New Books in Popular Culture

New Books in Popular Culture


Latest Episodes

'For All Mankind,’ An Alternate History About the Possibility of Utopia
November 15, 2023

Its the UConn PopCast, and in this episode we tackle For All Mankind, Apple TVs alternate history about a space race that never ended. We first react to episode one of season four, which portrays a well-established human base on Mars. What does this f

A Deep Dive into Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts"
November 09, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo's new album "Guts" offers a compelling perspective on early adult uncertainty, societal expectations of young women, and the craft of songwriting. We take a deep dive into the art and persona of this chart-bestriding performer.  The UConn P

What Reality TV Says About Us
November 08, 2023

A Discussion with Danielle J. Lindemann

Michael Newton, "It's a Wonderful Life" (British Film Institute, 2023)
November 08, 2023

An interview with Michael Newton