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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
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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month ago
Dollar stores dominate rural America (Fall out of fashion)
Episode 687
Today's story: Dollar stores started as a novelty, a place where consumers could hunt for amusing bargains. But now, they're a big business. Customer…
2 years, 2 months ago
Bad harvests are pushing up orange juice prices (Worthwhile)
Episode 686
Today's story: Orange juice is the world's favorite fruit juice. But a series of bad harvests in Brazil and Florida is threatening the global supply.…
2 years, 2 months ago