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The execution of Eichmann, told by the guards

Israel Story

5 MINS

Happiness Is Contingent on our Frame of Reference

How our happiness is contingent on our frame of reference, even for Black soldiers in the south.

Invisibilia

5 MINS

The Martini

Craft cocktail guru Sother Teague talks to NYT cocktail writer Robert Smithson about the martini.

The Speakeasy

3 MINS

Jon Hamm on his first auditions

Dead Eyes

5 MINS

Adrienne Truscott & Alysia Reiner talk about Fin de Siecle Paris

Employee of the Month

29 MINS

Fin de Siecle Paris

Adrienne Truscott and Alysia Reiner talk about fin de siecle Paris.

Employee of the Month

23 MINS

The Navy's Romantic Packages

The wife of a navy officer stationed on the USS Ronald Reagan describes the Navy’s Reagan-themed romantic packages.

Anxious Machine

1 MIN

Devendra, the Robot who Writes Poetry

What happens when an artificial intelligence chatbox named Devendra starts to become a little too human?

Invisibilia

4 MINS

Harris reassures the Democratic base.

The Weeds

5 MINS

Mindfulness and Meditation in the Music of John Cage

Dave Hilliard and Hahre Sol reflect on how John Cage’s revolutionary music piece 4’33” questions humanity’s relation to sound and silence.

Mindfulness and Meditation in the Music of John Cage

Twenty Thousand Hertz

3 MINS

Duncan Trussell Talks to his Mom About Grief

Duncan Trussell talks to his mom about grief, while she is dying of cancer.

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

9 MINS

When a Christian Scientist Has Cancer

Val Kilmer has throat cancer, but he is also a Christian Scientist so he doesn’t have throat cancer

The Daily

7 MINS

Nora McInerny’s Middle School Mountain Dew Scam

When a middle school-aged Nora McInery scammed her way into free Mountain Dew. From the podcast, Scam Goddess.

Nora McInerny’s Middle School Mountain Dew Scam

Scam Goddess

2 MINS

Disney World For Adults

Greetings From Somewhere’s Zach Mack traveled to Disney World for the first time as an adult to see if it lives up to the hype, and talks to Disney World journalist Carlye Wisel about why it’s the perfect place for grown-ups.

Greetings from Somewhere | A Travel Show

3 MINS

Mel Blanc Is Rescued by Bugs Bunny

Noal Blanc on how his father, Looney Tunes voice actor Mel Blanc, was brought out of a coma by a cartoon character.

Twenty Thousand Hertz

1 MIN

When Jessica Williams of Two Dope Queens met JK Rowling

2 Dope Queens

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Toni Morrison ends interview by offering journalists a drink

Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen

1 MIN

"Chromatica" by Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga explains how her most recent album, “Chromatica,” is representative of both her constant struggle with fame and trauma, and her wish to stop being famous while still remaining close to her fans.

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

3 MINS

"Chromatica" by Lady Gaga

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

3 MINS

Patton Oswalt and The Polish Woman of Doom

Patton Oswalt's hilarious stand up about his first Mother's Day with his daughter after his wife passed away.

Patton Oswalt and The Polish Woman of Doom

Good One: A Podcast About Jokes

3 MINS

When Will COVID Vaccinations Start in the US?

Katie Thomas from the New York Times explains how close the COVID vaccine is in the US and how it will be delivered. From The Daily.

When Will COVID Vaccinations Start in the US?

The Daily

4 MINS

Why Netflix's Lupin Is Out-Pacing The Queen's Gambit

Pop Culture Happy Hour

5 MINS

Scrubbing Your Carbon Emissions From the Air, For a Price

Fresh Air

5 MINS

The Biggest Lie Ever Told

Renowned eco-feminist Dr. Vandana Shiva’s advice against the use of chemicals in agriculture and the need for people to start growing their own food to fight against climate change. From the Mothers of Invention podcast.

Mothers of Invention

3 MINS

The Secret Joys of Transitioning into a Woman

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

6 MINS

The Brilliance of Everything Is Alive

On Pod Spotter, Zack Robidas talks to Ian Chillag about Ian's show Everything Is Alive, where Ian interviews inanimate objects, like a can of generic cola.

The Pod Spotter

5 MINS

Kara Swisher and Beeple on NFTs and Art

Beeple talks to Kara Swisher about how NFTs have given value to his art and how it will do the same for many other creators. From the podcast Sway.

Sway

4 MINS

RIP Russell Yann, Hot Dog King of Appalachia

Inside Appalachia

5 MINS

Covid Psychosis

A substantial number of covid survivors are dealing with an array of chronic conditions. Heart and lung problems are largely treatable with medication, but the neurological conditions some are facing remain a mystery. On The Daily.

The Daily

5 MINS

The Latest in Deepfakes: Tom Cruise and a Cheerleader Mom

A new Tom Cruise deepfake is floating around the web and it looks more realistic than ever. Plus a cheerleader mom creates deepfakes to get her daughter’s teammates kicked off the team. From the podcast CYBER.

The Latest in Deepfakes: Tom Cruise and a Cheerleader Mom

CYBER

5 MINS

Meet the Women Airforce Service Pilots...the WASPs

Before WASP became a term to describe rich white folks, it stood for something else - Women Airforce Service Pilots. Hear how these women were the first of their kind to pilot military aircraft. On Radio Diaries.

Meet the Women Airforce Service Pilots...the WASPs

Radio Diaries

5 MINS

The N-Word and the Circle of Blackness

Hosts Wesley and Jenna discuss their feelings on the use of the N word, and how it can help in claiming spaces that are just for the black community. On Still Processing.

