Pop Syllabus

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Pop Syllabus with Christiana Mbakwe Medina Visit website › Arts · EN · 37 episodes · latest 2026-09-23

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Pop Syllabus is a show where host Christiana Mbakwe Medina deconstructs the zeitgeist and answers the big cultural questions. How did we swing from body positivity to thin-being-in? Why do so many people trust wellness influencers over medical doctors? And how did tech oligarchs become the new celebrities? Think of Christiana as a cross between a messy news anchor and guerilla academic. Each week, she and an expert guest will unpack a buzzy topic, and help us understand the moment while going through it.

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The Pop Culture Debrief Season Finale: Breaking Down September Issue covers E

2026-09-23 · 1 hr 14 min

September is for back-to-school, changing weather, and apparently a LOT of celebrity magazine covers. For the Season 1 finale of Pop Syllabus, Christiana picks up the September issues and takes us inside their biggest…
Understanding Women with ADHD with Corinne the Coach E

2026-09-16 · 1 hr 12 min

Forget the stereotypical image of ADHD. For many women, it looks a lot different. This week, Christiana sits down with Corinne the Coach to explore why women and girls are so often overlooked, why women of color face…
Bad Moms in Pop Culture with Ej Dickson E

2026-09-09 · 44 min

We love to talk about motherhood like there’s a right way to do it. But the rules have never been as simple as they seem. This week, Christiana sits down with WIRED senior culture writer and author of One Bad Mother Ej…
The State of Beauty Politics and What It All Means with Tressie McMillan Cottom E

2026-09-02 · 1 hr 16 min

Botox, filler, beauty trends, and the pressure to keep up with it all. This week, Christiana sits down with NYT columnist and UNC Chapel Hill professor Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom to explore how beauty culture is…
Ranking the 2020s Pop Culture Divas with Ryan Mitchell E

2026-08-26 · 1 hr 23 min

Divas! We all love them, and we all have very strong opinions about who deserves a spot in our personal top 3. So this week, Christiana sits down with journalist, culture critic, and the NFL’s first LGBTQ+ brand…
Power, Pleasure, and White Women’s Hair with Sarah Mesle E

2026-08-19 · 1 hr 3 min

Only a small percentage of women are naturally blonde, yet blonde hair has become one of the most powerful symbols of beauty and privilege in American culture. This week, Christiana sits down with Sarah Mesle, USC…
Pioneers, Builders, and Innovators: a new Pop Syllabus rubric with Blue Telusma E

2026-08-12 · 1 hr 36 min

This week, writer and YouTuber Blue Telusma joins Pop Syllabus for a wide-ranging conversation on modern relationships, gender dynamics, and what Love Island reveals about our culture. Best known for her sharp…
Pop Culture and The Royal Family: Past, Present, and Future with Omid Scobie

2026-08-05 · 1 hr 17 min

The royal family has mastered the art of staying in the spotlight. For generations, they’ve been a source of fascination, controversy, and endless conversation. But why do we keep coming back to the Crown? In this…
The Anatomy of a Real Housewife with Candiace Dillard Bassett E

2026-07-22 · 1 hr 1 min

Millions of people watch The Real Housewives, but few know what it's really like to be one. In this episode, Christiana sits down with former Real Housewives of Potomac star and Miss USA 2013, Candiace Dillard Bassett,…
GLP-1s and The Death of Body Positivity with Dr. A. Janet Tomiyama E

2026-07-16 · 1 hr 8 min

Are GLP-1s changing our relationship with our bodies? The science says yes, but not in the ways you might think. In this episode, Christiana sits down with Dr. A. Janet Tomiyama, health psychologist, UCLA professor, and…

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Owner: Nkiruka Productions and Companion Arts
Oldest episode in feed: 01/2026
Typical length: 1 hr 0 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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