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What’s Popping | 娱乐吃瓜英闻Jimmy Kimmel Is Back on Air【Title/标题】Jimmy Kimmel advocates for free speech, slams FCC chair in late-night return【Source/来源】Media Outlet/媒体：The Washington PostWritten by/作者：Emily Yahr【Transcript/文稿】After one of the more eventful weeks of his career, Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night TV on Tuesday to a huge standing ovation from his studio audience, as he talked about the controversy that saw his show temporarily removed from ABC’s airwaves after comments he made about the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.During a 20-minute monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Kimmel thanked many people for t...
2025-09-2405 min
Post ReportsTaylor and Travis: It's a love — and business — storyTaylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce announced their engagement Tuesday. Fans mobilized, groups chats lit up, and social media posts of Swifties celebrating went viral. “Post Reports” host Elahe Izadi speaks with pop culture reporter Emily Yahr about this announcement, why it was an unusual move for Swift, and what it could mean for Swift’s music career and business. Plus, we hear from personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary on whether a pre-nup is worth it. Today’s show was produced by Thomas Lu. It was edited by Peter Bresnan and Reena Flores and mixed by Sam Bair...
2025-08-2826 min
Post ReportsHow Taylor Swift became her own economyTaylor Swift’s 2023 Eras Tour is projected to rake in billions of dollars, becoming the highest grossing concert tour in history. But her economic impact doesn’t stop there. Today, we break down the economy (Taylor’s version). Read more:Pop powerhouse Taylor Swift has been in the music business for nearly two decades. But 2023 is turning out to be her most remarkable – and highest-earning – year. Swift is on pace to earn billions of dollars from her Eras Tour, more than any other touring artist in history. That includes the Beatles...
2023-10-2723 min
Creating SuperfansEmily Yahr on the exceptional Eras Tour fan experienceIf you've been on the Internet at all this year, you have likely seen many stories about Taylor Swift's game changing Eras Tour. She is breaking records, rewriting the rules, and has had a seismic (literally seismic!) impact on just about every area of pop culture.In today's episode of the podcast, I am thrilled to welcome my friend Emily Yahr to talk about the Eras tour and what it means not just for concert experience, but for pop culture experience moving forward. Emily Yahr is an entertainment reporter for The Washington Post, where she co...
2023-08-2237 minCreating SuperfansEmily Yahr on the exceptional Eras Tour fan experienceIf you've been on the Internet at all this year, you have likely seen many stories about Taylor Swift's game changing Eras Tour. She is breaking records, rewriting the rules, and has had a seismic (literally seismic!) impact on just about every area of pop culture.In today's episode of the podcast, I am thrilled to welcome my friend Emily Yahr to talk about the Eras tour and what it means not just for concert experience, but for pop culture experience moving forward. Emily Yahr is an entertainment reporter for The Washington Post, where she co...
2023-08-2237 min
The Rubin ReportCharles Barkley Has Harsh Words for Anyone Boycotting Bud Light | Direct Message | Rubin ReportDave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Charles Barkley’s rant about people participating in the Bud Light boycott to protest the brand’s partnership with Dylan Mulvaney, Luke Combs being attacked by Emily Yahr at the Washington Post for having chart success with his cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car”; Disney CEO Bob Iger pretending that he is above getting involved in a culture war; the latest on the writers and actors strike which has brought about a complete Hollywood shutdown; Adam DeVine telling “This Past Weekend” host Theo Von why there are so few Hollywood comedies now; Rash...
2023-07-1842 min
Slate HealthPolitical Gabfest: The World Is BurningThis week, John Dickerson and David Plotz are joined by Vox’s Marin Cogan @marincogan to discuss the extreme weather, heat, and floods that are wreaking havoc across the United States and around the world; the social media phenomenon of Threads; and the American love-hate relationship with cars. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Cara Buckley for The New York Times: “To Help Cool a Hot Planet, the Whitest of White Coats”Jonathan Erdman for The Weather Channel: “America’s Top Weather Killer Is Not Tornadoes, Flooding, Lightni...
2023-07-1355 min
Political GabfestThe World Is BurningThis week, John Dickerson and David Plotz are joined by Vox’s Marin Cogan @marincogan to discuss the extreme weather, heat, and floods that are wreaking havoc across the United States and around the world; the social media phenomenon of Threads; and the American love-hate relationship with cars. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Cara Buckley for The New York Times: “To Help Cool a Hot Planet, the Whitest of White Coats”Jonathan Erdman for The Weather Channel: “America’s Top Weather Killer Is Not Tornadoes, Flooding, Lightni...
2023-07-1355 min
Media in MinutesHannah Yasharoff: USA Today Wellness & Celebrity Culture ReporterSend a textHannah shares her journalism journey in today’s episode. Listen as she talks with Angela about childhood influences, favorite writers and the impact of Tik Tok and influencers in today’s culture. Follow Hannah’s life and work here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-yasharoff Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannahYasharoff USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/staff/2647629001/hannah-yasharoff/ Netflix Beef: https://www.netflix.com/title/81447461 Emily Yahr: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/emily-yahr/ Caity Weaver: https://www.nytimes.com/b...
