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Pop culture is conservative now - Today, Explained

Pop culture is conservative now - Today, Explained

Update: 2025-12-12
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Why books, movies, music, and fashion all took a turn to the right.


This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.


Actors Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the movie "Rush Hour 2," circa 2001. President Trump reportedly has been lobbying for another installment of the movie. Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.


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Pop culture is conservative now - Today, Explained

Pop culture is conservative now - Today, Explained