Still Processing

4 MINS

The N-Word and the Circle of Blackness

Hosts Wesley and Jenna discuss their feelings on the use of the N word, and how it can help in claiming spaces that are just for the black community. On Still Processing.

Still Processing

4 MINS

Chelsea Peretti on Bro Comedy

Comedian Chelsea Peretti talks to Andy Richter about being a woman comedian surrounded by men, and the toxicity of bro humor. From the podcast The Three Questions with Andy Richter.

The Three Questions with Andy Richter

3 MINS

Chelsea Peretti on Bro Comedy

Comedian Chelsea Peretti talks to Andy Richter about being a woman comedian surrounded by men, and the toxicity of bro humor. From the podcast The Three Questions with Andy Richter.

The Three Questions with Andy Richter

3 MINS

Chelsea Peretti on Bro Comedy

Comedian Chelsea Peretti talks to Andy Richter about being a woman comedian surrounded by men, and the toxicity of bro humor. From the podcast The Three Questions with Andy Richter.

The Three Questions with Andy Richter

3 MINS

Should Biden Have Thanked Donald Trump for His Work on US Vaccines?

The US vaccine program is going very well and Republicans claim it’s all thanks to Donald Trump. But how much credit does the former President deserve?

Should Biden Have Thanked Donald Trump for His Work on US Vaccines?

Pod Save America

4 MINS

How TikTok Is Changing the Music Industry

TikTok is already changing how music gets made in the industry. But what sets this platform apart from previous models that have allowed for something similar? On Popcast.

How TikTok Is Changing the Music Industry

Popcast

5 MINS

Why celebrating one small win a day can lead to greatness.

The Daily Stoic

2 MINS

The Future of Podcasting

What will social audio apps like Clubhouse mean for the future of podcasting? On Servant of Pod.

Servant of Pod with Nick Quah

5 MINS

“Trans Women Are Like Baby Elephants”

Author Torrey Peters shares what trans women have in common with baby elephants. On The Cut.

The Cut

4 MINS

Why Brené Brown Can’t Watch Grease

What happens when you revisit old favorites, and they just don't hold up? Brené Brown joins Brett Goldstein to talk about Greece on Films to Be Buried With.

Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein

3 MINS

Nile Rodgers Reinvigorated the Funk Guitar

Cory Wong of Vulfpeck breaks down how Nile Rodgers' funk guitar became an iconic feature of so many pop songs. From the podcast Switched on Pop.

Nile Rodgers Reinvigorated the Funk Guitar

Switched on Pop

4 MINS

The Most Important Sentence From Biden’s Press Conference

Politico Playbook picks out the most important line from President Biden’s first press conference.

The Most Important Sentence From Biden’s Press Conference

POLITICO Playbook Daily Briefing

4 MINS

Felony Murder and the Derek Chauvin Trial

What is the distinction between first, second and third degree murder charges? And how might that apply to the case against Derek Chauvin? On Sister's in Law.

Felony Murder and the Derek Chauvin Trial

The John Batchelor Show

5 MINS

Union Avoidance Firms and Amazon's Union Drive

The time has come for Amazon workers at the warehouse in Bessemer, AL to cast their votes for the union drive. The company itself has leveraged significant effort against the drive. Will they be successful? On VICE News Reports.

Union Avoidance Firms and Amazon's Union Drive

VICE News Reports

5 MINS

The Trojan Horse That Was McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It”

Since its introduction in 2003, The McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle has become one of the most recognizable melodies. This is how the catchy five-note jingle conquered the planet. From the podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz.

The Trojan Horse That Was McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It”

Twenty Thousand Hertz

4 MINS

The Trojan Horse That Was McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It”

Twenty Thousand Hertz

4 MINS

The Great Australian Mouse Plague of 2021

Much of Australia is having to cope with a plague of mice, with the populations having exploded this year. Farmer Nicole told The Quicky of the nightmare they are going through.

The Great Australian Mouse Plague of 2021

The Quicky

4 MINS

Beverly Cleary (1916-2021) on Dropping Everything to Read

We honor the incredible Beverly Cleary, who passed away last week at 104. Hear why the Ramona Quimby author offered us a particularly joyful reading experience. On Remember Reading.

Beverly Cleary (1916-2021) on Dropping Everything to Read

Remember Reading Podcast

3 MINS

The Battle of Locals v Spring Breakers in Miami

Locals are getting increasing angry at the young partygoers who have come to Miami for Spring Break. What Next looks at the tensions over Spring Break in a pandemic.

The Battle of Locals v Spring Breakers in Miami

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

3 MINS

The Surprising Origin of the Word “Vaccine”

We’re all talking about vaccines at the moment, but do you know where the word comes from? Law professor Wendy Parmet explained the surprising origin of the word on The Experiment.

The Surprising Origin of the Word “Vaccine”

The Experiment

1 MIN

The Falcon and the Rise of Black Superheroes

Marvel's new series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, features a black superhero. John Jennings tells us why they're hard to come by, and about the delicate balance between escapism and down-to-earth realness.

The Falcon and the Rise of Black Superheroes

A Word … with Jason Johnson

5 MINS

Chop Suey Palaces and How Chinese Immigrants Changed American Food

Would you believe the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 paved the way for some of our most beloved Chinese businesses? From Rebel Eaters Club.

Chop Suey Palaces and How Chinese Immigrants Changed American Food

Rebel Eaters Club

3 MINS

Chop Suey Palaces and How Chinese Immigrants Changed American Food

Would you believe the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 paved the way for some of our most beloved Chinese businesses? From Rebel Eaters Club.

Rebel Eaters Club

3 MINS

Chop Suey Palaces and How Chinese Immigrants Changed American Food

Would you believe the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 paved the way for some of our most beloved Chinese businesses? From Rebel Eaters Club.

Rebel Eaters Club

3 MINS

Vaccines Against Drug Addiction

Flash Forward

5 MINS

Yes, Your Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse

Short Wave

4 MINS

George Floyd’s Remorseful Bystanders

In Front of Our Eyes

3 MINS

Moshe Kasher’s Three Pile Night

You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

4 MINS

The Future of Film and TV

The Weeds

3 MINS

Patton Oswalt: “Every Depressed Person Needs to Watch The Sixth Sense.”

Why are depressed creatives convinced their mental illnesses are wrapped up in their artistry? Patton Oswalt lays it out for us on Depresh Mode.

Patton Oswalt: “Every Depressed Person Needs to Watch The Sixth Sense.”

Depresh Mode with John Moe

5 MINS

Clubhouse Competitors are Coming

The Vergecast talks about the rise of Clubhouse competitors, including Discord, Slack, LinkedIn, and most notably Spotify. Hear about what they’re going to take from Clubhouse and how they’ll diversify.

The Vergecast

4 MINS

Tim Cooke Lays Out New Privacy Policy for App Store Apps

Apple CEO Tim Cooke sits down with Kara Swisher to talk about Apple’s new privacy policies, including giving a user the choice whether to be tracked or not. From the podcast Sway.

Tim Cooke Lays Out New Privacy Policy for App Store Apps

Sway

4 MINS

Expert Predicts Vaccine Passport Won’t Be Introduced Until 2022

There’s a lot of talk about vaccine passports, but NYU Medical Ethicist Arthur Caplin outlines the issues the Biden administration will have to overcome before they are introduced. From In The Bubble.

Expert Predicts Vaccine Passport Won’t Be Introduced Until 2022

In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt

3 MINS

Why QAnon Are So Annoyed the Suez Ship Was Freed

The Evergreen Ship in the Suez Canal has finally been freed - ending one of the more ridiculous conspiracy theories QAnon has created. From Fever Dreams.

Why QAnon Are So Annoyed the Suez Ship Was Freed

Fever Dreams

2 MINS

What is and isn’t an NFT

Learn the difference between a fungible and non-fungible token. From the podcast a16z.

a16z Podcast

5 MINS

Rebuilding the Human Spinal Cord with Asparagus

Biophysicist Andrew Pelling became famous by building an ear out of an apple. This time he’s working on the spinal cord with another plant, asparagus. From the podcast TED Radio Hour.

Rebuilding the Human Spinal Cord with Asparagus

TED Radio Hour

4 MINS

The Children Left Behind by Online Schooling

Not all online education is equal. Woke AF spoke to Chicago teacher Brian, who told of how some children are getting left behind through no fault of their own.

The Children Left Behind by Online Schooling

Woke AF Daily

2 MINS

The Children Left Behind by Online Schooling

Not all online education is equal. Woke AF spoke to Chicago teacher Brian, who told of how some children are getting left behind through no fault of their own.

Woke AF Daily

2 MINS

Daunte Wright and the Police’s Training Problem

Are we right back where we started? Van and Rachel try to unpack the recent death of Daunte Wright (a mere 10 miles from Derek Chauvin's court room) as well as the incident involving 2nd Lieutenant Caron Nazario in Virginia.

Daunte Wright and the Police’s Training Problem

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

6 MINS

What Can We Learn From the Happiest Country on Earth?

Finland is regularly named the happiest place on Earth in terms of quality of life. Ed Miliband asks two experts on the country what one policy other nations should adopt. From Reasons To Be Cheerful.

What Can We Learn From the Happiest Country on Earth?

Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd

1 MIN

Travon Fee on Writing Two Distant Strangers in Five Days

Travor Free responded to George Floyd's death by writing a short film. It's already on Netflix, and after a week like the one we've had, it might be the only way to understand the news.

Travon Fee on Writing Two Distant Strangers in Five Days

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

5 MINS

The Origins of Dogecoin

Founder Billy Markus talks about the origins of Dogecoin—a cryptocurrency joke inspired by the 2013 famous meme Doge. From The Journal podcast.

The Journal.

4 MINS

The Sports Hijab and Policing Women’s Bodies

Sportswear these days has tried to be more and more inclusive, for instance, accommodating female athletes who wear the hijab. But how and for whom are these garments made? And what might their presence obscure?

The Sports Hijab and Policing Women’s Bodies

Burn It All Down

4 MINS

Living in the Age of Musical Nostalgia

If you've been listening to the Silk Sonic (aka Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak) single Leave The Door Open, you're probably being transported back to the familiar rhythm of the 1970's. So when did soul come back in vogue? On Switched on Pop.

Switched on Pop

2 MINS

Baking Your Way Through Harry Potter

Did you know that there are 64 recipes in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? From golden snitch lemon meringue pie, to whomping willow chocolate cabbage cake, Bradley Bakes is creating every food and drink item in the Harry Potter Books.

The John Batchelor Show

1 MIN

Discussions on Fandom Engagement While Holding J.K. Rowling Accountable

Mugglecast hosts and Rori Porter discuss J.K. Rowling's transphobic tweet and the balance between being an ally, and enjoying the universe.

Discussions on Fandom Engagement While Holding J.K. Rowling Accountable

The John Batchelor Show

2 MINS

Harry Potter and Cats

The Real Weird Sisters discuss the portrayal of cats in Harry Potter as part of their Crookshanks character study. Is Crookshanks a red herring, a representation of the Grim, or the sole reason for Voldemort's downfall?

The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter Podcast

1 MIN

Alternate POVs

If you could read the Harry Potter books from another character's point of view, who would you choose? The hosts of Mischief Managed Podcast choose characters ranging from Ginny Weasley, to Hagrid.

