So you got dumped... should you post your breakup deets online?
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's cuffing season: the time of year where the weather cools down and folks look for a warm body to...
"Is it OK to ask about salary on the first date?" How to marry romance and finance
Fri, 29 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It's cuffing season: the time of year where the weather cools down and folks look for a warm body to...
"Is it OK to ask about salary on the first date?" How to marry romance and finance
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's cuffing season: the time of year where the weather cools down and folks look for a warm body to...
Who deserves to be a parent?
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:10 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our culture loves to celebrate adoption stories - and a lot of state governments put millions into p...
Who deserves to be a parent?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our culture loves to celebrate adoption stories - and a lot of state governments put millions into p...
UFOs to RFKs: How conspiracy theories went mainstream
Fri, 22 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Are UFOs real? Maybe, but that's not the point. From Congressional hearings on UFOs to the claims of...
UFOs to RFKs: How conspiracy theories went mainstream
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are UFOs real? Maybe, but that's not the point. From Congressional hearings on UFOs to the claims of...
Make America Male Again? Fifteen years of aggrieved men
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:30 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The boys are not alright. They are falling behind in education and employment, and many have respond...
Make America Male Again? Fifteen years of aggrieved men
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are not alright. They are falling behind in education and employment, and many have respond...
Why pop stars aren't having kids (and why you might not either)
Fri, 15 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Baby fever just isn't spreading like it used to. The United States fertility rate hit an all-time lo...
Why pop stars aren't having kids (and why you might not either)
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Baby fever just isn't spreading like it used to. The United States fertility rate hit an all-time lo...
Mormon Moms: Unpacking a national obsession
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:59 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
From Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to your favorite homemaking TikTok influencers, the wom...
Mormon Moms: Unpacking a national obsession
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to your favorite homemaking TikTok influencers, the wom...
"Are you surprised?" Three Black women react to the election
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's surprising about Trump returning to the White House? For Brittany Luse, Pop Culture Happy Hou...
The hot mom rom-com phenomenon
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:59 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It's Election Day, but instead of focusing on politics, we decided to do something a little lighter ...
The hot mom rom-com phenomenon
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Election Day, but instead of focusing on politics, we decided to do something a little lighter ...
America's Next Top Scapegoat; plus, Inside the Black Manosphere
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 presidential candidates are making their closing arguments. While VP Harris is focused on t...
Onscreen cannibalism and our hunger for love
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the third and final installment of our Trilogy of Terror series, host Brittany Luse turns her at...
The Billboard Hot 100's doom loop; Plus, a new kind of true crime story
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The same songs are sitting at the top of the music charts longer than ever, and that has Brittany Lu...
Kylie Minogue's tips for staying on top
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kylie Minogue is having a capital-M moment, and Brittany sits down in studio with the pop star to ta...
The false promise of climate havens; plus, the 'help' in horror
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent. Now some towns that were touted as "safe" are seeing hurr...
Sasha Colby takes us to Drag college
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sasha Colby is your favorite drag queen's favorite drag queen. That's because she's one of the most ...
Is the free speech debate dead? Plus, the devil!
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In anticipation of more pro-Palestinian protests, many college administrators rolled out new rules t...
The SMACKDOWN: Techno vs. Aaliyah vs. Motown
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who will win today's cage match?For the past two months Brittany has been hosting debates in cities ...
The 'reddit bro' vs. the 'wife guy'; plus, Fat Bear Week!
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday night, JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off in their first debate. Host Brittany Luse is joined b...
The SMACKDOWN: Rihanna's greatest hits vs. Black Wall Street vs. Route 66
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the last few weeks Brittany has been ...
An identity crisis at the heart of the election; plus, disrupting biracial fantasies
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the false allegations against the Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, the city receiv...
The SMACKDOWN: Serena Williams vs. Muhammad Ali vs. Trina
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hos...
Is Diddy hip-hop's Weinstein? Plus, Brittany gets rejected
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday, the embattled rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested and charged with sex trafficking ...
The SMACKDOWN: Brunch vs. Twerking vs. Louis Armstrong
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hos...
Trump goes podcasting and Harris turns a look
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast and social media influencers have become important campaign stops for political hopefuls. Bu...
The SMACKDOWN: Gucci Mane vs. Angela Davis vs. Sun Ra
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hos...
Gen Z asks: what is school for? Plus, rebranding gentrification
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's September, which means millions of young learners across the country are dusting off their back...
The SMACKDOWN: Video Games vs. Journalism vs. Robert Frost
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hos...
