in Kentucky. Like millions of American students, Ortiz is facing the closure of his campus and preparing to finish the semester online. Sam also talks to reporter Trish Murphy, host of podcast Seattle Now, about what it's like to see an empty Seattle ⁠— America's coronavirus epicenter.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:12:04 +0000 40506292-9799-491a-b1d2-e7885d21371c https://www.npr.org/2020/03/12/815006087/weekly-wrap-everything-is-canceled-here-are-some-distractions no Weekly Wrap: Everything Is Canceled, Here Are Some Distractions 2297 no full Bob Mondello, film critic for NPR, tells Sam what movies to catch up on while self-quarantined, with some tips for film-watching etiquette. And with more people working from home, Barrie Hardymon, senior editor at Weekend Edition, recommends shows, movies and games both parents and kids can enjoy. Then, Sam talks to Edgar Ortiz, a student at Berea College in Kentucky. Like millions of American students, Ortiz is facing the closure of his campus and preparing to finish the semester online. Sam also talks to reporter Trish Murphy, host of podcast Seattle Now, about what it's like to see an empty Seattle ⁠— America's coronavirus epicenter.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Something That May Shock and Discredit You, Ortberg writes about something closer to home: his journey of transition from Mallory to Daniel. He talks to Sam about his relationship with religion, the power of self-knowledge and being able to fully own who you are.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Stacey Vanek Smith, co-host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, tells Sam about the "coronabump" — consumer goods and services that are seeing a spike in business because of the virus outbreak. And NPR's Quil Lawrence talks about the negotiated withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years at war. Then Sam talks to Shankar Vedantam, host of NPR's Hidden Brain, about how we can keep our fears of coronavirus in perspective.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2020 21:18:38 +0000 d56ef10e-0300-4af1-be44-7ebbbd6a2c4b https://www.npr.org/2020/03/06/812833767/weekly-wrap-afghanistan-withdrawal-coronavirus-fears no Weekly Wrap: Afghanistan Withdrawal, Coronavirus Fears 2210 no full Stacey Vanek Smith, co-host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, tells Sam about the "coronabump" — consumer goods and services that are seeing a spike in business because of the virus outbreak. And NPR's Quil Lawrence talks about the negotiated withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years at war. Then Sam talks to Shankar Vedantam, host of NPR's Hidden Brain, about how we can keep our fears of coronavirus in perspective.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Better Things on FX. The television comedy-drama follows Adlon's character, Sam, as a divorced actress, raising three kids in Los Angeles. In real life, Adlon is a divorced actress, raising three kids in Los Angeles. Sam talks to Adlon about her career, seeing your parents as real-life people, and the awful, crazy, beautiful experience of being a parent yourself.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Marketplace about the financial impact of the virus. Marielle Segarra details how consumers might feel its consequences, while Reema Khrais, host of the podcast This Is Uncomfortable, explains how the US government is trying to respond. Then, Sam talks to Mark Cuevas, a contestant on the Netflix show Love Is Blind, about his time on the show. He follows up that conversation with Washington Post TV critic Hank Stuever, to break down the popularity of shows where contestants can't see each other.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Elle.com. But in his new book, "Here for It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America," Thomas takes a look at his own life. He talks to Sam about his love of words, growing up as a gay black teenager and finding love in an unexpected place. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding, co-hosts of the podcast Switched On Pop. They break down what makes a song: why certain pop songs become ear worms and what their form and structure mean for the future of music. Answers to those questions and more that will leave you singing along. Sloan and Harding's recent book is called Switched On Pop: How Popular Music Works and Why It Matters.

