Trump lost the battle. Will he win the "war?"
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Trump sending the National Guard to cities when crime is already falling?Earlier this month, ...
The key to thriving later in life
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There comes a time in every woman's life that we don't talk about enough: menopause. And reframing i...
AI can keep you alive forever. Should it?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The AI digital afterlife industry is here. But can legal and ethical frameworks keep us safe from it...
How do we talk about Charlie Kirk?
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did you respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk? Many mourned or called for revenge. Others...
Is he a good guy? Or is he manipulating you?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a new man in town: the "performative male." Is he trying to trick you into thinking he's ope...
How AI slop is clogging your brain
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bizarre videos, uncanny photos, and Luigi Mangoine's likeness on Shein...? AI slop is taking over th...
Is “Kidz Bop: It’s the Devil” the song of the summer?
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KPop Demon Hunters, or as Brittany's mom keeps mistakenly calling it "Kidz Bop: It's the Devil," is ...
The lessons I learned from 'Alligator Alcatraz'
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Florida detention center, "Alligator Alcatraz," may close, but what can you learn from its short...
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce need your attention
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's official: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce posted one of the most liked Instagram photos of all ti...
Did Trump bet wrong? Americans are flip-flopping.
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have Americans changed their minds? Polling on immigration suggests a seismic shift in public opinio...
"George Bush doesn't care about Black people" 20 years later
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On September 2, 2005, on a telethon to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina, Kanye West went...
'Poverty porn' in the digital age
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is full of images of unhoused people that's either meant to make you angry or laugh. Fo...
Inside the White House meme factory
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We need to talk about the memes your tax dollars paid for. What is the federal government trying to ...
Cringe culture says stop. We say lean in.
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has online hate ever been this cruel?Brendan Abernathy is a singer-songwriter who went viral earlier...
The newest influencers? Porn stars.
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sex sells. So does outrage. That's why these sex workers are making rage bait. In the past few mont...
What really counts as "cheating?"
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you scared of being cheated on? You're not alone.There are apps and social media groups dedicate...
The rise (and fall?) of Tyler Perry
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Perry is many things, but is he someone we should aspire to be?Entertainment mogul Tyler Perr...
Jubilee & the ethics of "platforming"
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jubilee has become one of the go-to open forums for debate in the digital age. Videos like: "Flat Ea...
Are the phones melting our brains? Or is it just me?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finding it hard to concentrate? Are you glued to social media for longer than you’d like? Well, ma...
It's never too late to find a good relationship. Here's proof.
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stayed in a relationship, because you felt like it would be too hard to find another p...
The best American food of 2025
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you hungry? Brittany has some irresistable recommendations. In this episode, Brittany steps out ...
Hasan Piker: a "himbo gateway drug" to the left?
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not to be dramatic, but would you die for Hasan Piker?For some of you, Hasan Piker needs no introduc...
Would you marry someone for their health insurance?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people feel that finding a lifelong partner can require a good bit of luck...but can the same b...
How do you find a good restaurant these days?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are you looking for when you're picking a place to eat? And how do you find it? Michelin stars ...
Coldplaygate & our fear of being watched
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's the Coldplay kiss cam or screenshots of dating profiles, it feels like any one of our p...
Is Christianity cool again?
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time, multiple Christian musicians are charting on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same t...
In search of a safe place to cry...
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What comes to mind when you think of third spaces? A place to be in community that's not a bar or a ...
Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Act now to ensure public media remains free and accessible to all. Your donation will help this esse...
The thin line of good vs. bad plastic surgery
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between "good" work and "bad" work? And how do we talk about the rise in plast...
It's hard to read. Here's why.
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Data from Gallup and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans are reading fewer books and ...
The price you pay for being smart.
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-intellectualism is on the rise. And by "anti-intellectualism" we mean the backlash to scholars ...
Gen Z is afraid of sex. And for good reason.
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations. But why? Well, let's be real. There are a lot of...
Zohran Mamdani & the politics of "good" vs. "bad" Muslims
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before, during, and after Zohran Mamdani became the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, R...
Sex, drugs, and...gender panic!
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do Trump, JK Rowling, and some feminists have in common? Based on history, more than you might ...
Think the Medicaid cuts don't affect you? Think again.
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Republicans have passed President Trump's One Big, Beautiful bill, but is it built on bad faith ster...
Our love lives have gone full Love Island.