2023-06-2921 min
Find Joy...No Matter WhatEpisode 145: Generate Joy in CrisisThanks for joining Jill Baughan today on Finding Joy ...No Matter What. Make a Joy Box for Someone You Care About: https://jillbaughan.com/joy-box/ "Amy Grant opens up about Kennedy Center honors, recovery from bad bike accident." CBS Mornings, December 12, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Aqr6SOqx4 Brother Phap Linh. Generating Joy and Embracing Suffering in Times of Crisis. November 26, 2021. https://plumvillage.app/generating-joy-and-embracing-suffering-in-times-of-crisis/ Crisis. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/crisis_1 Yahr, Emily. "Amy Grant conquered Christian music. That was just her first act." T...
2023-02-0611 min
Big Reputations27. Janet JacksonThis week we will discuss the iconic singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer: Janet Jackson. We cover her early career, the steps she took to establish control and an independent career, the struggles she faced, and the scandals she has endured. Then we dig into some of the truths behind her experiences including her relationships with family members, being a Jackson and dealing with the tabloids, and the realities of that infamous Super Bowl performance. Finally, we wrap up with Jackson’s legacy, the awards she has received, the humanitarian work she has been involved in, and the female empowerment she...
2022-09-071h 25Big Reputations27. Janet JacksonThis week we will discuss the iconic singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer: Janet Jackson. We cover her early career, the steps she took to establish control and an independent career, the struggles she faced, and the scandals she has endured. Then we dig into some of the truths behind her experiences including her relationships with family members, being a Jackson and dealing with the tabloids, and the realities of that infamous Super Bowl performance. Finally, we wrap up with Jackson’s legacy, the awards she has received, the humanitarian work she has been involved in, and the female empowerment she...
2022-09-071h 25
Well PlayedHeard vs. Depp and a Conversation with Angelica Ross
First up, we break down the latest in pop culture news from the weekend’s most-talked about breakup — ahem, Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan — to the Depp vs. Heard verdict.
Then, we kick off Pride Month with a conversation with an icon.
Within the last decade, there’s been a huge shift in trans representation in Hollywood. From “Orange is the New Black” to “Pose,” we’ve seen more diverse storylines that explore queer and trans experiences than ever before. And we’ve been introduced to some of our new favorite actors, like the multitalented Angelica Ross.
2022-06-0733 min
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCartyEpisode 116: Buying New Underwear Instead of Doing Laundry: Meet Rita (part II)Please DON’T buy new underwear instead of doing laundry. Thanks!Rita of Panty Witch is back to talk about two of the major obstacles that limit access to slow fashion: size and cost. As part of that conversation, Amanda talks about Victoria’s Secret’s links to forced labor and worker exploitation. Veronica shares her audio essay about quitting her job (get ready to be inspired). And Amanda talks about Amazon’s current and future impact on what it means to be both an employer and an employee (no matter where you work).SO MUCH ADD...
2022-02-061h 49
Bachelor of HeartsAncient Kisstory - Tell Me More (Bachelor US S1 E6)This week on Ancient Kisstory, we're looking back at the first ever Women Tell All special, to get all the behind-the-scenes gossip straight from the horses' mouths. But since nothing really happened on that episode, we're also presenting an exhaustively researched investigation into Where They Are Now. Was one of the women from this season in Spider-Man? Who was Cyndi Lauper's makeup artist? Who's going to be on the next season of The Apprentice UK? Plus - we conduct a detailed investigation into how many standard drinks of champagne were drunk by each person in season 1, read an excerpt...
2021-10-281h 35Bachelor of HeartsAncient Kisstory - Tell Me More (Bachelor US S1 E6)This week on Ancient Kisstory, we're looking back at the first ever Women Tell All special, to get all the behind-the-scenes gossip straight from the horses' mouths. But since nothing really happened on that episode, we're also presenting an exhaustively researched investigation into Where They Are Now. Was one of the women from this season in Spider-Man? Who was Cyndi Lauper's makeup artist? Who's going to be on the next season of The Apprentice UK? Plus - we conduct a detailed investigation into how many standard drinks of champagne were drunk by each person in season 1, read an excerpt...
2021-10-281h 35
Bachelor of HeartsAncient Kisstory #6 - Tell Me More (Bachelor US S1 E6)This week on Ancient Kisstory, we're looking back at the first ever Women Tell All special, to get all the behind-the-scenes gossip straight from the horses' mouths. But since nothing really happened on that episode, we're also presenting an exhaustively researched investigation into Where They Are Now. Was one of the women from this season in Spider-Man? Who was Cyndi Lauper's makeup artist? Who's going to be on the next season of The Apprentice UK? Plus - we conduct a detailed investigation into how many standard drinks of champagne were drunk by each person in season 1, read an excerpt...