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Adam B. Vary, Senior Entertainment Writer for Variety, tells Sam the best-reviewed film of the year is "Parasite," from South Korea, which is up for Best Picture. But none of its cast were singled out for awards. Audrey Cleo Yap, host of Daily Variety on Variety.com, says that lack of notice for Asian actors is consistent with past Academy behavior. She also notes the few film industry insiders who are pushing Hollywood to open up — but says most are too fearful to speak out.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Daily Show with Trevor Noah' and has two Comedy Central specials under his belt. Wood talks to Sam about his career, how to be funny in a changing political climate, and a project he's working on that was inspired by a run-in with the law. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Peter Sagal, host of 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!', and Greta Johnsen of WBEZ's 'Nerdette' podcast. They discuss Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood producer now on trial in New York for sex crimes. Plus, an Iranian-American writer shares her perspective on decades of disputes between Iran and the U.S. Also, Peter tries to get off Twitter.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 07:00:50 +0000 bfe15522-a165-42f1-9d50-9d007847811c https://www.npr.org/2019/10/24/773027200/comedian-pete-holmes-on-comedy-sex-god-and-his-faith-journey no Interview: Comedian Pete Holmes On 'Comedy Sex God' And His Faith 1258 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:43:22 +0000 5c360896-53cc-4706-a2d4-adc86e2ec1e6 https://www.npr.org/2019/10/25/773433166/weekly-wrap-school-surveillance-that-anonymous-book-college-tuition-benefits no Weekly Wrap: School Surveillance, That Anonymous Book, College Tuition Benefits 2115 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> .' But winning several high-profile awards has rocketed her career to new heights. She has also stepped into the role of director and vowed to produce projects with 50 percent women. She now stars in the new HBO series 'Watchmen,' which is inspired by the graphic novel of the same name. The show deals heavily with issues of race and policing, which has also been a theme across King's other projects.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:09:32 +0000 50f8273d-1363-424b-b5b9-7935bf899e35 https://www.npr.org/2019/10/18/771352816/weekly-wrap-whats-going-on-in-turkey-and-syria-and-facebook-s-political-ad-probl no Weekly Wrap: What's Going On In Turkey And Syria, And Facebook's Political Ad Problem 2068 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> People Magazine's food editor dig into why one how-to video involving a deep-fried barbecue chicken-quesadilla-pizza hybrid went viral — and where online cooking videos are headed. Sam is joined in studio this week by NBC News White House reporter Geoff Bennett and Yahoo national politics reporter Brittany Shepherd.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Orange Is The New Black. All seven seasons of the show, which tells the fictional stories of women in prison, are streaming on Netflix now. Brooks sat down with Sam Sanders to talk about what it took to step into the role of Taystee and taping her final emotional scenes — plus, what kind of mother Brooks hopes to be.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:00:04 +0000 1f6fecbc-523a-453b-9302-6363c6ef6e1c https://www.npr.org/2019/08/28/755034728/dan-levy-on-schitt-s-creek-and-greta-lee-on-russian-doll no Dan Levy On 'Schitt's Creek' And Greta Lee On 'Russian Doll' 2983 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> ' staff writer's new book, 'Trick Mirror,' examines several different systems that impact our lives through a series of nine deeply researched essays. Tolentino and Sam Sanders discuss growing up in church, putting your life on the internet and what happens when your life becomes a quest for optimization.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2018 21:58:00 +0000 0e907ab3-22d5-4899-8060-46fe9c22d06b https://www.npr.org/2018/09/21/650580290/weekly-wrap-kavanaugh-metoo-bert-ernie no Weekly Wrap: Kavanaugh, MeToo, Bert & Ernie 2537 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2018 07:01:04 +0000 04f074f9-a1db-4e46-9e6b-35084a9acce6 https://www.npr.org/2018/09/17/648879063/interview-metoo-hits-elite-sports no Interview: #MeToo Hits Elite Sports 1606 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:28:00 +0000 95f5635e-bd97-4d86-9d74-46b4849195b1 https://www.npr.org/2018/09/14/647906649/weekly-wrap-onto-the-list no Weekly Wrap: "Onto the List." 2549 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:00:47 +0000 d17e3ed9-d009-4ce8-bea7-93ff37937d80 https://www.npr.org/2018/09/06/645202376/director-lauren-miller-rogens-like-father-reflects-her-own-emotional-journey no Director Lauren Miller Rogen on 'Like Father' 1510 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 07:00:53 +0000 ec0b123b-9aa4-4c12-ae83-0c215b8ae878 