And does Country need Beyoncé? The likely answer to both of those questions is no. But the discussion Beyoncé sparked seems to be the larger point of her new album, Cowboy Carter. Sidney Madden is a reporter for NPR Music, and has delved deep into the intricate dynamics of race, genre, and industry politics addressed on the album. Audie and Sidney talk about ... Show More
Nov 20
Is the Economy OK? Why It Might Not Feel Like It to You
Missed car payments, crowdfunding for groceries, prices rising on everything from rent to hummus — everyday signs that something in the economy feels...tense. But the official numbers, and even the White House, keep insisting things are steady. Audie unpacks the strange gap betwe ... Show More
24m 28s
Nov 13
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Next Act
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern led her country through some of its greatest crises: the Christchurch mass shooting, a deadly volcano eruption, and a global pandemic. A new CNN documentary takes an intimate look at Ardern’s political career, filmed over seven yea ... Show More
40m 12s
Nov 6
“Love is Blind” Is About More Than Dating
This week, Audie sits on the other side of the mic and talks about her favorite show, “Love is Blind.” Her conversation is with Anne Helen Petersen on her podcast “Culture Study.” Yes, “Love Is Blind” is reality television, but it has a lot to say about this moment in history and ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2024
Beyoncé and country’s Black roots
When Beyoncé took the stage at the 2016 Country Music Awards, alongside the Chicks, the racist backlash was immediate.
Eight years later, she alluded to that experience when she announced her new album, Cowboy Carter.
In recent years, we’ve seen some pushback against the genre’ ... Show More
23m 35s
Feb 2024
Taylor Swift, de la chanteuse country au phénomène planétaire
<p>En décembre dernier, Taylor Swift est désignée personnalité de l’année par le magazine américain <em>Time</em>, succédant au président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky. La chanteuse américaine de 34 ans, actuellement en pleine tournée mondiale, fascine les américains. Elle est dev ... Show More
26m 23s
Jan 2020
January 16th - Beyonce Pulls an Oprah, Taylor Swift's Netflix Doc & Demi Lovato Makes a Touchdown With the Super Bowl 2020
Beyoncé channels her inner Oprah, Taylor Swift is headed to Sundance Film Festival and Demi Lovato takes on the Super Bowl. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories of the day for Thursday, January 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic ... Show More
4m 24s
Aug 2021
Britney Spears Conservatorship, Lizzo and Cardi B Collab, NBA YoungBoy, & Beyoncé Ivy Park Drop
What’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. Welcome to entertainment news recap where I summarize the latest news of the week. I discuss plenty subjects to catch you listeners up! First, I discuss Britney Spears father, Jamie Spears, dropping as the head of her conservatorship. Seco ... Show More
7m 47s
Mar 2024
Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, and Unpacking Country Music History (With Sam Sanders)
Grab your hat and saddle up! Before the release of Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter," Chelsea and Sam Sanders (co-host of the Vibe Check podcast) talk about the times Beyoncé has come closest to memoir-level vulnerability. They share insights on the history of country music, make a few p ... Show More
46m 5s
Jul 2020
July 31st - Beyoncé's Visual Album 'Black Is King,' Billie Eilish's New Song 'My Future' & Taylor Swift's Hilarious Tweet to a Fan
Beyoncé's visual album 'Black Is King' is here, Billie Eilish's new song "my future" is the top trending video on YouTube and Taylor Swift has the best reaction to a fan missing her surprise album drop. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Friday, July ... Show More
4m 27s
Mar 2024
Is Beyoncé's music #sponcon? And other mysteries LIVE in Brooklyn
Live from On-Air Fest in Brooklyn, Nate and Charlie investigate listeners’ burning musical mysteries, such as: Is Beyoncé’s reference to Lexus in “Texas Hold ’Em” product placement? And, could we be tuning all our music the wrong way? These stories have twists, turns, and a live ... Show More
44m 47s
Dec 2021
Rihanna Is “Pregnant”, NBA YoungBoy Wants to Date Doja Cat, Beyoncé Ivy Park, Virgil Abloh, & More
What’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. Welcome to entertainment news recap on The Lifestyle of Ameenha Lee Podcast. First, I discuss rumors of Rihanna allegedly being pregnant. Second, I discuss NBA YoungBoy wanting to date Doja Cat. Should these two collab together? Next, I di ... Show More
13m 20s