953 Episodes

  1. How pop culture framed the crack epidemic

    Published: 8/8/2023

  2. The tension behind tipping; plus, the anger over box braids

    Published: 8/4/2023

  3. How racism became a marketing tool for country music

    Published: 8/1/2023

  4. Viral dating screenshots and the absurdity of 'And Just Like That'

    Published: 7/28/2023

  5. Lil' Kim's fashion legacy is undeniable

    Published: 7/25/2023

  6. The spectacular femininity of bimbos and 'Barbie'

    Published: 7/21/2023

  7. Twitter vs. Threads, and why influencers could be the ultimate winners

    Published: 7/19/2023

  8. Where's the song of the summer? Plus, the making of Beyoncé's 'Crazy in Love'

    Published: 7/14/2023

  9. Ashley Park on Joy Ride, getting raunchy, and a letter to Cardi B

    Published: 7/11/2023

  10. A rare battle at the Supreme Court; plus, Asian Americans and affirmative action

    Published: 7/7/2023

  11. Pop Culture Happy Hour: why is 'Scandoval' such a big deal for 'Vanderpump Rules'?

    Published: 7/4/2023

  12. You can't even hate watch 'The Idol'; Plus, LIVE with Aubrey Gordon

    Published: 7/1/2023

  13. 'Never Have I Ever' is over, but Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is just getting started

    Published: 6/27/2023

  14. Why we all need a himbo with 'The Other Two's Josh Segarra

    Published: 6/23/2023

  15. Dominique Fishback is the actress with a thousand faces

    Published: 6/20/2023

  16. Are children a marginalized group?

    Published: 6/16/2023

  17. It's time to have the 'Fat Talk' with our kids — and ourselves

    Published: 6/13/2023

  18. Emily King's heartbreak on 'Special Occasion'

    Published: 6/9/2023

  19. Eric André on pulling a prank in late stage capitalism

    Published: 6/6/2023

  20. Authors Emily Henry and Bolu Babalola give their hottest summer reading recs

    Published: 6/2/2023

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