https://www.npr.org/2018/08/28/642548286/covering-the-trump-white-house no Covering The Trump White House 2998 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:01:00 +0000 2961ad50-0b08-4e78-a759-d4bf8b0cd889 https://www.npr.org/2018/08/28/642626532/emmy-nominees-rachel-brosnahan-brian-tyree-henry no Emmy Nominees Rachel Brosnahan & Brian Tyree Henry 3438 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:00:48 +0000 c9bdaabf-8bdc-4143-a7a1-daa00259f200 https://www.npr.org/2018/08/23/641207383/syd-isnt-rushing-her-moment no Singer/Producer Syd And 'The Internet' 1688 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0000 cd5ddd9c-6f6e-41cc-84e7-3833718c1906 https://www.npr.org/2018/08/24/641643558/weekly-wrap-lying-in-wait no Weekly Wrap: "Lying In Wait." 2446 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2018 07:00:50 +0000 0f24c11e-3569-45f4-911e-e391a6a5dc3b https://www.npr.org/2018/08/20/640200483/handmaid-s-tale-director-kari-skogland no 'Handmaid's Tale' Director Kari Skogland 1844 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2018 19:05:00 +0000 413a8bda-bfe1-4474-a79e-69f070eb423b https://www.npr.org/2018/08/17/639635628/weekly-wrap-this-or-that no Weekly Wrap: "This Or That." 2590 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2018 07:00:59 +0000 6a633b81-d9ee-4322-afa3-12d3c8cfed0f https://www.npr.org/2018/08/08/636576081/john-cho-and-aneesh-chaganty-on-searching no John Cho And Aneesh Chaganty On 'Searching' 2849 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2018 18:13:00 +0000 604c7e18-f006-4bef-81a5-950130965d9b https://www.npr.org/2018/08/10/637555880/weekly-wrap-we-are-done no Weekly Wrap: "We Are Done." 3339 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2018 07:00:49 +0000 b137c3a6-abb2-4a60-a78b-c09c973623cb https://www.npr.org/2018/08/06/636195090/the-bold-type-aisha-dee-and-amanda-lasher no 'The Bold Type': Aisha Dee and Amanda Lasher 1922 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:15:00 +0000 d1a6031f-9b25-422e-a74b-5b4c11d93bf1 https://www.npr.org/2018/08/03/635302534/weekly-wrap-metoo-and-moonves no Weekly Wrap: "#MeToo and Moonves." 2598 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000 b7635559-26d3-4c0c-9a1a-eab33ee9181c https://www.npr.org/2018/07/25/632356174/d-l-hughley-on-how-not-to-get-shot no D.L. Hughley On 'How Not To Get Shot' 2808 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:53:00 +0000 d15aa332-a354-464e-80d6-3558ec7a4d74 https://www.npr.org/2018/07/27/633152397/weekly-wrap-pay-them-off no Weekly Wrap: "Pay Them Off." 2418 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:00:18 +0000 4536216d-a97a-4a5e-bd80-2fb11ef94930 https://www.npr.org/2018/07/20/630938541/uzo-aduba-says-a-supernatural-message-kept-her-in-acting no Uzo Aduba from 'Orange is the New Black' 2585 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2018 20:06:00 +0000 d464b5db-076b-4093-bbe9-d394ea68283f https://www.npr.org/2018/07/19/630586566/weekly-wrap-theyll-be-fine no Weekly Wrap: "They'll Be Fine." 2159 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2018 07:00:19 +0000 dd5d2d9f-e89b-4c23-a52b-fe0920b911be https://www.npr.org/2018/07/09/627414647/al-roker-on-ruthless-tide no Al Roker on 'Ruthless Tide' 1927 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:19:00 +0000 d5f13ae8-c52a-474b-a9d9-5c23701acc9a https://www.npr.org/2018/07/13/628868587/weekly-wrap-new-world-disorder no Weekly Wrap: "New World Disorder." 2896 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:00:55 +0000 0590104c-2688-4887-9df3-ff47b935fc5e https://www.npr.org/2018/06/19/621520512/rainn-wilson-on-permanent-and-life-post-office no Rainn Wilson On 'Permanent' And Life Post-'Office' 2622 no full The Office.' Email samsanders@npr.org and tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with feels.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2018 17:40:00 +0000 79431dfb-2534-45cb-9f90-edab0320de05 https://www.npr.org/2018/07/06/626597702/weekly-wrap-in-the-balance no Weekly Wrap: "In The Balance." 2389 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Joan of Arcadia and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Now, she's out with a new novel called Any Man, about a female serial rapist who targets men. She talks to Sam about the novel, her relationship with husband David Cross, and her work with the MeToo and Time's Up movements. Email samsanders@npr.org and tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with feels.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2018 21:48:00 +0000 19b93816-9edc-49c8-b68e-a274cef1f2d0 https://www.npr.org/2018/06/29/624802892/weekly-wrap-who-are-we no Weekly Wrap: "Who Are We?" 2594 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2018 21:21:00 +0000 97b4c919-607e-48a5-98e0-b096d884fe08 https://www.npr.org/2018/06/22/622669600/weekly-wrap-game-of-chicken no Weekly Wrap: "Game Of Chicken." 