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Is it a bad thing to be a "capitalist?" Why is the word being used as a diss?And how do Americans' shifting attitudes towards it show up in your discourse and your favorite movies?This is… The ABCs of the Culture Wars. For the next few weeks, Brittany breaks down the history, subtext, and evolving meanings of the buzzwords you hear all over the news and social media. Today we're talking about the C-word: Capitalism. And why the word is increasingly divisive in politics and culture.Brittany is joined by NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben and writer & editor Morgan Jerkins.(0:00) How pop culture got obsessed with eating the rich(3:11) When did anti-capitalist rhetoric enter our politics?(7:05) Why the rich started looking more evil...(12:46) From 'Clueless' millionaires to bumbling billionaires...(17:26) How anti-capitalism is showing up in American politics nowFollow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Why is there so much Nazism in the news? And when does a "joke" become hate speech?Politico broke a story last week featuring what it said were leaks from a Telegram group chat that included Young Republican National Federation leaders. These chats made headlines for reportedly racist and pro-Nazi messaging. But this is not the only story in the news about people in politics engaging with Nazi rhetoric. Is it happening more often? And is this kind of thing just a “joke”? Brittany is joined by Odette Yousef, domestic extremism correspondent for NPR, and Gene Demby, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, to get into it.(0:00) Young Republicans group chat screenshots go viral...(3:40) Where's the line between joking and hate speech?(5:56) Is Nazi talk more common, or are we just more aware of it?(10:29) Why white adults are considered "kids" even in their 30s(14:45) Are there consequences for spreading hate? And what you can do about it.(19:41) 'Wait, What?' - a pop culture trivia game(23:29) Responding to listener comments :)Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Do you want to know the secret to making deeper friendships? Throw a dinner party.You'll feel less lonely, take care of people you love, and find out what's really going on in your community. Dinner parties are sort of a lost art, and our notions of what makes a worthy dinner party are being warped by social media. We're here with tips on how to throw one without feeling self-conscious.Brittany is joined by two dinner party experts: architecture & design journalist Carly Olson and chef & writer Garrett Schlichte. They discuss the pitfalls and pleasures of modern dinner parties, including how to host one without breaking the bank. (0:00) Why dinner parties are the perfect way to connect(2:01) Dinner parties of the past vs. now(4:57) How modern home design prioritizes individualism(8:32) Why social media discourages community building(14:00) Advice for throwing a good dinner party(16:58) How to let go of your anxiety of having people in your home(19:51) Ban the phones at home!Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy