# brittany joined (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover brittany joined. Page: Feed: --- ## ['The Pitt' star Sepideh Moafi on being limitless](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/21/nx-s1-5937910/the-pitt-star-sepideh-moafi-on-being-limitless) _2026-08-21 · It's Been a Minute_ Sepideh Moafi wants you to get raw with your emotions. Season 2 of HBO Max’s original series, The Pitt, brings a new doctor into the fold: Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi. An Iranian-Iraqi attending physician, she brings empathy and discipline into the chaotic ER that viewers have come to love. While she ruffled some feathers at first, her commitment to her fellow doctors and patients has made her a fan… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/c0bf0a51-9567-4de1-a82f-dd8f8a106ce3/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=c0bf0a51-9567-4de1-a82f-dd8f8a106ce3&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5937910&p=510317&d=1431&size=22898774) ## [Broadway has a labor issue](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-5936555/has-broadway-lost-its-way) _2026-08-19 · It's Been a Minute_ It seems like no one on Broadway is happy. Actors are buckling under the weight of the eight-show week, producers aren't making their money back, and audiences are getting tired of paying astronomical ticket prices to see celebrities on stage. Is Broadway in danger of taking its final bow? To find out, Brittany is joined by Broadway sensitivity specialist Ann James , and entertainment lawyer and… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/b7e45fa5-8fca-47bd-830a-acd0af999237/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=b7e45fa5-8fca-47bd-830a-acd0af999237&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5936555&p=510317&d=1366&size=21863907) ## [Are influencers in their flop era?](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5935574/are-influencers-in-their-flop-era) _2026-08-18 · It's Been a Minute_ The cultural supremacy of the influencer seems to be waning. For nearly a decade, they’ve become a fount of cultural commerce, affecting how to live, what to buy, and who to follow for advice. But a backlash – against everything from expensive shopping hauls to the very persona that built an influencer's brand – is leaving many questioning their cultural relevance. So what’s going on with… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/4e31035e-ce20-4b89-91fd-e94582f1be65/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=4e31035e-ce20-4b89-91fd-e94582f1be65&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5935574&p=510317&d=1835&size=29367947) ## [Don't be THAT person at the music festival. Here's how](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5930464/dont-be-that-person-at-the-music-festival-heres-how) _2026-08-17 · It's Been a Minute_ Have some people forgotten how to behave at music festivals? Summer is peak music festival season, and that means many of us are braving huge crowds and sweltering heat to see a bunch of artists we love in one place. But is there a decline in social decorum in these concert settings? From using phones to being in the front row to navigating crowds, our friends at Pop Culture Happy Hour are sharing… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/e14537de-221e-40db-ad9d-766cff6e195a/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=e14537de-221e-40db-ad9d-766cff6e195a&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5930464&p=510317&d=1106&size=17711901) ## [People are struggling financially. Even on TV.](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5930390/people-are-struggling-financially-even-on-tv) _2026-08-14 · It's Been a Minute_ Welcome to the age of ‘Broke TV.’ It seems like the days of prestige TV shows about the wealthy elite have been replaced by the vocal majority: the downwardly mobile. New Yorker TV critic, Inkoo Kang , noticed that her favorite shows so far this year all focused - in some respect - on the people whose lives have been financially squeezed beyond recognition by the very elite we used to enjoy… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/5df32e99-d439-4fc2-b1d8-7b10fb30a182/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=5df32e99-d439-4fc2-b1d8-7b10fb30a182&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5930390&p=510317&d=1418&size=22690213) ## [What's with all the testosterone talk?](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5928526/testosterone-doesnt-equal-masculinity) _2026-08-12 · It's Been a Minute_ Do you have what it takes to be "High-T?" Service members are about to find out, as Defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the military will be screening men for low testosterone, a hormone found in both women and men that supports bone mass development, red blood cell production, energy levels, and more. It's an important marker of overall health in men, but will it push the United States… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/9e6a64d5-b41f-48a1-bc6b-6267a33a3c5a/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=9e6a64d5-b41f-48a1-bc6b-6267a33a3c5a&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5928526&p=510317&d=1371&size=21943319) ## [Who really counts as ‘working class’?](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/nx-s1-5927233/who-really-counts-as-working-class) _2026-08-11 · It's Been a Minute_ What does it mean to be ‘working class’? It’s a term that we hear often (especially around election time), but more specifically, who are we actually talking about? According to labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards , host of the Optimist Economy podcast ( @optimist\_economy ), the working class is a group of people who have the least amount of pay, benefits, and protections in the labor market. In… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/c7b15eb7-505d-4419-916b-c48c5105fdf8/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=c7b15eb7-505d-4419-916b-c48c5105fdf8&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5927233&p=510317&d=2413&size=38622398) ## [Is your city shaped by yuppie taste?](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/10/nx-s1-5920262/is-your-city-shaped-by-yuppie-taste) _2026-08-10 · It's Been a Minute_ You might be more influenced by yuppie taste than you’d think. Back in the eighties – when pop music drowned in synths, the volume of everyone's hair was set to loud, and neon was in vogue – a new age dawned: the era of the yuppie. “Yuppie” comes from the acronym “YUP” – which stands for young, urban professional. Think Patrick Bateman from American Psycho or even Miranda Hobbes from Sex and the… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/8e81f049-f889-499e-80c7-09ba3981b82d/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=8e81f049-f889-499e-80c7-09ba3981b82d&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5920262&p=510317&d=1911&size=30576727) ## [What's a pathway to freedom? Reading.](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/07/nx-s1-5923533/can-reading-set-you-free-this-poet-thinks-so) _2026-08-07 · It's Been a Minute_ How has literature changed your life? For poet and lawyer, Reginald Dwaye Betts , books meant freedom. After getting sentenced to 9 years in adult prison at 16, Dwayne felt a sense of hope and possibility whenever he was reading. Upon his release he founded Freedom Reads , an organization that builds libraries within prisons across the country to provide a physical space where those incarcerated… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/8c761446-c55d-4be9-a8e6-f6524408a13b/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=8c761446-c55d-4be9-a8e6-f6524408a13b&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5923533&p=510317&d=1384&size=22147284) ## [The questionable new ways to surveil your friends](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/05/nx-s1-5920419/the-questionable-new-ways-to-surveil-your-friends) _2026-08-05 · It's Been a Minute_ Would you pay for an app that might encourage your worst impulses? Some users are asking themselves the same question as Meta rolls out Instagram Plus, a new suite of features that promises users the opportunity to 'deepen your relationships.' But what do these features say about the way we interact with each other online, and how might they reflect our deepest anxieties back at us? To find out,… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/116f68d9-7934-4828-93d4-2d6c7876972c/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=116f68d9-7934-4828-93d4-2d6c7876972c&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5920419&p=510317&d=1561&size=24986479) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gQE9e2s8VDtb) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Abortion access is limited. Is Hollywood to blame?](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/04/nx-s1-5918533/abortion-access-is-limited-is-hollywood-to-blame) _2026-08-04 · It's Been a Minute_ Have our favorite shows and movies shaped the way we think about abortion? Hollywood has a huge impact of how we understand abortion. It can drive a plot, like in Dirty Dancing, or inspire conversations about who gets abortions, like in the television series Maude. It can also be dramatized – turning a common medical procedure into something good, bad, or anything in between, depending on who is… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/045fe028-e5ef-44f9-bf05-2614eaa5c8d4/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=045fe028-e5ef-44f9-bf05-2614eaa5c8d4&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5918533&p=510317&d=2135&size=34161938) ## [Are you "just a girl" ... or are you a baby woman?](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/03/nx-s1-5911733/are-you-just-a-girl-or-are-you-a-baby-woman) _2026-08-03 · It's Been a Minute_ “Baby woman” is the girlboss’s Wario. “Baby woman” is a term coined by Shannon Keating in a piece for The Cut to describe a particular kind of affect some women have: it’s not just girlishness, but also some abdication of adult responsibility. And Shannon’s seen some baby women behavior out in the culture, from Lena Dunham to Amanda Batula. But what drives some women to be baby? And what do they… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/9abe8f1f-681f-4b25-afa8-2be42b362d3a/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=9abe8f1f-681f-4b25-afa8-2be42b362d3a&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5911733&p=510317&d=1351&size=21624835) ## [This summer's hottest trend? Monoculture.](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/31/nx-s1-5913687/this-summers-hottest-trend-monoculture) _2026-07-31 · It's Been a Minute_ Monoculture is so back…in more