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This season of Love Island USA has the timeline on fire...but maybe not for the reasons y'all hoped....
How Brazilians have safe abortions (regardless of the law)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our 'Your Body, Whose Choice' series, we've focused a lot on the present and the future of reprod...
Is Zohran Mamdani's primary win the Democrats' Tea Party moment?
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani pulled off an astonishing upset this week. In the New Y...
Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's one little statistic that seems to have gained a lot of attention recently: the birth rate. ...
Is this a medical marvel or horror movie? You tell me.
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adriana Smith's pregnancy became an ethical and legal quandary. After being declared brain dead, a G...
Welcome to midlife, Millennials. Are you in crisis?
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many Millennials are either already in their 40's, or they're staring them down. Are they having a m...
Sexy & Spiteful: the best books to read this summer
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's summer! Which means Brittany is going to be... 1) outside, 2) chilling, and 3) reading. So it's...
Don't let them politicize your menstrual cycle. Period.
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a country where birth control access is in jeopardy and women's medical needs have been historica...
L.A. was first. Now it's your move, America.
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Protests have spread across the country after dozens of workers were swept up in an ICE raid in Los ...
Want to date a rich man? It's harder than you think.
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard that super viral song on TikTok called "Looking for a man in finance," and yeah, ...
Oh no...I got "The Ick." What do I do now?
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So you got 'The Ick?' That feeling of disgust when your date does something that you just can't look...
How to win (or lose) a break up on social media
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us have seen how explosive breakup stories have been on social media. From Reesa Teesa's "W...
The Pride month vibes are off, but there's still hope.
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it just us, or are the Pride month vibes a little off this year? Between targeted censorship, leg...
"White genocide" isn't a thing. Trump disagrees.
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard that the U.S. gained 59 new residents last month from South Africa - and that mor...
Canada hates us, but it's not all Trump's fault.
Mon, 02 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The stereotype is that Canadians are kind, but they by and large do not take kindly to President Tru...
Canada hates us, but it's not all Trump's fault.
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The stereotype is that Canadians are kind, but they by and large do not take kindly to President Tru...
Age gaps & wage gaps: unpacking our Belichick-Hudson obsession
Fri, 30 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
After 8 trips to the Super Bowl, 73 year-old former NFL coach Bill Belichick is ready to start a new...
Age gaps & wage gaps: unpacking our Belichick-Hudson obsession
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 8 trips to the Super Bowl, 73 year-old former NFL coach Bill Belichick is ready to start a new...
Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they?
Wed, 28 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A newly available kind of genetic testing, called polygenic embryo screening, promises to screen for...
Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A newly available kind of genetic testing, called polygenic embryo screening, promises to screen for...
Brittany needs a couch. Should she buy now, pay later?
Mon, 26 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Brittany keeps looking at a new couch online, and every time she goes to buy it she sees an option t...
Brittany needs a couch. Should she buy now, pay later?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany keeps looking at a new couch online, and every time she goes to buy it she sees an option t...
Why can't we (or Ms. Rachel) talk about Gaza's children dying?
Fri, 23 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Children's educator and YouTube star Ms. Rachel has used her social media to advocate for the safety...
Why can't we (or Ms. Rachel) talk about Gaza's children dying?
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Children's educator and YouTube star Ms. Rachel has used her social media to advocate for the safety...
Pop culture has a "bean soup problem."
Wed, 21 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events. But after ...
Pop culture has a "bean soup problem."
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events. But after ...
Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game
Mon, 19 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It's been seven years since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting outside of Nevada. For some, ...
Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been seven years since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting outside of Nevada. For some, ...
Diddy, Cassie, & the anatomy of "mutual abuse"
Fri, 16 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The highly anticipated federal trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun. The hip-hop mogul is faci...
Diddy, Cassie, & the anatomy of "mutual abuse"
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The highly anticipated federal trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun. The hip-hop mogul is faci...
A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness
Wed, 14 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Should AI give you a voice? Even when you've been murdered?An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed...
A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should AI give you a voice? Even when you've been murdered?An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed...
Can OnlyFans save the music industry?
Mon, 12 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Concert tickets are more expensive than ever, and according to Live Nation, 2023 was the biggest yea...
Can OnlyFans save the music industry?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Concert tickets are more expensive than ever, and according to Live Nation, 2023 was the biggest yea...
The political power of Gen Z women
Fri, 09 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The leftward shift of Gen Z women is one of the most dramatic political trends happening right now. ...
