logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2024
24m 56s

Everybody's gone country

Vox
About this episode
Country music is cool again!!!!! Billboard's Melinda Newman explains. This episode was reported and produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/membe ... Show More
Up next
Today
Talk turkey to me
How this big, lean bird became the staple of the most American of meals. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene Hill and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo of the National Thanksgiving turkey by Andr ... Show More
29m 37s
Nov 21
Attention deficit television
The screens are getting smaller, and so are our attention spans. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Miles Bryan and Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel King. Image credit vladans/Get ... Show More
25m 48s
Nov 20
How antidepressants got political
More young people are taking antidepressants. And there's a brewing backlash to the meds on the right. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Imag ... Show More
25m 51s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 7
The Life of a Chat Show 'Showgirl': Why Is Taylor Swift Making the Interview Rounds for the First Time in 5-Plus Years?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Taylor Swift's uncharacteristically robust press tour for album release week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
38m 51s
May 2024
Billie Eilish Makes the Case for Shorter Albums & Shorter Shows
On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about Billie Eilish's viral comments about 3-hour concerts amid her career-high Hit Me Hard and Soft debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
37m 27s
Apr 2024
BEST OF THE GIST: The Juice, Squeezed Edition
<p>In this installment of Best Of The Gist, listen to Mike's show opener this past Thursday about the death of O.J. Simpson. Then we listen back to our December 6, 2016 interview with Ezra Edelman, whose documentary <em>O.J.: Made In America</em>, explored Simpson's life. It won ... Show More
19m 49s
Jun 2025
The Most Underrated Taylor Swift Songs
In this episode, recorded in Spotify Studios, we traverse the truly underrated and forgotten momensos in Taylor Swift's varied discography. It's true that every song has a shooter, so who are the real undermentioned divas in this crop of acclaimed besties? Tune in to find out! Wa ... Show More
48m 13s
Oct 14
How Elijah Scott Escaped the Streets, Went Viral & Is Shaping the Future of Country Music
Sponsored by: HelloFresh Get your meals here: Https://www.hellofresh.com/RAWTALK10FMSponsored by: Rugiet Go to Https://www.rugiet.com/RAWTALK for 15% off your first order!Individual results may vary with prescription treatment. Compounded drugs are permitted to be prescribed unde ... Show More
1h 38m
Oct 24
FBI Charges NBA Stars in Gambling Scheme & Trump Touts Ballroom Post-East Wing Demo | Jeff Tweedy
Michael Kosta dives into the alleged involvement of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat star Terry Rozier in illegal gambling schemes. Plus, Donald Trump continues to defend the construction of his mega-sized White House ballroom as he fully demolish ... Show More
34m 44s
Aug 14
Americana Music Live with Drew Holcomb and Malcolm Gladwell
Wrapping up our summer music series, the Memphis-born, East Nashville-based singer songwriter Drew Holcomb talks with Malcolm in front of a live audience at the Cherry Lane Theater in Greenwich Village. Drew plays original songs and a few covers you might recognize on this explor ... Show More
1h 18m
Jun 2025
Skedaddle!
EP#773: Bryan and Krissy want to bring back Skedaddling...which is really scatting. Anyway, no one cares! On this episode, the two friends discuss the crypto-bro kidnapping in NY that is very dramatic and quite entertaining. We review the plot lines, so far. Then, Bryan digs deep ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 24
#605 - Memphis Crisp
Theo returns with a solo episode to talk about going to Hulk Hogan’s funeral, a new vision for the Grammy’s, and what some girls in Philly are like. He also responds to some of your voicemails and shares some thoughts about the power of brotherhood. ------------------------------ ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2021
#40 Barbara Shutt
<p>In 1968, Jonathan&rsquo;s mother-in-law Becky spent one of the best summers of her life with a woman named Barbara. But then they never spoke again. Now, over fifty years later, Becky learns something about Barbara that makes her question whether she ever really knew her at al ... Show More
36m 36s