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Want in on a secret? Your likes and dislikes didn't develop by accident. There are subtle and not-so-subtle forces around you, shaping what you think, how you act, and even who you think you are. Brittany Luse is here to break the spell and help you feel wiser in a society that makes things blurry.THE BEST POP CULTURE PODCAST AWARD WINNER AT THE 2025 SIGNAL AWARDSIt’s Been A Minute with Brittany Luse is the best podcast for understanding what’s going on in culture right now, and helps you consume it smarter. From how politics influences pop culture to how identity influences tech or health, Brittany makes the picture clearer for you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.It’s Been A Minute reaches millions of people every week. Join the community and conversation today.If you can't get enough, try It's Been a Minute Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/itsbeenaminute

Want in on a secret? Your likes and dislikes didn't develop by accident. There are subtle and not-so-subtle forces around you, shaping what you think, how you act, and even who you think you are. Brittany Luse is here to break the spell and help you feel wiser in a society that makes things blurry.THE BEST POP CULTURE PODCAST AWARD WINNER AT THE 2025 SIGNAL AWARDSIt’s Been A Minute with Brittany Luse is the best podcast for understanding what’s going on in culture right now, and helps you consume it smarter. From how politics influences pop culture to how identity influences tech or health, Brittany makes the picture clearer for you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.It’s Been A Minute reaches millions of people every week. Join the community and conversation today.If you can't get enough, try It's Been a Minute Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/itsbeenaminute

 

#944

Do you want out of The Cult of Homeownership?

When the dream of buying a home seems unattainable, is it time to find a new dream? Or is ... more

21 Nov 2025

19 MINS

19:18

21 Nov 2025


#943

Crime is down. Why don't people feel safe?

What’s the difference between feeling unsafe and being unsafe?According to Gallup, about h... more

19 Nov 2025

23 MINS

23:15

19 Nov 2025


#942

The fear & shame of modern parenting

Have you talked to a parent recently? Are they...okay?From textbook bans to health food tr... more

17 Nov 2025

17 MINS

17:39

17 Nov 2025


#941

Have we lost the art of reading?

No disrespect, but...when President Trump threw a Great Gatsby-themed party for Halloween,... more

14 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:23

14 Nov 2025


#940

Exercise is more important than ever

Have you picked up a couple weights recently? Started walking, or jogging, or doing pilate... more

12 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:42

12 Nov 2025


#939

How 'Fascism' became a meme

The word "fascism" is being thrown around a lot right now. Does it capture our current cul... more

10 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:54

10 Nov 2025


#938

Rosalía & the evolving definition of Latinidad

Spanish artist and musical chameleon Rosalía released her latest album, Lux, today. The si... more

07 Nov 2025

21 MINS

21:49

07 Nov 2025


#937

Should we all start locking up our phones?

Does your phone feel like a blessing or a burden? Either way, there's probably a lot you c... more

05 Nov 2025

17 MINS

17:51

05 Nov 2025


#936

How 'Socialism' got sexy to young people

What does ‘socialism’ mean to a generation that grew up with COVID… not the Cold War? How ... more

03 Nov 2025

17 MINS

17:08

03 Nov 2025


#935

The politics of hunger

Is hunger in America a choice?This week, over 40 million people worried about losing their... more

31 Oct 2025

22 MINS

22:06

31 Oct 2025


#934

Brittany meets Sam Sanders, and things get spooky

For longtime fans of this show, here's a name you know: [Sam Sanders] (https://www.kcrw.co... more

30 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:21

30 Oct 2025


#933

Are you caught in a bad bromance?

What can we all learn from stories of men trying to find friends...and failing?Men in real... more

29 Oct 2025

20 MINS

20:27

29 Oct 2025


#932

How 'Capitalism' became a dirty word

Is it a bad thing to be a "capitalist?" Why is the word being used as a diss?And how do Am... more

27 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:25

27 Oct 2025


#931

Nazism has entered the group chat

Why is there so much Nazism in the news? And when does a "joke" become hate speech? [Polit... more

24 Oct 2025

22 MINS

22:53

24 Oct 2025


#930

How to make friends & get good gossip

Do you want to know the secret to making deeper friendships? Throw a dinner party.You'll f... more

22 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:17

22 Oct 2025


#929

Why the internet sucks (and keeps getting worse)

Do you ever feel like the internet just doesn't work as well as it used to?  Or maybe you ... more

20 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:11

20 Oct 2025


#928

Is Taylor Swift exploiting her fans? Yes, but...

Love it or hate it, your favorite pop star is a person and a product. How much are you wil... more

17 Oct 2025

20 MINS

20:20

17 Oct 2025


#927

Art, faith, & your tendency to overthink it.

Sometimes the harshest critic is the one in your head. What if instead you had faith in yo... more

15 Oct 2025

18 MINS

18:40

15 Oct 2025


#926

Brittany pops off on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour asked Brittany to go to the movies and bring them her thought... more

14 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:09

14 Oct 2025


#925

TikTok, Censorship, & Algospeak

There's his trend on social media of using code words for different topics so you can tric... more

13 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:36

13 Oct 2025


#924

People say college doesn't matter. They're right and wrong.

Does a college degree get you anything these days? Some people say no, but the reality is ... more

10 Oct 2025

20 MINS

20:44

10 Oct 2025


#923

Is the economy slowing? Ask Black women.

Black women’s unemployment rate is hovering at 6.7% — higher than the rate for white worke... more

08 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:10

08 Oct 2025


#922

If American films are meh...are China’s better?

Hollywood isn't performing as well at home or abroad. Is it losing its cultural dominance ... more

06 Oct 2025

18 MINS

18:03

06 Oct 2025


#921

Ketamine & the Era of Dissociation

Recreational ketamine use is on the rise. But why are some people using it to dissociate i... more

03 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:22

03 Oct 2025