The best & worst of culture in 2026…so far

We have officially wrapped Quarter 1 of 2026. That means it’s time to gather the pop culture C-suite and take stock of the best and worst of culture this year…so far.

Host Brittany Luse is your Pop Culture CEO, and she’s joined by esteemed members of the C-suite, Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, co-hosts of the Eating for Free podcast, to recap the last three months in an official Pop Culture Quarterly Review. What have been the major cultural achievements and setbacks so far this year? And in the Pop Culture Boardroom, who will emerge as the MVP?

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