It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders
Each week, Sam Sanders interviews people in the culture who deserve your attention. Plus weekly wraps of the news with other journalists. Join Sam as he makes sense of the world through conversation.
Make America Male Again? Fifteen years of aggrieved men
The boys are not alright. They are falling behind in education and employment, and many have responded...
EscucharWhy pop stars aren't having kids (and why you might not either)
Baby fever just isn't spreading like it used to. The United States fertility rate hit an all-time low...
EscucharMormon Moms: Unpacking a national obsession
From Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to your favorite homemaking TikTok influencers, the women...
Escuchar"Are you surprised?" Three Black women react to the election
What's surprising about Trump returning to the White House? For Brittany Luse, Pop Culture Happy Hour's...
EscucharThe hot mom rom-com phenomenon
It's Election Day, but instead of focusing on politics, we decided to do something a little lighter...
EscucharAmerica's Next Top Scapegoat; plus, Inside the Black Manosphere
The 2024 presidential candidates are making their closing arguments. While VP Harris is focused on the...
EscucharOnscreen cannibalism and our hunger for love
For the third and final installment of our Trilogy of Terror series, host Brittany Luse turns her attention...
EscucharThe Billboard Hot 100's doom loop; Plus, a new kind of true crime story
The same songs are sitting at the top of the music charts longer than ever, and that has Brittany Luse...
EscucharKylie Minogue's tips for staying on top
Kylie Minogue is having a capital-M moment, and Brittany sits down in studio with the pop star to talk...
EscucharThe false promise of climate havens; plus, the 'help' in horror
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent. Now some towns that were touted as "safe" are seeing hurricanes,...
EscucharSasha Colby takes us to Drag college
Sasha Colby is your favorite drag queen's favorite drag queen. That's because she's one of the most...
EscucharIs the free speech debate dead? Plus, the devil!
In anticipation of more pro-Palestinian protests, many college administrators rolled out new rules this...
EscucharThe SMACKDOWN: Techno vs. Aaliyah vs. Motown
Who will win today's cage match?For the past two months Brittany has been hosting debates in cities...
EscucharThe 'reddit bro' vs. the 'wife guy'; plus, Fat Bear Week!
Tuesday night, JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off in their first debate. Host Brittany Luse is joined by...
EscucharThe SMACKDOWN: Rihanna's greatest hits vs. Black Wall Street vs. Route 66
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the last few weeks Brittany has been...
EscucharAn identity crisis at the heart of the election; plus, disrupting biracial fantasies
Following the false allegations against the Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, the city received...
EscucharThe SMACKDOWN: Serena Williams vs. Muhammad Ali vs. Trina
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting...
EscucharIs Diddy hip-hop's Weinstein? Plus, Brittany gets rejected
On Monday, the embattled rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested and charged with sex trafficking...
EscucharThe SMACKDOWN: Brunch vs. Twerking vs. Louis Armstrong
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting...
EscucharTrump goes podcasting and Harris turns a look
Podcast and social media influencers have become important campaign stops for political hopefuls. But...
EscucharThe SMACKDOWN: Gucci Mane vs. Angela Davis vs. Sun Ra
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting...
EscucharGen Z asks: what is school for? Plus, rebranding gentrification
It's September, which means millions of young learners across the country are dusting off their backpacks...
EscucharThe SMACKDOWN: Video Games vs. Journalism vs. Robert Frost
Who will win today's cage match?Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting...
EscucharChappell Roan and celebrity hazing; plus, MrBeast's entertainment charity
After Chappell Roan posted about how some fans have been making her feel unsafe, there's been speculation...
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