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The typical American school day (Spread out)
Episode 697
Today's story: Math, science, history, reading. Learning these things in school is, now, almost a universal experience. But the specifics of the scho…
1 year, 10 months ago
America's west: mountains, plains, and desert (Take cover)
Episode 696
Today's story: America's west is its most visually stunning region, with Rocky Mountain peaks and the bright lights of Las Vegas. The mountain west h…
1 year, 10 months ago
America's South is booming (Safety net)
Episode 695
Today's story: The American South used to be an agricultural region, which lagged behind the rest of the country in education, income, and modernizat…
1 year, 11 months ago
What it's like to live in the Midwest (Fall on hard times)
Episode 694
Today's story: The Midwest may not have the diversity of the east or the spectacular outdoors of the west coast. But it offers a good quality of life…
1 year, 11 months ago
A typical American household budget (All in)
Episode 693
Today's story: Have you ever wondered what a typical American family budget is like? Today, you'll learn about the spending habits of the average hou…
1 year, 11 months ago
Typical U.S. salaries by profession (Take out)
Episode 692
Today's story: Have you ever wondered about the typical salary for American workers? If so, this episode is for you. Learn what people in different p…
1 year, 11 months ago
America's best small museums (Pop culture)
Episode 691
Today's story: We've all heard of the largest museums. But the United States has many smaller museums, too, often focused on just one subject. From t…
1 year, 11 months ago
The best big museums in America (Make a difference)
Episode 690
Today's story: In this lesson, you'll learn about the nation's great art museums: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and t…
1 year, 11 months ago
Is west-coast living really better? (Year-round)
Episode 689
Today's story: Life on the west coast really is different. The weather is pleasant, people are healthy, and Western states are often at the forefront…
1 year, 11 months ago
East-coast living: the pros and cons (Focus on)
Episode 688
Today's story: The east coast of the U.S., between Washington, D.C., and Boston, is home to about 50 million people. It has rich history, great cultu…
1 year, 11 months ago