Mischief Managed Podcast: Your recommended dose of Harry Potter nonsense

9 MINS

Why Write Fan Fiction?

The hosts of Mugglecast discuss how writing Harry Potter fan fiction is a learning tool for new writers to hone their craft, and how it provides a fun platform for theorizing and changing the story.

The John Batchelor Show

3 MINS

How People Use Daniel Radcliffe as a Yardstick on Age

Daniel Radcliffe told James O’Brien that he felt loneliness when Harry Potter came to an end - especially when people started using him as a guide to feeling old. From Full Disclosure.

How People Use Daniel Radcliffe as a Yardstick on Age

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

2 MINS

Nate Fernald's Quest to Find the Origins of a Mysterious Enamel Pin

Comedian Nate Fernald explains his quest to figure out the origins of a mysterious enamel pin.

Nate Fernald's Quest to Find the Origins of a Mysterious Enamel Pin

Endless Thread

3 MINS

A Letter to People Who Put Their Pets Down

A veterinary technician shares a message to people who choose not to stay with their pets during euthanasia.

A Letter to People Who Put Their Pets Down

Endless Thread

5 MINS

A teenager shares her reaction to finding out she has autism.

Endless Thread

1 MIN

Not sure if you want to have kids? You are so far from alone.

Not sure if you want to have kids? You are so far from alone. This episode is for you.

Endless Thread

2 MINS

A Takedown of Modern Movie Trailers

Youtuber Craven Moorhaus offers a hilarious takedown of all the tropes you see and hear in a modern movie trailer.

Twenty Thousand Hertz

3 MINS

The Dissent that Changed Free Speech in America

Oliver Wendell Holmes was a Supreme Court Justice from 1902 to 1932. His historic dissent in 1918 “overturn[ed] the old crabbed view of what the first amendment protects. It was an extraordinary change, really a legal revolution”. From Radiolab.

The Dissent that Changed Free Speech in America

Radiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)

5 MINS

The Very First Disability Porno

Good Sex

4 MINS

Ending the Forever War

America Dissected

2 MINS

Who Will Andy Samberg Miss Most When Brooklyn 99 Ends?

Brooklyn 99 is coming to an end and Comedy Bang Bang wanted to know who Andy Samberg would miss the most when it finishes.

Who Will Andy Samberg Miss Most When Brooklyn 99 Ends?

Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

3 MINS

Yom Kippur, Jonah & the Whale

Jews read the story of Jonah and the whale on Yom Kippur as a reminder of god and god’s mercy. On The Koren podcast, Dr. Erica Brown talks about why the story is remembered on Judaism’s Day of atonement.

The Koren Podcast

1 MIN

What Is Reggaeton?

Reggaeton is widely known as a dance genre, but it’s closely tied to the history of colonialism, racism and immigration in the Caribbean.

KERA's Think

6 MINS

The Future of Women in Kabul

Tug of War

4 MINS

Gunfire in Kabul

Tug of War

4 MINS

Robert Frost Defines Modern Poetry in a 1960 Paris Review Interview

A recording of the literary critic Richard Poirier in conversation with Robert Frost for the poet’s 1960 Art of Poetry interview, from issue no. 24 of 'The Paris Review.'

Robert Frost Defines Modern Poetry in a 1960 Paris Review Interview

The Paris Review

2 MINS

The Unanswered Question: Was Britney’s Conservatorship Voluntary?

Reporter and former L.A. prosecutor Loni Coombs joins Laura Richards to discuss the one unanswered question about the conservatorship Britney Spears is now free from.

The Unanswered Question: Was Britney’s Conservatorship Voluntary?

Crime Analyst

4 MINS

Attorney in Ahmaud Arbery Case: "Al Sharpton Is Intimidating Jurors"

Kary Antholis and MSNBC analyst Paul Butler discuss the shocking comments made in court by attorney Kevin Gough in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery’s killing.

Attorney in Ahmaud Arbery Case: "Al Sharpton Is Intimidating Jurors"

Jury Duty

4 MINS

Introducing ‘Crime Show’

Reply All

4 MINS

Is Thanksgiving the Worst Holiday?

Ronny Chieng challenges strangers on the street to debate whether or not Thanksgiving is the worst holiday, the need for buckles on shoes and the superiority of pumpkin pie. From the Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Edition

3 MINS

The Unique Language of TikTok

Hank Green has amassed 5.7million TikTok followers with his snappy science videos. He tells Ologies’ Alie Ward about the unique language you need to use on the platform.

Ologies with Alie Ward

2 MINS

A 'Surprise' Recipe From The Library of Congress Cooking Club

Database specialist Shirley Loo from the Library of Congress' Cooking Club shares a favorite recipe on The Sporkful.

A 'Surprise' Recipe From The Library of Congress Cooking Club

The Sporkful

2 MINS

'Wanting Sumptous Heavens,' a Poem by Robert Bly

Audio Poem of the Day

46 SECS

A 'Surprise' Recipe From The Library of Congress Cooking Club

Database specialist Shirley Loo from the Library of Congress' Cooking Club shares a favorite recipe on The Sporkful.

The Sporkful

2 MINS

Is Athleisurewear Here to Stay?

Atlantic staff writer Amanda Mull joins Plain English to discuss whether the sweatpant trend will continue post-pandemic.

Plain English with Derek Thompson

4 MINS

Annette Gordon-Reed on Learning About the “Heroes” of the Alamo

The Road to Now

4 MINS

Crossing the Road with Sophia the Crossing Guard

For an audio project for ‘Believer’ magazine, Bianca spent six months getting to know a New York City crossing guard named Sophia. Let’s meet her.