Chappell Roan and celebrity hazing; plus, MrBeast's entertainment charity
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After Chappell Roan posted about how some fans have been making her feel unsafe, there's been specul...
The rise of the Pumpkin Spice Latte
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 21 years since Starbucks debuted the first pumpkin spice latte in 2003. Since then, it's b...
"The Squad" loses two members; plus, Colman Domingo shines in 'SING SING'
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the dust settles on the DNC, host Brittany Luse takes a look at the challenges facing a group of ...
The SMACKDOWN: Maya Angelou vs. Harvey Milk vs. MC Hammer
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hos...
The SMACKDOWN: The Peanuts vs. Prince vs. Dungeons & Dragons
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hos...
Does 'weird' work for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz?
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since Minnesota governor and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz called Republicans "...
The summer hits reveal some complicated vibes
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we're in the dog days of summer, host Brittany Luse wants to know - do we have a song of th...
Code Switch: Do we need to stop using the word "felon"?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the presidential race, things changed. Her campaign ...
The misunderstood humor of political memes
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the attempted assassination of former President Trump, to President Biden dropping out of the e...
Quality chills and feel good content on Dropout
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like there are countless streamers these days – there's Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Max, ...
Olympic hurdles for women athletes; plus, big trucks and big questions
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first year the Olympics have gender parity between men's and women's teams - but does it...
'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' gets 10s across the board
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, there are no singing cats. The actors have basi...
The rise of the AR-15; plus, why do comedians play so many cops?
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last Saturday, former president Donald Trump was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania when a gunman s...
Simmering over summer books
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're at the peak of summer, which means sunny days on the grass with a good book! Bestselling autho...
'Hawk tuah,' the Zynternet, & the bro-vote; plus, cowboys are having a moment
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What did the raunchy joke say to the podcast host? That we might need to pay attention to the "zynte...
Mavis Staples on Prince, MLK and a life onstage
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the legendary singer and civil rights figure Mavis Staples is turning 85 and there's no s...
Defining 2024 so far; plus, why brands 'de-woked'
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is the first week of July, which means we are officially halfway through the year. And what a yea...
A taste of Black Appalachia
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Too often, our attempts at nailing the family recipes end up in disaster and disappointment. This we...
Girl, that remix, so healing; plus, gay vampires
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The internet freaked out when Charli XCX and Lorde revealed - and put to rest - their pop girl rival...
Can't stop the (classical) music
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Black Music month! This week, Host Brittany Luse invites Howard University professor and trombo...
Fouling Caitlin Clark; plus, a shoplifting panic!
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First up, there has been a media frenzy around the fouls made against rising basketball star and Ind...
Carvell Wallace searches for 'Another Word for Love'
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In his new memoir, Another Word for Love, Carvell Wallace lays out his journey to find self-acceptan...
Conservatives want to burn flags too; plus, the power of a singing POTUS
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Flags have been making a lot of headlines lately, and it's not because today is National Flag Day. T...
Cole Escola literally changes history in 'Oh, Mary!'
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Escola is the star and creator of Oh Mary!, an upcoming Broadway play about Mary Todd Lincoln, ...
Republicans really want revenge; plus, can AI take a chill pill?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is our justice system for? Many Republicans over the past week have suggested it's for revenge,...
Devery Jacobs flies high in 'Backspot'
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cheerleaders are canonical when it comes to teen media - but is it time we expand our idea of who c...
Is it time to re-name "summer?" Plus, prom fashion is all grown up
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is supposed to be for vacation and more relaxation, right? Well, for climate watchers, this s...
You think you know true crime podcasts? Wait till you hear Tonya's story.
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a daughter or sister disappears how does a family move on without closure? Host Brittany Luse i...
The Real Housewife-ification of Congress; And, 25 years of being pilled by The Matrix
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett exchanged heated words on the House floo...
Tony nominee Jocelyn Bioh puts braiders centerstage
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brittany Luse sits down with playwright Jocelyn Bioh, whose new play, Jaja's African Hair...
Bumble & the trap of modern dating; plus, living ethically in COVID's aftermath
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the dating app Bumble could not stay out of the news. First, the company launched an anti...
The miracle of middle age with Miranda July
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our culture is full of stories about what it's like to be young: to find yourself, to fall in love, ...
Drake and Kendrick are beefing, but who pays? Plus, moms as our social safety net
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drake and Kendrick have been trading diss tracks for weeks, and it's gotten darker and darker with e...
A 'Wild Card' game with Rachel Martin
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NPR's Rachel Martin is the host of a new weekly podcast called Wild Card. It's part-interview, part-...