ways than one. From record breaking blockbusters, to nail-biting sports wins, to the chaos that is Love Island - there has been something for everyone this summer. But while we were in the streets rooting for the Knicks, following the World Cup, or waiting for IMAX tickets… heatwaves, wildfire smog, and explosive diarrhea also made notable appearances. Apparently,… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/1073efcb-e629-4669-bcf0-fc7e1e3435bb/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=1073efcb-e629-4669-bcf0-fc7e1e3435bb&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5913687&p=510317&d=1119&size=17906670) ## [Feeling stuck? Take a side quest.](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/29/nx-s1-5910878/feeling-stuck-take-a-side-quest) _2026-07-29 · It's Been a Minute_ Feeling stuck? In a rut? Family or work driving you up a wall? Maybe it's time to take a side quest. Much like the optional, lore-building journeys in video games that enrich the main mission, real-life side quests bring a sense of whimsy to your daily routine. In real life, that could look like learning to sew, picking up kickball, or anything else that adds a little whimsy into your routine. To… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/6727a5e5-6639-4296-b6d0-6643447d1a81/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=6727a5e5-6639-4296-b6d0-6643447d1a81&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5910878&p=510317&d=1337&size=21404151) ## [The heavy weight of diet culture](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/28/nx-s1-5909582/the-heavy-weight-of-diet-culture) _2026-07-28 · It's Been a Minute_ Thin, is unfortunately in. The defining mantra of the 90s and early aughts, has reappeared as celebrities, influencers and everyday women shrink in size. But as people get smaller, others are talking. Online and in person, imperfect, candid and concern conversations are happening about the the thinner frames we see online and in person. But what’s the best way to have these conversations? To learn… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/89683e87-b1bf-4789-ad57-f85b8ad02be9/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=89683e87-b1bf-4789-ad57-f85b8ad02be9&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5909582&p=510317&d=2349&size=37596727) ## [The hidden money financing your favorite songs](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5903240/the-hidden-money-financing-your-favorite-songs) _2026-07-27 · It's Been a Minute_ There are influencers taking money to promote music – and not telling you about it. It's great when you find people who put you on to hot new music that matches your taste. But online tastemakers might be getting secretly paid to shill for labels. This is not a conspiracy theory – it's a real practice. NPR music reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento spoke to several online content creators who told… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/fdc96ace-81d1-4d08-967a-4e16467ecdc9/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=fdc96ace-81d1-4d08-967a-4e16467ecdc9&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5903240&p=510317&d=1521&size=24351599) ## [Feeling aggrieved? You're not alone.](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/24/nx-s1-5903123/summer-2026-has-a-bone-to-pick) _2026-07-24 · It's Been a Minute_ Are you feeling the heat? While this summer has been a nonstop ride of historic and unprecedented wins for the culture at large, Brittany has noticed a little bit of sour in all this sweetness: what’s up with everyone having a chip on their shoulder? From sports to reality TV to music - some real grievances are showing up in pop culture and Brittany wants to know why. Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/c2eabd98-895d-47e6-9cf5-0ed5068fa86a/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=c2eabd98-895d-47e6-9cf5-0ed5068fa86a&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5903123&p=510317&d=1152&size=18436642) ## [Are we fueling violence against women?](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/22/nx-s1-5902338/are-we-fueling-violence-against-women) _2026-07-22 · It's Been a Minute_ The United States is home to a silent epidemic - do you know about it? We're referring to what researchers are calling femicide, or the gender-based killing of women and girls. And while some countries like Italy and Mexico have femicide or intimate partner homicide in their penal code, most countries, including the United States, do not. Today, Brittany is joined by Abené Clayton , lead reporter… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/d4f08991-10c4-4359-aaae-03025c0d2d84/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=d4f08991-10c4-4359-aaae-03025c0d2d84&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5902338&p=510317&d=1362&size=21804557) ## [When does a husband become a liability?](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5901057/when-does-a-husband-become-a-liability) _2026-07-21 · It's Been a Minute_ It shouldn’t be that hard to be a nepo-husband. Right? Nepo- husbands, the spouses of celebrity women come in many shapes and forms, but what unites them all is their proximity to the wealth, power and prestige of their famous partners. And while that proximity can be great for building a business, it can also lead to scrutiny... especially