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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…
1 year, 6 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 Uni…
1 year, 7 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 ou…
1 year, 7 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: …
1 year, 7 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 Squa…
1 year, 7 months ago
The SMACKDOWN: Maya Angelou vs. Harvey Milk vs. MC Hammer
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 Uni…
1 year, 7 months ago
The SMACKDOWN: The Peanuts vs. Prince vs. Dungeons & Dragons
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 Uni…
1 year, 7 months ago
Does 'weird' work for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz?
Ever since Minnesota governor and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz called Republicans "weird," we've seen other Democrats embrace this n…
1 year, 7 months ago
The summer hits reveal some complicated vibes
Now that we're in the dog days of summer, host Brittany Luse wants to know - do we have a song of the summer this year? According to NPR Music report…
1 year, 7 months ago
Code Switch: Do we need to stop using the word "felon"?
Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the presidential race, things changed. Her campaign almost immediately started framing the election a…
1 year, 7 months ago