Neena Pathak

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Brittany needs to buy a couch. Should she buy now, pay later?

1 week ago | wrvo.org | Brittany Luse |Andee Tagle |Alexis Williams |Neena Pathak

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans have become one of the go-to ways to get access to credit fast. Companies like Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay make buying big purchases relatively easy by allowing people to pay in installments over time. But some Americans have taken to using this method for everyday items like groceries, and when BNPL service providers like Klarna partners with DoorDash so customers can "eat now, pay later"... it feels like a debt trap waiting to happen.
Why can't we (or Ms. Rachel) talk about Gaza's children dying?

2 weeks ago | wrvo.org | Brittany Luse |Neena Pathak |Corey Rose

Children's educator and YouTube star Ms Rachel has used her social media to advocate for the safety of children all over the world - but when she used her platform to call attention to the plight of children in Palestine, she was accused of being paid by Hamas. This week, Brittany is joined by Defector managing editor Samer Kalaf and The Guardian's data editor Mona Chalabi to unpack why it's suddenly so controversial to advocate for kids. Copyright 2025 NPR
Pop culture has a "bean soup problem." : It's Been a Minute

2 weeks ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Aisha Harris |B.A. Parker |Alexis Paige Williams |Neena Pathak

Pop culture has a "bean soup problem." Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1263527119/1269342660" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Pop culture has a media literacy problem. Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images Pop culture has a media literacy problem. Getty Images Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events.
Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game

2 weeks ago | wrvo.org | Brittany Luse |Alexis Williams |Neena Pathak |Barton Girdwood

It's been seven years since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting outside of Nevada. For some, it's a hobby that spices up a game, but for others it's become a side hustle or investing strategy. And in a time where 60% of U.S. households don't earn enough to afford basic costs of living... that can be a problem. This... is Money Troubles. And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet...
Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game : It's Been a Minute

2 weeks ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Alexis Williams |Neena Pathak |Barton Girdwood |Veralyn Williams

Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1263527117/1269327754" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> How has sports betting changed the way we watch sports? Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images How has sports betting changed the way we watch sports?
Can OnlyFans save the music industry?

3 weeks ago | wrvo.org | Brittany Luse |Isabella Gomez Sarmiento |Alexis Williams |Neena Pathak

Concert tickets are more expensive than ever, and according to Live Nation, 2023 was the biggest year ever for concert turnout and ticket sales. So why are indie artists turning to OnlyFans to pay the bills? This is PART ONE of our new series, Money Troubles. And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, and even our favorite pastimes.
Can OnlyFans save the music industry? : It's Been a Minute

3 weeks ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Isabella Gomez Sarmiento |Alexis Paige Williams |Neena Pathak

Can OnlyFans save the music industry? Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1263527113/1269294689" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Why are musicians putting their content on OnlyFans? Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images Why are musicians putting their content on OnlyFans?
The political power of Gen Z women

4 weeks ago | wrvo.org | Brittany Luse |Corey Bridges |Neena Pathak

The leftward shift of Gen Z women is one of the most dramatic political trends happening right now. Polling data from Gallup found that 40% of young women aged 18-29 self-describe as liberal compared to 28% of the same demographic at the beginning of the century. So what's causing a new generation of young women to move to the left? Brittany is joined by founder of the Up and Up Newsletter, Rachel Janfaza, and New York Times reporter, Claire Cain Miller.
The political power of Gen Z women : It's Been a Minute

4 weeks ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Corey Bridges |Neena Pathak

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The MET Gala is tonight, and it's already historic. Here's why.

1 month ago | wrvo.org | Brittany Luse |Barton Girdwood |Neena Pathak

It's the first Monday in May. AKA it's time for the annual MET Gala. Or as some call it, "fashion's biggest night." Celebrities will walk the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art hoping their looks live up to the annual theme of the gala. This year's theme is a special one. It's called "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," and it's the very first Black fashion tradition to be selected for the theme of the Costume Institute's fundraiser.