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On her new album, Chlöe Bailey gathers the many parts of her 'In Pieces'

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On her new album, Chlöe Bailey gathers the many parts of her 'In Pieces'

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with singer-songwriter and actress Chlöe Bailey about her new album, In Pieces.

On her new album, Chlöe Bailey gathers the many parts of her 'In Pieces'

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Friday

Two Indicators: The 2% inflation target
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Two Indicators: The 2% inflation target

If the Fed had a mantra to go along with its mandate, it might well be "two percent." We look into how that became the target inflation rate, why some economists are calling for a change and how the inflation rate becomes unanchored.

Two Indicators: The 2% inflation target

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Tuesday

From Brexit to Regrexit
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From Brexit to Regrexit

In 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. More than 6 years later, a majority of voters are feeling some buyer's remorse. Today, we cover what's changed since Brexit. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

From Brexit to Regrexit

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Thursday

How 2% became the target for inflation
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The Indicator from Planet Money

How 2% became the target for inflation

Most people assume that when the Fed says a two percent inflation target is best for the economy, they're correct. But that number is more arbitrary than it seems, and some economists are pushing back.

How 2% became the target for inflation

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Tuesday

The overlooked power of Latino consumers
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The Indicator from Planet Money

The overlooked power of Latino consumers

The U.S. economy does a bad job of serving the Latino population. Today, we hear from a researcher about why changing that is a win-win, and from one entrepreneur who took matters into her own hands.

The overlooked power of Latino consumers

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Wednesday

Real estate, real wages, real supply chain madness
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The Indicator from Planet Money

Real estate, real wages, real supply chain madness

Way back in January, when the economy was in a very different place, we picked three indicators to watch. Almost 12 months later, we're seeing how they fared.

Real estate, real wages, real supply chain madness

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Friday

The state of the American consumer
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The Indicator from Planet Money

The state of the American consumer

Should we be worried about a recession? New polling shows that auto dealers certainly are. But leftover pandemic stimulus money is one of the biggest buffers holding one off.

The state of the American consumer

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Friday

Sibling rivalry takes the stage on Broadway; plus Randall Park's latest 'Blockbuster'
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Sibling rivalry takes the stage on Broadway; plus Randall Park's latest 'Blockbuster'

There's nothing like the holidays for family drama. And in today's episode, Brittany Luse sits down with two actors who portray a classic brother-against-brother dynamic in the Pulitzer-winning play Topdog/Underdog, which recently returned to Broadway. Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II talk sibling rivalries, the American dream and why their two-man show is not just an exploration of race.

Sibling rivalry takes the stage on Broadway; plus Randall Park's latest 'Blockbuster'

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Friday

Lionel Messi's last World Cup? Plus, a 'Diasporican' Thanksgiving
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Lionel Messi's last World Cup? Plus, a 'Diasporican' Thanksgiving

They call him a 21st-century god of soccer. One of the all time greats. A king. But Lionel Messi's crown is still missing one big jewel: a World Cup trophy for his home country, Argentina.

Lionel Messi's last World Cup? Plus, a 'Diasporican' Thanksgiving

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Friday

Black films that changed the game
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It's Been a Minute

Black films that changed the game

It's a big week in Black cinema as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hit theaters Friday. But on the same day, another film dropped that may be just as powerful in its message about Black moviemaking. Is This Black Enough For You? pays homage to the decades of creativity that made the celebrated Marvel movie possible – and deeply influenced cinema as we know it.

Black films that changed the game

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Friday

Skincare culture runs deep — and celebrities are cashing in
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Culture

Skincare culture runs deep — and celebrities are cashing in

The promise of the skincare industry – and the celebrities crowding it – is that it's about health, not superficial beauty. But is it?

Skincare culture runs deep — and celebrities are cashing in

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Are the Kardashians America's family?
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Are the Kardashians America's family?

The Kardashians. Whether you're into them or not, one thing is true: You can't avoid them. When they're not releasing new episodes of their long-running reality TV show, they're making headlines about Halloween costume reveals or ex-husbands who go on anti-Semitic rants. Because somehow, over the past decade, the Kardashian family went from Hollywood D-listers to American institution.

Are the Kardashians America's family?

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Monday

The Grim Reaper of retail: Spirit Halloween
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The Indicator from Planet Money

The Grim Reaper of retail: Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween is known for its unique business model. On Halloween, we bring you an episode of It's Been A Minute about why this pop-up scheme is such a hit.

The Grim Reaper of retail: Spirit Halloween

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Friday

Our undying cultural obsession with vampires
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It's Been a Minute

Our undying cultural obsession with vampires

Spooky season is upon us, so we decided to sink our teeth into the world of vampires. Host Brittany Luse kicks off the conversation with Kendra R. Parker, who teaches a class at Georgia Southern University about Black vampires in film and literature. They talk about the racial and sexual politics of vampire narratives and why humans continue to find vampire stories compelling.

Our undying cultural obsession with vampires

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Tuesday

The Grim Reaper of retail: Spirit Halloween
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The Grim Reaper of retail: Spirit Halloween

Every fall, with the same regularity as birds flying south, Spirit Halloween materializes in locations across the country. The superstore sells all manner of trappings for spooky season, including costumes, props and décor. It boasts about 1,400 pop-ups nationwide, and often takes over temporary leases in malls where a big-box retailer struggled to stay open. This penchant for swooping in on failing businesses has led many consumers to see the company as a kind of Grim Reaper of retail – and turned the store into an internet meme.

