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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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From ‘covfefe’ to slamming CNN: Trump’s year in tweets

"My use of social media is not Presidential - it's MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL," Trump's account tweeted on July 1.

8 years ago

The 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, Brooklyn NY 2016
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An ode to Combat Jack and his preservation of hip hop culture

Hip hop runs through my veins, and I am a shameless podcast nerd, so my heart was broken when I heard about the recent passing of Reggie ...

8 years ago

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Why we kiss under mistletoe and toast with eggnog

These are a few of many questions, but with expert help, All Things Considered found some much-needed answers to share.

8 years ago

The much-maligned fruitcake is being maligned by a whole new generated. (One  Pony/Bigstock)
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Even self-proclaimed ‘foodies’ disdain the much-maligned fruitcake

Warning: Material in this interview is not very scientific, but it could spark some fun conversations over the holidays.

8 years ago

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A pedestrian's umbrellas is upset during a winter snowstorm
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Behavioral Health
Home & Family

Don’t let the holiday onslaught bring you down

Truly, this can be society’s rock-bottom moment, a cry for help wrapped in LED lights and garland.

8 years ago

Facebook will soon begin alerting users of photos that feature them, based on facial recognition technology. (Facebook)
NPR
Technology

Facebook expands use of facial recognition to ID users in photos

By default, Facebook users in the U.S. will be signed up for these face recognition alerts, unless they have previously opted out of a similar, more limited feature.

8 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

A dad ponders his legacy

Parents are a lot like actors, athletes and politicians in that, at some point in our career, we begin to consider our legacy.

8 years ago

Couples therapist Esther Perel says,
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Books
Home & Family
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As marriage standards change, a therapist recommends ‘rethinking infidelity’

Infidelity doesn't have to signal the end of a relationship.

8 years ago

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., and his wife Franni Bryson (left) arrive at the U.S. Capitol Building on December 7, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Franken announced that he will be resigning in the coming weeks after being accused by several women of sexual harassment. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
NPR
Business

Poll: Americans overwhelmingly support ‘zero tolerance’ on sexual harassment

Nearly 9 in 10 Americans believe that "a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment is essential to bringing about change in our society."

8 years ago

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What made the millennials?

Guests: Malcolm Harris, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett What makes a Millennial? This group of people has often been descri ...

Air Date: December 14, 2017

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Julie Foster and Jean Broillet IV chat about beer trends at the cafe at their Tired Hands Brewery in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Acquiring tastes: Ardmore brewers travel the world to savor craft beers

Jean Broillet IV and Julie Foster learn say they from the culture of other breweries — as well as their facilities and how they set up their businesses.

8 years ago

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portrait of chef flambe cooking in the kitchen
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Public Health

How not to inspire confidence among diners: A guide for restaurants

I ask about the likely cleanliness of his thumb, after carrying used plates, napkins, and forks. He apologizes, but he is not the culprit. Management is.

8 years ago

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Gender

Poll: Discrimination against women is common across races, ethnicities, identities

8 years ago

Nick Foles' jerseys are back. (Paul Verdi/for WHYY)
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Philadelphia
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Eagles fans give jerseys — and Foles — another chance after Wentz injury

Eagles coach Doug Pederson has confirmed that star quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn left ACL and will miss rest of the season and playoffs.

8 years ago

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Matt Lauer greets people in a crowd outside of NBC studios in New York City.
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It’s OK to have mixed feelings about the evil and the good that lurks in the hearts of men

These men should lose their jobs. They should be made to pay for their crimes — and these are crimes. But to me, it’s ok to have mixed feelings about them.

8 years ago

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