when things go wrong. Matt Kaplan, who’s married to Alex… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/8c948f5a-fb43-49a3-9dbb-075d9788b685/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=8c948f5a-fb43-49a3-9dbb-075d9788b685&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5901057&p=510317&d=1822&size=29161474) ## [The DSA vs. establishment Democrats](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/nx-s1-5896258/the-dsa-vs-establishment-democrats) _2026-07-20 · It's Been a Minute_ Who owns the future of the Democratic party? The Democratic Socialists of America – also known as the DSA – are having a solid year. DSA candidates won House primaries in New York, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Part of why this is kind of a big deal is that some of these candidates were going up against pretty powerful Democratic incumbents...and not just in races for federal seats. DSA candidates… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/99b731f0-6e77-4fcd-909a-1bcf3d1d865f/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=99b731f0-6e77-4fcd-909a-1bcf3d1d865f&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5896258&p=510317&d=1480&size=23694986) ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JNb2Vu0N3k4M) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [Fashion isn't art. It's something more.](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5896289/fashion-isnt-art-its-something-more) _2026-07-17 · It's Been a Minute_ What we wear and how we wear it is more important than its artistic value. When some people think of fashion, the Met Gala or maybe even luxury designers may come to mind. But what about the old college sweatshirt that gets you through the cold or even the brightly colored gym set that pushes you to go that extra mile? Is that not fashion? Perhaps the concept of fashion has been framed as an… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/6199d879-0b29-445f-9bc9-601ae41bf917/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=6199d879-0b29-445f-9bc9-601ae41bf917&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5896289&p=510317&d=1593&size=25488866) ## [Homelessness is more common than you think.](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/15/nx-s1-5893864/homelessness-is-more-common-than-you-think) _2026-07-15 · It's Been a Minute_ Who counts as homeless in America? If you ask the Department of Housing and Urban Development, around 750,000 people are homeless in America. If you ask the Department of Education, that number shoots up into the millions. What does this discrepancy tell us? And how do our cultural ideas about homelessness shape who we see as homeless, and who gets help? To find out, Brittany talks with Dr. Margot… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/c16ffeea-f20d-402e-914f-db1a0585b7b8/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=c16ffeea-f20d-402e-914f-db1a0585b7b8&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5893864&p=510317&d=1599&size=25592938) ## [The naked truth of beauty](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/14/nx-s1-5891917/the-naked-truth-of-beauty) _2026-07-14 · It's Been a Minute_ How has your beauty routine changed in the past 10 years? In 2016, the beauty world was obsessed with 12-step skincare regimens. Now, beauty influencers and experts are experimenting with peptides and looksmaxxing. Brittany chats with Brooke Devard Ozaydinli , host of the Naked Beauty podcast and Chief Content Officer of Refinery29, to understand how our relationship with beauty has changed over… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/a6b05f5c-0889-4baa-9424-2c7408b1778f/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=a6b05f5c-0889-4baa-9424-2c7408b1778f&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5891917&p=510317&d=2135&size=34167790) ## [The fame and (mis)fortune of family influencing](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/13/nx-s1-5888712/the-fame-and-misfortune-of-family-influencing) _2026-07-13 · It's Been a Minute_ Do influencer parents trade in their kids’ privacy for the hope of financial security? Kids are everywhere on the Internet – and not just playing on Roblox. They're the stars of many family influencing pages that document kids’ lives: from the intimate details of their births, to starting school, to going through puberty. That can come with a host of problems – but also a ton of money. So what… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/f798a6c1-a746-45d0-995e-bd8714c3b7e5/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=f798a6c1-a746-45d0-995e-bd8714c3b7e5&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5888712&p=510317&d=1700&size=27209186) ## [The Shelf Life of a Pop Star](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/nx-s1-5887464/the-shelf-life-of-a-pop-star) _2026-07-10 · It's Been a Minute_ What gives a pop star staying power? In our frenetic music landscape, it's clear that a lot of pop stars that defined the millennial "hopecore" sound -- think Lizzo and Katy Perry -- are no longer resonating with audiences. So who are listeners gravitating to these days, and how does that reflect the times we're living in? Brittany talks to music writer and critic Brittany Spanos on whether