953 Episodes

  1. Breaking down the Jennifer Lopez Wedding Industrial Complex Canon

    Published: 3/24/2023

  2. Surviving long COVID three years into the pandemic

    Published: 3/21/2023

  3. Silicon Valley Bank and the sordid history of 'Palo Alto'

    Published: 3/17/2023

  4. The key to EGOT-ing with John Legend

    Published: 3/14/2023

  5. How Hollywood squeezed out women directors; plus, what's with the rich jerks on TV?

    Published: 3/10/2023

  6. Marilyn Monroe was more than just 'Blonde'

    Published: 3/8/2023

  7. What's real about The Real Housewives?

    Published: 3/3/2023

  8. Keyla Monterroso Mejia embraces cringe as comedy's newest star

    Published: 2/28/2023

  9. Fear, Florida, and The 1619 Project

    Published: 2/24/2023

  10. Ross Gay on inciting joy while dining with sorrow

    Published: 2/21/2023

  11. Kelela's guide for breaking up with men

    Published: 2/17/2023

  12. Unlocking desire through smut; plus, the gospel of bell hooks

    Published: 2/14/2023

  13. Hot and kinda bothered by 'Magic Mike'; plus Penn Badgley on bad boys

    Published: 2/10/2023

  14. Everything leading up to Rihanna's Halftime Show

    Published: 2/7/2023

  15. The loneliness and longing of Luther Vandross; plus Grammy winner Samara Joy

    Published: 2/3/2023

  16. George Santos and the great American tradition of "self-making"

    Published: 1/31/2023

  17. Saying goodbye to Pikachu and Ash, plus how Pokémon changed media forever

    Published: 1/27/2023

  18. Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu is everywhere, all at once

    Published: 1/25/2023

  19. One of Grindr's favorite podcasts; plus, art versus AI

    Published: 1/20/2023

  20. M3GAN, murder, and mass queer appeal

    Published: 1/18/2023

18 / 48

Want in on a secret? Your likes and dislikes didn't develop by accident. There are subtle and not-so-subtle forces around you, shaping what you think, how you act, and even who you think you are. Brittany Luse is here to break the spell and help you feel wiser in a society that makes things blurry.THE BEST POP CULTURE PODCAST AWARD WINNER AT THE 2025 SIGNAL AWARDSIt’s Been A Minute with Brittany Luse is the best podcast for understanding what’s going on in culture right now, and helps you consume it smarter. From how politics influences pop culture to how identity influences tech or health, Brittany makes the picture clearer for you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.It’s Been A Minute reaches millions of people every week. Join the community and conversation today.If you can't get enough, try It's Been a Minute Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/itsbeenaminute