Crossing the Road with Sophia the Crossing Guard

Constellation Prize

2 MINS

Hanukkah’s Contentious Past

The latest episodes from On the Media

4 MINS

On Writing Pen15

OnWriting: A Podcast of the WGA East

2 MINS

Remembering Streetwear Designer Virgil Abloh

The Journal.

3 MINS

'Modernist Pizza' Author Debunks Pizza Myths

Ed Levine talks with former Microsoft CTO and Modernist Cuisine founder Nathan Myrvhold about his new collection Modernist Pizza.

'Modernist Pizza' Author Debunks Pizza Myths

Special Sauce with Ed Levine

2 MINS

Mary Catherine Bateson

On Being with Krista Tippett

2 MINS

Paul Simon on Writing “The Boxer” - p2

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

3 MINS

Remembering Artist Lawrence Weiner

A conversation between Lawrence Weiner and Gilda Williams.

Art World: Whitehot Magazine with Noah Becker

3 MINS

Mary Wilson of the Supremes

Last Word

2 MINS

Stu Rasmussen

Gender Reveal

1 MIN

Colin Powell

The New Yorker: Politics and More

4 MINS

Charlie Watts

Sound Opinions

2 MINS

Searching for Extraterrestrial Life on Exoplanets

Science Weekly

3 MINS

Buzzfeed Goes Public

Pivot

2 MINS

Dealing with the Maple Syrup Shortage

Nerdette

2 MINS

‘Little Oblivions’ by Julien Baker

On Slate's 'Working', Julien Baker talks about writing the lyrics for her latest album 'Little Oblivions' and her overall creative process.

Working

3 MINS

Meet the New Meth, Much Worse than the Old Meth

There's a new meth out there and it's much more dangerous than the old meth. Crime reporter and author of the groundbreaking book about the opioid crisis called “Dreamland” Sam Quinones reports.

Meet the New Meth, Much Worse than the Old Meth

Today, Explained

3 MINS

A Chess Victory for Humans

Today in Focus

2 MINS

Prince Chose Me As His Recording Engineer with No Experience

Susan Rogers describes her Insane journey to becoming Prince’s recording engineer.

Prince Chose Me As His Recording Engineer with No Experience

The Kitchen Sisters Present

5 MINS

Drugs that Make People Feel Loved

On Point

3 MINS

Is Ethical Investing a Scam?

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

3 MINS

When Protesting Santas Stormed Macy's

Mark loved being a Santa at Macy's in the late '80s. When he was fired for being HIV positive, a group of ACT UP activist-Santas took action.

StoryCorps

3 MINS

We’re Now in the Meat of ‘Dune’

Composer Hans Zimmer explains some of the more inscrutable elements of "Paul's Dream," from the 'Dune' soundtrack.

Song Exploder

3 MINS

Remembering Betty White

Pop Culture Happy Hour

3 MINS

Thomas Haynesworth

Wrongful Conviction

2 MINS

The Capitol Rioters, One Year Later

BuzzFeed News reporter Zoe Tillman explains why it’s so difficult to prosecute the rioters involved in the attack on the Capitol and why none of them have been charged for sedition so far. From the podcast ‘What Next.’

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

3 MINS

Who Were the January 6 Rioters?

The Daily

4 MINS

Sam Sanders Remembers an Early Episode of ‘It’s Been a Minute’

After making hundreds of episodes of ‘It’s Been a Minute,’ Sam Sanders looks back to an early interview with Lena Waithe on Jo Piazza’s new podcast about podcasts, ‘The Pod Club.’

Sam Sanders Remembers an Early Episode of ‘It’s Been a Minute’

The Pod Club

3 MINS

Meet the Meat of the Future

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

3 MINS

The Joy of Missing Out

Today in Focus

2 MINS

“All About Me!” by Mel Brooks

Legendary comedian Mel Brooks discusses the happiest moments of his life -- ages 5 through 9 - and how the advent of homework ruined it all.

Fresh Air

4 MINS

Will Guantanamo Ever Close?

Today in Focus

3 MINS

Why Everyone Is Playing Wordle

Slate Culture

4 MINS

Bosses Are Spying on Employees Working from Home

The Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times

2 MINS

Janet Jackson’s ‘Control’ Turns 35

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

3 MINS

Searching for Paradise in Southern Thailand

Snap Judgment

4 MINS

The Story Behind the New Biography of Vivian Maier

All Of It

3 MINS

Mom Poem

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

3 MINS

“Don’t Forget You (r) Lunch” by Amaud Jamaul Johnson

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

2 MINS

Nikole Hannah-Jones on Creating “The 1916 Project”

The Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times

3 MINS

The Mass Graves Discovered at Canadian Residential Schools

The Journal.

3 MINS

The Importance of Integration & Community

Expanding Mind

1 MIN

Hallmark’s Anti-Labor Churn

Citations Needed

3 MINS

'Abbot Elementary' Is a Marvel

Slate Culture

3 MINS

Your Brain & Pain: Hurt Doesn’t Equal Harm

Dr. Monty Lyman, author of 'The Painful Truth,' talks about chronic pain and how it should be treated more as a protector than an indicator of harm.

Your Brain & Pain: Hurt Doesn’t Equal Harm

Instant Genius

4 MINS

Sydette Harry on Rethinking POV Characters

Archivist Sydette Harry asks: Who is the main character of online experiences? And when it comes to tech, who are we serving?

Sydette Harry on Rethinking POV Characters

There Are No Girls on the Internet

2 MINS

BloodBathAndBeyond Says Sex Trafficking Is the New Stranger Danger

Women on TikTok are spreading tales about almost being pulled into sex traffic. But how much of those stories are based on misinformation?