2753 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Reno 911, The Mindy Project, and HBO's Getting On, Niecy Nash stars in the TNT show Claws, a female-driven crime drama in its second season that one critic described as "Breaking Bad meets Steel Magnolias." She tells Sam how she used comedy to overcome tragedy in her personal life, and bringing a black, female anti-hero to TV. Email samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with feels.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:50:00 +0000 52c13ea3-2d26-4002-a8b1-34f292a0ce23 https://www.npr.org/2018/06/13/619547117/weekly-wrap-it-is-written no Weekly Wrap: "It Is Written." 2957 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 29 May 2018 07:00:07 +0000 a016e263-64bb-4ae9-a862-30b58a7fa5f3 https://www.npr.org/2018/05/23/613775250/comedian-and-opposition-host-jordan-klepper no Comedian and "Opposition" Host Jordan Klepper 2358 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 May 2018 20:40:00 +0000 eb84d4aa-62ba-4590-a68f-c0f75a2e6766 https://www.npr.org/2018/05/25/614530746/weekly-wrap-on-bended-knee no Weekly Wrap: "On Bended Knee." 2563 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 07:00:34 +0000 a15a58e2-c547-4edd-8cce-02419d79894f https://www.npr.org/2018/05/21/613094233/b-rns-glam-sunshine-and-electric-love no BØRNS: Glam, Sunshine, and 'Electric Love' 1710 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 18 May 2018 19:00:00 +0000 99463d7d-45b0-43bb-a1ec-ef06e603b62a https://www.npr.org/2018/05/18/612407327/weekly-wrap-just-say-it no Weekly Wrap: "Just Say It." 2768 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 15 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000 41ec236a-b9e7-4bc8-9fd4-101a29474230 https://www.npr.org/2018/05/15/610185554/how-ruth-bader-ginsburg-became-notorious-rbg no How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became 'Notorious RBG' 2580 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 11 May 2018 21:23:00 +0000 c9f2c226-31ab-4cd3-984f-8e62d3793521 https://www.npr.org/2018/05/11/610452530/weekly-wrap-wheres-my-money no Weekly Wrap: "Where's My Money?" 2493 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 08 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000 6e30b337-6e74-4f96-908c-3e9ac745c730 https://www.npr.org/2018/05/09/609057257/jimmy-o-yang-on-silicon-valley-and-how-to-american no Jimmy O. Yang on 'Silicon Valley' and 'How To American' 3128 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 04 May 2018 21:18:00 +0000 203a9dc5-f793-4f4a-9db0-c0735ff3fc85 https://www.npr.org/2018/05/04/608556511/weekly-wrap-check-the-tape no Weekly Wrap: "Check The Tape." 2445 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 19:45:00 +0000 7eca0500-7f49-4fa4-971c-a75e7875c226 https://www.npr.org/2018/04/27/599156546/weekly-wrap-he-is-perfect no Weekly Wrap: "He Is Perfect." 2485 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000 66aece7d-181d-40f1-b13c-3cabcd72a16d https://www.npr.org/2018/04/24/602930304/meg-wolitzer-on-the-female-persuasion no Meg Wolitzer on "The Female Persuasion" 3313 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2018 22:50:00 +0000 1cc56533-8fce-4bec-893d-26ea1c8ddd8c https://www.npr.org/2018/04/20/604407425/weekly-wrap-whos-in-charge no Weekly Wrap: "Who's In Charge?" 2857 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:00:13 +0000 43eb6a8c-3ed6-49a9-9a36-f9bd6c441eab https://www.npr.org/2018/04/17/602955363/darcy-carden-from-the-good-place no D'Arcy Carden From 'The Good Place' 2885 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2018 20:53:00 +0000 ea8eecb5-8649-4b7d-a7ec-07a8dca91ed9 https://www.npr.org/2018/04/13/602151881/weekly-wrap-on-the-edge no Weekly Wrap: "On The Edge." 2418 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:00:08 +0000 11e0bfb3-48ff-4bc8-a6d8-c4c7ed3744e9 https://www.npr.org/2018/04/10/600810097/this-is-us-star-chrissy-metz-retraces-her-journey-from-agent-to-actress no 'This Is Us' Star Chrissy Metz 2428 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2018 22:04:00 +0000 feca4bb0-22a6-4d46-b20b-0122ebef8a84 https://www.npr.org/2018/04/06/600140441/weekly-wrap-been-here-before no Weekly Wrap: "Been Here Before." 2695 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2018 07:00:05 +0000 5680fde1-d5a2-4c2e-bd27-78e2af567d17 https://www.npr.org/2018/04/03/598873285/tim-robbins-on-hbos-here-and-now no Tim Robbins on HBO's 'Here and Now' 2065 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2018 21:27:00 +0000 26d3730b-cfbb-44d1-b8ca-5325533a2950 https://www.npr.org/2018/03/30/598252783/weekly-wrap-the-long-shadow no Weekly Wrap: "The Long Shadow." 