Suburban decay and choking on nostalgia
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany sits down with Jane Schoenbrun, the director of A24's coming of age horror film, I Saw The ...
An inside look at the campus protests; plus, Israel at Eurovision
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pro-Palestinian protests have been popping up at universities around the world, and in the last few ...
How Chicago's Black press shaped America
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Brittany Luse sits down with Arionne Nettles, author of We Are the Culture: Black Chicago's Inf...
TikTok gets the boot; plus, a 'tradwife' fantasy
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, President Biden signed a law that could ban TikTok nationwide unless its Chinese parent c...
Dating skills vs. dating gimmicks in 'Love on the Spectrum'
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of Brittany's latest TV obsessions has been Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. It's a reality serie...
The backlash against protests; plus, how OJ Simpson changed media forever
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, pro-Palestinian protestors blocked traffic on highways and bridges in San Francis...
An argument for the art of whistling
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some of us whistle while we work, but what happens when your work is whistling? This week, host Brit...
The car culture wars; plus, the problem with child stars
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President Biden has been pushing new regulations to promote electric vehicle production to combat th...
Boots with the spurs: 'Cowboy Carter' and the need for validation
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your cowboy hat, and saddle up that horse, because Beyoncé's highly anticipated album, Cowboy ...
Is DEI a slur now? Plus, control & basketball
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last week, the city's 39 year ol...
The hidden costs of hair braiding
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're revisiting an exploration of hair braiding gone wrong. Online, women looking to get...
Harvard's TikTok strategy; plus, Shirley Chisholm, the coalition diva
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok has come under fire for its addictive algorithm and for being a place where misinformation sp...
'Love Lies Bleeding' and the fear and allure of strong women
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erotic thrillers are meant to be sexy, bloody, and fun. The best of them also deal with shifts in cu...
Brittany talks bad accents and bad sex
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dune: Part Two is a marvel of cinematic wonder. Amongst all the chatter around the cinematography an...
The spectacular femininity of bimbos and 'Barbie'
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Awards season is finally over and even though Oppenheimer took home the top prize for best picture a...
The déjà vu election; plus, losing faith in politics in "Great Expectations"
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 presidential election will be a rematch between former President Donald Trump and President...
Jennifer Lopez's love affair with love
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's basically spring - which means wedding season is starting to rev up. And no one does weddings q...
And the winner is... outrage? Plus, if the economy is good, why does it feel bad?
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend's Oscars ceremony will mark the close of awards season. But what has been an exciting y...
'The Harlem Renaissance' and what is Black art for?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Been a Minute host Brittany Luse and producer Liam McBain took a little field trip to the Metro...
Three ways to think about journalism layoffs; plus, Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The American journalism industry is in crisis - layoffs, strikes, and site shutdowns have some peopl...
Da'Vine Joy Randolph on 'The Holdovers' and becoming a matriarch
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Da'Vine Joy Randolph just keeps winning — she's won best supporting actress for her role in The Ho...
Have we hit celebrity overload? Plus, Miyazaki's movie magic
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany feels like we've entered a new phase of celebrity oligarchy; new celebrity business enterpr...
Jada Pinkett Smith, the artist
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jada Pinkett Smith is the kind of celebrity that makes headlines just by breathing. But looking at t...
Legendary choreographer Fatima Robinson on moving through changes in dance
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Choreographer Fatima Robinson has had an incredibly prolific career: she gave us the iconic King Tut...
Unlocking desire through smut; plus, the gospel of bell hooks
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're asking: do the fantasies we read in romance novels say anything about what we want ...
A Super Bowl in 'new Vegas'; plus, the inverted purity of the Stanley Cup
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend, Vegas hit the jackpot. For the first time ever, Sin City will host the Super Bowl; and...
Sam Reich on revamping the game show - and Dropout's success as a small streamer
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like there are countless streamers these days – there's Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Max, ...
Charlamagne tha Pundit?; plus, was Tony Soprano white?
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlamagne tha God has been dominating hip-hop radio for years, and lately, his influence has exten...
Ayesha Rascoe on 'HBCU Made' — and some good old college memories
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking it way back — all the way to college. This episode is a mini-reunion: host Brittany L...
South Africa's case for preventing genocide in Palestine; plus, why people love cults
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This morning, the International Court of Justice shared a decision on South Africa's genocide case a...
Benny Safdie on 'The Curse' — and performing goodness
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Director and actor Benny Safdie is probably best known for co-directing the film Uncut Gems, but he'...
The political power of white Evangelicals; plus, Biden and the Black church
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, Evangelicals have propped up Republican presidents. And while church attendance has fal...