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The 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 debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most i…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Is 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 and racketeering. He's been denied bail twice, and is facing a sentence of 15 years to life in pris…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
The 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 debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most i…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Trump goes podcasting and Harris turns a look
Podcast and social media influencers have become important campaign stops for political hopefuls. But what kind of voters are the candidates courting? And what does the popularity of these interviews…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
The 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 debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most i…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Gen 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 and heading back to school. But a new study from Gallup and The Walton Family Foundation has …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
The 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 debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most i…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Chappell 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 around whether the singer is really 'cut out to be a pop star.' But are the critiques fair? B…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
The rise of the Pumpkin Spice Latte
It's been 21 years since Starbucks debuted the first pumpkin spice latte in 2003. Since then, it's become a cultural phenomenon greater than itself: it's shorthand for fall, for basicness, for femini…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
"The Squad" loses two members; plus, Colman Domingo shines in 'SING SING'
As the dust settles on the DNC, host Brittany Luse takes a look at the challenges facing a group of progressive democrats commonly known as "The Squad." Incumbent Reps. Cori Bush in Missouri and Jama…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago