894 Episodes

  1. Getting lit for hip-hop's 50th birthday

    Published: 8/11/2023
  2. How pop culture framed the crack epidemic

    Published: 8/8/2023
  3. The tension behind tipping; plus, the anger over box braids

    Published: 8/4/2023
  4. How racism became a marketing tool for country music

    Published: 8/1/2023
  5. Viral dating screenshots and the absurdity of 'And Just Like That'

    Published: 7/28/2023
  6. Lil' Kim's fashion legacy is undeniable

    Published: 7/25/2023
  7. The spectacular femininity of bimbos and 'Barbie'

    Published: 7/21/2023
  8. Twitter vs. Threads, and why influencers could be the ultimate winners

    Published: 7/19/2023
  9. Where's the song of the summer? Plus, the making of Beyoncé's 'Crazy in Love'

    Published: 7/14/2023
  10. Ashley Park on Joy Ride, getting raunchy, and a letter to Cardi B

    Published: 7/11/2023
  11. A rare battle at the Supreme Court; plus, Asian Americans and affirmative action

    Published: 7/7/2023
  12. Pop Culture Happy Hour: why is 'Scandoval' such a big deal for 'Vanderpump Rules'?

    Published: 7/4/2023
  13. You can't even hate watch 'The Idol'; Plus, LIVE with Aubrey Gordon

    Published: 7/1/2023
  14. 'Never Have I Ever' is over, but Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is just getting started

    Published: 6/27/2023
  15. Why we all need a himbo with 'The Other Two's Josh Segarra

    Published: 6/23/2023
  16. Dominique Fishback is the actress with a thousand faces

    Published: 6/20/2023
  17. Are children a marginalized group?

    Published: 6/16/2023
  18. It's time to have the 'Fat Talk' with our kids — and ourselves

    Published: 6/13/2023
  19. Emily King's heartbreak on 'Special Occasion'

    Published: 6/9/2023
  20. Eric André on pulling a prank in late stage capitalism

    Published: 6/6/2023

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