Why PG movies are so big right now (CT+) : Consider This from NPR

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7 months ago

December 6, 2025

Why PG movies are so big right now (CT+) : Consider This from NPR

Many of
the biggest movies of the last few years have one thing in common.

They are all rated PG — which is
surprising because many of Hollywood’s biggest hits have been rated PG-13.

So what’s behind the current love of
PG movies, and why are kids the most influential moviegoers in the industry
right now?

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This episode was produced by Kai
McNamee and Kathryn Fink. It was edited by Justine Kenin. Our executive
producer is Sami Yenigun.

We unpack the 2026 Emmy nominations : Pop Culture Happy Hour

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July 8, 2026

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We unpack the 2026 Emmy nominations : Pop Culture Happy Hour

Matthew Rhys was nominated for his role in Widow’s Bay.

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The 2026 Emmy nominations are here. We’re unpacking the record-breaking nominations for Hacks, plus a big day for Widow’s Bay, The Pitt, and The Bear. We’ll also talk about the snubs and make some early predictions of who will win.

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Urban Jürgensen: Introducing Elite Watchmaking to New Audiences

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July 8, 2026

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Urban Jürgensen: Introducing Elite Watchmaking to New Audiences

Chief executive Alex Rosenfield explains in ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ how the historic, ultra-high-end watchmaker is engaging lifestyle customers and the next generation of ‘gearheads’ with a Timothée Chalamet tie-up and a fresh approach to community building while bypassing traditional retail.

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Can you say no to a friend’s wedding? : It’s Been a Minute

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July 8, 2026

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Can you say no to a friend’s wedding?

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Are we spending too much on other people’s weddings?

Going to a friend’s weddings can be so fun and meaningful… but it can also really hurt your wallet. A survey by LendingTree found that 31% of people who had been to a wedding in the past five years had accrued debt to attend. So what’s driving up the cost of weddings for guests? And what makes it so hard to say no to these expenses?

Brittany breaks it down with Allyson Rees, senior analyst at trend forecasting firm WGSN, and Annie Joy Williams, assistant editor at The Atlantic.

This episode was produced by Liam McBain, with additional support from Corey Antonio Rose. It was edited by Neena Pathak. Our Supervising Producer is Cher Vincent. Our Executive Producer is Barton Girdwood. Our VP of Programming is Yolanda Sangweni.