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Why do tariffs exist?
Episode 762
Today's story: Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, used by governments to raise revenue, protect local industries, or retaliate in trade disputes. T…
1 year, 1 month ago
Denmark to stop delivering mail after 400 years
Episode 761
Today's story: Denmark’s government-run postal service, PostNord, traces its roots to the year 1624. But at the end of 2025, it will stop delivering …
1 year, 1 month ago
The ethics of self-driving cars
Episode 760
Today's story: Self-driving cars don’t just need advanced technology—they also need a moral code. Engineers must program vehicles to make ethical dec…
1 year, 1 month ago
The self-driving future is running late
Episode 759
Today's story: Self-driving cars were supposed to be here by now—but the road to autonomy has been bumpier than expected. The technology has gotten b…
1 year, 1 month ago
James Bond’s future is now in Amazon’s hands
Episode 758
Today's story: Amazon has taken full creative control of James Bond, ending six decades of stewardship by the family of film producer Albert Broccoli…
1 year, 1 month ago
The decline of the stick-shift in North America
Episode 757
Today's story: Manual transmissions were once a cheaper, more fuel-efficient alternative to automatics. But automatics have gotten better, and consum…
1 year, 1 month ago
LA battles mudslides after devastating wildfires
Episode 756
Today's story: Los Angeles is facing the aftermath of both devastating wildfires and destructive mudslides. The fires burned vegetation that helped k…
1 year, 1 month ago
The fires that wiped through Los Angeles
Episode 755
Today's story: Los Angeles faces wildfire risks every year due to its dry summers, drought-resistant vegetation, and the powerful Santa Ana winds. Th…
1 year, 2 months ago
The remote-work battle rages on
Episode 754
Today's story: Five years after the pandemic began, the fight over remote work still isn’t settled. Some companies are demanding full-time office att…
1 year, 2 months ago
These contractions break the rules
Episode 753
Today's story: Most contractions in English are simple combinations of two words, like “you’re” for “you are.” But some contractions don’t follow the…
1 year, 2 months ago