Join host Sam Sanders as he guides you through the biggest pop culture stories, trends, and ideas we can’t stop thinking about.... more
In our final game of "Into It/Not Into It," comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman, hosts of the Couples Therapy... more
Britney Spears' memoir The Woman in Me is out today. But we're taking this moment instead to revisit the songs... more
Britney Spears’ memoir comes out next week, but details are already emerging. From snake-handling to Justin Timberlake (redundant?), Sam is... more
Long movies have often been associated with prestige, so it makes sense that Killers of the Flower Moon is three... more
News came out this week that Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have actually been separated since 2016... and we... more
Whether you’ve filmed your awkward apology video from the comfort of your own kitchen or a corner of your palatial... more
Bed bugs in Paris? Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom entangled in yet another real estate lawsuit? U2 at The Sphere?... more
The story of social media has usually been told from the perspective of tech bros, set to a soundtrack by... more
After a contentious five months, the writers' strike is officially over. What does that actually mean for the writers themselves,... more
So much of the coverage of hip-hop’s 50th birthday has been fawning. Congratulatory. Devoid of meaningful critique. All that despite... more
Comedian Hasan Minhaj admitted to making up biographical stories involving racism and Islamophobia in his standup specials. Sam asks our... more
Is it just us or has the Billboard Hot 100 felt... weird this year? It's the same chart that's seen... more
This week, Drew Barrymore announced her daytime TV talk show would return despite the ongoing Hollywood strikes. That prompted a... more
Rotten Tomatoes is the place you go when you want to figure out whether or not to see a movie.... more
As Olivia Rodrigo releases Guts, we take stock of the singer-songwriter who seemed to come out of nowhere, fully realized... more
Allegations and complaints about working conditions, fair pay, and even covering up acts of sexual violence could force a reality... more
Yes, the writers’ and actors’ strikes mean a lot of reality on TV and delayed releases for movies this fall.... more
For our first Into It Book Club pick, Sam talks to Brandon Taylor about his latest novel The Late Americans.... more
Justin Bieber. Demi Levato. Ariana Grande. Idina Menzel. All are reportedly dropping their manager, Scooter Braun. He’s one of the... more
"A rap game Ferris Bueller." "Fun and life affirming." That's what Pitchfork called the buzziest mixtape of 2013: Chance the... more
Forget Trump’s most recent indictment. We’re discussing three other big controversies this week: allegations that the white folks behind The Blind... more
The CBS reality show Big Brother just entered its 25th season, making it one of the longest-running reality TV shows... more
A classic piece of American film dropped recently. It has everything: an epic battle, a giant boat, lawn furniture repurposed... more
We've been hearing a lot about artificial intelligence in TV and movies from both sides of the Hollywood strikes. Some... more
Three of Lizzo’s former dancers sued her for alleged sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. How does this... more
At the end of Britney Spears’s conservatorship in November of 2021, most of her fans rejoiced. But conspiracy theories have... more
What is up right now with country music and race? There’s the controversy over Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a... more
Bravo replaced the whole cast for the 14th season of The Real Housewives of New York City, but it almost... more
It's Barbenheimer weekend and Sam is joined by none other than Who? Weekly hosts Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber for... more
Barbie (the doll) is more than 60 years old. But Barbie (the idea, the aesthetic, the cultural artifact) feels more... more
Three of Lizzo’s former dancers sued her for alleged sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. How does this change how... more