Faulty reasoning signals

• Confirmation Bias - 6.9% (35 hits)
• Anchoring Bias - 0%
• Availability Heuristic - 3.7% (19 hits)
• Representativeness Heuristic - 8.8% (45 hits)
• Hindsight Bias - 1.4% (7 hits)
• Overconfidence Bias - 2.4% (12 hits)
• Framing Effect - 3.9% (20 hits)
• Loss Aversion - 0%
• Status Quo Bias - 1.2% (6 hits)
• Sunk Cost Effect - 4.1% (21 hits)
• Optimism Bias - 4.3% (22 hits)
• Pessimism Bias - 0.8% (4 hits)

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The Semi-Charmed Life of Gracie Abrams, Pop’s Mischievous Middle Child

On her new album, “Daughter From Hell,” the 26-year-old star confronts growing up in a famous family and lessons from songwriting.

By Joe Coscarelli, Jon Caramanica and Caroline Tompkins

Slayyyter Had One Last Chance for Pop Stardom, and She Nailed It

After a few attempts that didn’t fully connect, the St.

Louis singer was ready to walk away, but not before making a raw album of thrashed pop, “Worst Girl in America.”

By Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli and Caroline Tompkins

Your Pop Music Questions Answered: Taylor Swift, Geese, the Beatles and More

Popcast’s mailbag is back and more varied than ever.

By Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli

Does the World Still Misunderstand M.I.A.?

A winding interview with the pop globalist about her legacy of art and incitement.

By Joe Coscarelli, Jon Caramanica and Caroline Tompkins

Olivia Rodrigo Tried Writing Love Songs.

Then Life Got Messy.

The punk-leaning pop star tapped the vibrancy of 1980s new wave and the sentiment of “Sex and the City” on her new album “You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So in Love.”

By Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli and Caroline Tompkins

Why ‘Euphoria’ Had to End This Way.

For Good.

In an exclusive interview, Sam Levinson explained why he felt it was time to bring the series to a close and responded to its detractors.

By Joe Coscarelli, Jon Caramanica and Caroline Tompkins

Breaking Down Drake’s Three-Album Surprise

Our hosts react to “Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.”

By Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli, Sophie Erickson, Kate LoPresti, Andrew Smith, Chris Moore, Pat Gunther and Nick Pitman

Grammys Instant Reactions!

Bad Bunny Owns the Night

Popcast breaks down the show’s major moments in a live reaction episode immediately following the ceremony.

By Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli, Sophie Erickson, Kate LoPresti, Pat Gunther and Nick Pitman

Bad Bunny vs.

Kendrick Lamar vs.

Lady Gaga!

Who Should Win at the Grammys.

The 2026 awards, airing Sunday on CBS, propose a few different ideas about the state of contemporary pop.

Here’s who we prefer among the nominees.

ASAP Rocky Grew Up, Settled Down (with Rihanna) and Returned to Rap

The artist reflects on how the chaotic eight years since his last release — including three kids and two trials — led to his latest album, “Don’t Be Dumb.”

By Joe Coscarelli, Jon Caramanica and Jason Nocito

For 2hollis, Music Is a Family Business.

So We Interviewed Him and His Dad.

The 22-year-old pop phenom’s father is John Herndon of the post-rock band Tortoise.

They chatted about songwriting, nepotism and what they’ve taught each other.

By Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli and Lucia Bell-Epstein

Popcast’s Top 10 Music Moments of the Year

Counting down some personal favorites, including a major rap tour, the sublime bridge in a breakup song and Timothée Chalamet’s rapping.

Romeo Santos and Prince Royce Want Bachata to Share in Latin Music’s Boom

Despite huge collaborations, top-selling albums and sellout tours, the leading stars of the Dominican genre still feel like they haven’t received their due.