This Is Critical
Stitcher & Virginia HeffernanFearless, sophisticated culture criticism for all generations. Nothing is off-limits, nothing dumbed down. With American culture on the rocks, we're split into fake "wars" about everything from avocados to bicycles to medical masks. It's time we took a critical lens to every facet of our shared experience. And that's what Virginia Heffernan is prepared to do.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Category | Society & Culture | ||||
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Over the last year, right-wing agitators have turned the academic discipline of Critical Race Theory into the hottest-button issue facing schools. Their anti-intellectual arguments can be maddening. But, paradoxically, the outsized blowback to CRT ma... more
Homeownership has been synonymous with the American Dream since the New Deal. But after the 2008 financial crisis, millions of low-cost "starter houses" were bought for a song by private equity giants who use them as financial instruments rather than... more
As heat waves rip across the globe, many climate pessimists are calling this "the coolest summer of the rest of our lives." Umair Irfan, climate reporter at Vox, joins Virginia to talk about the real impacts of extreme heat on humans, and the moral o... more
The $4.4 Trillion (with a T!) wellness industry has captured the minds, bodies, and wallets of many women. But what are we actually paying for? Longtime scholar of the fitness landscape Rina Rapheal, author of the new book The Gospel of Wellness, joi... more
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Apple Podcasts5jpbmcnulty
United States2 years ago - Defying Digital Hate
Just listened to this on my walk this morning. It was refreshing & brings me hope there are those who are combating this. I think it has ruined our society. Imran Ahmed is to be commended! And you, Virginia, I’m so sorry for all the hate flung at you! Hang in there Sister!!
Apple Podcasts5WopseyUnited States2 years ago - unpacking our often scary reality with a delightful “oh wow”
Virginia Heffernan is a truly outstanding and enthusiastic conversationalist talking with the most extraordinary people unpacking our times with wonder at revealing the sub text.I find myself thinking “oh wow” so often. Thank you
Apple Podcasts5cookie biglips
Australia2 years ago - Thank you!
This is genuinely my favorite podcast
Apple Podcasts5phelpstimoreUnited States2 years ago - Brilliant
Aside from being one of the most engaging presenters out there, Virginia Heffernan is just an absolutely slicin' writer. So good.
Apple Podcasts5J. Oatmon
Canada2 years ago
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