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Are you a "high agency" person?
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a “high agency” person?The tech world has been buzzing about the benefits of being a “high agency” person: someone who doesn’t wait ...
What if the ‘biological clock’ is a scam?
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How does it feel to be called hostile?What about barren? Inhospitable? Geriatric? These are all words women over the age of 35 have heard in doctor's ...
Breaking the cycle of overthinking
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is social media giving you analysis paralysis? You’re not alone.In his new book, ‘Minor Black Figures,’ novelist Brandon Taylor explores this vi...
Progressive women are fed up & fighting back (feat. IHIP News)
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Political podcasting is said to be a men's game (and predominantly conservative). But two women stood up and said "I've had it!" Now they are revoluti...
Is your data getting colonized?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI really do everything by itself?AI has impressed a lot of people with its output. But even though it’s sold as an autonomous, inhuman tool, th...
People say America doesn't have a monarchy. They're wrong.
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Kennedys are the first family that comes to mind when Americans consider homegrown, pseudo-royal dynasties. From Joe to John and Jackie, they have...
How to survive a millennial midlife crisis
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many millennials either are already in their 40s or are staring them down. Are they having a midlife crisis?As this generation enters midlife, their l...
Was that the worst MET Gala ever?
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The MET Gala 2026 was eclipsed by its own sponsors, making the event feel out of touch and out of fashion.Beyoncé made her first MET Gala appearance ...
Tonight's MET Gala is the most controversial yet
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The MET Gala 2026 is already off to a controversial start, and no one has even shown up yet.That's because Anna Wintour has been buddying up with a ce...
Inside the Michael Jackson legacy industrial complex
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jackson family and estate have joined forces to give us another biopic of Michael Jackson's life. Michael doesn't tell us anything new about the K...
The worrisome return of the R-Word
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The slur disappeared but is once again popular to use on and offline. What's up with that?Over the past few years, the R-word - a term for disabled pe...
American fashion isn't as liberal as you think
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The president wears...Prada?Despite her modeling past, fashion-obsessed First Lady Melania Trump has not graced the cover of Vogue during President Tr...
Why can't we be normal about polyamory?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is polyamory about more than just how many partners you have?According to a YouGov survey from 2023, on a scale of zero being completely monogamous an...
Do you feel poor when you watch TV? That's by design.
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel poor every time you turn on Bravo television?You're not alone - the beautiful homes of the rich and famous showcased on reality TV shows f...
The guys behind the men’s purity movement
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are men ashamed of their porn habits?The majority of men consume porn, and most use it for masturbation, but two thirds of men under 25 think porn sho...
The price women pay for being online
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The internet was built off women's labor. Will it ever pay them back?From the creation of Google Images to the overlooked - or criminalized - digital ...
The strange politics of Pilates
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pilates is great. Why are people being weird about it?Pilates is an exercise that has been around for a long time – around a hundred years – but i...
Christians are having a Trump sized reckoning
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Across the country, Evangelicals are facing a moral dilemma -- is supporting the government's immigration enforcement actions in line with their relig...
The casino-ification of literally everything
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When you can bet on anything, everything changes. Unlike sports betting, prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi give users the freedom to bet ...
'Algorithm Bodies' & the human need to worship celebrities
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What makes someone a star nowadays? And why does every generation of humans crave to celebrate them?For decades, Hollywood has promoted a carefully cu...
You might be suffering from AI brain fry
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI in the workplace lightening your load...or frying your brain?Researchers at Boston Consulting Group and the University of California, Riverside ...
The world is awful. Is it healthier to stop caring?
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With everything going on in the world, it makes sense that some of us want to check out. But at what cost?In this episode, host Brittany Luse is disse...
The funny thing about ADHD
08 Apr 2026
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, there's been a surge in the number of adults dia...
Is this the end of reality TV?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After dominating television screens for decades, has reality TV gone into decline?Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Taylor Frankie Paul has bee...
Me and my partner don't see eye-to-eye about AI. Now what?
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you and your loved ones see eye-to-eye... about AI?There’s been a lot of discourse about age gaps and wage gaps – but there’s a new kind of g...