2689 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000 9ee41c60-19d0-48fc-be27-7e747eeeb298 https://www.npr.org/2018/03/27/597018860/zach-braff-and-alex-blumberg-on-alex-inc no Zach Braff and Alex Blumberg on 'Alex, Inc.' 2653 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2018 22:30:00 +0000 7042b7d9-2386-445b-8979-0cd0740d4333 https://www.npr.org/2018/03/23/596448536/weekly-wrap-data-data-data no Weekly Wrap: "Data. Data. Data." 2856 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000 d5bb04ab-4212-48e8-ad73-c6f6a9d4ebb1 https://www.npr.org/2018/03/20/593695540/jennifer-palmieri-hillary-ran-with-half-her-humanity-tied-behind-her-back no Jennifer Palmieri On 2016 And Lessons For The First 'Madam President' 2591 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:03:00 +0000 8a38994f-ec6b-4655-a588-a18e1f10736a https://www.npr.org/2018/03/16/594254752/weekly-wrap-epic-eye-roll no Weekly Wrap: "Epic Eye Roll." 2344 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:00:06 +0000 ca8317cd-410f-404f-9cfc-158eabbc4e9c https://www.npr.org/2018/03/13/592916583/momofuku-chef-david-changs-ugly-delicious-food no Momofuku Chef David Chang's 'Ugly Delicious' Food 2162 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2018 22:16:00 +0000 79d3f62f-d336-49d9-8e5d-b60c2902b9db https://www.npr.org/2018/03/09/592152191/weekly-wrap-its-all-connected no Weekly Wrap: "It's All Connected." 2481 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Atlanta. He's also starred in the original Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon and HBO's Vice Principals, and earned an Emmy nomination for his guest-starring role on NBC's This Is Us. Sam talks to Brian about his path to acting, the success of Atlanta, the city of Atlanta, show creator Donald Glover, how his mother figures into the character of Paper Boi, and his good friend Sterling K. Brown. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenaMin with feels.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2018 23:01:00 +0000 cd09ed40-1ed9-499c-b36e-d2c85d4c8372 https://www.npr.org/2018/03/02/590356124/weekly-wrap-no-you-cant no Weekly Wrap: "No, You Can't." 2522 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Black Panther and where Hollywood goes next with writer Glen Weldon (@ghweldon) from NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour and Evan Narcisse (@EvNarc), who's writing Rise of the Black Panther for Marvel Comics. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenaMin with feels.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:20:00 +0000 fcb76910-dd67-4981-bf2b-d08a87dd7364 https://www.npr.org/2018/02/23/588242647/weekly-wrap-live-kids-will-lead no Weekly Wrap LIVE: "Kids Will Lead." 2899 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Today on NBC, hosts a new PBS series called We'll Meet Again, documenting dramatic reunions of people whose lives crossed at pivotal moments. She talks to Sam about the series, the MeToo movement, and the reunion story in her own life. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Black Panther, the Pyeongchang Olympics, and a new champion show-dog. Sam looks back at the week's news and more with NPR International Correspondent Elise Hu (@elisewho) and NPR editor Barrie Hardymon (@bhardymon). Plus music from Nick Hakim (@nick_hakim). Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenaMin with feels.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Heart is a Shifting Sea: Love and Marriage in Mumbai. Liz spent about 10 years following three Indian couples in both love and arranged marriages. In a country that is rapidly changing, how do those changes impact marriage? Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad (@NeginFarsad). Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenaMin with feels.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000 184ded7b-ffbc-479c-ac02-9e8b1d2eab5f https://www.npr.org/2018/03/15/583444352/congressman-beto-orourke no Congressman Beto O'Rourke 2488 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:03:00 +0000 f674192f-c4c5-4368-a60e-8276d52ebf99 https://www.npr.org/2018/02/02/582570008/weekly-wrap-did-it-matter no Weekly Wrap: "Did It Matter?" 2818 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Portlandia. But the award-winning IFC show is taking its final bow this spring. Carrie chats with Sam about working with co-star Fred Armisen, the show's satirizing of liberals, and being a riot grrrl. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 23:27:00 +0000 c38efca1-af71-4535-9a95-a75425166ad6 https://www.npr.org/2018/01/26/581215209/weekly-wrap-the-whole-map no Weekly Wrap: "The Whole Map." 2684 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000 6b802dc2-8c3b-4e06-b22e-cf9151040ccb https://www.npr.org/2018/01/23/579618673/-metoo-in-politics-then-and-now no #MeToo in Politics: Then and Now 2542 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2018 21:46:00 +0000 1064495a-9d4c-48bb-95b5-7fd5d4faec80 https://www.npr.org/2018/01/19/579005449/weekly-wrap-war-of-worlds no Weekly Wrap: "War of Worlds." 2505 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2018 21:57:00 +0000 615955f9-39a0-41b3-93cd-b0fa6c53b9c9 https://www.npr.org/2018/01/12/577483994/weekly-wrap-forests-and-trees no Weekly Wrap: "Forests And Trees." 2894 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. He talks to Sam about the book, The Bachelor, Christian rock, embracing negative emotions, and his struggle with addiction. