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Stuck Apart, And Falling In Love
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
51 years after they went to prom together, a couple reconnects and falls in love during the pandemic. But despite being 15 minutes apart, they're waiting to see each other in person.
In 'Chicago 7,' Aaron Sorkin Sees Chilling Parallels Between '68 Summer And Today
Monday, November 02, 2020
In 1968, several prominent anti-war activists were accused of conspiring to start a riot at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Sorkin's new film captures their infamous trial.
'SNL' Star Bowen Yang Discusses Diversity, Queer Identity On Show
Friday, October 02, 2020
NPR's Sam Sanders recently caught up with comedian Bowen Yang. They talk comedy, the upcoming season of Saturday Night Live, and navigating queer and Asian identity on the show.
'My Spirit Is On The Verge Of Being Broken': Billy Porter On This Moment In History
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
A record number of Black actors have received Emmy nominations this year. American actor and singer Billy Porter talked with NPR about his work on Pose and his feelings about this moment.
Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh Brings The Laughs In Her Frank Conversations About Race
Friday, July 24, 2020
How many Black friends do you have? The comedian Ziwe Fumudoh is drawing praise, laughs and discomfort for the direct questions she asks her white guests on her Instagram Live show.
Comedian Chelsea Handler On White Privilege
Monday, July 13, 2020
Last year, Chelsea Handler made a Netflix documentary called Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea, in which she explored white privilege. She asks how to be a better white person to people of color.
A Black Mother Reflects On Giving Her 3 Sons 'The Talk' ... Again And Again
Sunday, June 28, 2020
It's Been A Minute host Sam Sanders talks with Kenya Young, executive producer of Morning Edition and mother of three boys about "the talk" that Black parents have with their kids.
Author James McBride Sees Hope In Recent Activism For Racial Justice
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
In the midst of a pandemic, protests and racial unrest, best-selling author James McBride tells NPR's It's Been A Minute he is hopeful that Americans can come together.
After Retooling Because Of COVID-19, 'Patriot Act' Returns To Netflix
Thursday, June 04, 2020
Comedian Hasan Minhaj recently returned to Netflix with his award-winning show, Patriot Act, after it was initially postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
How COVID-19 Is Fundamentally Changing The TV Business
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
People are watching much more TV during the pandemic. Minutes spent streaming, compared to this time last year, more than doubled. But the industry is still taking a huge financial beating.
How Does Obama's 2008 Speech On Race Hold Up Today?
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
On this day in 2008, in the heat of the presidential campaign, Barack Obama gave a major speech on race. But it sounds very different now given how cultural attitudes have changed over 12 years.
How To Relax On Busy Weekends
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Weekends are supposed to be time off, but often they get filled up with errands. NPR's Life Kit podcast has some suggestions on how to relax when your weekend gets busy.
20 Years Later, How Does It Feel?
Friday, January 24, 2020
Hailed as a neo-soul smash in 2000, D'Angelo's Voodoo now feels decades more lived-in than its peers. The album's engineer, Russell Elevado, says sounding "old" became the key to sounding timeless.
The Surprising Legacy Of Occupy Wall Street In 2020
Thursday, January 23, 2020
A close look at Occupy Wall Street reveals a lasting legacy. Occupy lasted barely three months, and was messy and disorganized, but had a profound effect on the conversation in the Democratic Party.
Saeed Jones' Memoir Tells Of A Gay Black Man's Coming Of Age
Tuesday, October 08, 2019
Award-winning poet Saeed Jones is out with a memoir that breaks the rules of the traditional memoir narrative. The book is called, How We Fight For Our Lives.
'It's Been A Minute' Ponders: Are We In An Influencer Bubble?
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The influencer market on Instagram is expected to reach more than $2.5 billion in 2020. What is it like to be an influencer, and what role has this model played in changing the advertising industry?
When A Chicken Sandwich Is Not Just A Chicken Sandwich
Friday, August 23, 2019
After Popeyes introduced its new crispy fried chicken sandwich, it started a Twitter war. How did it blow up, and what does it mean for companies eager to capitalize on viral marketing?
Less Sex, Fewer Babies: Blame The Internet And Career Priorities
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
America's birthrate continues to decline, and young people are having less sex, amid career pressures and a confusing online dating scene. The declining fertility rate raises alarms for the economy.
Instagram Slowly Tests Hiding The Number Of Likes On A Post
Friday, July 19, 2019
Instagram is experiment hiding the number of likes on posts. The company says it wants people to be more comfortable expressing themselves and less focused on their tally of likes.
Millennials Rely On Parents For Financial Help, Study Shows
Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Many millennials receive financial help from their parents to pay off student debt and buy homes. That trend is shaping their attitudes toward money and the general responsibilities of adulthood.