we're… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/072e958b-6f97-4ec4-af88-4f7cbb69e931/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=072e958b-6f97-4ec4-af88-4f7cbb69e931&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5887464&p=510317&d=1459&size=23354811) ## [Can you say no to a friend's wedding?](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/08/nx-s1-5885051/can-you-say-no-to-a-friends-wedding) _2026-07-08 · It's Been a Minute_ Are we spending too much on other people’s weddings? Going to a friend's weddings can be so fun and meaningful… but it can also really hurt your wallet. A survey by LendingTree found that 31% of people who had been to a wedding in the past five years had accrued debt to attend. So what’s driving up the cost of weddings for guests? And what makes it so hard to say no to these expenses? Brittany… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/60c960be-0813-4dfd-96ff-80910b95918a/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=60c960be-0813-4dfd-96ff-80910b95918a&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5885051&p=510317&d=1187&size=19007992) ## [Love Island vs. Reality](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/07/nx-s1-5883973/love-island-vs-reality) _2026-07-07 · It's Been a Minute_ Is it Love Island? Or a nightmare? Love Island USA, the reality show where attractive singles compete to find love, is in full swing. Over the course of its eighth season, there’s been everything from romance and friendship to betrayal and heartbreak. And what goes on inside the Love Island villa has sparked a lot of discourse outside of it. To understand this microcosm of modern dating and why… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/87056e2d-76d3-42a2-8244-eef2a1d458a5/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=87056e2d-76d3-42a2-8244-eef2a1d458a5&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5883973&p=510317&d=2119&size=33912041) ## [How to enter your Sporty Spice era](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/06/nx-s1-5879207/how-to-enter-your-sporty-spice-era) _2026-07-06 · It's Been a Minute_ Reality dating and professional sports are not as different as you’d think. Brittany is in her Sporty Spice era – she watched the NBA playoffs, she’s following World Cup games, and she’s watching the New York Liberty play their WNBA season. These games are daily – and so is the reality dating show Love Island. And she noticed that the two formats are not very different at all. Defector.com staff… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/09f7a397-e9e6-487c-972a-1962ecc8cf19/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=09f7a397-e9e6-487c-972a-1962ecc8cf19&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5879207&p=510317&d=1266&size=20260616) ## [To be or not to be a parent](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/03/nx-s1-5878402/to-be-or-not-to-be-a-parent) _2026-07-03 · It's Been a Minute_ Could you see your life just as easily with children as without? What if you're not cut out for parenthood? What if you grow lonely in your old age? Or what if you have a loving partner, but you disagree on this choice? Deciding between parenthood and a child-free life requires clarity about your fears and deepest desires — no easy task. This episode, psychotherapist and author of the book, The… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/56d3fbc3-0439-45e3-9821-e7f0b421eb29/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=56d3fbc3-0439-45e3-9821-e7f0b421eb29&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5878402&p=510317&d=1607&size=25716237) ## [How World Cup fans reflect America back at us](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5876532/how-world-cup-fans-reflect-america-back-at-us) _2026-07-01 · It's Been a Minute_ What does America look like to visitors? We're finding out in real time as fans and athletes from all over the world visit the United States for World Cup matches across the country. From Ranch dressing, to the wonders of all-you-can-eat buffets, tourists are getting a taste of all the USA has to offer, but how do we square the warm welcome for the World Cup with the United States' recent stances… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/51f70be4-3128-423b-9ce2-d5fe8d76ed65/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=51f70be4-3128-423b-9ce2-d5fe8d76ed65&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5876532&p=510317&d=1278&size=20458310) ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1EdDYhndoclQ) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Has the internet killed social etiquette?](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/30/nx-s1-5875198/how-should-we-behave-online) _2026-06-30 · It's Been a Minute_ How do you practice good etiquette online? Your online life shapes your offline life -- including how you talk, listen, and interact with the world. But often, good behavior offline doesn't necessarily translate to good behavior online. So when we get online, how do we uphold some social norms and common decencies we practice in the real world? Brittany chats with Senior Writer at Wired, Jason… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/a2d4e4b9-e3cd-41fe-a7ec-684169c1b298/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=a2d4e4b9-e3cd-41fe-a7ec-684169c1b298&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5875198&p=510317&d=1939&size=31035185) ## [The safety and power of knowing your