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These hosts are weak on insight and strong on asserting their views in terms of their identities, e.g. "As an [insert identity here], I found this show to be problematic," etc. Their views are predictable, praising shows that feature identities they deem important, and never failing to laughingly dismiss all things white, straight, and male. I'm a left-leaning liberal who shares most of their views, but I find myself tiring of the narrow bandwidth of their discussions and the lack of intellectual substance or expertise in cultural criticism. Marvel populism and identitarian groupthink make me realize the degree to which the defunded, corporatized NPR has lost its way. All that said, Stephen Thompson rules and for him I must continue listening.Read full review »
ACY SG via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/12/24
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Lman200059 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/10/12
Smart, funny people who are seem to genuinely like each other, talking about pop culture (and everything else)? SO GOOD! I only wish there was more (and that PCHH had a separate podcast stream from the rest of Culturetopia)
ithacalocal via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/28/11
good blend of npr film reporting in one package. very convenient for the film fan.
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