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The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news.

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The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news.

Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp

    Popcast (Deluxe): What’s an Industry Plant Anyway? Plus: Ariana Grande

    Popcast (Deluxe): What’s an Industry Plant Anyway? Plus: Ariana Grande

    Discussing the quick ascent of the downtempo R&B singer 4batz, the new Ariana Grande album, “eternal sunshine,” music at the Oscars and more.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Tate McRae, Dua Lipa and the Fight to Be ‘Main Pop Girl’

    Tate McRae, Dua Lipa and the Fight to Be ‘Main Pop Girl’

    A conversation about a title that emerged from stan communities, and how it’s played a role in pop singers’ careers. Guests: Vulture's Jason P. Frank and Rolling Stone's Larisha Paul.

    • 56 min
    girl in red: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview

    girl in red: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview

    An interview with the Norwegian singer girl in red (Marie Ulven) about her second album, “I’m Doing It Again Baby!,” opening for Taylor Swift and more.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Popcast (Deluxe): Is TikTok Done? 4 Crises Holding the App Back

    Popcast (Deluxe): Is TikTok Done? 4 Crises Holding the App Back

    Once addictive and effective, TikTok is struggling with commercialization, a shifting relationship with the music industry and more.

    • 51 min
    Remembering Toby Keith and His Complexities

    Remembering Toby Keith and His Complexities

    A conversation about his loudest (and quieter) moments, and how patriotism has played into country music. Guest: David Cantwell.

    • 42 min
    Popcast (Deluxe): Pop Stars vs. the Attention Economy

    Popcast (Deluxe): Pop Stars vs. the Attention Economy

    Jennifer Lopez’s new film and album, “This Is Me … Now,” plus other confusing recent rollouts for pop stars including Dua Lipa, Justin Timberlake and Camila Cabello.

    • 1 hr 3 min

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