BloodBathAndBeyond Says Sex Trafficking Is the New Stranger Danger

There Are No Girls on the Internet

3 MINS

Emily Gorcenski Uses Data Science to Fight Nazis

Activist Emily Gorcenski explains why she felt the need to create First Vigil, a database of criminal cases involving hate crimes, right-wing anti-government extremists, and white supremacist violence.

Emily Gorcenski Uses Data Science to Fight Nazis

There Are No Girls on the Internet

2 MINS

Rabia Chaudry Battles Hatred in the Podcast Community

Rabia Chaudry, podcaster, attorney, and author of wrote Adnan’s Story: The Search for Truth and Justice After Serial, talks about being assaulted by a hate and disinformation campaign from another podcaster.

Rabia Chaudry Battles Hatred in the Podcast Community

There Are No Girls on the Internet

5 MINS

Shireen Mitchell: Listen to (& Credit) Black Women

Shireen Mitchell says that if we had listened to Black women, the hacking of 2016 never would have happened. When will people start listening?

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October 7, 1982: Debut of 'Cats,' the Musical

Pop Culture Happy Hour

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October 12, 1810: The First Oktoberfest

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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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MAR 16

The Power of Forgiveness

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MAR 18

A Good Neighbor

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MAR 30

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Our New Dog Orbit

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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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How to Be a Better Human

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Design Matters with Debbie Millman

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Elizabeth Gilbert: Create a Field of Relaxation

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Elizabeth Gilbert: Create a Field of Relaxation

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

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Hope In The Face of Climate Change

TED Climate

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Spring Cleaning Myth-Busters Take 2

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Cultivating Will Power

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Advice for Grads

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Humility Through Failure

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Emotional Vs Cognitive Empathy

A Slight Change of Plans

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In the Mouth of the Whale

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TED Talks Daily

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Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

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The Edge: Creativity as a Spiritual Experience

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

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The Edge: Creativity as a Spiritual Experience

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

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Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

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Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

5 MINS

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Jay Leno tells David Spade and Dana Carvey about the last time he met comedy legend Rodney Dangerfield.

Jay Leno’s Brilliant Rodney Dangerfield Story

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

2 MINS

Jameela Jamil’s Worst Ever Date

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Bad Dates

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Minecraft for Autism

TED Radio Hour

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"Do You Want Something to Cry About?"

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TED Talks Daily (SD video)

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Where There's A Will, There's A Wake

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Rumble Strip

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The World Tilted for Me in a Vietnamese Rice Farmer’s Home

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Aging

Julia Louis-Dreyfus wants to destigmatize aging for women.

We Can Do Hard Things

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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TED Talks Daily

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Snap Judgment

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Snap Judgment

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This Day in Esoteric Political History

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Today In History with The Retrospectors

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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Learning from Anger

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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Why It’s Ok to Be Bored at Your Kid’s Sport Practice

Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show

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How to Stay Creative While Parenting

Host Issac Butler shares his advice to creative parents on how to feed the muse while parenting.

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With A Little Help of My Mom Friends

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Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show

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APR 7

Time for stargazing

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The Science of Happiness

4 MINS

MAY 12

Everyone’s Favorite Mom

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StoryCorps

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The Moth

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MAY 18

Braces and a 9th Grade Crush

When orthodontia, high school poetry and a crush mix, awkwardness ensues.

The Moth

4 MINS

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The Takeaway

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TED Talks Daily

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What Did People Do Before AC?

How people stayed chill before there was air conditioning.

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Moth

5 MINS

Why You Should Say Yes More Often

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Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers

4 MINS

Q&A with Tom Hanks

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THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST

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Always Check the Background of Photos

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The Moth

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SmartLess

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StoryCorps

3 MINS

JUN 10

Multi-Lingual Crossing Guard

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Constellation Prize

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MAY 15

Showing Kindness to a Robber

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StoryCorps

2 MINS

JUN 13

A Race for the Ages

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Women Who Travel | Condé Nast Traveler

4 MINS

The Foods of Juneteenth

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Notes from America with Kai Wright

4 MINS

A Feast of Freedom

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Good Food

5 MINS

Celebrating Freedom

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This Day in Esoteric Political History

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One Habit at a Time

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The Best Advice Show

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Endless Thread

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JUN 2

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Science Vs

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The Best Advice Show

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Savor

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The Daily Smile

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Really? No, Really?

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Voice In Sport

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Start Here

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6 MINS

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Start Here

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Radio Atlantic

4 MINS

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StoryCorps

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5 MINS

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Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers

2 MINS

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New Ice City: A Podcast About The New York Rangers

1 MIN

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Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

2 MINS

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New Ice City: A Podcast About The New York Rangers

3 MINS

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2 MINS

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Up In The Blue Seats - New York Rangers Podcast

2 MINS

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Blueshirts Breakaway talk about former Head Coach David Quinn’s contributions to the team.

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2 MINS

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A Taste of the Past

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Oh No You Didn't Honey

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Matt Rogers has a confession: he really hates museums. And he thinks that everyone else really does as well.

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Radio Headspace

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1 MIN

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KQED's The California Report

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History Daily

4 MINS

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King's activism went beyond civil rights to issues like the Vietnam War and global nonviolence, about which he delivered an expansive 1967 speech in a Manhattan church.

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3 MINS

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2 MINS

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4 MINS

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King delivered his final speech the day before he was shot in 1968. Its subject, the idea of a "mountaintop" that the civil rights movement would eventually reach, is part of his enduring legacy.

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Radio Boston

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The Dave Chang Show

3 MINS

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Kevin Hart had small roles in lots of movies before the public started to realize just how funny he is.

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ID10T with Chris Hardwick

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As the U.S. and U.K. continue air strikes against the Houthis, the civilians in Yemen support the rebels, even though they know it puts them in danger.

