Pop Syllabus is a show where host Christiana Mbakwe Medina deconstructs the zeitgeist and answers the big cultural questions. How did we swing from body positivity to thin-being-in? Why do so many people trust wellness influencers over medical doctors? And how did tech oligarchs become the new celebrities? Think of Christiana as a cross between a messy news anchor and guerilla academic. Each week, she and an expert guest will unpack a buzzy topic, and help us understand the moment while going through it.
Pop Syllabus
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Pop Syllabus is a show where host Christiana Mbakwe Medina deconstructs the zeitgeist and answers the big cultural questions. How did we swing from body positivity to thin-being-in? Why do so many people trust wellness influencers over medical doctors? And how did tech oligarchs become the new celebrities? Think of Christiana as a cross between a messy news anchor and guerilla academic. Each week, she and an expert guest will unpack a buzzy topic, and help us understand the moment while going through it.
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
GLP-1s and The Death of Body Positivity with Dr. A. Janet Tomiyama
Host Christiana interviews health psychologist Dr. A. Janet Tomiyama about how GLP-1s challenge body positivity and expose weight stigma, prompting a reevaluation of societal acceptance.
July 8, 2026
Are They a Star, Celebrity or Famous Person? with Zuri Hall
Host Christiana and Emmy Award-winning TV host Zuri Hall interview guests about the nuances of stardom, celebrity, and fame, exploring cultural impact and longevity.
July 1, 2026
IVF, Pregnancy, and Home Birth at 45 with Jesse Golden
Host Christiana interviews Jesse Golden, CEO and founder of The Golden Secrets, about her personal journey with IVF, miscarriage, and home birth at 45, offering insights into redefining motherhood.
27 total episodes available with 24 transcripts
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Kemi Doll
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