Can Bad Bunny Save America?
From the Grammys to the Super Bowl, this is Bad Bunny’s world… We’re just lucky to live in it. But his presence goes far beyond music. Dr. Nate Rodriguez, professor of journalism and media studies at...
3 Feb 28min
The Millennial Internet, from Buzzfeed Quizzes to Filming ICE
Today we’re sharing Sam’s episode from The Assignment with Audie Cornish. This year marks a milestone for Millennials: the youngest of the cohort finally turns 30. So what comes next for the first gen...
1 Feb 27min
George Civeris: Is this Gay Millennial Middle Age?
Should I have kids? Is there still enough time? Does time even matter? Comedian George Civeris is grappling with a lot of life’s big questions lately. He explores all of this in his latest standup sp...
30 Jan 38min
How 'Heated Rivalry' Even Seduced Russia
Everyone is well aware of Heated Rivalry’s immense popularity. The gay hockey romance seduced the masses in ways we haven’t seen in years… Maybe decades? The show even has a following in Russia, where...
27 Jan 25min
TikTok Stars on the Politicians Begging Them for Exposure (From Question Everything)
Today we’re sharing an episode from KCRW’s Question Everything. What happens when TikTokers replace TV hosts and interviewers, and presidential candidates start begging to be on their shows? Question ...
25 Jan 39min
What’s Raphael Saadiq’s Golden Rule for Making Music?
Raphael Saadiq has been influential to the music industry since he burst onto the scene with his group Tony! Toni! Toné! — since then he’s produced hits with artists like Beyoncé and scored countless ...
23 Jan 48min
WTF is up with Spotify?
There’s a little trend that’s gaining a lot of traction… Many people are leaving Spotify – and making a fuss on their way out. They’re angry at the platform and the algorithm. They’re angry with how ...
20 Jan 27min
The State of Movies in 2026 (ft. The Big Picture)
It’s officially awards season in Hollywood – with endless red carpets, secret ballots, snubs, scandals… and vibes that feel increasingly weird. Joining Sam to check-in on the health of the movie indus...
16 Jan 1h 2min
