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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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Enough is enough. Is it time to leave America?

Young women, more than any other group, say they would leave America. Their list of reason... more

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#963

Feeling depressed? Build a SAD routine.

Is the lack of sunlight in the winter months really getting to you? Do you find yourself f... more

05 Jan 2026

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05 Jan 2026


#962

2026 Predictions: Beyoncé retires, AI busts, Democrats lift weights

What's in and what's out in 2026? Let's set the stage for what to watch out for in the new... more

02 Jan 2026

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02 Jan 2026


#961

Beware the Wellness Industrial Complex!

From CBD leggings to Soulcycle, wellness is reshaping our relationships to our bodies and ... more

31 Dec 2025

18 MINS

18:25

31 Dec 2025


#960

The privilege of being "skinny"

If society privileges "thin" people, should you aspire to conform? And at what cost?Last y... more

29 Dec 2025

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29 Dec 2025


#959

How to manifest your best year yet

If you want something badly enough, should you have it?Today, Brittany is investigating so... more

26 Dec 2025

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20:54

26 Dec 2025


#958

How Christianity got popular again

Christianity showed up in the mainstream in unexpected ways this year. Are we in a revival... more

24 Dec 2025

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24 Dec 2025


#957

The not-so-secret lives of Mormon women

Why are Mormons so popular, you ask? Because it's part of their faith.From Hulu's The Secr... more

22 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:35

22 Dec 2025


#956

The embarrassing truth of dating men

What's it like to date a man? Ask pop stars or your friends, and you might hear it's a str... more

19 Dec 2025

15 MINS

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19 Dec 2025


#955

The real meaning of "6 7"

There’s been a lot of discourse about what “6 7” means, but what actually makes it meaning... more

17 Dec 2025

20 MINS

20:37

17 Dec 2025


#954

The Winners & Losers of 2025

Welcome to the third annual IBAMMYs Culture Awards Show, where we reflect and honor the be... more

15 Dec 2025

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29:03

15 Dec 2025


#953

The secret to Heated Rivarly's success

Heated Rivalry - the hit HBO Max series - has it all: scintillating romance, hot guys, spo... more

12 Dec 2025

20 MINS

20:11

12 Dec 2025


#952

That friend's wedding is too dang expensive…

Are we spending too much on other people’s weddings?Going to a friend's weddings can be so... more

10 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:25

10 Dec 2025


#951

Do kids need a dad? Ask single moms.

More women than ever are choosing to raise their children by their self. Is it time to hit... more

08 Dec 2025

21 MINS

21:08

08 Dec 2025


#950

Woke is BACK! ...really?

Some say we're entering the Woke 2.0 era. Is that real or imagined? From declining Target ... more

05 Dec 2025

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17:59

05 Dec 2025


#949

The social etiquette of sharing location

Is location tracking building relationships? Or ruining them? [Four in ten] (https://civic... more

03 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:52

03 Dec 2025


#948

The myth of modern "adulthood"

What does it mean to be an independent adult?More young adults live with their parents tha... more

01 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:06

01 Dec 2025


#947

Why some families stop speaking

It's an incredibly painful thing to do, so why are some kids cutting their parents out of ... more

28 Nov 2025

19 MINS

19:53

28 Nov 2025


#946

Dreading family conflict? Here's some advice.

Fighting with your family doesn’t have to be a holiday tradition.The majority of Americans... more

26 Nov 2025

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18:15

26 Nov 2025


#945

Kids are expensive. Do they have to be?

Can you afford to pay two rents?Families across the country are asking that same question ... more

24 Nov 2025

18 MINS

18:53

24 Nov 2025


#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

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14 Nov 2025