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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 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 do you find a good restaurant these days?

How to ruin your life in 2 minutes or less

Is Christianity cool again?

In search of a safe place to cry...

Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media

The thin line of good vs. bad plastic surgery

It's hard to read. Here's why.

The price you pay for being smart.

Gen Z is afraid of sex. And for good reason.

Zohran Mamdani & the politics of "good" vs. "bad" Muslims

Sex, drugs, and...gender panic!

Think the Medicaid cuts don't affect you? Think again.

Our love lives have gone full Love Island.

How Brazilians have safe abortions (regardless of the law)

Zohran Mamdani's primary win and the Democrats' Tea Party moment

Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?

Is this a medical marvel or horror movie? You tell me.

Welcome to midlife, Millennials. Are you in crisis?

Sexy & Spiteful: the best books to read this summer
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