Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchShohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines—even in the rain—in Tokyo
The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest—and the dollars that come with it—from fan…
1 year, 1 month ago
Artists battle it out in Sydney art competitions
Large crowds, loud music, and time pressure aren't typically considered the best environments for artistic expression. But in Sydney, on-stage art ba…
1 year, 1 month ago
Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple
A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef produces no less plan…
1 year, 1 month ago
Electric vehicle owners don’t buy gas. States look for other ways to pay for roads and bridges
Oregon transportation officials say that without more funding, residents could see further declines in the quality of roads, highways and bridges sta…
1 year, 1 month ago
One small business navigates Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods
At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is trying to navigate Trump’s on-again, and off-again tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. Szeliga, who o…
1 year, 1 month ago
South African artist’s vibrant sculptures fill Johannesburg parks with color and joy
James Delaney wants his public art in South Africa's biggest city to be more than a magnet for selfies and a delight for children. He's determined to…
1 year, 1 month ago
New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner
The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner, in a move aimed at improving player recr…
1 year, 1 month ago
Kennedy and influencers bash seed oils, baffling nutrition scientists
Until recently, most Americans had never heard the term “seed oils,” even though they’ve likely cooked with and consumed them for decades. It’s the …
1 year, 2 months ago
Majority of the world’s population breathes dirty air, report says
Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report found. Switzerland-based air quality mo…
1 year, 2 months ago
Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no
Birkenstocks: They are ubiquitous in summer, comfy and very German. Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considere…
1 year, 2 months ago