How much do dogs reduce our stress?
Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes from the past year: about the science of how dogs make us calmer, happier — and maybe even more trusting.If you want more optimistic content on the weeke...
27 Des 202515min
This school banned phones. Remarkable things happened.
The cafeteria at Ballard High School during lunch is a loud place. Students are talking and laughing, playing card games and going out to the courtyard for an informal recess. On Fridays, students hav...
26 Des 202522min
The kids keeping go-go music alive
Schools and community programs in Washington, D.C., are teaching students to play go-go music to help extend the legacy of the official music of the District.Producer Sabby Robinson spoke with enterpr...
24 Des 202518min
Stressed about the holidays? Carolyn Hax has advice.
Carolyn Hax has been an advice columnist for The Washington Post for over 25 years. So, she’s seen, heard and read it all. There’s no family drama and no question too bizarre for the seasoned columnis...
23 Des 202530min
Wait, is weed legal now?
In an executive order last week, President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous substance. The drug is currently considered Schedule I, which is the most ...
22 Des 202517min
I want to give back! How do I afford it?
Donating money can induce anxiety if you’re not sure how to afford it or feel pressured into doing so by the people around you. “Try This” host Cristina Quinn talks to Washington Post personal finance...
20 Des 202523min
Why MAGA faithful are growing frustrated with Trump
The week started with a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump about the death of Hollywood director Rob Reiner that drew backlash from within his own party. Then, a high-profile Vanity Fair pr...
19 Des 202527min
How a gay hockey romance became a global phenomenon
“Heated Rivalry,” a TV adaption of Rachel Reid’s gay romance novel, has taken social media feeds and group chats by storm. Thanks to a deal with HBO, this Canadian TV show has been steaming up living ...
18 Des 202524min
