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The misunderstood humor of political memes
From the attempted assassination of former President Trump, to President Biden dropping out of the election, and VP Kamala Harris stepping up... The …
1 year, 8 months ago
Quality chills and feel good content on Dropout
It seems like there are countless streamers these days – there's Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Max, Peacock, Roku, just to name a few. Still, success a…
1 year, 8 months ago
Olympic hurdles for women athletes; plus, big trucks and big questions
This is the first year the Olympics have gender parity between men's and women's teams - but does it mean gender equity? ESPN writer Katie Barnes and…
1 year, 8 months ago
'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' gets 10s across the board
In the latest revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, there are no singing cats. The actors have basically ditched the furry ears and velvet tails and…
1 year, 8 months ago
The rise of the AR-15; plus, why do comedians play so many cops?
Last Saturday, former president Donald Trump was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania when a gunman shot at him – killing one spectator and clipping T…
1 year, 8 months ago
Simmering over summer books
We're at the peak of summer, which means sunny days on the grass with a good book! Bestselling authors Tia Williams and Jean Chen Ho join host Britta…
1 year, 8 months ago
'Hawk tuah,' the Zynternet, & the bro-vote; plus, cowboys are having a moment
What did the raunchy joke say to the podcast host? That we might need to pay attention to the "zynternet." Host Brittany Luse is joined by Slate's Lu…
1 year, 8 months ago
Mavis Staples on Prince, MLK and a life onstage
This week, the legendary singer and civil rights figure Mavis Staples is turning 85 and there's no sign of her slowing down: She released a new song,…
1 year, 8 months ago
Defining 2024 so far; plus, why brands 'de-woked'
It is the first week of July, which means we are officially halfway through the year. And what a year it's been! Brittany sat down with NPR Politics …
1 year, 9 months ago
A taste of Black Appalachia
Too often, our attempts at nailing the family recipes end up in disaster and disappointment. This week, host Brittany Luse is joined by former Kentuc…
1 year, 9 months ago