Liam McBain is a producer on It's Been a Minute, where he produces stories about culture and how we live. His work focuses on themes of culture and society, including music, arts and entertainment, family relationships, and parenting. Liam's insights have been featured in numerous outlets, including CapRadio, NPR, and NBC New York (WNBC).
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Liam McBain's focus is on entertainment and cultural commentary, often featuring expert opinions. His coverage indicates a preference for experts who can provide insightful analysis of trends in music, pop culture, and other relevant topics within the American context.
Given his interest in various aspects of popular culture, he may be open to pitches from individuals with expertise in music trends, celebrity culture or societal shifts that have influenced popular entertainers. Additionally, those specializing in critical analysis of contemporary literature or cultural phenomena could also find an audience through his reporting.
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Transcript (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) BRITTANY LUSE, HOST: What is a potentially unpopular opinion that you hold about color?
By: Brittany Luse, Liam McBain, Neena Pathak
How our tastes are shaped by the algorithm. Getty Images/vectornation/Photo Illustration by NPR hide caption Recipes online seem to have all become… kind of the same.
Transcript (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) BRITTANY LUSE, HOST: OK. I want to know if you've seen this tweet before.
There are deep roots behind the latest entry into public noise.It’s a now-common scenario: you’re using public transit, or waiting at the airport, or dining in a restaurant, when you hear the tinny music and computerized voice-overs of someone scrolling TikTok – no headphones. This aggravated All Things Considered producer and writer Manuela López Restrepo enough to look into it. And what she found was a rich history of how public noise works in our culture: who is allowed to make (or avoid it), who gets punished – and the companies that seem to get off scot-free.Manuela shares her reporting with Brittany and they dive deep into the politics and policy of noise.For more episodes about culture and civic life, check out:Is your neighborhood riddled with dog poop?The safety and power of knowing your neighborsIs your city shaped by yuppie taste?Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
By: Liam McBain, Brittany Luse, Neena Pathak, Manuela López Restrepo
Transcript MANUELA LOPEZ RESTREPO, BYLINE: I think I'm in my Larry David era of journalism. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) BRITTANY LUSE, HOST:
By: Liam McBain, Hansi Lo Wang, Neena Pathak, Brittany Luse
What would taking race off the census mean? Getty Images/Visual Generation/Photo Illustration by NPR hide caption
How the burnerverse flourished. Getty Images/Deagreez/Photo Illustration by NPR hide caption Non-consensually posted intimate images can devastate women – and beget male bonding.
Transcript (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) BRITTANY LUSE, HOST: Ej, how did you first hear about the burnerverse? Like, how did you catch wind of it?
By: Neena Pathak, Liam McBain, Brittany Luse
Is private equity changing our food culture? Getty Images/Tetra/Winslow Productions/Photo Illustration by NPR hide caption
By: Liam McBain, Neena Pathak, Brittany Luse
Transcript (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) BRITTANY LUSE, HOST: OK. We are coming up on Halloween. What is something you find really spooky?
