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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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org/) . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for It's Been A Minute.

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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org/) . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for It's Been A Minute.

 

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Yesterday

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Yesterday


#1132

Middle age doesn’t need to be a crisis

Midlife isn’t just about body changes and sports cars.For [Allison Aubrey] (https://www.np... more

10 Nov 2026

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10 Nov 2026


#1131

Wicker, wicker, where art thou?

Is Wicker succeeding where rom-coms fall short?When the Wicker trailer dropped, all thirst... more

09 Nov 2026

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What does it mean to be a good 'church girl'?

What does it cost to be seen as a ‘godly woman’? [The Secret Lives of Church Ladies] (http... more

06 Nov 2026

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06 Nov 2026


#1129

Does 'the talk' include consent?

In response to the rape allegations out of Cornell University, many parents are online que... more

04 Nov 2026

27 MINS

27:01

04 Nov 2026


#1128

How Denée Benton conquered Hollywood, TV, and Broadway

Denée Benton is having a very good year. She’s currently starring in season four of the hi... more

03 Nov 2026

29 MINS

29:28

03 Nov 2026


#1127

Does a high IQ make you smart?

Why IQ still matters to people - even if it's biased.President Trump and Silicon Valley te... more

02 Nov 2026

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02 Nov 2026


#1126

Why is divorce financially harder on women?

Divorce can be liberating. And expensive. When author and science journalist [Melinda Wenn... more

30 Oct 2026

26 MINS

26:38

30 Oct 2026


#1125

Bringing a chatbot to the polls

How do you decide who to vote for?Some people are turning to AI chatbots to craft bespoke ... more

28 Oct 2026

21 MINS

21:49

28 Oct 2026


#1124

Our money dysmorphia is real

Are we in an economic crisis? It’s a question that prompted Pulitzer Prize-winning data jo... more

27 Oct 2026

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27 Oct 2026


#1123

There's nothing scarier than private equity in food

Does private equity turn restaurants into zombified husks of their former selves?From the ... more

26 Oct 2026

17 MINS

17:48

26 Oct 2026


#1122

How will Gen Z independents shape the midterms?

Has Gen Z changed how we think about independents?It's no secret that Americans are politi... more

23 Oct 2026

20 MINS

20:25

23 Oct 2026


#1121

A chatbot a day keeps the doctor away

Who do you trust to help you make decisions about your sexual health?In the absence of wid... more

21 Oct 2026

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