neighbors](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/29/nx-s1-5872768/the-safety-and-power-of-knowing-your-neighbors) _2026-06-29 · It's Been a Minute_ Do you know how to connect with your neighbors? According to Pew, the share of Americans who know and trust their neighbors is on the decline. There are a lot of structural reasons why you might not trust the people around you and it can be hard to put yourself out there with people you don’t know – and don’t want to bother. But getting to know the people who live near you can bring so much… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/371a6087-fb4e-4d81-a025-f902f7556c86/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=371a6087-fb4e-4d81-a025-f902f7556c86&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5872768&p=510317&d=1970&size=31531302) ## [Will physical media take us back to the future?](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/26/nx-s1-5871197/buy-to-own-the-resurgence-of-physical-media) _2026-06-26 · It's Been a Minute_ Is a return to analog the way to a better future? While vinyls, DVDs, and CDs might be considered ‘vintage’ to some, for others it’s a way to fight against subscription fatigue. Price hikes, licensing battles, and storage issues can make music, films, TV shows - and even your own photos - inaccessible. And sometimes without warning, your comfort watch might just vanish from all streaming… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/98b0f9cc-07db-4b4a-87b5-49a82bb312fa/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=98b0f9cc-07db-4b4a-87b5-49a82bb312fa&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5871197&p=510317&d=1535&size=24571446) ## [Boundaries, bodies, and better sex](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/24/nx-s1-5868651/boundaries-bodies-and-better-sex) _2026-06-24 · It's Been a Minute_ What does it mean to feel safe during sex these days? From feeling comfortable with your partner to having access to public health interventions and medication, "safety" comes up a lot in sex. And having the tools you need to feel confident in your own sexual health is an essential part of the pursuit of pleasure. Brittany Luse is joined by Dr. Leisha McKinley-Beach , founder and CEO of the Black… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/b44cde97-888a-4478-a31a-5f362246f0ee/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=b44cde97-888a-4478-a31a-5f362246f0ee&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5868651&p=510317&d=1458&size=23337213) ## [What do we owe our parents?](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/23/nx-s1-5866639/what-do-we-owe-our-parents) _2026-06-23 · It's Been a Minute_ Do we owe our parents? Even in the best of scenarios, caring for an aging parent can be difficult and intense. But for those who may have had a complicated, fraught, or even abusive parent-child relationship, caring for the person who harmed them can be triggering. So, what options are there? To answer that question Brittany is joined by Washington Post advice columnist, Carolyn Hax , and Dr.… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/5102a256-a960-46fb-8d84-1b15de6f29a0/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=5102a256-a960-46fb-8d84-1b15de6f29a0&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5866639&p=510317&d=2200&size=35202239) ## [So you've changed. Will it stick?](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/22/nx-s1-5863070/do-you-have-the-power-to-change-yourself) _2026-06-22 · It's Been a Minute_ What makes us change – or not change? Change happens to all of us – but what actually happens to us when we change, and how does that change stick? Sometimes there isn't a clear answer, but Benoit Denizet-Lewis , associate professor at Emerson College and author of the book You've Changed: the Promise and Price of Self Transformation , tried to find out what makes change happen. He followed… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/e1221fc2-6b5d-44c7-b111-bb86d6bd2e22/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=e1221fc2-6b5d-44c7-b111-bb86d6bd2e22&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5863070&p=510317&d=1504&size=24065715) ## [What does freedom actually look like?](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/19/nx-s1-5862774/what-does-freedom-actually-look-like) _2026-06-19 · It's Been a Minute_ What does freedom mean today? Happy Juneteenth! For those not in the know, today commemorates when U.S. federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed – a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Since then, Juneteenth has been celebrated all over the country, especially in Texas… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/ade9e35d-49a4-4b85-bea8-0363aecc4ec3/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=ade9e35d-49a4-4b85-bea8-0363aecc4ec3&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5862774&p=510317&d=1203&size=19259185) ## [Why Queer Third Spaces Matter](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/17/nx-s1-5859234/why-queer-third-spaces-matter) _2026-06-17 · It's Been a Minute_ Where do queer people gather? In honor of Pride Month, we're looking at those sanctuary spaces where LGBTQ+ people can celebrate, strategize, and simply exist …especially amidst a hostile political climate and lackluster feelings about corporate Pride. Brittany is joined by Erik Piepenburg , author of Dining Out, First Dates, Defiant Nights, and Last Call Disco Fries at America's Gay Restaurants… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/de879113-6d55-41b1-bd7d-ee79b6dfb910/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=de879113-6d55-41b1-bd7d-ee79b6dfb910&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5859234&p=510317&d=1501&size=24019366) ## [Generative AI's race problem](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/16/nx-s1-5859382/generative-ais-race-problem) _2026-06-16 · It's Been a Minute_ Generative AI has been creating race-based content, and the results are...uncomfortable. Brittany’s been getting served a lot of AI generated videos of older Asian men, who seem to be feng shui experts of some kind, espousing the benefits of having a “lazy wife” in your household. But it doesn’t stop there. Today’s guest, Bridget Todd , host of There Are No Girls on the Internet and author of the… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/09a22eaa-3afa-4787-8346-fe93f20d074d/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=09a22eaa-3afa-4787-8346-fe93f20d074d&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5859382&p=510317&d=2120&size=33922030) ## [Why Gen Z is movie-maxxing](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/15/nx-s1-5855032/why-gen-z-is-movie-maxxing) _2026-06-15 · It's Been a Minute_ What’s bringing Gen Z to the theaters? Backrooms and Obsession are two recent horror films that have done massive numbers – and their success has been driven, in large part, by Gen Z. Even beyond these films, Gen Z is now the largest moviegoing audience, according to a couple of recent surveys. But what’s bringing the short-form video generation to theaters? And what makes a movie… a Gen Z movie?… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/a4498661-7e17-4b90-97c2-9ac96250b397/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=a4498661-7e17-4b90-97c2-9ac96250b397&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5855032&p=510317&d=1398&size=22374236) ## [Who needs to know where you are?](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5853559/who-needs-to-know-where-you-are) _2026-06-12 · It's Been a Minute_ Is location tracking building relationships? Or ruining them? Four in 10 U.S. adults share their locations with at least one person. But while it's convenient, is it also a violation of privacy? And who really needs to know where you are? We're getting into how location sharing became a norm, the pros and cons, and how to turn it off without making things weird. Brittany breaks it all down with… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/839bb7a1-9196-46d5-b35b-8dd11ef965b1/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=839bb7a1-9196-46d5-b35b-8dd11ef965b1&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5853559&p=510317&d=1164&size=18636427) ## [What makes a song a ‘millennial song’](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/10/nx-s1-5850760/what-makes-a-song-a-millennial-song) _2026-06-10 · It's Been a Minute_ What song best defines the millennial generation? On this episode from our friends at All Songs Considered, NPR Music editors Hazel Cills and Sheldon Pearce join host Robin Hilton to weigh the options and attempt to pick the one song that best captures the Millennial experience, from the dizzying highs of the dot-com boom, when anything seemed possible, to the post-9-11 bust, the "hope and change"… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/93dc5355-fac4-4da6-9ae9-83a7920bc83f/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=93dc5355-fac4-4da6-9ae9-83a7920bc83f&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5850760&p=510317&d=1805&size=28888129) ## [How do you heal from 'Church Hurt?’](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5850393/church-hurt-the-power-of-healing-religious-scars) _2026-06-09 · It's Been a Minute_ The church has long been a site of healing and hurt. Is that changing? While some have found community, joy, support, and love in their church home, others have faced isolation, shame, abandonment, and even deep traumatic wounds. But if you don’t necessarily want to give up your religion or leave the church - what does repair look like? What does spirituality look like for those who have ‘church… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/ec9d58e2-be32-4fa3-8c3c-81a1e3800dc2/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=ec9d58e2-be32-4fa3-8c3c-81a1e3800dc2&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5850393&p=510317&d=3268&size=52292590) ## [What to expect when you're expecting racism](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/08/nx-s1-5848016/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-racism) _2026-06-08 · It's Been a Minute_ Who gets to have a safe pregnancy? Across the internet, women are sharing their experiences with the physical and emotional difficulties of pregnancy. But for Black women, the complications, negative health outcomes, and even death are more common. Today, Brittany is joined by Dr. Khiara Bridges , Earl Warren professor of public law at UC Berkeley School of Law and author of Expecting Inequity:… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/ed38bf77-f4a0-4cef-af80-728f23d304a3/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=ed38bf77-f4a0-4cef-af80-728f23d304a3&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5848016&p=510317&d=2060&size=32968665) ## [Who