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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


Fangirls rule the internet in 'Everything I Need, I Get From You'

Why old is new again in pop music; plus, 'Rutherford Falls'

Joseph Han on U.S. imperialism, Korean ghosts and Guy Fieri

Even influencers are burning out; plus, there's nothing boring about 'Normal Gossip'

Joel Kim Booster on making a queer, Asian American 'Pride and Prejudice'

Reframing guns on screen; plus, is it just us, or are movies getting longer?

Bruce Talamon on photographing Black excellence in the 1970s

Presenting 'Life Kit': Making the most of travel and your time off

Phoebe Bridgers On 'Punisher' and Hate Touring

Presenting 'Pop Culture Happy Hour': Beauty & pain of 'Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel'

From Odd Future to The Internet, Syd

'End of Roe' and your digital search history; plus, the villain of 'Selling Sunset'

Singer Yebba on 'Dawn'

The consequences of losing Roe v. Wade, plus, Summer of Books

What makes Drake's 'God's Plan' a hit pop song

Anti-trans legislation; plus, Broadway is back

The power in owning your 'Big Feelings'

COVID travel mask mandates drop; plus, 'Oprahdemics'

Danyel Smith highlights Black women who defined pop music in 'Shine Bright'
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