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The protein craze hits grocery shelves
Episode 781
Today's story: High-protein foods and supplements have gone mainstream, moving beyond gyms and into everyday grocery carts. From cottage cheese to hi…
1 year ago
How books and movies get their local titles
Episode 780
Today's story: Book and movie titles often change dramatically in translation, and the reasons go beyond simple language differences. Local publisher…
1 year ago
Did an extinct wolf really come back?
Episode 779
Today's story: A biotech company in Texas has created three wolf pups using DNA from extinct dire wolves and modern gray wolves. While the company cl…
1 year ago
Why airports have chapels
Episode 778
Today's story: Many major airports around the world have chapels or prayer rooms—some interfaith, some religion-specific—offering travelers and emplo…
1 year, 1 month ago
How makers of 'Adolescence' made their one-take episodes
Episode 777
Today's story: The four-part Netflix series “Adolescence” tells the story of a teenage boy accused of murder. The story is gripping and powerful. But…
1 year, 1 month ago
Expression: Figure out
Great news -- the expressions are back!
"Essential English Expressions" is a brand-new podcast from Plain English. All 14 episodes from Season 1 are a…
1 year, 1 month ago
Legendary investor Warren Buffett to retire
Episode 776
Today's story: Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history, announced his retirement at age 94 during his company's 2025 annual m…
1 year, 1 month ago
Canada’s Liberals stage an improbable comeback
Episode 775
Today's story: Mark Carney, former head of the central banks of Canada and the UK, led Canada's struggling Liberal party to an improbable, come-from-…
1 year, 1 month ago
Expression: Make sure
Great news -- the expressions are back!
"Essential English Expressions" is a brand-new podcast from Plain English. All 14 episodes from Season 1 are a…
1 year, 1 month ago
Dalai Lama leads Tibetan Buddhists from exile
Episode 774
Today's story: The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, one of three major schools of Buddhism. Though he leads only a fraction of…
1 year, 1 month ago