2021-10-281h 35
The Country Music Media PodcastGarth Brooks Doesn’t Talk Politics, Until Now - Emily Yahr On Her Kennedy Center Honors ProfileThis week on the Country Music Media Podcast, Washington Post reporter Emily Yahr talks about her profile on Garth Brooks ahead of the Kennedy Center Honors. Plus (18:00) astute observations about the 2021 season of American Idol and (21:00) The Voice. Read: Everyone wants Garth Brooks on their side. He just wants everyone to get along, at the Washington Post. Read: 'The Voice winner is a former tween YouTube sensation - and he could change the show forever at the Washington Post. Read: This season of 'American Idol' was a...
2021-06-0728 min
CultureKlatschEp. 8 - The Portrait of Britney Spears: On Media & CelebrityWe talk about the documentary “The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears,” directed by Samantha Stark. The documentary traces Britney’s rise to stardom and the events that ultimately led to her being placed in a conservatorship, examining the role of the media in the framing of female celebrities.
We parse out the complexities of the frame with Dr. Rodney Herring. We discuss the lore of celebrity culture and how celebrities are portrayed in traditional and social media, limning the differences between how Britney is portrayed by the tabloids and by The New York Times. We look at some of the...
2021-04-2554 minThe Country Music Media PodcastToby Keith Went To Washington + We Got the Response All WrongToby Keith and Ricky Skaggs rolled into the White House during an impeachment. Garth Brooks chose to play an inauguration that was divisive, especially in country music circles. Country music and politics crossed paths in some significant ways this month but there is something you should know, especially about that Medal of Arts ceremony. We got the response all wrong. Read: Toby Keith on His Politics in the Chicago TribuneRead: Emily Yahr's Washington Post profile on Toby Keith Read: A Recap of the Drama that followed Ethan Hawke's Rolling Stone article, in E...
2021-01-2116 min
Reopening AmericaLive-Streamed Events Are Here to Stay as the Pandemic Has Changed Access to EntertainmentThe pandemic may have fundamentally changed access to entertainment and possibly for the better. The live events industry has suffered under health restrictions and forced many events to go virtual. While live-streamed events can't replace the experience or financial benefits, it has opened events to wider audiences and will probably be part of the mix going forward. Emily Yahr, entertainment reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for how virtual events may be here to stay. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-01-2006 min
The Daily DiveThe Capitol Steps up Security Amid Fears of Violent Protests in the Lead up to Joe Biden's InaugurationGet ready for another eventful week as statehouses across the country and the Capitol beef up security and prepare for protests and possible violence leading up to the inauguration of Joe Biden. We will also be seeing another round of pardons from President Trump, with a possible self-pardon. Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News, joins us for this and what Biden plans to do in his first days in office.Next, a large study of patients that have had COVID-19 shows that six months later, more than three quarters of them were...
2021-01-1820 minThe Country Music Media PodcastIs Country Radio Ready to Forgive Taylor Swift?Historically, when young female pop artists break up with country, country doesn’t come crawling back. But this time they are. Taylor Swift's "Betty" is a Top 40 hit and her performance at the 2020 ACM Awards felt as comfortable as you could hope if you're among those hoping she'll soon take back her crown as queen of country . My guest this week will explain why — after all she and the genre have been through since her last country hit ("Red" in 2013) — the timing may be right. Emily Yahr is an entertainment and pop culture reporter with The Wa...
2020-10-0129 min
MadsplainersOn the Cover: Hungry cityThe coronavirus pandemic has triggered record unemployment and financial strain, and with those challenges comes hunger. Across the country, Americans who've never visited food pantries are seeking help. Here in Dane County, food banks and pantries faced a spike in demand just as grocery shortages made many basics hard to come by. On today's show, we talk to the Cap Times' David Maraniss Fellow Emily Shetler, who spent months visiting food distribution sites to understand how the pandemic has reshaped hunger in Dane County and how these agencies are teaming up with restaurants and farmers to ensure no one goes...
2020-07-2215 min
Delaware's Afternoon News with Chris CarlWhat are all the possible reasons Taylor Swift just now decided to get "political"? How could some folks have assumed she was conservative?Emily Yahr -- Entertainment Reporter -- The WASHINGTON POST, talks to WDEL's Allan Loudell from Washington
2018-10-1000 min
Is This Real Life? With Mandy SlutskerEpisode 25 - 'The Bachelorette guys go full Zoolander' with Lisa Bonos & Emily YahrWashington Post Bachelorette recappers Lisa Bonos and Emily Yahr join Mandy to chat all things on this week's episode of the Bachelorette in Vegas including the 1 on 1 date with Aly Raisman's ex Colton, the group date featuring Wayne Newton, and 2 on 1 with Derek Zoolander. Plus, how Mandy tried to get Lisa on the ABC show 'The Proposal.' Come for the tea, stay for the laughs!
2018-06-2853 min
Is This Real Life? With Mandy SlutskerEpisode 9 - 'Bachelor betrayal' with Emily YahrMandy sits down with Emily Yahr, entertainment reporter for the Washington Post, to discuss the most dramatic Bachelor finale EVER. Mandy and Emily weigh in on if ABC producers crossed a line, what the social media reaction has been, the joys and downfalls of entertainment reporting, and what ever happened to Arie's relationship with Jef Holm...it's juicy, you'll be on the edge of your seat!
2018-03-0856 min