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How Bethann Hardison changed the face of fashion - and why that matters
Bethann Hardison is the fashion icon behind so many fashion icons: she worked as a modeling agent in the era of the supermodel – brokering the career…
2 years, 6 months ago
The WNBA's coming out story; plus, the dangers of sports betting
This year, the WNBA had its most-watched regular season in 21 years, but what went into creating this new moment of visibility for the league? Host B…
2 years, 6 months ago
The year concert etiquette went to trash and why
Every couple of weeks there's a new story of a fan at a concert misbehaving. One fan threw ashes at Pink, another hit Drake with a cellphone, Miranda…
2 years, 6 months ago
Is capitalism in its flop era?
In 2017, Today, Explained co-host Noel King says she started getting a vibe: young people were discussing and dissecting capitalism. She began notici…
2 years, 6 months ago
Rock and roll's pioneer is a queer, Southern Black man
When you think of rockstar royalty, a queer, Southern Black man normally doesn't come to mind. But director Lisa Cortés wants us all to reconsider th…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Photo of the Year; plus, whose RICO is it anyway?
When former President Donald Trump's mugshot was released, pundits immediately searched for meaning. Was it defiant? Was it embarrassing? Turns out w…
2 years, 6 months ago
20 years of pumpkin spice power
It's been 20 years since Starbucks debuted the first pumpkin spice latte in 2003. Since then, it's become a cultural phenomenon greater than itself: …
2 years, 6 months ago
Luther Vandross and Samara Joy sing across generations
Music is all about pushing the envelope, and no one knew that more than Luther Vandross. His rendition of "A House is Not a Home" is so beloved, many…
2 years, 7 months ago
'All The Things She Said': queer anthem or problematic queerbait?
In September 2002, the Russian pop duo t.A.T.u. released their smash single "All The Things She Said." The song is a grungy euro-dance track, and the…
2 years, 7 months ago
Skincare is dewy diet culture; plus, how to have the "Fat Talk"
In this conversation from November 2022, host Brittany Luse chats with beauty reporter Jessica Defino about the increase in celebrity skincare lines …
2 years, 7 months ago