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Summer 2024: Three months that felt like decades (Get out of)
Episode 706
Today's story: From an attempted assassination of Donald Trump to a landslide election in the UK to an uplifting Summer Olympics, the summer of 2024 …
1 year, 9 months ago
Buying vs renting a home (Pay back)
Episode 705
Today's story: Most American families are confronted with the decision to buy or rent a home at some point. This decision is a common one around the …
1 year, 9 months ago
Office culture in the U.S. (Wrap up)
Episode 704
Today's story: American office culture isn't exactly what you see on TV. In this story, learn about the typical workday, including what time people a…
1 year, 10 months ago
Jury duty: what it's like (Check in)
Episode 703
Today's story: It starts with a notice from a court: ""You have been summoned."" American citizens are occasionally required to appear for jury servi…
1 year, 10 months ago
What is retirement like in the United States? (Stay put)
Episode 702
Today's story: There are over 50 million retirees in the United States, about the equivalent of the entire population of Spain. Every person's retire…
1 year, 10 months ago
Train travel in the U.S. (Up and running)
Episode 701
Today's story: Train travel is famous in Europe. In the United States, though, it's a little more complicated. But with some planning, you can make t…
1 year, 10 months ago
Fast Version: A quick tour through America's national parks (One of a kind)
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Today's story: …
1 year, 10 months ago
A quick tour through America's national parks (One of a kind)
Episode 700
Today's story: America's national parks are an important part of the country's natural landscape and they attract millions of visitors per year. Some…
1 year, 10 months ago
Regional varieties of American pizza (Made of)
Episode 699
Today's story: You fold it in New York. You put caviar on it in California. You make in a pan for car-parts in Detroit. And you eat it with a knife a…
1 year, 10 months ago
School life outside the classroom (Try out)
Episode 698
Today's story: School is about learning. But for many students, school is about so much more: sports teams, after-school clubs, drama, and free time …
1 year, 10 months ago