Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Unlocking desire through smut; plus, the gospel of bell hooks
This week, we're asking: do the fantasies we read in romance novels say anything about what we want in our real-life relationships? Devoted readers …
2 years, 1 month ago
A Super Bowl in 'new Vegas'; plus, the inverted purity of the Stanley Cup
This weekend, Vegas hit the jackpot. For the first time ever, Sin City will host the Super Bowl; and the halftime headliner is the current Vegas resi…
2 years, 1 month ago
Sam Reich on revamping the game show - and Dropout's success as a small streamer
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…
2 years, 1 month ago
Charlamagne tha Pundit?; plus, was Tony Soprano white?
Charlamagne tha God has been dominating hip-hop radio for years, and lately, his influence has extended far beyond the music industry; for better or …
2 years, 2 months ago
Ayesha Rascoe on 'HBCU Made' — and some good old college memories
We're taking it way back — all the way to college. This episode is a mini-reunion: host Brittany Luse and Ayesha Rascoe, host of NPR's Weekend Editio…
2 years, 2 months ago
South Africa's case for preventing genocide in Palestine; plus, why people love cults
This morning, the International Court of Justice shared a decision on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. The courts found sufficient eviden…
2 years, 2 months ago
Benny Safdie on 'The Curse' — and performing goodness
Director and actor Benny Safdie is probably best known for co-directing the film Uncut Gems, but he's also acted in Oppenheimer, Licorice Pizza, and …
2 years, 2 months ago
The political power of white Evangelicals; plus, Biden and the Black church
For decades, Evangelicals have propped up Republican presidents. And while church attendance has fallen across the board, Evangelicals are still maki…
2 years, 2 months ago
Anna Deavere Smith plays real Americans on stage - and she shares her lessons
Anna Deavere Smith is an acclaimed actress, journalist, and playwright. She's a pioneer of what's known as 'verbatim theater,' which is performance b…
2 years, 2 months ago
The life lessons Fantasia brought to 'The Color Purple'; plus, Personal Style 101
Fantasia Barrino-Taylor is picking up awards buzz for her portrayal of Celie in The Color Purple, and Brittany is sitting down with the former Americ…
2 years, 2 months ago