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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

00HR 00MINS

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?

Shireen Mitchell: Listen to (& Credit) Black Women

There Are No Girls on the Internet

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Laura Bates Clarifies Why Social Media Apps Don’t Step In

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Laura Bates Clarifies Why Social Media Apps Don’t Step In

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The Dangerous Life of an Art Detective

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The Many Legacies of Serena Williams

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Malcolm Gladwell: Kindness Doesn't Require Sacrifice

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October 7, 1916: Most Lopsided College Football Game, Ever

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October 17, 1860: Lincoln Grows a Beard

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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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How to Stick to a Deadline

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A Religious Jew Goes Non-Kosher for a Day

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Ben Smith on the Evolution of Media

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4 MINS

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SmartLess

2 MINS

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Cool Stuff Ride Home

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Start Here

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Will Biden’s Democracy Speech Backfire With Voters?

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4 MINS

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6 MINS

The Ancient Origins of Groundhog Day

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Today, Explained

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Fever Dreams

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4 MINS

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MAR 9

Handbook for Sonic Happiness

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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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MAR 19

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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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The Kitchen Sisters Present

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Nerdette

3 MINS

MAR 14

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MAR 16

The Power of Forgiveness

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StoryCorps

4 MINS

MAR 18

A Good Neighbor

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StoryCorps

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MAR 30

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4 MINS

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The Man Who Shipped Himself Home to Australia

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The Science of Happiness

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How Social Connections Brought Success to Temple Grandin

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Finding Pets in Prison

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Our New Dog Orbit

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Which Kind of Football Player Do You Want to Be?

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The Best Advice Show

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What You Didn’t Know About Yoga

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Ancient Yoga Wisdom

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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“A Brain Dump Is Not a Conversation” and Other Listening Tips

How to Be a Better Human

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Design Matters with Debbie Millman

2 MINS

Elizabeth Gilbert: Create a Field of Relaxation

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Elizabeth Gilbert: Create a Field of Relaxation

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

3 MINS

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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Texas Roadhouse Easter

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6 MINS

Humility Through Failure

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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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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How to Build Empathy

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The Social Lives of Trees

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TED Talks Daily

6 MINS

What Bob Oderkirk Learned When He Almost Died

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What Bob Oderkirk Learned When He Almost Died

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

2 MINS

The Longest UK Cave Rescue in History

This is Love

5 MINS

The Edge: Creativity as a Spiritual Experience

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

4 MINS

The Edge: Creativity as a Spiritual Experience

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

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What Makes U2 So Good?

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

5 MINS

What Bob Oderkirk Learned When He Almost Died

Bob Odenkirk almost died when he had a heart attack filming ‘Better Call Saul.' Now, he has a completely new outlook on life.

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

5 MINS

Jay Leno’s Brilliant Rodney Dangerfield Story

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?"

The Moth

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TED Talks Daily (SD video)

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We Can Do Hard Things

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

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Rumble Strip

6 MINS

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Anthony Bourdain relives how difficult it was killing an animal for the first time and how his life changed while in Vietnam. From the podcast Fresh Air.

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

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3 MINS

How a Wild Night of Dancing Led to Law School

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How a Wild Night of Dancing Led to Law School

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3 MINS

Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Aging

Julia Louis-Dreyfus wants to destigmatize aging for women.

We Can Do Hard Things

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How Cheryl Strayed Became Dear Sugar

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MAY 4

Advice to Grads: Avoid Drift

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Love Letters that Save Lives

TED Talks Daily

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StoryCorps

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Coming Out to Her Birth Mother

Andy Marra went to Korea to find her birth mother. But she had a secret that she struggled to tell.

Snap Judgment

7 MINS

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Andy Marra went to Korea to find her birth mother. But she had a secret that she struggled to tell.

Snap Judgment

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This Day in Esoteric Political History

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June 20, 2005: The Chimpanzee Painter

Today In History with The Retrospectors

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Today In History with The Retrospectors

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Notes from America

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6 MINS

Kindness Creates Happiness

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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

2 MINS

Learning from Anger

What we can do to help diffuse this sometimes explosive emotion.

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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What Makes Dwight, Dwight?

Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers

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How to Be a Good Listener

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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How to Make Networking Easier

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Tips for Deepening Friendships

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Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel

3 MINS

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

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

Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show

4 MINS

How to Stay Creative While Parenting

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

Working

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With A Little Help of My Mom Friends

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Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show

4 MINS

Building community with kids

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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

9 MINS

APR 7

Time for stargazing

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The Science of Happiness

4 MINS

MAY 12

Everyone’s Favorite Mom

Mary Mills was an only child, but she was never lonely - because everyone wanted to be at her house with her fun-loving mom.

StoryCorps

2 MINS

MAY 16

A Blind Driver Lives His Dream

Michael Corso lost his sight when he was young, but he wasn’t going to let that get in the way of his dream: race car driving.

The Moth

6 MINS

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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Ryan Andrew Wilde heads to a party that only people called Ryan can attend.

The Takeaway

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The Path to Calm

Anxiety is stressful, but it’s not all bad. It can help pinpoint how we’re really feeling.

TED Talks Daily

5 MINS

What Did People Do Before AC?

How people stayed chill before there was air conditioning.

Stuff You Missed in History Class

2 MINS

Raising a Rebel Daughter

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StoryCorps

2 MINS

Learning Love from Her Mom

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The Moth

6 MINS

First Day as a Bat Boy

A 16-year-old Yankees mega-fan has his first day on the job.

The Moth

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A Slight Change of Plans

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Making Things Less Complicated

Good Life Project

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Why We Get Stuck

Good Life Project

3 MINS

A Birthday Surprise

Sheila Cavanaugh ends up having to pretend it's her birthday after a huge misunderstanding.

The Moth

5 MINS

Why You Should Say Yes More Often

Jameela Jamil tells the story of her first ever DJ job, and reveals why she always tries to say yes to experiences.

Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers

4 MINS

Q&A with Tom Hanks

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THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST

5 MINS

Always Check the Background of Photos

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The Moth

5 MINS

Bill Hader’s Start at SNL

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SmartLess

4 MINS

"Proud of Who I Am"

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StoryCorps

3 MINS

JUN 10

Multi-Lingual Crossing Guard

Sophia is a multilingual crossing guard who brings cheer to school-goers every morning.

Constellation Prize

1 MIN

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

To celebrate their freedom in 1866, the first free Black Americans feasted on vibrant foods like lamb, red punch and watermelon.

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

3 MINS

One Habit at a Time

Change is hard, but it’s easier when you take it step-by-step.

The Best Advice Show

1 MIN

Origin of the Bucket List

Everyone knows what a bucket list is, but the phrase was only coined sixteen years ago. Here’s the history.

Endless Thread

3 MINS

JUN 2

Take an Evening Walk

Leave the dog and flashlight at home. Take an evening stroll to rekindle your senses.

The Best Advice Show

3 MINS

Superbugs Are Everywhere!

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Science Vs

3 MINS

Exploring the Deep Ocean

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The Anthill

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The Journal.

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APR 14

Take a Night Walk

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The Best Advice Show

3 MINS

The history of the popsicle

Savor

4 MINS

Dinner Party Questions

No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp

2 MINS

JUL 21

A Motto to Live By

Author Abraham Verghese talks to Oprah Winfrey about the inspirational saying that he tries to follow every day.

Oprah's Super Soul

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Grandma Always Has the Best Advice

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Call Your Grandmother

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This Day in History Class

7 MINS

Why Cats Have 9 Lives

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Something Rhymes with Purple

1 MIN

Global Views on Joy

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The Daily Smile

4 MINS

Don’t Worry, the U.S. Will Be Fine

Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy

3 MINS

Can Other People Make Us Happy?

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Really? No, Really?

2 MINS

The Space Lawyer

The Moth

5 MINS

Andi Sullivan on practicing confidence

US Women’s National Soccer Team player Andi Sullivan shares advice on shifting your mindset and practicing confidence when facing adversity.

Voice In Sport

2 MINS

Two Friends' Weekly High-Five

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The First Ever Woodstock Festival

History Daily

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Hope for Tourette’s Student

Because of his Tourette Syndrome, Ryan Roe often struggled in school. Until a teacher came along who boosted his confidence.