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The Take

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When Art Basel expanded to Miami in 2002, it created a fair that amplified Latin American art - and that was simply lots of fun.

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Vibe Check

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My Brother’s Microscope

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The Daily Transfer Briefing

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Johnny Cochrane and Matt Kandela were still buzzing after Arsenal’s dramatic victory over Manchester United.

THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE

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Tyler James Williams has been in the industry since he was four, but his role in ‘Abbott Elementary’ was the first to win him awards.

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1920s Fanciful Slang

Why sayings like the bee’s knees and cat’s pajamas caught on while other fanciful slang did not.

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Ahead of April Fool’s Day, here’s a reminder that everyone can be pranked - even the New York Times.

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The Allusionist

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Helen Zaltzman reveals the history of the word ‘woman’ - and surprisingly, it’s not based on the word ‘man’.

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The Allusionist

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How Trump Has Changed Language Forever

Donald Trump has changed the way this Constitutional Law Professor teaches. But not in the way you’d think.

The Allusionist

3 MINS

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NPR critics Alisha Harris, Stephen Thompson and Kiana Fitzgerald discuss the ABC sitcom ‘“Abbot Elementary” and the current state of Black television.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

2 MINS

Sheryl Lee Ralph on how she got back to acting in Abbott Elementary

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Fresh Air

3 MINS

Emily Blunt on Christopher Nolan, "The Quiet Conductor"

In Emily Blunt's experience, what sets Christopher Nolan apart as a director is the sense of calm he manages to build on set.

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Norah Jones Is Playing Along

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Malcolm Gladwell discusses the difference between the two types of genius exhibited by artists Picasso and Cezanne.

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Talkhouse Podcast

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Zach Woods Loved Arguing with his Brother

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Larry David Has an Idea to Improve Parties

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The Story Collider

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Urban Designers Want to Stop You from Getting Comfortable

99% Invisible

2 MINS

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Ophira Eisenberg makes parenting funny, but how good is she at recognizing dad jokes?

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Gastropod

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Carbonara: An American Dish Born in Italy

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The Art of Manliness

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Fresh Air

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The Architecture of Sleep

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Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

3 MINS

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Jacqueline Novak's Most Memorable Neighbor Experience

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6 MINS

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3 MINS

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Within the Ocean, You’re Going Everywhere

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5 MINS

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Business Wars Daily

4 MINS

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Collegiate runner Phil Knight knew that his old track coach, Bill Bowerman, was looking for better shoes for his team. So Knight flew to Japan and began his journey building the iconic sportwear company Nike.

Masters of Scale

5 MINS

Coca-Cola's Somber Origins

John S. Pemberton developed the recipe for Coca-Cola as a cure for modern ailments, including his addiction to morphine. But he fell ill and was forced to sell the recipe just as it took off.

History Daily

4 MINS

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Before Disneyland and the beloved films, Walt Disney was a bankrupt young adult with a penchant for animation.

History Extra podcast

4 MINS

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The McDonald brothers had a thriving burger restaurant but no plans to expand. Salesman Ray Kroc caught wind and made them an offer that would change American cultural history.

Business Wars

4 MINS

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Roy Wood Jr. was arrested for stealing a credit card at 19 years old, and that incident ended up kickstarting his career in stand-up.

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When Glasgow held “Willy’s Chocolate Experience,” children were so excited. But the event did not live up to the AI-created images that were promised.

The Big Flop

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John Oliver makes a living taking people to task. And sometimes, they decide to get revenge. For example, Russell Crowe and the town of Danbury, Connecticut.

SmartLess

4 MINS

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The very funny Wayne Knight, best known as Newman from ‘Seinfeld,’ regales Jason Alexander with stories about two of his most famous movies.

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4 MINS

How Tig Notaro Bonded with Her Wife Stephanie

As she releases a brand new comedy special on Netflix, Tig Notaro tells Marc Maron the hilarious story of how she fell in love with her now-wife, Stephanie.

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Before her eponymous company became a cosmetics giant, Estee Lauder was a scrappy businesswoman selling her creams to New York department stores.

Womanica

4 MINS

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The Best Advice Show

1 MIN

Does St. Louis’ Decline Show the Future of U.S. Cities?

The largest city in Missouri is in a “doom loop,” with an empty business district and abandoned buildings. And other cities might end up like this too.

Does St. Louis’ Decline Show the Future of U.S. Cities?

The Journal.

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How the "Urban Doom Loop" Takes Root

Business school professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh explains the logic of his term "urban doom loop": a new potential threat for US cities brought on by the pandemic and technological change.

Post Reports

4 MINS

Say More with Dr? Sheila

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The Chris Chatman Do-Over

5 MINS

Violent Crime is Dropping but Americans Feel Less Safe

Violent crime is down in many US cities after an uptick during the pandemic. But due to other problems like homelessness and drug use, many Americans think the opposite.

Violent Crime is Dropping but Americans Feel Less Safe

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5 MINS

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Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh believes that there is a valuable solution at hand for US cities like New York to combat the "urban doom loop": new housing policies.

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The Brian Lehrer Show

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Saving Downtown San Francisco

Rather than trying to revive an old version of downtown San Francisco, city leaders envision a brand new neighborhood built around nightlife and entertainment.

The Bay

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After college, Larry David endured the worst days of his life as an Army Reserve. This is how he managed to get out of it.

SmartLess

4 MINS

The Worst Love Letter Ever Written

Dave had a huge crush on a girl at his school called Lesley, so decided to write her a letter. Fifteen years later, he read back the embarrassing text live on stage.

The Mortified Podcast

6 MINS

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Jerry Seinfeld’s new movie ‘Unfrosted’ could do for Pop Tarts what the Barbie movie did for sales of the doll. Except… Kellogg’s knew nothing about this movie.

