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America's South is booming (Safety net)
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…

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What it's like to live in the Midwest (Fall on hard times)
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…

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A typical American household budget (All in)
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…

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Typical U.S. salaries by profession (Take out)
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…

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America's best small museums (Pop culture)
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…

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The best big museums in America  (Make a difference)
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…

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Is west-coast living really better? (Year-round)
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…

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East-coast living: the pros and cons (Focus on)
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…

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Dollar stores dominate rural America (Fall out of fashion)
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

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Bad harvests are pushing up orange juice prices (Worthwhile)
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.…

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