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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…
2 years 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…
2 years 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…
2 years ago
Fast Version: A quick tour through America's national parks (One of a kind)
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2 years 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…
2 years 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…
2 years 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 …
2 years ago
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…
2 years 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…
2 years 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…
2 years, 1 month ago