How a former politics columnist is finding awe
Feeling a sense of awe can make us feel less stressed, less lonely and more connected to each other. It’s good for our bodies and our minds. So how do we feel more of it? Today’s show was produced by ...
28 Marras 202518min
Bacon: The best-kept secret in Washington
Shane Harris first tasted “Vangie’s bacon” 11 years ago, and he hasn’t stopped thinking about it since. Today on the show, Shane goes on a quest to unlock the bacon mystery – and a time in Washington ...
26 Marras 202544min
Parents want to cut kids' screen time. Can it work?
Children are attached to their screens. But research has suggested that social media and excessive screen use can lead to physical and mental health problems. So what happens when parents start to lim...
25 Marras 202526min
You can avoid overspending on the holidays. Here’s how.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and, if you’re not careful, it could be the most expensive. The day after Thanksgiving has historically been the official start of the holiday shopping season,...
24 Marras 202522min
Could you give up your smartphone for a month?
A group in D.C. ditched their smartphones for a month. Washington Post reporter Brittany Shammas joined them. Here’s what she learned.If you want to learn more about Brittany’s story, you can read it ...
22 Marras 202523min
Trump’s pivot on the Epstein files and his polling plunge
After months of buildup, Congress voted to release the Epstein files on Tuesday. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law. But language in that legislation leaves wiggle room for the Justice De...
21 Marras 202527min
The death of the penny
The last five pennies were minted in Philadelphia last week. Over the 232 years of its existence, the penny became culturally significant through music, fashion and movies. But recently, many have arg...
20 Marras 202517min
Why the U.S. won't quit Saudi Arabia
This week, President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. At a grand White House dinner, an investment summit at the Kennedy Center and a sit-down in the ...
19 Marras 202527min
