Lauren Smiley

San Francisco

Journalist at Freelance

Contributor at WIRED Magazine

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PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16

1 week ago | kykernel.com | Marissa Armstrong |Libby Heckert |Gabriella Mercedes |Lauren Smiley |Jackson LaCroix

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Lauren Smiley discuss new shows on Netflix, small artist recommendations, the USC “Speak Your Mind” ice bucket challenge, a popular TikTok creator suing Roblox, the end of the “Dancing with the Stars” tour and more.
ボーイング史上最悪の7年間｜The Big Story

1 week ago | wired.jp | Lauren Smiley

1 喋るのをやめない男 2024年7月の蒸し暑い朝、ワシントンDCのホテルのロビーに足を踏み入れたエド・ピアソンは、飛行機墜落後に起こるいつものパターンには絶対に陥らないと心に決めていた。いつものパターン、それは誰にでも思い当たる──おぞましい墜落事故が各局のニュースで大々的に報じられ、命を失ったのは何の罪もない人たちで、調査員が原因を突き止めて報告書を作成し、規制当局と政治家が改革案を出し、乗客は事故のことを忘れ始め、また飛行機に乗る。スキンヘッドで、がっしりとした体にロケット発射レベルのエネルギーを蓄えた62歳のピアソンは、そんなパターンを一切受け入れるつもりはない。エド・ピアソンは「エド・ピアソンの計画」を実行する。ホテルのロビーでソファに腰掛け、その日の計画をわたしに説明する。...
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 15

2 weeks ago | kykernel.com | Libby Heckert |Marissa Armstrong |Gabriella Mercedes |Lauren Smiley

Categories: Coachella, Masters, LeBron James Barbie and ‘Hamilton’ on BroadwayApril 28, 2025 Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Lauren Smiley discuss the trends of Coachella fashion, Masters golf tournament, the brand-new LeBron James Barbie doll, returning cast announcements for “Hamilton” on Broadway and more. About the Contributor
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 14

4 weeks ago | kykernel.com | Libby Heckert |Marissa Armstrong |Gabriella Mercedes |Lauren Smiley

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Lauren Smiley discuss the trends of “A Minecraft Movie,” celebrity castings in upcoming films, Academy of Country Music Awards nominees, spring Keeneland trends, Girl Scout Cookie season, March Madness outcomes, Katy Perry going to space and more.
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 12

1 month ago | kykernel.com | Libby Heckert |Marissa Armstrong |Gabriella Mercedes |Lauren Smiley

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Lauren Smiley discuss newly announced movie sequels and remakes, Netflix reality shows, the Hunger Games, Jojo Siwa’s recent looks, Vogue’s spring fashion trends, March Madness and more.
PODCAST: Pop Goes the Kernel: Episode 11

1 month ago | kykernel.com | Libby Heckert |Marissa Armstrong |Gabriella Mercedes |Lauren Smiley |Jackson LaCroix

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop Goes the Kernel! This week your hosts Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley, Libby Heckert and Marissa Armstrong discuss “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “The Bachelor” updates, new music and the 2025 Met Gala.
Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 10

2 months ago | kykernel.com | Libby Heckert |Marissa Armstrong |Gabriella Mercedes |Lauren Smiley

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley, Libby Heckert and Marissa Armstrong discuss Oscars looks and awards, new docuseries, the new Hunger Games stage adaptation, Michelle Trachtenberg, Bruno Mars and Lizzo music, SKIMS partnership, the new look of the Starbucks menu and more.
The Worst 7 Years in Boeing’s History-and the Man Who Won’t Stop Fighting for Answers

2 months ago | technewstube.com | Lauren Smiley

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The Worst 7 Years in Boeing’s History-and the Man Who Won’t Stop Fighting for Answers

2 months ago | wired.com | Lauren Smiley

On a sticky hot morning in July, Ed Pierson steps into the lobby of a hotel in Washington, DC, completely unwilling to obey the plane-crash life cycle. You’ve seen it: An awful crash dominates the news. The loss of lives is so vastly unjust. Serious investigators look into the causes and issue a report. Regulators and lawmakers hatch reforms. Passengers start to forget. Most of us get back on the plane.
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 9

2 months ago | kykernel.com | Gabriella Mercedes |Lauren Smiley |Libby Heckert |Marissa Armstrong

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley, Libby Heckert and Marissa Armstrong discuss the awards and looks of the SAG awards, new music, New York Yankees allowing beards, Celsius buying Alani Nu, Betty White stamps and more.