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Trump's tariff chaos rattles world economies
Episode 766
Today's story: Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on nearly every country in the world, triggering panic in global markets. But just days la…
1 year, 2 months ago
Should you use a top sheet?
Episode 765
Today's story: Top sheets are a staple in some parts of the world, while in others they’re practically unknown. In places like the U.S., Canada, and …
1 year, 2 months ago
Microsoft hangs up on Skype
Episode 764
Today's story: Skype launched in 2003 and transformed long-distance communication by making voice and video calls cheaper and easier. After early suc…
1 year, 2 months ago
Co-living is like coworking at home
Episode 763
Today's story: Co-living is like coworking for your personal life: flexible, furnished housing in shared spaces without the commitment of a long term…
1 year, 2 months ago
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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago