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Bacon: The best-kept secret in Washington
Shane Harris first tasted “Vangie’s bacon” 11 years ago, and he hasn’t stopped thinking about it since. Today on the show, Shane goes on a quest to u…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Parents want to cut kids' screen time. Can it work?
Children are attached to their screens. But research has suggested that social media and excessive screen use can lead to physical and mental health …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
You can avoid overspending on the holidays. Here’s how.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and, if you’re not careful, it could be the most expensive. The day after Thanksgiving has historically been…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Could you give up your smartphone for a month?
A group in D.C. ditched their smartphones for a month. Washington Post reporter Brittany Shammas joined them. Here’s what she learned.
If you want to …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Trump’s pivot on the Epstein files and his polling plunge
After months of buildup, Congress voted to release the Epstein files on Tuesday. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law. But language in tha…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The death of the penny
The last five pennies were minted in Philadelphia last week. Over the 232 years of its existence, the penny became culturally significant through mus…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why the U.S. won't quit Saudi Arabia
This week, President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. At a grand White House dinner, an investment …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Is the gambling explosion ruining sports?
Last month the FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier for their involvement in two separat…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The conservative group courting young Black voters
When the conservative organization Blexit announced it was going to visit HBCU campuses this fall, it received backlash from students, administrators…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
How to make – and keep – friends
Friendship is vital for our health and happiness, but we don’t always prioritize it. The Optimist’s Maggie Penman goes on a journey to make new frien…
2 months ago