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2076
A Word: Designing Wakanda
The Black Panther franchise is lifting up a new generation of Black creatives in film.
23 min
2077
The Waves: Live. Laugh. Lexapro.
Mental health drugs shouldn’t come with stigma. But they shouldn’t be the only solution, either.
30 min
2078
Working: Moving to a New City
21 min
2079
ICYMI: What Makes a Good Internet Boyfriend?
Thirst is a favorite internet pastime, but moments in the thirst spotlight don’t last long.
29 min
2080
Culture Gabfest: Is The Resort a White Lotus Ri...
53 min
2081
Decoder Ring: The First Alien Abductees
The alien abduction narrative started right here on Earth.
36 min
2082
Hang Up: Vin Scully in His Own Words
80 min
2083
Working: How Chef Hooni Kim Brings Korean Stapl...
42 min
2084
ICYMI: Does Nicki Minaj Really Owe the IRS $173...
Plus: Beyoncé made some album changes, and why Lockheed-Martin trended recently.
29 min
2085
Spoiler Specials: Bullet Train
Dana Stevens and Sam Adams spoil David Leitch’s Bullet Train.
22 min
2086
A Word: Full-Court Fighter
NBA great Bill Russell never apologized for fighting racism. It cost him.
33 min
2087
The Waves: Liz Cheney’s Mom Energy
She’s disappointed in Trump. But she still voted with him 93 percent of the time.
29 min
2088
ICYMI: Dipping Marcel the Shell in Pink Sauce
Plus: Beyoncé, and the Bridgerton musical lawsuit
32 min
2089
Culture Gabfest: Alien Superstar
55 min
2090
How To!: Be an Artist and Not Starve
Aaron Dworkin on finding your signature style and making a living.
33 min
2091
Decoder Ring: The Most Famous Poet No One Remem...
Searching for Rod McKuen.
43 min
2092
Hang Up: How Bill Russell Changed America
60 min
2093
Working: Inside the Casting Process for FX’s Re...
46 min
2094
ICYMI: We Have Some Gossip For You
The internet has democratized and ruined our ability to talk about people we don’t know.
31 min
2095
Hit Parade: Point of No Return Part 2
45 min
2096
A Word: The Third COVID Summer
People are done with the virus; unfortunately, the virus isn’t done with us.
18 min
2097
The Waves: Cafeteria Catholics Can Support Abor...
The Catholic Church claims abortion activists are threatening them. Is that true?
27 min
2098
Working: Learning a New Creative Hobby
23 min
2099
Culture Gabfest: Summer Strut 2022
78 min
2100
ICYMI: What is "Hitting the Strip"?
32 min