This three-part investigative podcast series examines how Nick Fuentes transformed internet memes, livestream culture, and irony into a powerful recruitment engine for white nationalism and antisemitism. Narrated by AI journalist Alexandra Reeves, the series traces Fuentes’s rise from online provocateur to political asset, exposing how humor, parasocial bond ... Show More
Jan 2026
Nick Fuentes - The Fuentes Phenomenon - From Troll to Political Asset
In the final episode, Alexandra Reeves examines how Nick Fuentes moved from fringe internet figure to politically legitimized extremist. The episode traces his role in Stop the Steal culture, the lead-up to January 6th, and his efforts to gain credibility through AFPAC, media att ... Show More
27m 55s
Jan 2026
Nick Fuentes - The Fuentes Phenomenon - The Architecture of Hate
In Episode Two, Alexandra Reeves strips away Nick Fuentes’s irony and internet humor to confront the ideology beneath it. The episode documents his explicit advocacy of white nationalism, antisemitism, Holocaust denial, misogyny, homophobia, and authoritarian Christian शासन. Usin ... Show More
24m 17s
Jan 2026
Nick Fuentes - The Fuentes Phenomenon - From Meme to Movement
In Episode One, Alexandra Reeves traces how Nick Fuentes rose from a suburban teenager to a central figure in online extremism. The episode explores how livestreams, memes, irony, and parasocial relationships transformed white nationalism into edgy entertainment for young men. It ... Show More
24m 19s
Dec 2024
Poppin’ Off on the Biggest Pop Star of the 21st Century and Spotify Wrapped
Danny Pellegrino is a New York Times bestselling author, comedian, and host of the podcast “Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino.” He joins Danielle and Simone to pop off about Bravo’s "Vanderpump Rules" reboot, the best movies of 2024, and the artists that made it on their Sp ... Show More
36m 55s
Aug 2024
Poppin’ Off with Diosa Femme
Diosa Femme is a writer, producer, and the co-founder of “Locatora Radio,” a platform dedicated to spotlighting untold stories and shifting cultural narratives. She joins Simone and Danielle to dissect the latest pop culture moments, like the remake of “La Bamba,” whether it’s ti ... Show More
38m 35s
Feb 2024
Popcast (Deluxe): Usher, Beyoncé and Ye Lead a Busy Week in Pop
Recapping the Super Bowl halftime show, two new singles from Beyoncé, Ye’s “Vultures 1” album and more. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audi ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2023
Ebony and Irony: The Artist Of Our Lives
This week, Bunny and Monét catch up on the Grammy's. There is a lot to talk about, from the hip hop tribute featuring Missy Elliot, Harry Styles' speech for Album of the Year, Beyonce making Grammy history and if social media stopped JLo from performing a Whitney tribute. Also, w ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 2022
The Robust Return of Beyoncé
A deep dive on “Renaissance,” her relationship to queer music communities and her framing of authorship. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Wesley Morris, Jon Pareles and Salamishah Tillet. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via ... Show More
56m 28s