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Back to Search“Love is Blind” Is About More Than Dating
Episode 202
This week, Audie sits on the other side of the mic and talks about her favorite show, “Love is Blind.” Her conversation is with Anne Helen Petersen o…
2 months, 1 week ago
Horror Used to Be Escapism. Now It’s a Mirror
Episode 201
Over the past decade, horror has evolved from cheap thrills to cultural reflection—tackling everything from systemic oppression to collective trauma.…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What Zohran Mamdani’s Rise Says About the Future of the Left
Episode 200
With New York City’s mayoral election fast approaching, one candidate in particular has managed to break through the noise — even outside the five bo…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Everyone Started Paying Attention to the WNBA
Episode 199
The WNBA just wrapped its most-watched season in history, with soaring team valuations and unprecedented public interest. But the league is preparing…
3 months ago
Why Orwell's '1984' is having a moment in 2025
Episode 198
Film director Raoul Peck grew up in Haiti and the Congo, and is no stranger to authoritarianism. So it was an easy “yes” when he was offered access t…
3 months, 1 week ago
Uncovering the Story of Police Torture in Chicago
Episode 197
This week The Assignment presents the first episode of CNN’s powerful narrative series, Tortured Justice with Omar Jimenez. It’s the story of system…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How MAGA and Billionaires Are Reshaping What Media You Consume
Episode 196
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to TV after being suspended for his comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination. It was the latest sign of politic…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Break the Cycle of Political Violence
Episode 195
Charlie Kirk’s assassination may be part of a larger “political realignment” in America, that’s according to Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at the…
4 months ago
How Algorithms Are Rewiring the Way We Talk
Episode 194
Social media doesn’t just decide what you see — it shapes how you speak. Audie talks to linguist, author and educational influencer, Adam Aleksic to …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Are Shows Like ‘Hunting Wives' and ‘Yellowstone’ So Popular Now?
Episode 93
One of the biggest shows of the summer was Netflix’s “Hunting Wives,” a raunchy, soapy thriller about gun-toting Texas housewives. It’s the latest hi…
4 months, 2 weeks ago