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Podcast: Educate Your Earbuds
Episode: Educate Your Earbuds MINI: Bruno Mars Is Back, Drake in Trouble, and a Harry Styles Plot Twist
Description: It’s Mini Episode Wednesday, and the music pop culture group chat is officially back. In this week’s Educate Your Earbuds mini episode, we get into Bruno Mars’ long-awaited return, including details around his new album era and lead single, plus what this comeback could mean for pop music in 2026. I also touch on the internet-shaking headlines surrounding Drake and the recent RICO accusations, unpacking what’s being reported and why fans are spiraling. There’s also a surreal pop culture moment as “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters takes home a Golden Globe, blurring the l...