Barbie on the Big Screen (And Your Childhood)

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 21, 2023

On Friday, "Barbie" will hit theaters nationwide after limited releases elsewhere. Tanya Stone, program director of the professional writing program at Champlain College in Vermont and author of several books, including, The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie: A Doll's History and Her Impact on Us explains the cultural significance of Barbie's history, why she's been so controversial at times. Plus, listeners call in to share why they are going to see the film and how Barbie has impacted their lives—both good and bad.

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