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> join Sam to talk about the rift between President Trump and Steve Bannon and a look on what's ahead for immigration in 2018. All that plus a call to a listener in Virginia Beach and the best things that happened to our listeners all week. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:13 +0000 867a8529-b78f-4ef6-b02b-f4c7726e1c3f https://www.npr.org/2018/01/02/571966112/congressman-will-hurd-on-party-divisions-the-gop-and-2018 no Congressman Will Hurd on Party Divisions, the GOP, and 2018 2231 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 4576dddc-d156-4a57-ac27-f0fa099b64a8 https://www.npr.org/2017/12/29/571964047/a-special-year-end-edition no A Special Year-End Edition 3723 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> The Big Listen, join Sam to talk about the week that was. With the holiday weekend upon us, the GOP got their tax bill but the future of CHIP and DACA is unclear — plus a call to a politically divided couple in Connecticut and a very special edition of the best things that happened to our listeners all week. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> House of Cards a few years back. Now she's back as the fast-talking 1950s housewife Midge Maisel on the new Amazon show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. The role earned her a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a TV comedy. She and Sam discuss what the show says about women, especially in light of the #MeToo movement, and much more. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 50a235a4-4317-4c22-be87-c52c2129352b https://www.npr.org/2017/12/19/571670220/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel-star-rachel-brosnahan no 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Star Rachel Brosnahan 2511 no full House of Cards a few years back. Now she's back as the fast-talking 1950s housewife Midge Maisel on the new Amazon show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. The role earned her a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a TV comedy. She and Sam discuss what the show says about women, especially in light of the #MeToo movement, and much more. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2017 22:18:00 +0000 1b4c4cca-0839-43ed-9f73-6733faee7ac9 https://www.npr.org/2017/12/15/571159993/weekly-wrap-tell-it-all no Weekly Wrap: "Tell It All." 2843 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Everything Is Awful, and about how his video series became a hit, being an awkward kid, how he came out in college, embracing his sexuality as a part of his identity, and when the Internet used to be better. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:00:01 +0000 edbd1bb2-ff3b-4406-8f25-fce8377e7897 https://www.npr.org/2017/12/12/569888126/matt-bellassai-on-viral-fame-internet-culture-and-why-everything-is-awful no Matt Bellassai on Viral Fame, Internet Culture, and Why 'Everything Is Awful' 2158 no full Everything Is Awful, and about how his video series became a hit, being an awkward kid, how he came out in college, embracing his sexuality as a part of his identity, and when the Internet used to be better. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2017 21:10:00 +0000 6d12d38b-489e-4d5d-a9ab-408b5e653e68 https://www.npr.org/2017/12/08/569394731/weekly-wrap-up-in-smoke no Weekly Wrap: "Up In Smoke." 2566 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism. Sam and Dan talked in front of an audience at the Brooklyn Academy of Music last month. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:00:19 +0000 01fb9cc9-97e5-4fc1-a401-df528500ddbe https://www.npr.org/2017/12/05/568282417/journalist-dan-rather-on-trump-patriotism-and-what-unites-us no Journalist Dan Rather on Trump, Patriotism, and 'What Unites Us' 2701 no full What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism. Sam and Dan talked in front of an audience at the Brooklyn Academy of Music last month. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2017 23:49:00 +0000 4210480e-cd8e-40f1-8fe7-e0ccbf6b5237 https://www.npr.org/2017/12/05/567818707/weekly-wrap-keep-it-coming no Weekly Wrap: "Keep It Coming." 3173 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Black-ish. Along the way, she played fictional moms to Tupac Shakur, Taraji P. Henson, and Whitney Houston. Jenifer talks to Sam about her long career, struggling with addiction and bipolar disorder, growing up in Missouri, and lying her way into the DNC in 2008. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 360562ad-5e5c-4c8e-9158-f0eafdd33edd https://www.npr.org/2017/11/28/566538183/from-black-ish-jenifer-lewis-the-mother-of-black-hollywood no From 'Black-ish,' Jenifer Lewis: 'The Mother of Black Hollywood' 2071 no full Black-ish. Along the way, she played fictional moms to Tupac Shakur, Taraji P. Henson, and Whitney Houston. Jenifer talks to Sam about her long career, struggling with addiction and bipolar disorder, growing up in Missouri, and lying her way into the DNC in 2008. