Podcast Episodes

How blocked train crossings are putting our kids in danger

ProPublica investigates how blocked train crossings are forcing kids to crawl under trains to get to school.

A scientist widely viewed as the godfath…

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Worried that a recession’s coming? Listen to this.

The Federal Reserve will announce its next move and its view on the economy today. Some forecasters say a recession is more likely following recent d…

3 years, 1 month ago

Why Hollywood writers are striking — and what happens next

Biden invited congressional leaders to a debt-ceiling meeting after the Treasury Department warned that the U.S. could default as soon as June 1. Pol…

3 years, 1 month ago

Why are Americans shooting strangers and neighbors?

A manhunt is underway in Texas after a gunman killed five people. The Houston Chronicle is on the story.

The Washington Post has an analysis of data …

3 years, 1 month ago

Sick workers seek justice after cleaning up BP’s oil spill

The workers who cleaned up the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they have serious health problems as a result. And, they say,…

3 years, 2 months ago

Sneak Peek: What a top couples therapist wishes more people knew

The Showtime documentary series Couples Therapy allows viewers to watch real-life therapy sessions. Couples hash out their conflicts and challenges w…

3 years, 2 months ago

How a writers strike would mess up your favorite shows

Montana Republicans voted to ban a transgender lawmaker from the state legislature’s floor. The Daily Montanan reports.

A judge halted a Missouri ord…

3 years, 2 months ago

You can test for Alzheimer’s risk. The result may scare you.

More Americans are getting genetic testing for their risk of Alzheimer’s. Reuters explains how the results can be stressful. The Washington Post look…

3 years, 2 months ago

Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News. Here’s what we know.

Vanity Fair looks into Tucker Carlson’s surprising exit from Fox News.

The Washington Post examines how abortion is dividing 2024 candidates and conf…

3 years, 2 months ago

Why experts expect Ukraine to launch a big offensive

Ukraine is gearing up for a major offensive against Russian forces. The Wall Street Journal has details.

Is gray hair reversible? A new study digs in…

3 years, 2 months ago