Teen Magazines: On the Edge of Seventeen

Our journey through Sex and the City continues! We tackle insecurities of adulthood stemming from youth and relationship drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

On this Whimsical Wednesday, we revisit a formative film from Samantha's childhood, the 1995 coming of age film Circle of Friends that follows a group of teenagers in the 1950s Ireland as they navigate friendships and relationships. We chat about crushes, religion, sex, family pr ... Show More

Today we're shining a light on the activist work of Irish feminist Ailbhe Smyth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>Women’s magazines collectively reach millions of readers each month. Beyond their influence in fashion, these publications are pivotal in addressing critical women's issues and advocating for empowerment. Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to two magazine editors to explore their ap ... Show More

Grab your Lip Smackers and your flat iron, because this week on RAM Pop Culture, we’re cracking open our Teen Vogue archives and heading straight back to 2007. It’s a full on glossy magazine sleepover as we rediscover the quizzes, cover girls, and chaos that defined an era. We ta ... Show More

<p>This week I welcome editor in chief of Cosmo and Seventeen magazines, Willa Bennett.  Willa and I bonded over pancakes in NYC, and this interview was a long time coming.  She tells us what it is like to take on 2 of the most iconic titles in magazine publishing, especially how ... Show More

When magazines first emerged, they were the preserve of an elite who could afford to pay for them. But as time went on, the cost of paper fell, printing technology became more streamlined, literacy improved and would-be publishers spotted an opportunity to connect with audiences ... Show More

<p>Anna's finally got her foot in the door at Vogue — but not in the position she hoped. And it doesn't help that she keeps butting heads with her boss Grace Mirabella. So when she's banished to failing magazines as a reprimand, she seizes the opportunity to show what she's reall ... Show More

Gen Z “it” sisters Maddie and Kenzie Ziegler swing by Pretty Basic! The girls dish on growing up in the spotlight through Dance Moms, finding their own way with music, dance, and acting, and all of the pressures that have come along with it.  Plus, plenty of fashion tips, and the ... Show More

The Guardian’s resident beauty columnist Sali Hughes charts a growing skincare obsession among children and teenagers, and how it’s being exploited by big brands. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus 

<p>Khloé sits down with Dr. Amen to unpack brain health, trauma, social media’s impact on kids, and why most of us are stuck in patterns we don’t even realize are wired into our brains.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" targ ... Show More

Adolescence is the most dramatic and formative period of our lives. Once puberty kicks in and we move to secondary school, our peers take centre stage, and we begin to experience peer pressure and risk-taking. In these pivotal years, adolescents experience sex, love, bullying, fr ... Show More