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Need a little break from hard news? Or maybe a bit of time to talk to friends about the latest movie, new book or must-see TV series they just finished streaming? Need a little break from hard news? Or maybe a bit of time to talk to friends about the latest movie, new book or must-see TV series they just finished streaming? The hosts of NPR’s [Pop Culture Happy Hour]( — Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris — have got you covered. Their podcast has all of the best recommendations and insights about movies, TV, music, books, video games and pop cultural happenings five days a week. A rotating cast of guest culture experts join the team to add their take on everything going on in the discourse. Try out a few episodes to get started: - [The highs (and the snubs)]( of the 2021 Oscar nomination - [Everything surrounding the smash series, Wandavision]( which turns the Marvel Cinematic Universe into a vaguely sinister sitcom - [Our listeners’ (definitive) ranking]( of the top 10 Muppets, ever - [The nostalgic charms]( of the 1997 live-action Cinderella, starring Whitney Houston and Brand - [Some of our favorite non-fiction book recommendations of 2020]( as curated from NPR’s Book Concierge - [A deep-dive into the history]( of the reality show, Shark Tank Explore a world of reactions and opinions spanning the world of pop culture. Join us for a moment (or an hour) of fun, free-wheeling escape. Because no matter the subject, we take pop culture in very high spirits. [Listen Now]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( You received this message because you're subscribed to Best of NPR emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]