There are pop culture figures we love and those we could maybe do about.

And then there are the ones we're rooting for, the underdogs, the comeback kids, the stars

on the rise and everything in between.

They've excited and entertained us and we're shouting our support for these artists from

the rooftops.

I'm Stephen Thompson.

And I'm Aisha Harris.

And today on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, we're talking about the people we're pulling

for.

Joining me in Stephen today is our fellow co-host Glen Weldon.

Hello Glen.

Hey Aisha.

Also joining us is Pop Culture Happy Hour Producer Candice Lim.

Yay Candice, welcome back.

Hello guys.

Yes, yes, I'm so happy to have all of you here with me.

Now as I already mentioned at the top, every now and then here on PCHH, we like to show

some goodwill toward Pop Culture Movers and Shakers who have brought us some joy.

In previous episodes, we've rooted for people like Shonda Rhimes and comedian John Early.

And so what are our current picks for the people we're pulling for?

Glen, let's start with you.

Okay.

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