Liam McBain
Stories
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Botox and fillers are increasingly popular. How do we talk about them?
Some call the rise of Botox, fillers and plastic surgery "aesthetic inflation." How do we talk about their effects without being rude?
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'Love Island' and modern dating: why romance is dead
This season of Love Island USA is making some viewers feel exasperated. Is it a reflection of today's dating scene?
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Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?
There's a rise of pronatalism in our politics and our culture. Is a falling birth rate an issue?
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Why are people smearing beef fat on their face?
"New Year, New Me" Episode 3: beef tallow & natural skincareAccording to Pew Research Center, 79% of New Year's resolutions are about one thing: health. It's Been a Minute is kicking off 2025 with a little series called "new year, new me." We're getting into some of the big questions and cultural confusion around our health and wellness. For our final installment, we're getting into a new skincare trend: using beef tallow as a moisturizer. That's right – beef fat rendered from suet is one of the trends du jour. Brittany Luse sits down with Marie Claire senior beauty editor Samantha Holender and beauty journalist Jennifer Sullivan to understand why the beef tallow trend has taken off, what it says about what we value in our skin care, and whether we should be using beef tallow at all. Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus. Join NPR+ today.
