Nora discusses her new book, 'Hit Girls,' about how stars like Britney Spears and Beyoncé shaped our current pop landscape (1:00). Then she and Nathan talk about Sabrina Carpenter's new single "Manchild" and her forthcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' (22:49), before previewing the upcoming Lorde and HAIM albums (46:43).

Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Buy Nora's book here. And enter the 'Hit Girls' sweepstakes here.

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