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 AWARDS It’s Been A Minute with Brittany Luse is the best podcast for understanding what’s going on in culture right now, and helps you consume it smarter. From how politics influences pop culture to how identity influences tech or health, Brittany makes the picture clearer for you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.It’s Been A Minute reaches millions of people every week. Join the community and conversation today. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free lis
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It's Been a Minute is hosted by NPR. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Our money dysmorphia is real" (27 October 2026, 43 minutes), "There's nothing scarier than private equity in food" (26 October 2026, 18 minutes), and "How will Gen Z independents shape the midterms?" (23 October 2026, 20 minutes).
It's Been a Minute publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.
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