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Pop Syllabus is a show where host Christiana Mbakwe Medina deconstructs the zeitgeist and answers the big cultural questions. How did we swing from body positivity to thin-being-in? Why do so many people trust wellness influencers over medical doctors? And how did tech oligarchs become the new celebrities? Think of Christiana as a cross between a messy news anchor and guerilla academic. Each week,... more

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Latest Episodes

Womb health is still one of the most misunderstood areas of women’s care, especially for Black women.

In today’s episode, Christiana sits down with gynecologic oncologist and author of A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and You... more

Welcome to another week in pop culture, where nothing is calm and everything is a headline.

In this episode, Christiana flips through the latest tabloids and magazines, breaking down celebrity chaos, unhinged headlines, and the editorials everyone c... more

In Hollywood, everyone wants a “perfect” face, but the goal now is to make it look like nothing was ever done. But behind that natural look is a growing set of procedures most people would never recognize.

Today, Christiana sits down with Double Boa... more

Non-monogamy is everywhere right now, and so are the opinions about it.

In today’s episode, Christiana sits down with psychologist and Chapman University Professor Dr. Amy Moors to unpack open relationships, ethical non-monogamy, and why more people... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kemi Doll
Gynecologic oncologist, OB-GYN and professor
University of Washington
Episode: The Conversation We Need About Womb Health With Dr. Kemi Doll
Carl Truesdale
Hollywood plastic surgeon
Private practice
Episode: Inside Hollywood’s Obsession With “Perfect” Faces With Dr. Carl Truesdale
Amy Moors
Professor of psychology; researcher on non-monogamy; Kinsey Institute
Indiana University (Kinsey Institute)
Episode: Why Open Relationships Are More Common Than You Think With Dr. Amy Moors
Sam Sanders
Journalist and pop culture theorist
Episode: Are They a Star, Celebrity or Famous Person? with Sam Sanders
Dr. Megan Sawey
Professor in the Department of Communications at Cornell University; research on media, gender, intimacy and labor
Cornell University
Episode: Hypergamy & Sugar Dating With Dr. Megan Sawey
Mindy Seu
Artist and technologist
Cyber Feminism Index; Author of A Sexual History of the Internet
Episode: A Sexual History of the Internet With Mindy Seu
Misty Heggeness
Economist and associate professor researching gender and the economy
University of Kansas (School of Public Affairs)
Episode: Taylor Swift & Swiftynomics With Misty Heggeness
Koa Beck
Journalist and author
Valley Girl (Substack) / Author of White Feminist
Episode: Why “Valley Girls” Are Totally Misunderstood With Koa Beck
Dr. Yaba Blay
Scholar, activist, and author
Episode: Hollywood’s Colorism Curse With Dr. Yaba Blay

Host

Christiana Mbakwe Medina
Host of the show described in the description, guiding conversations with expert guests across culture and media.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • So fun

    I’m loving these episodes. They’re so fun & informative in ways I didn’t imagine from a pop culture podcast. Just so enjoyable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tif_723
    United States7 days ago
  • New fave!

    I loved the solo episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paris Geller
    United States11 days ago
  • Must have in my rotation

    Very few people ask thoughtful interview questions and Christiana is one of the few. She pushes conversations and really shows how she is valuing the topic and wanting to learn and not just using the topics as clickbait. Also, she’s hilarious! Love her candor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alpha Mary
    United States23 days ago
  • The day pop syllabus drops is always a good day

    Christiana is one of the best interviewers around. The way she balances careful pop culture analysis with excellent questions is just chefs kiss. She’s able to push and challenge her interviewees while also being open to their point of view that is so satisfying - just a platonic ideal of what critical engagement is and can be. She draws connections to her own life and pop culture that can make something that seems abstract into something grounded. I always feel my perspective grows no matter th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaitlin KT
    United States25 days ago
  • Fantastic

    Christiana is the best in the biz!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clearseas1949
    United Statesa month ago

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The mix of academia and pop culture makes episodes both smart and entertaining.
The host steers conversations with ease and makes diverse topics feel accessible.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and bring fresh angles to culture.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful treatment of controversial topics.

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#111
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Apple Podcasts
#155
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Talking Points

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The Conversation We Need About Womb Health With Dr. Kemi Doll
Q: What is womb suffering and how do you define the four types?
Womb suffering is described as the harmful inheritance of normalized severe gynecologic disease among Black women, amplified by a biased medical system; the four types covered are heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids, and endometrial cancer, each with diagnostic and treatment pathways.
The Conversation We Need About Womb Health With Dr. Kemi Doll
Q: What led you to this work and this specialty?
Dr. Doll explains a passion for caring for women, including men and their behavior, and a draw to gynecologic oncology due to the intensity and mortality aspects of some cases, which makes the work both meaningful and urgent.
Why Open Relationships Are More Common Than You Think With Dr. Amy Moors
Q: What policy changes could help normalize non-monogamy and protect families?
Anti-discrimination protections based on relationship structure exist in a few places, with Massachusetts allowing multi-partner domestic partnerships and some job/housing protections; broader policies could extend recognition and benefits to diverse families.
Why Open Relationships Are More Common Than You Think With Dr. Amy Moors
Q: How do people navigate the balance of time and fairness in non-hierarchical non-monogamy?
Non-hierarchical arrangements require extensive communication and ongoing negotiation; many couples work with therapists or professionals to design fair structures and ensure all partners' needs are met.
Why Open Relationships Are More Common Than You Think With Dr. Amy Moors
Q: What does your research say about the quality of relationships in monogamous vs non-monogamous arrangements?
Across 31 studies with about 13,000 non-monogamous and 20,000 monogamous individuals, there were no significant differences in relationship quality, satisfaction, or commitment, suggesting that relationship success is not tied to monogamy status.

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