Ranking the highs & lows of 2026...so far
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have officially wrapped Quarter 1 of 2026. That means it's time to gather the pop culture C-suite and take stock of the best and worst of culture t...
Welcome to 'The Republic of Wasia'
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Does 2026 belong to "Wasians?"Actor Hudson Williams (Heated Rivalry) and Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu recently became household names very quickly....
"Girl Math" does not add up to financial freedom
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry but...the "Girl Math" is not adding up.And by "Girl Math" we mean the class fantasies of young women; the dream of achieving financial freedom b...
The fanfic-ification of mainstream culture
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is fanfiction mainstream now?If you are anywhere near fan spaces online, you’ve probably seen people talking about fanfiction. And it's also behind ...
The hard work of having "good taste."
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you have good taste?Having a good sense of taste is something like a cultural badge of honor: the result of hard work understanding what ...
The morbid lifelessness of modern beauty
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a new beauty trend in town: why are women trying to look...lifeless?Today’s guest, Jessica DeFino - beauty reporter, critic, and author of t...
Many women don't want kids. And for good reason.
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has to make the decision to have or not have kids. There are good reasons for both.Are you sick of dating? Terrified of how expensive everyth...
Don't get got by big MILK
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the government obsessed with whole milk?In January, the USDA account on X posted a picture, possibly AI generated, of President Trump with a mi...
Meet the billionaires who control your media
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when tech billionaires control the media you consume?With the help of his father, Paramount CEO David Ellison's purchase of Warner Bros. ...
The unbearable fear of being cheated on
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's easier than ever to cheat and to catch a cheater, but is that a good thing?For example, there are apps and social media groups dedicated to outin...
The beauty industry has an Epstein problem
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Epstein Files have revealed social and financial relationships throughout the beauty industry - and a toxic veneration for youth. Is it time for t...
Is tech making us too obsessed with our bodies?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
All this health tracking might not be actually very...healthy.There's a lot of evidence that health tracking can be good for us. Studies have shown th...
Young women are struggling, too. Why can't we see it?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, young men are in crisis, but young women are too. Why aren't we talking about it?Over the past two years, statistics about men's mental health, e...
Sinners vs. One Battle After Another: who should win Best Picture?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The stakes feel especially high for this year's top Oscars prize.It feels like every few years there are two films that really set the tone for where ...
Welcome to "The Year of Pathetic Men!"
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A "pathetic man" is the guy who gets you to take care of him, because he's purposefully not taking care of himself.These are the men who lean into the...
You're healthier than they say you are. Here's why.
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are Americans actually becoming less healthy?That’s an idea that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been repeating for a ...
Saviors come and go. Communities last a lifetime.
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the old vanguard of civil rights leaders pass, who will fill the void?Last month, the world lost a titan in the struggle for civil rights: the Reve...
Sick of Democrats & Republicans? There's another option.
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Politically "independent" used to mean you were moderate. Not anymore. It's no secret that Americans are politically divided, as faith in political p...
Do you want to marry for love or money?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you afford to get married? Or get a divorce?Nothing sets the internet on fire more than the fantasy of finding a partner (usually a man) to pay fo...
The joy of breaking up with dating apps
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If the apps aren't working for you, don't stress – there’s a different way to date.Dating apps have quickly become a fixture of modern dating. The...
The pain & loneliness of trying to be "attractive."
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who gets to be "hot" in America? And, at what cost?Some young men are pushing beauty boundaries with guidance from an online trend that's been making ...
The truth about men on the 'down low'
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the culture so obsessed with men on the down low?To some, they're a secret, sexy symbol. To others, they're carriers of diseases and lies. What...
The high cost of getting food delivered.
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to rethink our food delivery habits?According to data from the National Restaurant Association, around 60% of both millennials and Gen Z sa...
Are you a social media “addict?” Only time will tell.
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Social media could fundamentally shift our understanding of what is and isn't "addictive."Tech companies are back in court...and likely will be for a ...
Has the vegan business bubble burst?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is veganism in its flop era?There was a time when veganism – or plant-based food – seemed to be in ascendency: from the early 2010s when Beyoncé ...