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org or tweet @NPRItsBeenAMin with your feedback. Follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders and producers Brent Baughman @brentbaughman and Anjuli Sastry @AnjuliSastry.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 468cfe9d-b710-436b-a363-86eb1f183172 https://www.npr.org/2017/11/23/565751252/a-thanksgiving-special no A Thanksgiving Special 1735 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 66bbad15-985d-4888-b089-68c3ce5f1206 https://www.npr.org/2017/11/21/565454770/bill-nye-on-fame-family-and-how-he-became-the-science-guy no Bill Nye On Fame, Family, and How He Became The 'Science Guy' 1439 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2017 23:17:00 +0000 b8bdea18-b9f5-49ea-8cbf-02925bc8f8cf https://www.npr.org/2017/11/17/564795665/weekly-wrap-death-and-taxes no Weekly Wrap: "Death And Taxes." 2653 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:22 +0000 6e6eaed5-8b05-4c2e-8317-49545cb0a29a https://www.npr.org/2017/11/14/563848761/comedian-iliza-shlesinger-on-girl-logic no Comedian Iliza Shlesinger on 'Girl Logic' 2528 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2017 00:13:00 +0000 5fabe467-26ff-4eb0-ab56-76d1c6ac60dc https://www.npr.org/2017/11/10/563388195/weekly-wrap-people-be-votin no Weekly Wrap: "People Be Votin.'" 2560 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 35da520c-0028-48ec-a5c6-2591d4f2ce70 https://www.npr.org/2017/11/08/562312447/taking-stock-of-trump-one-year-since-his-election no Taking Stock of Trump, One Year Since His Election 2747 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2017 22:32:00 +0000 5cb5fe69-9b4c-478d-a42d-c467545e263e https://www.npr.org/2017/11/03/561951399/weekly-wrap-truth-will-out no Weekly Wrap: "Truth Will Out." 2630 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 0ccda66b-3f46-45fd-869d-a452df09c420 https://www.npr.org/2017/11/01/560907051/author-daniel-alarc-n-on-his-new-book-and-the-immigrant-experience no Author Daniel Alarcón On His New Book And The Immigrant Experience 1806 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:33:00 +0000 1ad81801-563b-4eef-9b62-ec7aef5d1db5 https://www.npr.org/2017/10/27/560441325/weekly-wrap-just-say-no no Weekly Wrap: "Just Say No." 2745 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2017 07:00:21 +0000 8e7d0ff1-f31c-4a96-9486-58141cd9e37c https://www.npr.org/2017/11/02/560901820/full-frontal-writer-ashley-nicole-black-on-comedy-s-cultural-divides no Ashley Nicole Black From "Full Frontal" On Comedy, Improv, and Bridging Political Divides 2077 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:07:00 +0000 25bd01a6-4f7b-44bd-a613-dd0249a7d42e https://www.npr.org/2017/10/20/559096776/weekly-wrap-all-of-us no Weekly Wrap: "All Of Us." 2654 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Killing Gunther, which he directed and stars in alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. They also discuss Wild 'N Out, Taran's role in Hamilton, the challenges of being a first-time director, why and how he left SNL a year earlier than he expected, what made Drake one of his favorite hosts, and the week in November 2015 when then-candidate Donald Trump controversially hosted the show. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org and follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:00:15 +0000 a0548555-e100-4a92-b693-980b5d8865a7 https://www.npr.org/2017/10/17/558160262/taran-killam-says-there-was-never-any-common-ground-when-trump-hosted-snl no Taran Killam On His New Film, Leaving SNL, And That Time Trump Hosted 2727 no full Killing Gunther, which he directed and stars in alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. They also discuss Wild 'N Out, Taran's role in Hamilton, the challenges of being a first-time director, why and how he left SNL a year earlier than he expected, what made Drake one of his favorite hosts, and the week in November 2015 when then-candidate Donald Trump controversially hosted the show. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org and follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders.

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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2017 21:24:00 +0000 30b05773-c275-4f28-a31e-5faa8a0d66fe https://www.npr.org/2017/10/13/557646610/weekly-wrap-not-functioning-legislatively no Weekly Wrap: "Not Functioning Legislatively" 2361 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:00:21 +0000 31158176-dac2-4f73-9d2d-eebe97cdbb18 https://www.npr.org/2017/10/10/556661141/facebook-fake-news-and-democracy no Facebook, Fake News, and Democracy 1762 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2017 20:13:00 +0000 04f6cf3d-f19c-4626-a998-72c903bf527d https://www.npr.org/2017/10/06/556206526/weekly-wrap-politics-over-empathy no Weekly Wrap: "Politics Over Empathy." 