The political power of Gen Z women
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The leftward shift of Gen Z women is one of the most dramatic political trends happening right now. ...
The fantasy vs. reality of Trump's "smokestack nostalgia"
Wed, 07 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Trump administration wants their recent tariffs to function as incentives for Americans to produ...
The fantasy vs. reality of Trump's "smokestack nostalgia"
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration wants their recent tariffs to function as incentives for Americans to produ...
The Met Gala: the indisputable best & worst looks of the night
Tue, 06 May 2025 17:07:51 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
They did THAT. The biggest designers and celebrities showed up at the 2025 Met Gala, everyone from R...
The Met Gala: the indisputable best & worst looks of the night
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They did THAT. The biggest designers and celebrities showed up at the 2025 Met Gala, everyone from R...
The Met Gala is tonight, and it's already historic. Here's why.
Mon, 05 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It's the first Monday in May. AKA it's time for the annual Met Gala. Or as some call it, "fashion's ...
The Met Gala is tonight, and it's already historic. Here's why.
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first Monday in May. AKA it's time for the annual Met Gala. Or as some call it, "fashion's ...
Are you pope-pilled? Here's your guide to the 2025 Conclave.
Fri, 02 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Have you been feeling a little Conclave-pilled lately? Well, you're not alone. In the aftermath of o...
Are you pope-pilled? Here's your guide to the 2025 Conclave.
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been feeling a little Conclave-pilled lately? Well, you're not alone. In the aftermath of o...
Trend Alert: The girls are making office fashion sexy again
Wed, 30 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Pencil skirt. Kitten heels. Tiny glasses. And a little dark edge. These are just some of the element...
Trend Alert: The girls are making office fashion sexy again
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pencil skirt. Kitten heels. Tiny glasses. And a little dark edge. These are just some of the element...
Men have body dysmorphia too. That's why some use this drug.
Mon, 28 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Body modifiers like Ozempic and other weight loss drugs have gotten attention for how skinny they ca...
Men have body dysmorphia too. That's why some use this drug.
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Body modifiers like Ozempic and other weight loss drugs have gotten attention for how skinny they ca...
Think you have ADHD? Here's why so many of us are saying yes.
Fri, 25 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Have you seen ADHD content pop up in your feeds? Are you getting a lot of it? In the past few years,...
Think you have ADHD? Here's why so many of us are saying yes.
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen ADHD content pop up in your feeds? Are you getting a lot of it? In the past few years,...
The "priest of AI" & tech's pursuit of eternal life
Wed, 23 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Have you heard of Bryan Johnson – tech centimillionaire turned longevity evangelist? He made headl...
The "priest of AI" & tech's pursuit of eternal life
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of Bryan Johnson – tech centimillionaire turned longevity evangelist? He made headl...
The Oprah to "Make America Healthy Again" Pipeline
Mon, 21 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'? Then you, my...
The Oprah to "Make America Healthy Again" Pipeline
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'? Then you, my...
Are men in your life getting more political? This guy may be why.
Fri, 18 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Have you turned on ESPN recently? You might be surprised to find that the sports bros are abandoning...
Are men in your life getting more political? This guy may be why.
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you turned on ESPN recently? You might be surprised to find that the sports bros are abandoning...
Fake skull science is back - and it's still racist
Wed, 16 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Can the shape of your skull or the look of your face say something deeper about you? Like – if you...
Fake skull science is back - and it's still racist
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can the shape of your skull or the look of your face say something deeper about you? Like – if you...
When adults reject vaccines, children pay the price
Mon, 14 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'? Then you, my...
When adults reject vaccines, children pay the price
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'? Then you, my...
This podcast is a recession indicator.
Fri, 11 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Global markets got a case of the jitters this week in the wake of President Trump's global tariff po...
This podcast is a recession indicator.
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global markets got a case of the jitters this week in the wake of President Trump's global tariff po...
Who gets to be a critic? And why are some so "bad?"
Wed, 09 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Andrea Long Chu was once one of Brittany's favorite Sex and the City bloggers, and she's now a Pulit...
Who gets to be a critic? And why are some so "bad?"
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Long Chu was once one of Brittany's favorite Sex and the City bloggers, and she's now a Pulit...
Crunchy conservatives want to 'Make America Healthy Again'
Mon, 07 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to 'Make America Healthy Again'?Side effects ...