gets to 'do' revenge?](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/05/nx-s1-5845161/women-deserve-revenge-do-they-get-to-have-it) _2026-06-05 · It's Been a Minute_ Who gets to Kill Bill ? As in, who’s allowed to seek revenge when they've been wronged by a man? That was the question at the top of Brittany’s mind after seeing Alesha Harris’ Is God Is , a film following twin sisters on a quest to kill their abusive father. The film has been a surprise hit, but there’s a subsection of men who felt this portrayal of a ‘bad’ Black man was in poor taste. That made… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/e2ea1470-f8c4-4e75-88a8-537dc957cd15/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=e2ea1470-f8c4-4e75-88a8-537dc957cd15&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5845161&p=510317&d=1503&size=24060283) ## [The power of falling in love with yourself this summer](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/03/nx-s1-5844781/were-having-a-main-character-summer-are-you) _2026-06-03 · It's Been a Minute_ Are you ready for a whirlwind summer romance? Making plans to capitalize on summer can get overwhelming - from finding the right spot to hang or feeling comfortable in your clothes in the sweltering summer heat. So what does it mean to approach summer with a romantic joie de vivre? Brittany is joined by Carly Olson , freelance journalist covering architecture and business, and Garrett Schlichte ,… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/e20c49c1-a9d7-44a9-bc9f-c03290907b9e/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=e20c49c1-a9d7-44a9-bc9f-c03290907b9e&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5844781&p=510317&d=1311&size=20989119) ## [This is what you want to read this summer](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/02/nx-s1-5843181/this-is-what-you-want-to-read-this-summer) _2026-06-02 · It's Been a Minute_ It's hot, school’s out, put your PTO in - summer’s here! That means Brittany’s back for It’s Been a Minute’s annual summer books episode! This time around authors Sasha Bonét ( The Waterbearers ) and Cindy Pham ( The Secret World of Briar Rose ) join the show to give their summer reading recommendations. From wanderlust to first time love - there’s something for everyone. Want more summer book… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/5a6fab96-939f-40fe-a3ef-c2e448b706b8/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=5a6fab96-939f-40fe-a3ef-c2e448b706b8&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5843181&p=510317&d=2962&size=47392854) ## [Why don't your neighbors pick up their dog’s poop?](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/01/nx-s1-5839169/is-your-neighborhood-riddled-with-dog-poop) _2026-06-01 · It's Been a Minute_ Left-behind dog poop is annoying. But it’s also a sign of anti-sociality. Spotting unidentified poop outside is an unfortunate and unavoidable part of being alive, but in some cities, there’s a scourge being left behind by some people’s four-legged friends. Manuela L ó pez-Restrepo , writer and producer at All Things Considered , couldn’t stop noticing it – and she wondered if it might be a sign… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/f28707f4-92d8-4896-a60b-54f997b2e891/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=f28707f4-92d8-4896-a60b-54f997b2e891&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5839169&p=510317&d=1771&size=28347708) ## [The D-List pop star purgatory](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/29/nx-s1-5838108/the-d-list-pop-star-purgatory) _2026-05-29 · It's Been a Minute_ We love a pop princess, but what about the pop peasants? These are the pop music artists who might have some mainstream success and fame, but they're not exactly household names. Fans on the internet have created a metaphorical space for these pop almost-stars...the Khia Asylum. But how can artists break out of this pop star purgatory? And what does a fictional mental institution say about the way… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/83ac9fe9-5ee8-4ee9-936c-13941efeb5f1/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=83ac9fe9-5ee8-4ee9-936c-13941efeb5f1&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5838108&p=510317&d=1521&size=24350347) ## [GLP-1s & eating disorders: a complicated relationship](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/27/nx-s1-5835713/can-glp-1s-withstand-body-image-pressure) _2026-05-27 · It's Been a Minute_ What happens when GLP-1s interact with eating disorders? About 1 in 8 US adults are currently taking a GLP-1. They’ve been described by a lot of people as a miracle drug – they treat high blood sugar and diabetes, and have also shown promise as a treatment for addiction and metabolic conditions like PMOS, formerly known as PCOS. And a lot of Americans are taking it for one reason: weight loss. But… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510317/npr.simplecastaudio.com/d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1/episodes/4c1b8c31-bdd1-4164-912b-7979ed85983b/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=d26aaa31-0a11-46ca-a4ae-a682d381c8c1&awEpisodeId=4c1b8c31-bdd1-4164-912b-7979ed85983b&feed=eQwWJH5j&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5835713&p=510317&d=1285&size=20570742)