The Grim Reaper of retail: Spirit Halloween

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Monday

'Los Espookys' co-creator Julio Torres hates main character energy
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Television

'Los Espookys' co-creator Julio Torres hates main character energy

Los Espookys co-creator and star Julio Torres joined It's Been A Minute to discuss the show, his designer parents, and why he likes to write for supporting characters.

'Los Espookys' co-creator Julio Torres hates main character energy

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Friday

Taylor Swift is peak millennial vibes
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Taylor Swift is peak millennial vibes

The It's Been a Minute team gives you a sneak peek at the event of the season: BravoCon, where our producer met his favorite housewife, and the Salt Lake City stars spill the tea to host Brittany Luse.

Taylor Swift is peak millennial vibes

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Friday

How Elon Musk used sci-fi and social media to shape his narrative
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How Elon Musk used sci-fi and social media to shape his narrative

The saga around Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter has been just that: a months-long soap opera involving lawsuits and subpoenas, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, even a town hall. But why does Musk — one of the world's richest and arguably most influential men — want with a social media platform?

How Elon Musk used sci-fi and social media to shape his narrative

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Tuesday

'The Woman King' and when movies aren't history lessons

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'The Woman King' and when movies aren't history lessons

When our host Brittany Luse first heard of The Woman King – a film about an all-women warrior unit defending the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the years of the Atlantic slave trade – the idea made her nervous. Hollywood's record with Black historical dramas is pretty checkered. But then she saw it.

'The Woman King' and when movies aren't history lessons

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Friday

Stacey Abrams balances pragmatism and hope, amid Georgia's midterm elections

If Stacey Abrams (center) wins her bid for the governorship of Georgia, she would become the first Black woman governor in U.S. history. Political scientist Christina Greer (right) compares Abrams with other Black women politicians who have made history. Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty Images; Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images; Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Image from Dr. Christina Greer; Photo Illustration by Kaz Fantone hide caption

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Stacey Abrams balances pragmatism and hope, amid Georgia's midterm elections

Stacey Abrams wants to make history again. After losing the Georgia governor's race to Brian Kemp back in 2018, Abrams — the first Black woman to be a major party's gubernatorial candidate — spent four years coalition building across the state. Now she's back, armed with a national reputation, the experience of running for statewide office and a fresh determination to defend her state from voter suppression. Will it be enough to make her the country's first Black woman governor?

Stacey Abrams balances pragmatism and hope, amid Georgia's midterm elections

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Friday

How Tiny Desk became a go-to spot for hip-hop
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How Tiny Desk became a go-to spot for hip-hop

When folks think about where to get the latest in hip-hop, NPR doesn't usually come to mind. But that's changing, thanks to the team at the Tiny Desk Concerts, which was just nominated as the Best Hip-Hop Platform for the 2022 BET Awards. Since 2008, Tiny Desk Concerts have delighted millions of listeners and viewers on YouTube with stripped-down performances from their favorite artists. Now the series is proving it's also an authentic space for showcasing all forms of hip-hop. Guest host Elise Hu talks to Tiny Desk Concerts series producer Bobby Carter about bringing new musicians into the mix, what goes on behind the scenes and where the team wants to take the show next.

How Tiny Desk became a go-to spot for hip-hop

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Friday

Actor Judy Greer on 'Reboot' — and why are there so many TV reboots, anyway?

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Actor Judy Greer on 'Reboot' — and why are there so many TV reboots, anyway?

We talk TV REBOOTS. Guest host Elise Hu chats with Judy Greer about her role in the new Hulu series Reboot; her work as a comedic actress, and the state of television. Then, Elise talks with Daniel Herbert, associate professor of film and TV at the University of Michigan and co-editor of the book Film Reboots, about why so many old shows are being remade now. Plus, a special reboot-themed "Who Said That!" with Rob Pearlstein, co-executive producer and writer of the CBS MacGyver reboot (note: Rob is also Elise's partner) and his sister Joanna Pearlstein, opinion editor at The New York Times.

Actor Judy Greer on 'Reboot' — and why are there so many TV reboots, anyway?

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Friday

Who needs the monarchy? Plus, why gray floors and barn doors are everywhere

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Who needs the monarchy? Plus, why gray floors and barn doors are everywhere

King Charles III doesn't enjoy the same popularity as his mother. In the face of mixed feelings towards the new king, some are asking: Is this the beginning of the end of the British monarchy? Guest host Elise Hu talks to Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, lawyer, activist and author of This Is Why I Resist about this new era for the British royals, the power they hold and the potential opportunities for the new monarch.

Who needs the monarchy? Plus, why gray floors and barn doors are everywhere

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Tuesday

Securing the (Telfar) bag

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The Indicator from Planet Money

Securing the (Telfar) bag

3... 2... 1... GONE? Already? The Telfar Shopping Bag's been considered the "it" bag the last few years, if you can get your hands on one. It's also making big fashion statements by redefining luxury and accessibility in the fashion world.

Securing the (Telfar) bag

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