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Episodes
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The rise of the name Oaklee in red states
The name is spelled in various ways.
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Why spring heat poses additional health risk
Experts say heat this early in the year can be especially risky.
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The rise of Yemeni coffee shops
Hundreds of Yemeni coffee shops have opened across the U.S., attracting enthusiastic regulars by serving single-origin brews from family farms. But new policies from the Trump administration may impact the survival of these burgeoning businesses.
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American philanthropists step in after U.S. cuts foreign aid
A United States Agency for International Development worker, who lost her job when the agency was largely dismantled earlier this year, now has a new job. She’s working with a group of American philanthropists eager to invest in foreign aid.
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3 White House officials have ties to antisemitic extremists, NPR finds
During the 2024 election, President Trump campaigned on a pledge to fight antisemitism. But critics of the president question whether antisemitism does have a place in the White House.
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Connecticut introduced 'Purple Alerts' to help find missing adults with intellectual disabilities
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Remembering José Mujica, 'the world's poorest president'
José Mujica died at age 89.
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Florida mother of a 1-year-old child deported to Cuba
The mother of a 1-year-old was deported to Cuba, even though she is married to an American citizen.
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How food banks, farmers and schools are faring after USDA cuts local food programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cut local food programs that schools, farmers and food banks have relied on.
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What does 'Made in China' actually mean?
What really counts as a product of China? Jeff Guo from the "Planet Money" podcast explains why the answers can often be surprising.
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How reincarnation binds Syria's Druze community together
In Syria, pro-government fighters have clashed with Druze militiamen in recent weeks.
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Colorado digs deeper into geothermal heat pumps
Heat pumps are a more climate-friendly, energy-efficient way to heat and cool a home compared to traditional heating systems like a gas furnace or boiler.