Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFrom "Million Bazillion": What is Black Friday?
Each year on Black Friday, millions of Americans go out in search of the best holiday season shopping deals. But have you ever wondered about the ori…
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A scourge of "lawless, stateless" vessels
But for years now, Russia has gotten around some of these sanctions through its so-called "shadow fleet" — unidentified tankers sailing with no flag …
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The hunt for deals begins. Ready, set, go!
Black Friday still brings more shoppers into stores than any other day of the year. For many, it’s the official kick-off to the holiday shopping seas…
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A pipeline to transport Albertan oil to Canada's Pacific Coast
From the BBC World Service: Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has struck a deal for a 700-mile pipeline carrying 1 million barrels of oil a day to …
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AI's role in improving accessibility
Accessibility has long been aided by the advancement of technology. When it comes to artificial intelligence, accessibility is top of mind for Taylor…
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Holiday hiring doldrums
Retailers don’t seem to be looking for many temp workers this holiday season. But it’s not the only sector that hires winter workers — event venues, …
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From "How We Survive": The Dry Line
Hey Smarties! Happy Thanksgiving. Today we’re sharing an episode from the latest season of Marketplace’s climate podcast, “How We Survive,” that has …
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Teaching students to be ethical AI users
It's been almost three years since ChatGPT went live to the world, and it quickly became a helper or shortcut for students. (Ora tool to cheat.) Lik…
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It's been a rollercoaster for Six Flags
Can a new CEO help turn things around? It’s a rocky time for regional theme parks that aren’t major travel destinations, as they compete for visitors…
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A tax-raising budget for the U.K.
From the BBC World Service: The U.K. government's economic outlook response document was accidentally published a half hour early on Wednesday, befor…
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