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How to vote in 2024

2024/9/23

There are more ways to exercise your right to vote than ever before. In this episode, NPR's voting a

The dirt on bathing

2024/9/19

Whether you're Team Bath or Team Shower, there are some best practices to follow when it comes to cl

Up your lunchbox game

2024/9/17

Sulhee Jessica Woo's love language is packing lunch. When she sends her three kids off to school, sh

How to show platonic love

2024/9/16

Loneliness can be just as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day — which means that havi

Family and marriage expert Moraya Seeger DeGeare weighs in on questions from listeners who have reac

TikTok users claim that drinking the "sleepy girl mocktail," a mixture of magnesium powder, tart che

Tossing out overripe avocados, wilted greens and sour milk isn't just costing you money — it's also

Math for English majors

2024/9/5

If math never quite stuck for you, Ben Orlin is here to change that. He says think of math as a lang

Sometimes you're just feeling blah: the weather's bad, you can't get out of bed and you're strugglin

Shaking hands, sending cold emails and asking for coffee can feel unnatural. Networking expert Robbi

Even if you use a credit card all the time, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of ho

Today's teens struggle with perfectionism and mood swings, and their parents struggle to have hard c

Conflicts with neighbors are common. Trash, noise, parking, weeds — there are seemingly endless ways

Seeing a swarm of pesky fruit flies in the kitchen is frustrating. We talk with a fruit fly research

How to buy less stuff

2024/8/20

If you're struggling to save for long-term goals, find yourself lost in a sea of clutter or are conc

Prenups aren't just for the rich and famous. Family law attorney Theresa Viera explains how to talk

Spending time in the forest isn't just enjoyable, it's good for your health. Here are some research-

Strong muscles are good for us. They help prevent injuries, strengthen bones and improve balance. Bu

Lunch snubs, bad neighbors and needy in-laws. Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas responds to the bad be

Do you always fall for people who don't like you back? Do your friendships feel one-sided? Do work o