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The New Yorker Radio Hour

5 MINS

Benny Blanco’s Guide to Being a Music Producer

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The Sporkful

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Why are the New York Times and Joe Biden sending barbs at each other. Politico Playbook looks at the simmering row between the two.

POLITICO Playbook Daily Briefing

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Why Trump’s VP Pick Really Matters

Donald Trump’s Veep pick will be the frontrunner to be President in 2028. But to do that, candidates will have to go along with everything Trump wants.

Politix

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Philip Markle, director of the Brooklyn Comedy Collective, talks about his improv philosophy and what inspired him to start the theater.

There It Is Podcast

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ALT: The Monoscene

Christ Rutherford and ___ talk about one of the more challenging of long form improv forms.

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ALT: How Improv Can Help With Small Talk

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Former prosecutor Ken White believes the judge will sent Donald Trump to jail if he continues to break the gag order during his hush money trial.

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Jesse David Fox and Jacqueline Novak talk about her use of metaphor in her stand-up special 'Get On Your Knees.'

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Jacqueline talks about why she has such an unassuming uniform for her new comedy special "Get On Your Knees," and also discusses why she speaks so fast.

The New Yorker Radio Hour

4 MINS

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In one of the classic 'Poog' episodes, dynamic duo Jacqueline Novak and Kate Berlant discuss the spiritual experience of going to the movie theater.

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Kate and Jacqueline philosophize about the positioning of chips in a Pringle can.

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We've all had weight fluctuations as we've grown older. And for someone like Jacqueline Novak, who spends a lot of time in the spotlight, body changes tend to go more documented than most.

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The Biden Campaign’s Undercutting of Kamala Harris

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The ‘Pod Save America’ crew look back at decisions the Democrats could have made that may have changed the result of the election.

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The Republican Attempt to Rewrite January 6

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The Teenager Who Tipped Off the FBI About January 6

Jackson Reffitt, a teenager in Wiley, TX, overheard his father’s seemingly violent plans for January 6, and sent a tip to the FBI to stop him.

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Nancy Pelosi’s Account of the Attack on the Capitol

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Should We Call the Capitol Mob "Terrorists?"

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Pod Save America

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Why Trump Is Right to Pardon the J6 Attackers

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Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner

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Can Trump Go After Liz Cheney and the January 6 Committee?

The Beat with Ari Melber

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Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

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This Is TASTE

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The Santa Ana Winds Spreading L.A.’s Wildfires

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The Santa Ana Winds Spreading L.A.’s Wildfires

Short Wave

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2025 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTF’s

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The Big Picture

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Young Mozart's Grand Tour

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Sean Rameswaram takes his Mom to try hybrid meat, which is a mixture of real and lab-grown products.

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Soul Music

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American tech stocks plummeted on Monday as a Chinese version upended the artificial intelligence market. Here’s why.

How Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Spooked Wall Street

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DeepSeek and Its Longterm Impact on AI

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Odd Lots

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DeepSeek and Its Longterm Impact on AI

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AI Comes to the Doctor's Office

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Marrying Into the Faith

Douglass Williams found unexpected belonging in his wife's Jewish family.

Love Letters

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How JD Vance Became a Spokesman for Trump’s Constitutional Coup

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What Is a Constitutional Crisis?

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Bridging Racial Divides on the Basketball Court

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That's Not Us, So We're Clean

The practice of "othering" racial groups is not confined to the South, as captured by a venomous 1990s dispute over Native fishing rights in Wisconsin.

Scene on Radio

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The patriarchy hurts men too: it conditions them to engage in senseless violence on behalf of their country.

Scene on Radio

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Some historians argue that the Founding Fathers mainly wanted to further their economic interests, much like Confederate leaders whose states seceded during the Civil War.

Was the Declaration of Independence a "Secession Document"?

Scene on Radio

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How European pre-industrial capitalist culture led humanity down the path to climate change - and how culture can also lead us back to a healthier planet.

Scene on Radio

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The Only Successful Coup in American History

An overlooked chapter in the history of white supremacy in America: an 1898 coup d'etat in Wilmington, North Carolina that brought white supremacists to power and led to decades of Jim Crow laws.

The Only Successful Coup in American History

Scene on Radio

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Gilded Age 2.0

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Scene on Radio: Capitalism

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Matthew Walker Gives Expert Sleep Tips

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Reconstruction, the so-called "Second Revolution" that offered Black Americans new hope for equality and freedom, was an unlikely story well before its demise.

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Racial Stereotypes and Gender

Cultural portrayals of Black men have forced them to grapple with a different set of stereotypes.

Scene on Radio

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FluentlyForward

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Leading technology CEOs like Sam Altman and Elon Musk regularly talk about their use of psychedelics like LSD and ketamine. Why?

Why Are So Many Tech Bros Taking Psychedelics?

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The beloved 1999 action film "The Matrix" foretold our 21st-century world dominated by consumerism and social media.

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Is Your Phone Listening to You?

Many consumers know that companies like Facebook and Amazon are collecting data about them. But there's also a growing suspicion that our phones are listening to us.

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The Hidden Environmental Costs of AI

Data centers that power artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency require a massive amount of energy, and many rely on nonrenewable resources like coal and gas.

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Brazuca Sounds

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This is Love

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Longer Tables with José Andrés

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Padma Lakshmi's Health and Beauty Mindset

Longer Tables with José Andrés

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Anderson Cooper is "Ambivalent" Toward Food

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Senator Cory Booker discusses how the majority of U.S. farm subsidies go to support processed foods, rather than the fruits and vegetables that would keep Americans healthy.

Senator Cory Booker on the No-Brainer of Subsidized Food

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