Make life harder (and better): Learn another language.
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Translation tech has improved a lot. So why learn a language?A lot of people around the world speak English. For those who don’t, AirPods offer live...
MAGA has a DEI policy. Just ask Nicki Minaj.
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is the far-right in its rainbow coalition era?We're seeing quite a few examples in the culture that may suggest so: from Nicki Minaj's recent pivot to...
Did the Cult of the Tech Job trick you too?
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to code, they said! And then the layoffs started happening...The tech industry is hemorrhaging jobs. According to one estimate, there have been ...
Bad Bunny redefined what "America" means
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance had a clear message for his fans and his haters. The pop star's show was a colorful and vibrant vision of Puerto R...
Melania Trump just made a lot of money (and a documentary)
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is Melania Trump's new film a documentary? Fan service? Or propaganda?The Amazon funded $40 million-$75 million film, follows the first lady as she pr...
Are you fit for the revolution?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So-called "swoletariats" are exercising for the resistance.There’s a lot of fitness content in conservative manosphere circles – that’s not new ...
Americans are tired. The grindset is to blame.
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
America’s workers are tired – here’s why.Do you feel like you can never get off the grind? From gig laborers to salaried workers, a lot of peopl...
The biggest threat to Trump? Ordinary people.
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest lessons from the clash between ICE and the citizens of Minneapolis is that communities are prepared to stand up for their neighbors...
Yes, romance is political too.
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do romantic tropes and fantasies impact how you understand politics?You might be a fan of Romantic Fantasy, or as the internet calls it: Romantasy...
You're not broken. The job market is.
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Job seekers are sending out hundreds of applications. Here’s why they’re not hearing back.The unemployment rate has been climbing over the past fe...
Everyone & no one can be a Finance Bro
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
He's mysterious and aspirational, but is he even real? Or is he just a reflection of all of our society?The ‘finance bro’ has become a pretty ubiq...
Sex is pleasurable. It should feel safe too.
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to feel safe during sex these days?From feeling comfortable with your partner to access to public health and medication, "safety" co...
Black women in their 30s: Then vs. Now
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a trip back to the 90s and exploring the lives of single Black women and how their stories still show up in media 30 years later. This e...
The difference between losing weight & being "healthy"
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What are we missing something in the conversation around obesity and GLP-1s? Oprah Winfrey’s new book, Enough, co-authored by endocrinologist Dr. An...
Can TikTok spark a new era of protests?
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a new sound of protest going viral on TikTok. What is being said, and how much impact could it have?We're just two weeks into January, but thi...
Will Renee Good's death be a turning point?
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minnesotan mother, is just one of several victims of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) violence in recent months. Bu...
Would you go *this* far for the 'perfect' body?
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ozempic and other GLP-1s have changed how we think of our bodies. Now, some are searching for other quick fixes for their body - far beyond weight los...
Enough is enough. Is it time to leave America?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Young women, more than any other group, say they would leave America. Their list of reasons is long and plentiful. Have you ever thought about leavin...
Feeling depressed? Build a SAD routine.
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is the lack of sunlight in the winter months really getting to you? Do you find yourself fighting tooth and nail to keep up with life's demands every...
2026 Predictions: Beyoncé retires, AI busts, Democrats lift weights
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What's in and what's out in 2026? Let's set the stage for what to watch out for in the new year.As you fill out your own bingo card for what will or w...
Is "wellness" the answer to your problems?
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From CBD leggings to Soulcycle, wellness is reshaping our relationships to our bodies and souls. But what even is "wellness?" Well, for one, it's a gl...
Is it wrong to want to be "thin?"
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If society privileges "thin" people, should you aspire to conform? And at what cost?Last year, online influencer Slim Kim went viral for a TikTok wher...
How to manifest your best year yet
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want something badly enough, should you have it?Today, Brittany is investigating so-called "manifestation." It's this popular belief that if yo...
How Christianity got popular again
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christianity showed up in the mainstream in unexpected ways this year. Are we in a revival?Take a look at this year's Billboard charts. For the first...
