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Onscreen cannibalism and our hunger for love
For the third and final installment of our Trilogy of Terror series, host Brittany Luse turns her attention to the ultimate taboo: cannibalism. Cannibalism stories have gotten big recently: it's in T…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
The 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 wondering, are our listening habits stuck in a doom loop? Brittany chats with NPR music editor S…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Kylie 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 about how to keep reaching new heights in a career full of peaks.
Hot off her Vegas Residency, K…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
The 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, floods or heat waves. This week, host Brittany Luse is joined by NPR climate solutions repo…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Sasha 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 decorated and influential drag queens working today - she's Chappell Roan's inspiration, a Miss Con…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Is the free speech debate dead? Plus, the devil!
In anticipation of more pro-Palestinian protests, many college administrators rolled out new rules this fall that include getting pre-approval for posting flyers or hosting demonstrations. Brittany i…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
The 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 and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
The '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 NPR's national race and identity correspondent Sandhya Dirks and political correspondent Danielle…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
The 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 hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the mos…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
An 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 over 30 bomb threats, saw school closures and even the cancellation of a celebration for diversi…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago