

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 AWARDS It’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 . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for It's Been A Minute.
Episodes


How 'Capitalism' became a dirty word

Nazism has entered the group chat

How to make friends & get good gossip

Why the internet sucks (and keeps getting worse)

Is Taylor Swift exploiting her fans? Yes, but there's more to it.

Art, faith, & your tendency to overthink it.

Brittany pops off on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

TikTok, Censorship, & Algospeak

People say college doesn't matter. They're right and wrong.

Is the economy slowing? Ask Black women.

If American films are meh...are China’s better?

Why is ketamine the party drug of now?

Should teens have political opinions?

How AI impacts the environment (and your energy bill)

The Rapture was a bust, but it still feels like doomsday.

The cancer quietly killing young people

Can you trust AI search results?

Will Trump protect your city?

The key to thriving later in life
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