A leading authority on pop music, charts and the intersection of culture and commerce, Chris Molanphy is host of the podcast Hit Parade and writes the Slate column “Why Is This Song No. 1?” He also authored the book “Old Town Road” about the track that made Lil Nas X an instant star, is a frequent guest on National Public Radio, SiriusXM and various podcasts and has written for the likes of Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Vulture.

Learn about the road that led Molanphy to become one of the leading authorities on pop culture.