The not-so-secret lives of Mormon Women
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are Mormons so popular, you ask? Because it's part of their faith.From Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to your favorite homemaking TikTo...
The embarrassing truth of dating men
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like to date a man? Ask pop stars or your friends, and you might hear it's a struggle.From Sabrina Carpenter to Summer Walker, some of the b...
The real meaning of "6 7"
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been a lot of discourse about what “6 7” means, but what actually makes it meaningful?The “6 7" meme was everywhere this year, online...
The Winners & Losers of 2025
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the third annual IBAMMYs Culture Awards Show, where we reflect and honor the best and worst cultural moments of the year.Brittany is joined...
Sex sells (especially gay hockey sex)
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heated Rivalry - the hit HBO Max series - has it all: scintillating romance, hot guys, sports (kind of), and, most importantly, portrayals of gay love...
My friend’s wedding is too expensive to attend…what now?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we spending too much on other people’s weddings?Going to a friend's weddings can be so fun and meaningful… but it can also really hurt your wa...
Do kids need a dad? Ask single moms.
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More women than ever are choosing to raise their children by their self. Is it time to hit reset on what we mean by "family" in America?America has so...
Woke is BACK! ...really?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some say we're entering the Woke 2.0 era. Is that real or imagined? From declining Target sales to Mamdani's election, some folks online are feeling a...
The social etiquette of sharing your location
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is location tracking building relationships? Or ruining them?Four in ten U.S. adults share their locations with at least one person. But while it’s ...
The myth of modern "adulthood"
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be an independent adult?More young adults live with their parents than in the past, and are also delaying the traditional markers...
Why some families stop speaking
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's an incredibly painful thing to do, so why are some kids cutting their parents out of their lives?27% of Americans are estranged from at least on...
Dreading family conflict? Here's some advice.
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fighting with your family doesn’t have to be a holiday tradition.The majority of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow. And while it’s me...
Kids are expensive. Do they have to be?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you afford to pay two rents?Families across the country are asking that same question when it comes to childcare, as the yearly costs for daycare ...
Do you want out of The Cult of Homeownership?
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the dream of buying a home seems unattainable, is it time to find a new dream? Or is there another option on the table?Bill Pulte, the director o...
Searching for safety in an unsafe world
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between feeling unsafe and being unsafe?According to Gallup, about half of Americans see crime as being extremely or very ...
The fear & shame of modern parenting
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you talked to a parent recently? Are they...okay?From textbook bans to health food trends, there’s a whole culture of fear and political propag...
We've lost the plot. Here's how we find it again.
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No disrespect, but...when President Trump threw a Great Gatsby-themed party for Halloween, it kind of missed the point of the book. And, it's not just...
Exercise is more important than ever
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you picked up a couple weights recently? Started walking, or jogging, or doing pilates? So have a lot of other people. You see the fitness Instag...
How 'Fascism' became a meme
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The word "fascism" is being thrown around a lot right now. Does it capture our current cultural and political moment?Nearly 50% of Americans have asso...
Rosalía & the evolving definition of Latinidad
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spanish artist and musical chameleon Rosalía released her latest album, Lux, today. The single, "Berghain," seems like a return to form. Operatic voc...
Should we all start locking up our phones?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your phone feel like a blessing or a burden? Either way, there's probably a lot you can learn from new phone bans. Many K-12 students are going p...
How 'Socialism' got sexy
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does ‘socialism’ mean to a generation that grew up with COVID… not the Cold War? How have the compounding effects of college protests, fina...
The politics of hunger
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is hunger in America a choice?This week, over 40 million people worried about losing their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. But with Than...
Brittany meets Sam Sanders, and things get spooky
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For longtime fans of this show, here's a name you know: Sam Sanders. Before Brittany, Sam was the host of It's Been A Minute, and recently Brittany ra...
Are you caught in a bad bromance?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can we all learn from stories of men trying to find friends...and failing?Men in real life - and in the movies - are trying to figure out how to ...
How 'Capitalism' became a dirty word
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a bad thing to be a "capitalist?" Why is the word being used as a diss?And how do Americans' shifting attitudes towards it show up in your disco...