2301 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 c8517b24-4c56-4f49-b0a5-63b9e5eba89a https://www.npr.org/2017/10/03/555176778/actor-director-john-carroll-lynch no Actor/Director John Carroll Lynch 2974 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2017 20:21:00 +0000 713fce48-535b-410f-879a-3bfda9e13a7c https://www.npr.org/2017/09/29/554555930/weekly-wrap-back-at-it no Weekly Wrap: "Back At It." 2631 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2017 07:00:14 +0000 57218bca-8f6a-4a9f-820e-2f0eba5fecb5 https://www.npr.org/2017/09/26/553555885/insecure-showrunner-prentice-penny no 'Insecure' Showrunner Prentice Penny 2367 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:00:00 +0000 b838ffd0-3f25-4b83-837c-ac2ea9566b50 https://www.npr.org/2017/09/22/552968063/weekly-wrap-where-is-elton no Weekly Wrap: "Where Is Elton?" 3348 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000 fc6f0f0d-8531-4e1e-8254-2d06510cad55 https://www.npr.org/2017/11/01/551897475/obama-speechwriter-david-litts-hopey-changey-white-house-years no Obama Speechwriter David Litt's "Hopey Changey White House Years" 2698 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2017 01:10:00 +0000 26bb85f3-8256-43c6-b470-556fadad278b https://www.npr.org/2017/09/15/551408932/weekly-wrap-everything-is-fine no Weekly Wrap: "Everything. Is. Fine." 2967 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:09 +0000 01958b6b-0a44-430f-b45d-c76e53a7a417 https://www.npr.org/2017/09/12/549763413/the-russia-investigation-and-the-presidents-foreign-deals no The Russia Investigation and The President's Foreign Deals 1882 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2017 21:16:00 +0000 1b8d5717-6dcc-4925-a3ae-4e680d1c3393 https://www.npr.org/2017/09/08/549579014/weekly-wrap-chuck-and-nancy no Weekly Wrap: "Chuck And Nancy." 3072 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000 5f5fec65-285a-4258-9d46-0d53716c014e https://www.npr.org/2017/09/06/548002149/race-identity-and-performance-in-danzy-sennas-new-people no Race, Identity, and Performance in Danzy Senna's 'New People' 2343 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2017 21:07:00 +0000 9e1bb683-56e4-480a-bde5-e809d559fa7b https://www.npr.org/2017/09/01/547949771/weekly-wrap-thoughts-and-prayers no Weekly Wrap: "Thoughts And Prayers." 3197 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:00:18 +0000 c2d9a58e-1f46-457f-8375-562e30c06cc1 https://www.npr.org/2017/08/29/546773520/trials-of-the-free-press no 'Trials of the Free Press' 2103 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 21:16:00 +0000 9b778756-6ab5-4607-a869-e83883ed9ff3 https://www.npr.org/2017/08/25/546180637/weekly-wrap-on-and-on no Weekly Wrap: "On And On." 3855 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000 e2a73cbd-be23-4fe4-864c-8193eb9602b8 https://www.npr.org/2017/08/22/545049924/inside-the-onion no Inside 'The Onion' 1798 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2017 22:29:00 +0000 b6ba13d4-4b15-44d9-8785-d3b69247d816 https://www.npr.org/2017/08/18/544552564/weekly-wrap-pick-a-side no Weekly Wrap: "Pick A Side." 3240 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2017 03:06:00 +0000 57e4b717-a44f-4f75-afb7-93769c87b104 https://www.npr.org/2017/08/14/543545843/charlottesville-and-white-people no Charlottesville and White People 3708 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2017 23:22:00 +0000 77d019d8-1b7c-4b3a-bce8-1a2061f2cffb https://www.npr.org/2017/08/11/542910586/weekly-wrap-simmer-down-now no Weekly Wrap: "Simmer Down, Now." 2961 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2017 07:00:29 +0000 d8814cf1-791b-4973-9118-aaca4a17f095 https://www.npr.org/2017/08/08/542048876/snl-alum-sasheer-zamata no 'SNL' Alum Sasheer Zamata 2996 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:53:00 +0000 518e9c28-bb53-46d2-9a9b-1b67fefe223d https://www.npr.org/2017/08/04/541672347/weekly-wrap-because-of-you no Weekly Wrap: "Because Of You." 3110 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000 f6765834-5e3f-4b61-a63a-7f4f46f28f8a https://www.npr.org/2017/08/01/540635028/lakeith-stanfield-from-get-out-and-atlanta no Lakeith Stanfield from 'Get Out' and 'Atlanta' 2154 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2017 21:12:00 +0000 ec823c7e-79b6-4f81-b6f7-cfb833d4eb93 https://www.npr.org/2017/07/28/540102759/weekly-wrap-this-feels-weird no Weekly Wrap: "This Feels Weird." 3152 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2017 07:00:04 +0000 2f73ad56-6881-4ce9-b485-f3dc1bcd422f https://www.npr.org/2017/07/25/539109064/zoe-lister-jones-on-band-aid no Zoe Lister-Jones on 'Band Aid' 2344 no full
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NPR Privacy Policy]]> Baby Driver, Jay-Z, the President's tweets, a new survey on American attitudes about race and discrimination, the minimum wage in Seattle, Serena Williams, the wrestler 'Progressive Liberal,' GLOW on Netflix, plus a call to a trucking company manager in Wisconsin and the best things that happened to listeners all week. Email the show at samsanders@npr.org and follow Sam on Twitter @samsanders.

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