Professor Robert Thompson at Syracuse University in New York state is an expert on American popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.05.04

He said he had created a new musical form -- an opera based on popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.02.15

When she moved back to the United States, she did not know much about popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.09.04

This is when street art started to become part of the more general popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.04.08

It was about a relationship between a recent college graduate and what popular culture today would call a "hot mom" -- a sexy older woman.

VOA: special.2009.05.04

Michael Jackson redefined popular culture with his energetic music, dance moves and revolutionary music videos.

VOA: special.2009.07.05

We also discuss the countless ways his works have influenced language and popular culture.

VOA: special.2010.01.13

The two thousand three study captured attention among mental health professionals, and popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.06.24

The magazine reported on rock music and the popular culture that the music created.

VOA: special.2009.06.21

Eighty-six has also been used in popular culture to mean dismiss or even kill.

VOA: special.2010.01.08

His special sound and bold moves changed the history of music and popular culture.

VOA: special.2010.04.02

Many of his songs have become timeless additions to America's popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.12.20

This star holds a special place in American film and popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

Irving Berlin's music helped spread that popular culture throughout the world.

VOA: special.2009.12.20

Michael Jackson left a huge mark on popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.07.05

Sports have long been part of popular culture.

VOA: special.2011.04.12

Michael Jackson left his mark on popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.06.27

But some say the convergence of popular culture into one giant venue is not such a bad thing.

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

And his newly published book, an exploration of the Darwin's influence on science, philosophy and popular culture, is the culmination of a lifelong interest in the thinker.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

He dressed differently, he moved differently, and he really changed popular culture.

VOA: standard.2010.01.07

We wanted to report on American culture, answer questions from listeners and play popular music.

VOA: special.2009.01.02