Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTurning the tide on plastic waste: Kenya’s Lamu Islanders upcycled washed up litter into boats
On the coastal island of Lamu, off Kenya’s east coast, workers are turning plastic waste into furniture, even boats. Lamu is contending with mounds …
1 year, 7 months ago
Japan’s Kojima is a mecca for vintage denim
The All-American denim is all about being Japanese in the town of Kojima, whose main road is aptly named “Jeans St.,” with real pairs of pants flappi…
1 year, 7 months ago
Thousands of shipping containers have been lost at sea. What happens when they burst open?
Most of the world’s raw materials and everyday goods that are moved over long distances—from T-shirts to televisions, cellphones to hospital beds—are…
1 year, 7 months ago
Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game
Food labels that say “sell by” or “best before” are misleading because they have no universal meaning under current laws. Now California wants to cra…
1 year, 7 months ago
No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank
Divers and marine experts found no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef after a New Zealand navy ship ran aground and sank, Samoa's deputy…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ballot measure takes aim at large-scale animal farms in California county
In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, a battle is brewing over the future of the region’s animal …
1 year, 7 months ago
Australia’s small town stores battle for survival in online shopping age
For decades, Australia's country towns have relied on independently owned general stores. But some are now at risk of disappearing because of increas…
1 year, 7 months ago
Criminals set up fake online pharmacies to sell deadly counterfeit pills, prosecutors say
A network of illegal drug sellers based in the U.S., the Dominican Republic and India packaged potentially deadly synthetic opioids into pills disgui…
1 year, 7 months ago
As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in Los Angeles are finding their audience
Streaming—and a pandemic—have radically transformed cinema consumption, but there is a growing number of mostly younger people contributing to a rena…
1 year, 7 months ago
Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over phone settings, accusing them of violating antitrust laws
Video game maker Epic Games sued Google and Samsung, accusing the tech companies of coordinating to block third-party competition in application dist…
1 year, 7 months ago