The best & worst of culture in 2026...so far

We have officially wrapped Quarter 1 of 2026. That means it's time to gather the pop culture C-suite and take stock of the best and worst of culture this year...so far. Host Brittany Luse is your Pop Culture CEO, and she's joined by esteemed members of the C-suite, Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson , co-hosts of the Eating for Free podcast, to recap the last three months in an official Pop Culture Quarterly Review. What have been the major cultural achievements and setbacks so far this year? And in the Pop Culture Boardroom, who will emerge as the MVP? Want more bird's eye views of pop culture? Check out these episodes. The Best & Worst Moments of 2025 2026 Predictions: Beyoncé retires, AI busts, Democrats lift weights Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus. Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluse For handpicked podcast recommendations every week,

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The best & worst of culture in 2026...so far is an episode from It's Been a Minute by NPR.

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This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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