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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

 

#923

The hard work of having "good taste."

Do you think you have good taste?Having a good sense of taste is something like a cultural... more

27 Mar 2026

18 MINS

18:20

27 Mar 2026


#922

The morbid lifelessness of modern beauty

There's a new beauty trend in town: why are women trying to look...lifeless?Today’s guest,... more

25 Mar 2026

20 MINS

20:39

25 Mar 2026


#921

Many women don't want kids. And for good reason.

Everyone has to make the decision to have or not have kids. There are good reasons for bot... more

24 Mar 2026

36 MINS

36:25

24 Mar 2026


#920

Don't get got by big MILK

Why is the government obsessed with whole milk?In January, the USDA account on X posted a ... more

23 Mar 2026

20 MINS

20:04

23 Mar 2026


#919

Meet the billionaires who control your media

What happens when tech billionaires control the media you consume?With the help of his fat... more

20 Mar 2026

20 MINS

20:32

20 Mar 2026


#918

The unbearable fear of being cheated on

It's easier than ever to cheat and to catch a cheater, but is that a good thing?For exampl... more

18 Mar 2026

17 MINS

17:11

18 Mar 2026


#917

The beauty industry has an Epstein problem

The Epstein Files have revealed social and financial relationships throughout the beauty i... more

17 Mar 2026

32 MINS

32:44

17 Mar 2026


#916

Is tech making us too obsessed with our bodies?

All this health tracking might not be actually very...healthy.There's a lot of evidence th... more

16 Mar 2026

19 MINS

19:51

16 Mar 2026


#915

Young women are struggling, too. Why can't we see it?

Yes, young men are in crisis, but young women are too. Why aren't we talking about it?Over... more

13 Mar 2026

16 MINS

16:08

13 Mar 2026


#914

Sinners vs. One Battle After Another: who should win Best Picture?

The stakes feel especially high for this year's top Oscars prize.It feels like every few y... more

11 Mar 2026

28 MINS

28:06

11 Mar 2026


#913

The danger of falling for "Pathetic Men"

A "pathetic man" is the guy who gets you to take care of him, because he's purposefully no... more

10 Mar 2026

32 MINS

32:29

10 Mar 2026


#912

You're healthier than they say you are. Here's why.

Are Americans actually becoming less healthy?That’s an idea that Health and Human Services... more

09 Mar 2026

23 MINS

23:28

09 Mar 2026


#911

Who will be the next great civil rights leader?

As the old vanguard of civil rights leaders pass, who will fill the void?Last month, the w... more

06 Mar 2026

23 MINS

23:02

06 Mar 2026


#910

Sick of Democrats & Republicans? There's another option.

Politically "independent" used to mean you were moderate. Not anymore. It's no secret that... more

04 Mar 2026

19 MINS

19:19

04 Mar 2026


#909

Do you want to marry for love or money?

Can you afford to get married? Or get a divorce?Nothing sets the internet on fire more tha... more

03 Mar 2026

38 MINS

38:13

03 Mar 2026


#908

The joy of breaking up with dating apps

If the apps aren't working for you, don't stress – there’s a different way to date.Dating ... more

02 Mar 2026

26 MINS

26:20

02 Mar 2026


#907

Looksmaxxing is teaching men that pretty hurts.

Who gets to be "hot" in America? And, at what cost?Some young men are pushing beauty bound... more

27 Feb 2026

19 MINS

19:05

27 Feb 2026


#906

The truth about men on the 'down low'

Why is the culture so obsessed with men on the down low?To some, they're a secret, sexy sy... more

25 Feb 2026

23 MINS

23:12

25 Feb 2026


#905

The high cost of getting food delivered.

Is it time to rethink our food delivery habits?According to data from the National Restaur... more

23 Feb 2026

23 MINS

23:44

23 Feb 2026


#904

What really counts as social media "addiction?"

Social media could fundamentally shift our understanding of what is and isn't "addictive."... more

20 Feb 2026

23 MINS

23:53

20 Feb 2026


#903

Has the vegan business bubble burst?

Is veganism in its flop era?There was a time when veganism – or plant-based food – seemed ... more

18 Feb 2026

17 MINS

17:20

18 Feb 2026


#902

Make life harder (and better): Learn another language.

Translation tech has improved a lot. So why learn a language?A lot of people around the wo... more

16 Feb 2026

25 MINS

25:37

16 Feb 2026


#901

MAGA has a DEI policy. Just ask Nicki Minaj.

Is the far-right in its rainbow coalition era?We're seeing quite a few examples in the cul... more

13 Feb 2026

17 MINS

17:22

13 Feb 2026