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What immigrants say it means to assimilate in the U.S.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller wants to shut down immigration because he believes many immigrants refuse to "assimilate." But what …
3 months ago
'The Yahoo Boys' behind online romance scams
When his mother fell for an online romance scam, Carlos Barragán flew to Nigeria to track down the con artist. What he uncovered was so much bigger.
…3 months ago
Is Trump undermining faith in American elections?
President Donald Trump is escalating his efforts to reshape how American elections are run within the law and on the ground. How will his pressure ca…
3 months ago
Are 'middle power' countries having a moment?
The U.S. has become an increasingly erratic superpower. Now, the world’s middle powers are rising. What's next for places like India and Canada in a …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why expiration dates in America are going bad
Approximately 20% of all food waste in America is linked to confusion over date labels. Now, California is banning most food expiration labeling. So,…
3 months, 1 week ago
Can math equations solve inequality?
Mathematician Eugenia Cheng wants us to rethink our relationship to math -- and equality. We hear how different paths lead to identical outcomes in m…
3 months, 1 week ago
How El Paso shaped modern America
For generations, Ellis Island has been America’s great symbol of immigration. But another gateway has shaped the nation just as profoundly: El Paso, …
3 months, 1 week ago
The real differences between communism and socialism
Donald Trump says “communism is the greatest threat" facing the U.S. And democratic socialists have won a string of elections across the country. Wha…
3 months, 1 week ago
A master magician on how to avoid your blind spots
We all have our blind spots, but with AI and the spread of misinformation, we are more vulnerable to them than ever. Can we learn from a master illus…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do we love an underdog?
Sports fans and casual viewers can become obsessed with a good underdog story. But what draws us towards the longshot winners and unlikely success st…
3 months, 2 weeks ago