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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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago
American Fiction is a rich story — but is it a successful satire?
American Fiction is a movie you can spend hours discussing. Based on Percival Everett's novel Erasure, the movie is a satire of what the publishing i…
2 years, 8 months ago
Looking ahead to the 2024 election; plus, getting "sober curious" for Dry January
This week, host Brittany Luse is starting with the biggest story of the year - the upcoming presidential election. The economy, foreign policy, repro…
2 years, 8 months ago
Ross Gay on inciting joy while dining with sorrow
Looking for joy? Then it might be worth exploring your sorrow. In his collection of essays, Inciting Joy, poet Ross Gay considers the breadth of joy,…
2 years, 9 months ago
'Oh Me Oh My': Finding grace after something hellified (a New Year's story)
To close out the year, Brittany is sitting down with Lonnie Holley. He's a painter, sculptor, and musician who released his latest album, Oh Me Oh My…
2 years, 9 months ago
Why grief sometimes looks like a hyphy party
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, 9 months ago
Why does flying suck so much?
Flying can be a frustrating experience, but holiday travel tends to shift our stress levels into overdrive. Overbooking, delays, lost baggage, and lo…
2 years, 9 months ago