Can the cultural events of the last couple of weeks connect to macro political realities? Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Nov 12, 2016•53 min•Ep. 102
A discussion of the group’s legacy and how it fits into the current hip-hop landscape Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Nov 05, 2016•43 min•Ep. 101
The pop star has been locked in an ugly contract dispute with Dr. Luke; two writers who have examined her case break down the pop star’s situation. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Oct 29, 2016•29 min•Ep. 100
This week, Jon Caramanica and guests discuss club music. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Oct 22, 2016•37 min•Ep. 99
Our music and book critics discuss Dylan, the musician, and Dylan, the writer. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Oct 15, 2016•27 min•Ep. 98
His fiery solo album questions almost everything he used to believe in. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Oct 08, 2016•24 min•Ep. 97
The new Bon Iver album abandons many of the musical choices that informed much of his earlier music. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Sep 30, 2016•31 min•Ep. 96
Shawn Mendes broke out on Vine. The next breeding ground for pop stars might be Musical.ly, a social music app for teens. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Sep 23, 2016•35 min•Ep. 95
The pop music team discusses some of their favorite upcoming fall releases. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Sep 16, 2016•31 min•Ep. 94
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Young M.A. represent an unexpected moment. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Sep 10, 2016•57 min•Ep. 93
With celebrities so accessible online they have to go above and beyond when meeting fans in the arena. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Sep 02, 2016•52 min•Ep. 92
A roundtable discussion on the release of the musician’s latest works. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Aug 25, 2016•53 min•Ep. 91
A discussion about the current wave of white rappers trying to elide conversations about race, with varying success. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Aug 19, 2016•37 min•Ep. 90
A discussion on how pop failed Ms. Jackson for years, and what it has done for her lately. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Aug 12, 2016•33 min•Ep. 89
Mr. Ratliff, a music critic at The Times since 1996, discusses his tenure. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Aug 05, 2016•48 min•Ep. 88
Jon Caramanica explains how Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty and 21 Savage are all part of the same long line. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Jul 29, 2016•37 min•Ep. 87
Days after Mr. Vega’s death, the journalist Geeta Dayal discusses Suicide’s early days. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Jul 22, 2016•38 min•Ep. 86
Pop music writers discuss Blink-182’s influence on modern pop-punk bands. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Jul 15, 2016•32 min•Ep. 85
Ben Ratliff and Joe Coscarelli discuss how the Latin music superstar is rewriting the rules. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Jul 08, 2016•20 min•Ep. 84
For those looking to understand Prince’s musical life in his final years, the larger story of Ms. Hill is illuminating. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Jun 24, 2016•26 min•Ep. 83
A discussion of techno as youth music and heritage culture. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Jun 10, 2016•35 min•Ep. 82
New York Times music critics discuss Mr. Russell’s wide-angle, slow-release significance. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
May 27, 2016•25 min•Ep. 80
New York Times music critics discuss the latest albums by both artists. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
May 20, 2016•33 min•Ep. 79
New York Times critics compare the latest releases. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
May 12, 2016•24 min•Ep. 78
A discussion of Ms. Spears’s conservatorship. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
May 08, 2016•34 min•Ep. 77
New York Times critics and writers discuss the singer’s new album. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Apr 26, 2016•39 min•Ep. 76
New York Times culture critics discuss Prince’s music and impact. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Apr 22, 2016•38 min•Ep. 75
Mr. Veloso, the great Brazilian singer and songwriter, discusses current events in his country. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Apr 22, 2016•42 min•Ep. 74
New York Times music critics discuss Sturgill Simpson and Merle Haggard. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Apr 16, 2016•37 min•Ep. 73
New York Times music critics discuss recent biopics about Miles Davis and Chet Baker. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Apr 08, 2016•37 min•Ep. 72