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The U.S. election is too close to call with one month left (Hand in hand)
Episode 716
Today's story: With just a month left until Election Day, the U.S. presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is extremely close. Both …
1 year, 8 months ago
Parents and school shooters: who's responsible? (Take advantage of)
Episode 715
Today's story: School shootings are sadly, tragically common in the United States. Now, prosecutors are bringing murder or manslaughter charges again…
1 year, 8 months ago
How to get a Birkin handbag (Deal with)
Episode 714
Today's story: The Birkin might be one of the coveted handbags in the world. Part of its appeal is its exclusivity: you can't just buy one in online …
1 year, 8 months ago
Somehow, Abercrombie & Fitch is popular again (Take it easy)
Episode 713
Today's story: For a generation of Americans, the brand Abercrombie & Fitch was synonymous with overpriced, exclusive clothing for teenagers (and a h…
1 year, 9 months ago
Matthew Perry and the drug that killed him (As far as I know)
Episode 712
Today's story: Matthew Perry, the actor who played Chandler on the popular TV series 'Friends,' died of an overdose of ketamine in 2023. Last month, …
1 year, 9 months ago
Do men need to wear ties anymore? (Close call)
Episode 711
Today's story: Neckties were adopted in France in the 1600s as a symbol of power and respect. For many, they were a required part of business dress d…
1 year, 9 months ago
Two astronauts are stranded in space (Short run / long run)
Episode 710
Today's story: Astronauts Suni Williams and Barry Wilmore left Earth on June 5, planning to be in space for eight days. But thrusters on the Boeing S…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why women's clothing sizes are so confusing (In touch)
Episode 709
Today's story: Generations ago, women went to seamstresses for custom-made clothes. But today, many women's fashion brands use standard sizing that d…
1 year, 9 months ago
'Massacre law' in Turkey threatens street dogs (Get out of hand)
Episode 708
Today's story: Turkey's parliament recently passed a law aimed at removing millions of dogs living on the street. The law doesn't specifically requir…
1 year, 9 months ago
Biden's awful debate and the rise of Kamala Harris (Down to the wire)
Episode 707
Today's story: At age 81, Joe Biden was the oldest person ever to seek the U.S. presidency. And while voters had concerns about his age, he easily wo…
1 year, 9 months ago