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Code Switch fam! Say hello to It's Been a Minute's new host, Brittany Luse!

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The Best — And Worst — Of Christmas Culture

Sam shares holiday recommendations with Audie Cornish, co-host of All Things Considered and Consider This, and Bob Mondello, NPR's film critic. They discuss not only their holiday favorites, but also the holiday things they hate. And yes, they'll discuss Love Actually.

The Best — And Worst — Of Christmas Culture

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Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger, co-hosts of the podcast Who? Weekly, break down celebrity culture in 2020. Courtesy of 'Who? Weekly' hide caption

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The Year in Celebrity Culture with 'Who? Weekly'

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"Everything's Fine" With Sarah Cooper

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Summer Pop Culture Recs, Plus A Visit With Kirk Franklin

It's summer without a lot of the usual summer fun because, you know, pandemic. But we've got music and TV recommendations to keep you company. Joining Sam are All Things Considered co-host Audie Cornish and Code Switch co-host Gene Demby to chat about their TV picks — Netflix's Bojack Horseman and HBO's I May Destroy You — and to play a special summer songs version of Who Said That. Then, Sam chats with gospel musician, songwriter and author Kirk Franklin about how his music and faith are a balm for these turbulent times.

Summer Pop Culture Recs, Plus A Visit With Kirk Franklin

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From left: Aladdin Sane, Thin White Duke, Ziggy Stardust, Major Tom, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and Halloween Jack are Bowie-inspired cocktails made by BKW by Brooklyn Winery. Shelby Hearn/BKW by Brooklyn Winery hide caption

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Comedian/producer Louis C.K., speaking in August at Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. He admitted this week to sexual misconduct. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP hide caption

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Standing Up In The World Of Stand-Up: When 'Open Secrets' Finally Go Public

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Standing (from left): Reporter Karen Grigsby Bates, editor Tasneem Raja, news assistant Leah Donnella, producer Walter Ray Watson, editor Alicia Montgomery. Seated (from left): Reporters and hosts Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji, reporters Kat Chow and Adrian Florido Matt Roth/NPR hide caption

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A preview of the Code Switch podcast!

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When a megastar like Prince dies, collective mourning ensues. But if you didn't grow up hooked on the music — whether out of taste, or even because you weren't allowed — these moments can be somewhat isolating. Todd Davidson/Flickr Creative Commons hide caption

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Remembering Natalie Cole, Who Made A Name All Her Own

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Priyanka Chopra plays Alex Parrish in ABC's Quantico. Phillippe Bosse/ABC hide caption

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From Bollywood To Hollywood: Shattering Stereotypes On The Silver Screen

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NPR's Cheryl Corley and producer Brakkton Booker followed Tuesday's Republican National Convention events with a trip to Tampa's trendy Ybor City neighborhood. Brakkton Booker/NPR hide caption

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As Convention Day Winds Down, Tampa Hosts Republican (And Other) Parties

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