The Moth

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Why Bright Colors Make Us Happy

The Daily Smile

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Miss Iowa's Identity Crisis

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It’s My Birthday?

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The Moth

5 MINS

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Decoder Ring

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The Best Advice Show

2 MINS

“Come back to joy”

The Well+Good Podcast

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APR 11

Our New Dog Orbit

Annalise's daughter makes a wish for her birthday, and to her mother's dismay it comes true.

The Moth

6 MINS

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Stuff Mom Never Told You

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Start Here

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6 MINS

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Start Here

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Israeli journalist Amir Tibon lives on the Gaza border and tells how he hid his family to avoid being killed by Hamas during Saturday’s attack.

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Radio Atlantic

4 MINS

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Inside the Hive by Vanity Fair

5 MINS

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StoryCorps

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StoryCorps

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The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs

5 MINS

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Filip Chytil’s Breakout Season In His Rightful 2C spot.

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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New Ice City: A Podcast About The New York Rangers

2 MINS

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The Importance (And Debate) of Wrist And Neck Guards

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.

Blueshirts Breakaway: A show about the New York Rangers

1 MIN

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The next step for the Rangers is their five-on-five offense.

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2 MINS

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A Taste of the Past

3 MINS

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

2 MINS

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3 MINS

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Serious Trouble

5 MINS

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2 MINS

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Rick Rubin on Authenticity

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Keys To The Kingdom

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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

1 MIN

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4 MINS

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Radio Atlantic

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Start Here

4 MINS

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“I Wouldn’t Be Here if It Wasn’t Because of Dr. King”

KQED's The California Report

3 MINS

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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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This Day in Esoteric Political History

3 MINS

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Here & Now Anytime

4 MINS

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Radio Headspace

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Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

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Notes from America

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 Big Picture

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Chef Dave Chang predicts the next restaurant revolutions will come from marginalized neighborhoods with low rents.

Williamsburg is the Center of Foodie Innovation, Yet Again

The Dave Chang Show

3 MINS

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Benny Safdie talks to Sam Fragoso about his collaboration with Nathan Fielder on their new show 'The Curse.'

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6 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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Mike Reiss loves visiting places that most people wouldn't dream of going to. But sometimes, that can lead to trouble, such as his New Year's Eve adventure in Namibia.

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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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Simon Mayo's Confessions

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Wrighty's House

5 MINS

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Amy Lawrence says Arsenal showed far more control than in previous meetings against Manchester City.

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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When Sheryl Lee Ralph won an Emmy for ‘Abbott Elementary,’ she sang her acceptance speech and it went down in history as one of the most iconic of all time.

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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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1 MIN

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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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Pranking The New York Times

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

The Allusionist

3 MINS

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The Allusionist

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The Word ‘Woman’ Doesn’t Come from The Word ‘Man’

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

1 MIN

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.

'Abbott Elementary' & Where Black TV Is Heading

Pop Culture Happy Hour

2 MINS

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

Sheryl Lee Ralph on the inspirations for her role in Abbott Elementary and how she got back into acting.

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

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.

Emily Blunt on Christopher Nolan, "The Quiet Conductor"

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2 MINS

Pickleball’s New Reality TV Show

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Pickleball Studio Podcast

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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.

The Picasso vs. Cezanne Theory of Creativity

Revisionist History

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Talkhouse Podcast

3 MINS

Zach Woods Loved Arguing with his Brother

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Larry David Has an Idea to Improve Parties

Unsurprisingly, Larry David is not a fan of parties. But he does have a brilliant idea for making them better… party sheriffs.

Larry David Has an Idea to Improve Parties

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

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The Story Collider

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Unpleasant design is the practice of designing to stop an unwanted behavior. And we’ve all seen it in action with public benches. Roman Mars explains on 99% Invisible.

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?

“Parenting Joke Jeodardy” with Ophira Eisenberg

The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs

5 MINS

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You go to a Chinese restaurant in America and it will end with a fortune cookie. But in China? Not so much.

Gastropod

5 MINS

Carbonara: An American Dish Born in Italy

Many of us think Italians have been eating carbonara for centuries. But it is far newer than that, and is as American as it is Roman.

