Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThousands suffer nausea, delirium, and other health issues from sewage toxins in Tijuana River
The smell of rotten eggs permeates Steve Egger's Southern California home, especially at night, as the nearby Tijuana River foams up with sewage from…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok, and Temu
The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC, which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and ho…
3 weeks ago
Utility bills are exceeding mortgages in West Virginia despite Trump’s promised cuts
President Donald Trump, as part of his campaign pitch to “make America affordable again,” promised to cut Americans’ electricity bills by at least ha…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Digital detox: welcome to the offline club for those wanting a screen-free connection
A new kind of club has emerged in Amsterdam—one where participants choose to go offline, away from their phones and other devices. The gathering refl…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa’s most densely populated nation
The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remain…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plant win wage increases in deal with JBS USA
Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants, who staged a multi-week strike, have reached an agreement with plant owner JBS USA, the co…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks’ bobbing strut
American woodcocks came to New York City looking to strut their stuff, and New Yorkers fell in love. The curious birds, known for their bobbing walks…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Why ‘unretired’ seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills
Before Stu Goldberg begins his night shift driving for Uber, he pulls out a notebook to read a handwritten list of reminders. "No tickets. Full stops…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
A bus in Havana that transports bikes becomes the ride that matters during Cuba’s fuel crisis
One sweltering afternoon in the Cuban capital, dozens of commuters on bicycles, scooters, and electric motorcycles gathered in a tidy row at the entr…
4 weeks ago
From Macintosh to iPhone: 50 years of Apple gadgets celebrated in new museum
The innovations of Apple Inc. are on show at the new Apple Museum in the Netherlands. It traces 50 years of the iconic brand's innovations, from its …
4 weeks, 1 day ago