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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


Code Switch: Baltimore teens are fighting for environmental justice — and winning

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are 100% in a PR relationship. Here's how we know.

In defense of bad movie accents

It's Fat Bear Week - but our fascination with bears is timeless

Jordan Peele presents a 'new' Black horror

Hasan Minhaj and the limits of representation

How Bethann Hardison changed the face of fashion - and why that matters

The WNBA's coming out story; plus, the dangers of sports betting

The year concert etiquette went to trash and why

Is capitalism in its flop era?

Rock and roll's pioneer is a queer, Southern Black man

The Photo of the Year; plus, whose RICO is it anyway?

20 years of pumpkin spice power

Luther Vandross and Samara Joy sing across generations

'All The Things She Said': queer anthem or problematic queerbait?

Skincare is dewy diet culture; plus, how to have the "Fat Talk"

Why we don't trust the 'vanilla girl'

'Abbott Elementary' and 'Succession' take on love and grief

Why aren't there more union stories onscreen?
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