Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAs judge ordered medical debt to stay on credit reports, Americans face financial stress
“I have been receiving medical bills my whole life,” said Leroy Brown, a 61-year-old part-time worker at a local nonprofit in Indianapolis that helps…
6 months ago
Demand rises for Australian-produced chocolate
Australia’s cocoa industry is poised for significant growth, driven by rising demand for high-quality, locally made chocolate. With global supplies u…
6 months ago
College isn’t in the plans for many rural students despite stepped-up recruiting efforts
Many rural school districts have begun offering college-level courses and working to remove academic and financial obstacles to higher education, wit…
6 months ago
Now playing in movie theaters: 73 minutes of cat videos, for a good cause
The best of the internet’s cat videos came to the big screen earlier this month. CatVideoFest is a 73-minute, G-rated selection of all things feline—…
6 months ago
Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline
Fireflies are lighting up summer evenings across the U.S. Northeast, putting on dazzling shows in backyards and city parks. There's no official count…
6 months ago
Program started in Flint, Michigan, ‘prescribes’ thousands of dollars to new mothers
A promenade of strollers, mothers wearing red sashes and toddlers trotting to keep up was part of a little festival in Flint, Michigan, where familie…
6 months ago
Recovery wear sees significant growth
Fatigue is a major challenge in today's fast-paced world. As the need for efficient rest and recovery grows, the recovery wear market is seeing a sig…
6 months ago
AI technology is giving traditional Nishijin-ori weavers in Japan a fresh new look
Nishijin-ori is the intricate weaving for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years. But the traditional Japanese craft is getting some high…
6 months ago
NYC Summer Streets is going car-free, turning congested roads into pedestrian and bike-friendly paths
New York City is going car-free this summer, turning normally congested streets into pedestrian and cyclist-friendly roads. “Summer Streets is an op…
6 months ago
Tea-loving Nepal is warming up to coffee
Coffee hasn't always been an easy sell in Nepal. The Himalayan country is a major tea producer, as well as a major consumer. When people greet each o…
6 months ago