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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…
3 years 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: …
3 years, 1 month 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…
3 years, 1 month 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…
3 years, 1 month 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 …
3 years, 1 month ago
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…
3 years, 1 month 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…
3 years, 1 month 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…
3 years, 1 month 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…
3 years, 1 month 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…
3 years, 1 month ago