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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

 

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#1029

Breaking the cycle of overthinking

Is social media giving you analysis paralysis? You’re not alone.In his new book, ‘ [Minor ... more

8 hrs Ago

18 MINS

18:30

8 hrs Ago

#1028

Progressive women are fed up & fighting back (feat. IHIP News)

Political podcasting is said to be a men's game (and predominantly conservative). But two ... more

Yesterday

37 MINS

37:53

Yesterday

#1027

Is your data getting colonized?

Can AI really do everything by itself?AI has impressed a lot of people with its output. Bu... more

11 May 2026

28 MINS

28:13

11 May 2026

#1026

People say America doesn't have a monarchy. They're wrong.

The Kennedys are the first family that comes to mind when Americans consider homegrown, ps... more

08 May 2026

23 MINS

23:02

08 May 2026

#1025

How to survive a millennial midlife crisis

Many millennials either are already in their 40s or are staring them down. Are they having... more

06 May 2026

17 MINS

17:03

06 May 2026

#1024

Was that the worst MET Gala ever?

The MET Gala 2026 was eclipsed by its own sponsors, making the event feel out of touch and... more

05 May 2026

28 MINS

28:10

05 May 2026

#1023

Tonight's MET Gala is the most controversial yet

The MET Gala 2026 is already off to a controversial start, and no one has even shown up ye... more

04 May 2026

17 MINS

17:38

04 May 2026

#1022

Inside the Michael Jackson legacy industrial complex

The Jackson family and estate have joined forces to give us another biopic of Michael Jack... more

01 May 2026

26 MINS

26:13

01 May 2026

#1021

The worrisome return of the R-Word

The slur disappeared but is once again popular to use on and offline. What's up with that?... more

29 Apr 2026

13 MINS

13:08

29 Apr 2026

#1020

American fashion isn't as liberal as you think

Is the American fashion industry making a conservative turn?Despite her modeling past, fas... more

28 Apr 2026

43 MINS

43:46

28 Apr 2026

#1019

Why can't we be normal about polyamory?

Is polyamory about more than just how many partners you have?According to a YouGov [survey... more

27 Apr 2026

24 MINS

24:26

27 Apr 2026

#1018

Do you feel poor when you watch TV? That's by design.

Do you feel poor every time you turn on Bravo television?You're not alone - the beautiful ... more

24 Apr 2026

21 MINS

21:08

24 Apr 2026

#1017

The guys behind the men’s purity movement

Are men ashamed of their porn habits?The majority of men consume porn, and most use it for... more

22 Apr 2026

26 MINS

26:35

22 Apr 2026

#1016

The price women pay for being online

The internet was built off women's labor. Will it ever pay them back?From the creation of ... more

21 Apr 2026

43 MINS

43:59

21 Apr 2026

#1015

The strange politics of Pilates

Pilates is great. Why are people being weird about it?Pilates is an exercise that has been... more

20 Apr 2026

24 MINS

24:46

20 Apr 2026

#1014

Christians are having a Trump-sized reckoning

Across the country, Evangelicals are facing a moral dilemma -- is supporting government ac... more

17 Apr 2026

23 MINS

23:55

17 Apr 2026

#1013

The casino-ification of literally everything

When you can bet on anything, everything changes. Unlike sports betting, prediction market... more

15 Apr 2026

21 MINS

21:21

15 Apr 2026

#1012

'Algorithm Bodies' & the human need to worship celebrities

What makes someone a star nowadays? And why does every generation of humans crave to celeb... more

14 Apr 2026

39 MINS

39:16

14 Apr 2026

#1011

You might be suffering from AI brain fry

Is AI in the workplace lightening your load...or frying your brain?Researchers at Boston C... more

13 Apr 2026

21 MINS

21:30

13 Apr 2026

#1010

Numb girls & the humiliation of caring too much

With everything going on in the world, it makes sense that some of us want to check out. B... more

10 Apr 2026

26 MINS

26:16

10 Apr 2026

#1009

The funny thing about ADHD

Have you seen ADHD content pop up in your feeds? Are you getting a lot of it? In the past ... more

08 Apr 2026

17 MINS

17:45

08 Apr 2026

#1008

Is this the end of reality TV?

After dominating television screens for decades, has reality TV gone into decline?Secret L... more

07 Apr 2026

36 MINS

36:09

07 Apr 2026

#1007

Me and my partner don't see eye-to-eye about AI. Now what?

Do you and your loved ones see eye-to-eye... about AI?There’s been a lot of discourse abou... more

06 Apr 2026

23 MINS

23:48

06 Apr 2026

#1006

The best & worst of culture in 2026...so far

We have officially wrapped Quarter 1 of 2026. That means it's time to gather the pop cultu... more

03 Apr 2026

25 MINS

25:21

03 Apr 2026

#1005

Welcome to 'The Republic of Wasia'

Does 2026 belong to "Wasians?"Actor Hudson Williams (Heated Rivalry) and Olympic gold meda... more

01 Apr 2026

28 MINS

28:07

01 Apr 2026

#1004

"Girl Math" does not add up to financial freedom

Sorry but...the "Girl Math" is not adding up.And by "Girl Math" we mean the class fantasie... more

31 Mar 2026

37 MINS

37:10

31 Mar 2026

#1003

The fanfic-ification of mainstream culture

Is fanfiction mainstream now?If you are anywhere near fan spaces online, you’ve probably s... more

30 Mar 2026

31 MINS

31:29

30 Mar 2026

#1002

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

#1001

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