All That Matters Is That You Get Hyped: The Enduring Power Of Boy Bands

What makes a boy band? Researcher Maria Sherman says generally, "they're young, they're cute, they don't have facial hair but their hair is a big deal."But there's a lot more to boy bands than that. Like what you hear? Find more of our programs (including our ongoing coverage of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett) on our website. And want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Find us on Twitter @1A.

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