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What Happened at the Oscars
Monday, March 11, 2024
Sam Sanders recaps the winners, losers, and culture-defining moments from the 2024 Oscar Awards ceremony.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, September 30, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Lizzo playing James Madison's flute, Usher's thirst traps, and more.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Friday, September 02, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Horror in the High Desert, Emily the Criminal, and more.
Joel Kim Booster reflects on the 'Pride and Prejudice' of Fire Island's party scene
Monday, June 27, 2022
Booster's film Fire Island, which he wrote and stars in, was inspired by the Jane Austen novel. The movie is a rom-com about a group of gay friends and explores racism and classism in their community.
22 tips for 2022: To avoid Sunday scaries, end your weekend on a high note
Saturday, January 15, 2022
A lot of us fall into the trap of saving up work we have to complete over the weekend for Sunday evening. Get catch-up work done earlier, so the last thing you do before Monday is something fun.
How Janet Jackson's 'Control' shook the room for decades
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
Janet Jackson's Control turns 35 this week. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Sam Sanders of It's Been A Minute, who investigated the album's making and legacy to commemorate the anniversary.
It's Been 5 Decades Since 'Soul Train' Was First Nationally Syndicated
Thursday, September 30, 2021
NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary by looking back on moments of 1971. When Don Cornelius created Soul Train 50 years ago, it soon became a cultural institution — showcasing Black music and culture.
With The New Album 'Dawn,' Yebba Sheds Old Beliefs
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Singer-songwriter Yebba is out with her debut album, Dawn, named after her late mom. She describes the emotional toll she suffered making the album.
As The TV Industry Praised Michaela Coel, She Says She Felt Like A Misfit
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
Michaela Coel has earned acclaim for her show: I May Destroy You, which explored sexual assault and consent. Her book, Misfits: A Personal Manifesto, details her experiences in TV.
New Movie 'Zola' Is Based On A Long Series Of Tweets
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The film Zola is based on a 148-tweet thread from 2015 — involving a 48-hour wild journey of partying, stripping and gangsters. Riley Keough is one of the stars of Zola.
Cops, Kinksters, Corporations: Sam Sanders And Roxane Gay Discuss Who Pride Is For
Monday, June 28, 2021
When Pride month comes, there's always a debate about who belongs. NPR's Sam Sanders talks with writer and commentator Roxane Gay about the arguments over who pride is for.
What's Making Us Happy: A Guide For Your Weekend Watching, Listening And Reading
Friday, June 25, 2021
Every Friday, Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts and guests share the shows, movies, books and music that brought them joy. This week: Sexy Beasts, Launchpad shorts, a Hunchback history and Mythic Quest.
Actor John Boyega On 'Star Wars', 'Small Axe' And Telling 'Stories Of The Untold'
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Boyega has been outspoken about systemic racism in Hollywood. Last year, he talked about how his character in Star Wars was sidelined, along with the other characters played by actors of color.
Eric Andre's 'Bad Trip' Is Unlike A Lot Of Prank Comedies You Might Have Seen
Friday, April 30, 2021
Sam Sanders, host of NPR's It's Been A Minute, talks with comedian Eric Andre about making a prank movie while Black, pranking mostly people of color, and how it differs from, say, Johnny Knoxville.
'It's Been A Minute' Examines Black Performers On American Culture
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The NPR podcast explores the reaction to Black artists in America. For example: Early in Whitney Houston's career, white America was enamored with her, while Black America was skeptical.
Sohla El-Waylly Says There's Still Work To Be Done A Year After Leaving 'Bon Appétit'
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Sohla El-Waylly gained attention for appearing in Bon Appétit's popular "Test Kitchen" videos, then gained more attention for accusing Bon Appétit of unequal pay practices and racial discrimination.
Seeing Through A Trans Lens: Torrey Peters Pens 'Detransition, Baby'
Monday, March 08, 2021
Torrey Peters' new book features three people who struggle with parenthood and family questions. She says a transgender lens can help everyone understand the limits of how we define gender.
Spike Lee: A 'Heavenly Light' Shined On Chadwick Boseman In 'Da 5 Bloods'
Monday, February 15, 2021
Lee's heist thriller centers on five Black veterans who return to Vietnam. Lee says one scene with Chadwick Boseman took on particular resonance after the actor's death from cancer in August 2020.
The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Race
Sunday, January 10, 2021
The insurrection at the Capitol was just the latest chapter in America's ongoing battle over race, writes NPR host Sam Sanders. "Once you see it as such," he says, "it all makes a lot more sense."
Angela Bassett Draws On Her Love Of Drama And Music In Pixar's 'Soul'
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Bassett plays world-renowned jazz saxophonist Dorothea Williams in Disney/Pixar's latest animated film. She talks about that role, as well as the challenges she's faced as a Black woman in Hollywood.
