It's Been a Minute Plus
NPR
SummaryEver feel like the world is moving a little too fast, or that your own reactions to the culture around you are a mystery? You are not alone. It is Been a Minute with Brittany Luse is your weekly guide to decoding the chaos of modern life. Through deep, thoughtful conversations, Brittany peels back the layers of pop culture, technology, and social norms to help you understand why we act the way we do and how we can live more intentionally. Whether she is investigating why weddings have become a high-pressure financial burden, untangling the complex dynamics of reality TV, or exploring the intimate challenges of adult relationships, Brittany brings a sharp, empathetic lens to every topic. The show excels at bridging the gap between big-picture cultural shifts—like our relationship with physical media or the decline of neighborly connection—and the deeply personal choices we make every day, such as deciding whether to become a parent or how to set healthy boundaries with our families. What makes this show a standout is its commitment to nuance. It is not just about what is trending; it is about finding the human story within the noise. You will walk away feeling more informed, more connected, and better equipped to navigate the blurry lines of 21st-century living. If you are looking for a show that treats your time and intellect with respect, welcome to the conversation.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
Can you say no to a friend's wedding?
Rising costs, destination bachelorette trips, and social pressure are forcing guests into debt for weddings.
Love Island vs Reality
Love Island USA reflects the toxic trends of modern dating as contestants navigate red pill rhetoric and power plays.
How to enter your Sporty Spice era
Love Island and sports are both daily rituals fueled by community, gossip, and the shared joy of following narratives.
To be or not to be a parent
Deciding whether to become a parent involves weighing personal values against regret to find the right path for you.
How World Cup fans reflect America back at us
World Cup fever reveals a stark contradiction between America's warm fan culture and its restrictive border policies.
Has the internet killed social etiquette?
Screen time has fundamentally flattened human connection and eroded the social etiquette we use in real life.
The safety and power of knowing your neighbors
Learn why knowing your neighbors fosters safety, combats isolation, and builds real power in your local community.
Buy to own: the resurgence of physical media
Young people are ditching streaming for physical media and buildable tech to reclaim autonomy over their digital lives.
Boundaries, bodies, and better sex
Shift the focus from fear to pleasure by understanding sexual health, communication, and access to modern tools.
What do we owe our parents?
Navigating elder care for complicated or abusive parents requires finding a balance between personal values and duty.
So you've changed. Will it stick?
Real personal transformation is rarely a clean narrative and often depends more on community than we care to admit.
What does freedom actually look like?
True freedom remains an unfinished revolution as we weigh the complicated tension between Juneteenth and July 4th.
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