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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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The manosphere is coming for R&B

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Yesterday

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Yesterday


#1097

Would you let your kids play football?

Is the fantasy of football worth the potential price?That's what football athletes, fans a... more

09 Sep 2026

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26:57

09 Sep 2026


#1096

We've reached peak 'optimization.' What comes next?

Has the era of optimization finally reached a fever pitch?Veneers, perfect minimalist home... more

08 Sep 2026

42 MINS

42:17

08 Sep 2026


#1095

Why you shouldn't bring your full self to work

"Be vulnerable." "We love your authenticity." "Bring your full self to work." Sound famili... more

07 Sep 2026

45 MINS

45:17

07 Sep 2026


#1094

In America, are you what you wear?

You are what you wear… or are you?In her new podcast, [Philosophy Club] (https://articleso... more

04 Sep 2026

23 MINS

23:15

04 Sep 2026


#1093

Where did all the 'masculine men' go?

Has there been a decline in "masculine" men?Some women on Tiktok seem to believe so. The p... more

02 Sep 2026

25 MINS

25:37

02 Sep 2026


#1092

It's healthy to eat your feelings. Here's why.

[Carla Lalli’s] (https://www.carlalalli.com/) latest cookbook wants you to eat your feelin... more

01 Sep 2026

37 MINS

37:21

01 Sep 2026


#1091

The rise of 'intentional living'

Does everyone need their own lawnmower?For a lot of people, living with your spouse and ki... more

31 Aug 2026

26 MINS

26:37

31 Aug 2026


#1090

Hitting the open road can lead to new beginnings

What would it look like to have all of your needs met?That’s the question filmmaker Shatar... more

28 Aug 2026

24 MINS

24:05

28 Aug 2026


#1089

The influencer era is dead. What's next?

Would you go back to college?What if it looked less like four years of textbooks and cram ... more

26 Aug 2026

19 MINS

19:21

26 Aug 2026


#1088

Books can teach you to love yourself. If you let them.

 How do you convince people to read more novels? You could ask author [Jason Reynolds] (ht... more

25 Aug 2026

37 MINS

37:18

25 Aug 2026


#1087

Bite-sized shows are taking over the internet

Microdramas are taking over the internet. But are they art – or products?The Double Life o... more

24 Aug 2026

25 MINS

25:42

24 Aug 2026


#1086

'The Pitt' star Sepideh Moafi on being limitless

Sepideh Moafi wants you to get raw with your emotions.Season 2 of HBO Max’s original serie... more

21 Aug 2026

23 MINS

23:51

21 Aug 2026


#1085

Broadway has a labor issue

It seems like no one on Broadway is happy.Actors are buckling under the weight of the eigh... more

19 Aug 2026

22 MINS

22:46

19 Aug 2026


#1084

Are influencers in their flop era?

The cultural supremacy of the influencer seems to be waning. For nearly a decade, they’ve ... more

18 Aug 2026

30 MINS

30:35

18 Aug 2026


#1083

Don't be THAT person at the music festival. Here's how

Have some people forgotten how to behave at music festivals?Summer is peak music festival ... more

17 Aug 2026

18 MINS

18:26

17 Aug 2026


#1082

People are struggling financially. Even on TV.

Welcome to the age of ‘Broke TV.’It seems like the days of prestige TV shows about the wea... more

14 Aug 2026

23 MINS

23:38

14 Aug 2026


#1081

What's with all the testosterone talk?

Do you have what it takes to be "High-T?"Service members are about to find out, as Defense... more

12 Aug 2026

22 MINS

22:51

12 Aug 2026