Culture Trip

Better Living Through 'Parks and Rec'

I'm leading an online study and action group that asks, 'What Would Leslie Knope Do?'

Jun 3 • Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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May 2026

Ranking My Own Books

My brutally honest, and also self-congratulatory, assessment of my own work ... which also demonstrates the ups and downs of publishing.

May 21 • Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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April 2026

Obamacore and Hopepunk

Why we need 'Parks and Rec' right now.

Apr 24 • Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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What Happens When We Connect with Each Other

For one thing, 'Parks and Rec.' Also: 'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,' the Peabody Awards, and how to support my new book.

Apr 7 • Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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March 2026

New York 'Parks and Rec' Event!

Get your tickets ASAP!

Mar 26 • Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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Let's Talk 'Parks and Rec' ... in Person!

I've got tour details, let's hang out IRL and connect over a very pleasant subject.

Mar 11 • Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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February 2026

Giving Thanks for 'The Pitt,' 'Schitt's Creek,' and the Olympics

Plus: a class on Pop Culture vs. Authoritarianism, my moment with Jason Alexander, and a 'Parks and Rec' Goodreads giveaway.

Feb 22 • Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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No One Wore a Wig Like Catherine O'Hara

Wig people are special, and O'Hara embodied that spirit like no other.

Published on Ministry of Pop Culture • Feb 2

January 2026

The Most Optimistic Shows

I could use a little hope right now. How about you?

Jan 19 • Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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Learning Succinct Storytelling from Pop Songs

The best complete story arcs in four minutes or less.

Jan 2 • Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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December 2025

How to Ask an Author for a Favor

A shocking few nail it.

Dec 14, 2025 • Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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How to Geek Out About the Billboard Charts ... Professionally

Chris Molanphy made a niche for himself to finally put decades of Billboard chart obsession to good use. The result was the engrossing podcast "Hit…

Published on Ministry of Pop Culture • Dec 3, 2025