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Why we don't trust the 'vanilla girl'
This week is all about beauty and diet trends. In this first interview from March, host Brittany Luse chats with Forbes staff writer Steffi Cao to di…
2 years, 7 months ago
'Abbott Elementary' and 'Succession' take on love and grief
This week, we're looking at some of the best TV of the year. Brittany Luse revisits her November 2022 conversation with Abbott Elementary writers Bri…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why aren't there more union stories onscreen?
In this conversation from March, Brittany Luse is joined by Chicago Tribune TV and film critic Nina Metz to chat about why there are so many shows an…
2 years, 7 months ago
Getting lit for hip-hop's 50th birthday
On August 11, 1973, hip-hop was born at a house party in the Bronx. 50 years later the genre has been reshaped in the image of cities and regions aro…
2 years, 7 months ago
How pop culture framed the crack epidemic
The crack epidemic has had seismic impact on American culture, from music to TV and film. This week, Brittany Luse talks to Donovan X. Ramsey, author…
2 years, 7 months ago
The tension behind tipping; plus, the anger over box braids
Over the past few years, tipping expectations have changed: we're asked to tip in restaurants and coffee shops, yes, but also at bodegas, farm stands…
2 years, 8 months ago
How racism became a marketing tool for country music
The top three songs in America right now are country tracks, and the top two hits are by artists facing allegations of racism. At the top of the char…
2 years, 8 months ago
Viral dating screenshots and the absurdity of 'And Just Like That'
Screenshots of dating apps are making the rounds online and what feels like mundane exchanges are generating lots of ire and discourse. As these scre…
2 years, 8 months ago
Lil' Kim's fashion legacy is undeniable
Think of the top women rappers of our time: Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj. They all showcase signature styles that include multicolored w…
2 years, 8 months ago
The spectacular femininity of bimbos and 'Barbie'
The Barbie movie has arrived and we seem to be reaching peak Barbie-mania. But, Barbie's brand of hyperfeminine fun has been on the rise for years —…
2 years, 8 months ago