Warning: This conversation references sexually explicit lyrics.
Luis Parrales, associate editor for arts and culture, is joined by Reason’s Emma Camp and The Atlantic’s Christine Emba to discuss what Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Charli XCX‘s music can tell us about the state of modern dating.
The Agenda:
—“Gen Z and Situationships”
—“Sabrina Carpenter’s Alternative to Carpe Diem Pop”
—Fear of commitment?
—Shortage of suitable partners
—Motherhood and career
Show Notes:
—Christine Emba’s Rethinking Sex: A Provocation
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