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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 L... more

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Mona Chalabi
Pulitzer Prize-winning data journalist, illustrator, and author of Ten Lives
Episode: Our money dysmorphia is real
Courtney E. Smith
Founder and owner of the independent food and culture site Ravenous
Ravenous
Episode: There's nothing scarier than private equity in food
Alaina Demopoulos
Daily features writer at The Guardian
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Episode: There's nothing scarier than private equity in food
Omar Ali
Professor of African-American political history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and author.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Episode: How will Gen Z independents shape the midterms?
Elena Moore
NPR political reporter who covers younger voter trends.
NPR
Episode: How will Gen Z independents shape the midterms?
Samantha Hill
Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University
Emory University
Episode: A chatbot a day keeps the doctor away
Jerrell K.L. Hardnett
Associate Director of Education and Advocacy at GLAAD
GLAAD
Episode: A chatbot a day keeps the doctor away
Bobby Carter
Creative Director of NPR's Tiny Desk
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Mary Ann Franks
Professor at the George Washington University Law School, President of the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative
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Episode: The sport of online harassment

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Brittany Luse
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 11.6k ratings
  • Follow Brittany to the ends of the audio earth

    She’s the best. Get into it.

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    5
    chandelierdawg
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent Host & Show

    I remember Brittany Luse as the wonderfully curious and wise host of The Nod—a real gem of a podcast. She’s still all of that and more with It’s Been A Minute. She’s well-researched, comfortable with guests and asks thoughtful questions. I really enjoy this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Willa N.
    United States2 months ago
  • I enjoy this podcast. A lot of information but not overbearing

    Podcast Addict
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    @WondrMacHingura
    3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    It is a treat to listen to Brittany’s takes on cultural trends and the discourse. Always entertaining while also being informative. One of my favorite podcasts to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tara Violet
    United States3 months ago
  • Your promo

    Please look up the meaning of “ out of pocket”

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    5
    PrairieBruce
    Canada3 months ago

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A chatbot a day keeps the doctor away
Q: What can parents and caregivers do to initiate sexual health conversations with young people?
Hill recommends that caregivers learn what they can, draw on trusted community members when conversations feel difficult, and ensure children have private time with healthcare providers so they can practice asking questions and advocating for their health.
A chatbot a day keeps the doctor away
Q: What are you noticing about media representations of HIV, and are there examples that show different ways of navigating health and HIV prevention?
Hardnett says there is little visibility of people living authentic lives with HIV, even as medical science has advanced. He describes young people relying on chatbots rather than direct conversations and calls for more representative stories and education.
There's nothing scarier than private equity in food
Q: Why are people so reactive about this? Why does private equity involvement feel kind of personal to some consumers?
Courtney E. Smith connects the reaction to rising food prices and the necessity of eating: consumers feel squeezed when food becomes more expensive while quality declines. Alaina Demopoulos adds that dining out is emotional, and paying more for a worse meal is depressing.
Our money dysmorphia is real
Q: What can workers and also all of us do to ensure that, you know, that work can be done safely and also that workers can be paid fairly?
Chalabi recommends supporting unions, speaking up for coworkers with less institutional power, asking questions, and accepting higher prices where needed to support safe working conditions.
How will Gen Z independents shape the midterms?
Q: What issues are driving them in particular?
Elena Moore identifies the economy as a unifying concern. Gen Z grew up amid economic uncertainty and has low faith in government to fix it; the generation has also been shaped by political violence, social movements, the internet and the pandemic.

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