Engagement Party
Episodes
How a Lesbian Bar Sparked a Week of 'Woke 1' Whiplash
Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro dissect the viral controversy over a Massachusetts lesbian bar relaxing its mask policy, linking the intense backlash…
Kandi Burruss on Life After Reality T.V.
Audie Cornish interviews Candy Burris, a top-10 songwriter and longtime star of *The Real Housewives of Atlanta*, about her multifaceted career.
Letterboxd Is the Last Best Corner of the Internet
Ari Shapiro and Audie Cornish discuss the viral movie platform Letterboxd, debating whether it fosters genuine fan communities or just another performative social media space.
The Novel of the Century Is NSFW
Hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro welcome author Marlon James to discuss his novel *Disappears*, which centers on a homophobic attack in 1980s Jamaica.
Should Nepo Babies Embrace the Label?
Adi Cornish and Ari Shapiro explore the evolving "nepo baby" discourse, arguing that public anger targets wealthy children rather than the broken systems that grant them unearned access.
Dating Apps Were Never About Romance
Hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro explore the crisis of modern dating in 2026, featuring guest Carly Chaikin.
Television's Prestige Hangover Era Is Here
Hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro interview acclaimed director Hiro Murai, discussing the shift from "prestige TV" to a current era of "mid"…
RushTok is Southern Soft Power
Hosts Audie Cornick and Mariri Shapiro dissect "Rush Talk," analyzing how sorority recruitment has evolved into a high-stakes, influencer-driven…
Lauren Weedman From 'Hacks' Has Main Character Energy
Hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro explore generational tensions in politics and media, highlighting how shows like *Hacks* navigate these divides.