

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


Brandon Taylor on art, loving across class and why he writes sex scenes

Tina Turner's happy ending

Formula 1's new fandom; plus, Christian Horner is always on the offense

Beauty culture in South Korea reveals a grim future in 'Flawless'

Psychedelic freedom with Tonya Mosley; plus, 'Monica' and ambiguous apologies

It's been one year since the Buffalo shooting. How has it changed the community?

A Black, trans journey through TV and film; plus, inside Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' tour

Beyoncé's Renaissance tour begins; revisiting house music history with DJ Honey Dijon

Padma Lakshmi's Trojan Horse; Plus, is Michael Jackson un-cancellable?

The best Met Gala looks and the messy legacy of Karl Lagerfeld

Brittany goes to 'Couples Therapy;' Plus, why Hollywood might strike

George Santos and the great American tradition of "self-making"

The new conservative bent of rap media; plus, the sweetness of 'Somebody Somewhere'

Trina and her larger-than-life persona in hip-hop

Death and grief in 'Succession'; plus, privacy and the abortion pill

Tracee Ellis Ross is an icon – and our favorite rich auntie

Serving up villains and vengeance in 'Love Is Blind' and Steven Yeun's 'Beef'

The surprising case for AI boyfriends

Fighting back against spams, scams and schemes
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