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Too Many Kooks in the Kitchen: #Burritogate and Co-opting Mexican Culture

This “adventure narrative” is hugely successful in food culture: The chef has a cultural experience, and patrons get to taste a new version of the inspiration. It’s a story that sells.

Beyond Binaries and Convention: Kay Ulanday Barrett on Ancestry, Disability, and Identity Formation

I am not interested in having white Americans take my family’s tongue and practices for some poetic getaway.

Popaganda: Why We Love Sports

Being a feminist sports fan is complicated. Athletes are talented artists and teams can build community and confidence. But sports culture has many dark sides: violence, homophobia, greed. On this episode, we talk with feminist fans of football, tennis, soccer, and basketball about what keeps them watching and how they’re working to change sports for the better. The great Jessica Luther...

Sing a New Song: Trump’s National Anthem is Not About Allegiance

After we engage in battles about the National Anthem, patriotism, and cheering LeBron’s “U bum” retort, it’s imperative to drag Trump, Trump supporters, local representatives, and our community back into the fray that Trump so desperately evades.

“Romy and Michele” Is Still a Powerful Ode to Female Friendships

Without Romy and Michele, we wouldn’t have Bridesmaids or Mean Girls.

“Sirena” Empowers Cholas To Create Community

Sirena is seven tracks of pure euphoria, best enjoyed while biking around the graffitied streets of your hood of choice.

How Carnival Became a Global Festival

Hint: Rihanna is involved.

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