Steve and Dana are joined by Hit Parade host Chris Molanphy to discuss how one passionate fanbase gained control of this year’s Song of the Summer. Then the panel announces favorite songs from the mammoth playlist of listener suggestions.

In this Slate Plus episode for One Year, Hit Parade host Chris Molanphy and One Year producer Evan Chung discuss the music of 1977, from disco to punk to AM radio rock.

This week Steve Metcalf, Allegra Frank and Karen Han are joined by Slate’s Hit Parade host Chris Molanphy to dive into Olivia Rodrigo’s breakout album ‘Sour.’

How does a song get on Billboard’s Hot 100? How have the charts adapted to stay relevant? We speak with chart analyst Chris Molanphy, who explains how the charts are always evolving and why they are so important to the industry.

Joe Kwaczala and Kristen Studard call up Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voters to see who they chose on this year's ballot—guests include Lauren Onkey, Rob Tannenbaum, Amy Linden and Chris Molanphy.

To conclude our 2021 Oscar series highlighting the technical awards, I discuss the nominees for Original Score with score composer Louis Weeks, songwriter Mick Coogan and Chris Molanphy, host of the Slate podcast Hit Parade.

With the Oscars ceremony approaching, we’re talking about Academy Award nominees in the technical categories. Today, we're breaking down Original Song with Mick Coogan (composer) and Chris Molanphy (host of the Slate podcast Hit Parade).

Steve and Dana are joined by Slate’s pop music expert Chris Molanphy to discuss new artist Olivia Rodrigo, whose debut single “Drivers License” surprisingly shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.