Carbonara: An American Dish Born in Italy

The Sporkful

3 MINS

The Sound of the Telecaster

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A Secret to Booking Cheap Flights

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The Art of Manliness

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Fresh Air

5 MINS

The Architecture of Sleep

Believe it or not, there’s more to sleep than going to bed, closing your eyes and waking up the next morning.

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

3 MINS

Beyond All Repair

3 MINS

Jacqueline Novak's Most Memorable Neighbor Experience

Jacqueline tells about tht she saw her neighbor get 'eaten' by the garage door.

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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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6 MINS

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3 MINS

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Pat, a senior prisoner, shares what it’s like to age in prison and what she wishes her last memory to be.

Within the Ocean, You’re Going Everywhere

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5 MINS

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In 1967, Joe Coulombe thought Americans' palettes were expanding amid international travel, so he started his namesake gourmet grocery store, the deeply popular Trader Joe's.

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

Disney Animation's Early Days

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

History Extra podcast

4 MINS

Ray Kroc's Big Swing

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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Choice Words with Samantha Bee

4 MINS

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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

5 MINS

When People Get Back at John Oliver

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

Wayne Knight’s Hilarious Stories About Basic Instinct and Jurassic Park

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

Wayne Knight’s Hilarious Stories About Basic Instinct and Jurassic Park

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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.

How Tig Notaro Bonded with Her Wife Stephanie

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2 MINS

Estee Lauder's Beauty Empire

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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Seven-year-old Judy Jelly leads the Clean Girls Club. They’re doing their part to take care of the environment.

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.

5 MINS

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

2 MINS

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

Jerry Seinfeld Is Doing for Pop Tarts What Barbie Did for Mattel

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.

Jerry Seinfeld Is Doing for Pop Tarts What Barbie Did for Mattel

The New Yorker Radio Hour

5 MINS

Benny Blanco’s Guide to Being a Music Producer

benny blanco has produced songs for some of the biggest music artists in the world, and he has a unique way of getting the best out of a singer.

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The Sporkful

2 MINS

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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

3 MINS

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

3 MINS

The Future of the New York Improv Scene

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

4 MINS

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

Host Matt Abrahams and guests play an improv game called Gibberish Translation to show why improv can help with communication skills.

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5 MINS

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Inside the Hive by Vanity Fair

4 MINS

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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.

Will a $9,000 Fine Stop Trump From Breaking his Gag Order?

Serious Trouble

3 MINS

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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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6 MINS

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

Poog with Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak

3 MINS

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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.

You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

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Inside a Death Row Cell

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How To Make Pizza in a Prison Cell

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A Sex Trafficker and a Sex Trafficking Victim Speak

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Finding Pets in Prison

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Walking the Track

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Once You’re in the Ocean

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Jacqueline Novak on Weight Gain

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Society’s Tricky Relationship with Money

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Society’s Tricky Relationship with Money

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Miranda July’s New Rules for Middle-Aged Women

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‘Write Real People, Not Likable Ones’

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How Wellness Id Commodified

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The Rise of Bimbo Feminism

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How Social Media Affects Boys and Girls Differently

The minds of all youngsters are impacted by the rise of social media, but boys and girls are impacted differently. Psychologist Jonathan Haidt dives into the reasons.

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The Breathtaking Wat Rong Khun Temple in Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai, the northernmost major city in Thailand, is home to a decadent White Temple that features eye-catching murals of celebrities, cartoon characters, and much more.

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The Diary of a Gay 11-Year-Old

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Designing Your Date’s Prom Dress

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Lebanese border towns are besieged as Israel continues to launch air strikes against Hamas and Hezbollah.

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SB1047: An AI Regulation Blueprint?

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The Art of Traditional Chinese Methods of Fermentation

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Why French Butter Is Superior

David Lebovitz, a well-regarded baking expert and cookbook author, explains why French butter is just that much better.

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The Right Way to Forage

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The Problem with Imitation Burgers

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Why Chocolate Is Difficult to Photograph

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The G-Force World Record Holder

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The State of Modern Restaurant Criticism

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The Making of Paris

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Notre-Dame de Paris: The Heart of Paris

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A City of Cafes & Conversations

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The Baby Eel Black Market

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