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- Patagonia CEO Talks Activism; Filmmaker Turns Lens On Her 'Nuclear Family'by NPR on September 24, 2021 at 12:16 pm
Patagonia has long taken activist stances to encourage what the company says is a new brand of capitalism. Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia, joins us. And, Ry Russo-Young talks about her new documentary series "Nuclear Family," which looks at the lawsuit that […]
- How To Manage Fear Of The Dentist; Companies Pledge To Hire Afghan Refugeesby NPR on September 24, 2021 at 12:13 pm
Do you have dental anxiety — or even dental phobia? You're not alone. Clinical psychologist Lisa Heaton studies the fear of the dentist and joins us to discuss. And, some of the biggest companies in the U.S. are promising to hire and train refugees from […]
- Cozy Up With These Top Books For Fall; Parents Of Toddler In Vaccine Trialsby NPR on September 23, 2021 at 11:30 am
NPR Books' Petra Mayer shares a bunch of book recommendations with us. And, Pfizer-BioNTech announced that its COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 is safe and effective. Yet even for parents excited about it, the shots can be daunting. Maggie and Pierce […]
- Chancellor Angela Merkel's Legacy; Wedding Caterers Heat Things Up With Open Firesby NPR on September 23, 2021 at 11:27 am
Germans vote Sunday for a new parliament and government, and longtime Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to step down when a new government is formed. Loveday Morris, Berlin bureau chief at The Washington Post, explains Merkel's legacy. And, journalist Jon Kalish […]
- Why The 'Big Lie' Persists; Phoenix Schools Struggle With Bus Driver Shortageby NPR on September 22, 2021 at 11:30 am
False claims of rampant election fraud and a stolen 2020 presidential election persist despite the fact that there is no evidence that it's true. What gives these lies so much staying power? "Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump […]
- Long-Term COVID-19 Symptom Makes Food Taste, Smell Rotten; Wooly Mammoths Extinctionby NPR on September 22, 2021 at 11:25 am
Parosmia, a long-term COVID-19 symptom, is a disorder that can make food smell and taste rancid. Patty Wight of Maine Public Radio reports on this perplexing condition that has a profound impact on people's lives but few treatment options. And, scientists […]
- 'The Facebook Files'; How Rural Afghanistan Views The Taliban Takeoverby NPR on September 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The Wall Street Journal's series "The Facebook Files" dives into a trove of internal documents from Facebook that reveal how much the company knows about what's wrong with its platform, and what — if anything — it's doing to fix it. Sam Schechner, senior […]
- Moms Start Company To Employ Adults With Autism; Farmers Of Color Await Debt Reliefby NPR on September 21, 2021 at 12:48 pm
Pat Miller and Pam Kattouf met on the playground years ago and discovered that both of their kids had autism. The two New Jersey mothers later founded Beloved Bath so that their kids and others like them would have employment opportunities. And, farmers of […]
- Drones And Revolutionizing Farming; How Trees Impact Mental, Physical Healthby NPR on September 20, 2021 at 11:58 am
Drone technology could be a new frontier for farmers looking to keep a watchful eye on the health of their crops. Connecticut Public Radio's Patrick Skahill reports. And, trees are beneficial to one's mental and physical health — but not everyone gets to […]
- Why Haitians Come To The U.S.; Ventilation In The Workplaceby NPR on September 20, 2021 at 11:45 am
Francesca Momplaisir, a native Haitian and author of the novel "My Mother's House" talks about what it's like for Haitians to flee their country. And, experts agree that proper ventilation can help prevent COVID-19 spread, but they also warn that not all the […]
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