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Friday

When Chinese manufacturing met Small Town, USA
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Planet Money

When Chinese manufacturing met Small Town, USA

Over the past decade, politicians from both parties have courted American voters with an enticing economic prospect – the dream of bringing manufacturing and manufacturing jobs back to America. They've pushed for that dream with tariffs and tax breaks and subsidies. But what happens when one multinational company actually responds to those incentives, and tries to set up shop in Small Town, USA?

When Chinese manufacturing met Small Town, USA

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Wednesday

What happened to U.S. farmers during the last trade war

LaVon and Craig Griffieon on their farm near Ankeny, Iowa. Grant Gerlock/for NPR hide caption

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Planet Money

What happened to U.S. farmers during the last trade war

The U.S. exports billions of dollars worth of agricultural products each year — things like soybeans, corn and pork. And over the last month, these exports have been caught up in a trade war.

What happened to U.S. farmers during the last trade war

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Friday

How 23andMe's bankruptcy led to a run on the gene bank

This illustration picture shows a saliva collection kit for DNA testing displayed in Washington DC on December 19, 2018. Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Planet Money

How 23andMe's bankruptcy led to a run on the gene bank

Reporter Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi's Aunt Vovi signed up for 23andMe back in 2017, hoping to learn more about the genetic makeup of her ancestors. Vovi was one of over 15 million 23andMe customers who sent their saliva off to be analyzed by the company.

How 23andMe's bankruptcy led to a run on the gene bank

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Friday

Trade war dispatch from Canada

Alix Rodrigues, owner of Nut Hut in Vancouver, packing almonds. Amanda Aronczyk/NPR hide caption

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Planet Money

Trade war dispatch from Canada

How do you run a business when a trade war is brewing? As President Trump's tariffs kick in - or are paused or are restarted - businesses around the world are trying to navigate the uncertainty.

Trade war dispatch from Canada

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Friday

How the War on Drugs got us... blueberries

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Planet Money

How the War on Drugs got us... blueberries

Ever wondered why you can buy fresh Peruvian blueberries in the dead of winter? The answer, surprisingly, is tied to cocaine. Today on the show, we look at how the War on Drugs led to an American trade policy and a foreign aid initiative that won us blueberries all year round.

How the War on Drugs got us... blueberries

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Monday

Want to be less lonely? Here are five tips.

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It's Been a Minute

Want to be less lonely? Here are five tips.

We're back with a bonus episode of "All the Lonely People," a series diving deep into how loneliness shows up in our lives.

Want to be less lonely? Here are five tips.

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Tuesday

How to find a bra that fits: An illustrated guide (and printable zine!)
LA Johnson/ NPR

Life Kit

How to find a bra that fits: An illustrated guide (and printable zine!)

Can't wait to take your bra off at the end of every day? A professional bra fitter explains how to find a bra that makes you feel comfortable and cute.

How to find a bra that fits: An illustrated guide (and printable zine!)

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Monday

Tackle your medical debt with Life Kit
Shannon Wright/Shannon Wright for NPR

Planet Money

Tackle your medical debt with Life Kit

There's an estimated $195 billion of medical debt in America. But just because a medical bill comes in the mail doesn't mean you have to pay that exact price. In this special episode from our friends at Life Kit, you'll learn how to eliminate, reduce or negotiate a medical bill.

Tackle your medical debt with Life Kit

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Tuesday

A big misconception about debt — and how to tackle it
Angela Hsieh/NPR

Life Kit

A big misconception about debt — and how to tackle it

Life happens, and so does debt. Unexpected car trouble, the high price of food, a family emergency — there is no shortage of reasons why debt can pile up. In this episode, we offer shame-free solutions for digging out of debt.

A big misconception about debt — and how to tackle it

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Monday

4 tips for saying goodbye to someone you love
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Life Kit

4 tips for saying goodbye to someone you love

Saying goodbye can be tough, especially if you're parting ways for good. But grief counselor and patient advocate Isabel Stenzel Byrnes says the art of saying goodbye to loved ones can be learned and practiced.

4 tips for saying goodbye to someone you love

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Tuesday

Medical bills can cause a financial crisis. Here's how to negotiate them
Shannon Wright for NPR

Life Kit

Medical bills can cause a financial crisis. Here's how to negotiate them

There's an estimated $195 billion of medical debt in America. But just because a medical bill comes in the mail doesn't mean you have to pay that exact price. Here's how to eliminate, reduce or negotiate a medical bill.

Medical bills can cause a financial crisis. Here's how to negotiate them

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Monday

'Do I really need to floss?' and other common questions about dental care
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Life Kit

'Do I really need to floss?' and other common questions about dental care

We asked experts to answer five questions about how to properly care for your teeth. Here's what they said about finding a dentist, whitening your teeth at home, and whether daily flossing is necessary.

'Do I really need to floss?' and other common questions about dental care

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Monday

'Forgive yourself': 4 pieces of advice for caregivers, from caregivers
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Life Kit

'Forgive yourself': 4 pieces of advice for caregivers, from caregivers

Two women who took care of their moms as unpaid caregivers share advice about how to approach the job, find support and make time for self-care.

'Forgive yourself': 4 pieces of advice for caregivers, from caregivers

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Life Kit: Help save the North American bird population

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Short Wave

Life Kit: Help save the North American bird population

Many of us are off today for President's Day. In the meantime, we want to share this episode from our friends at NPR's Life Kit podcast. In it, they discuss the importance of birds as an "indicator species" – their health helps us understand the health of our environment. Plus, they collect expert tips on how we can help birds survive, and thrive.

Life Kit: Help save the North American bird population

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Thursday

How to be a better movie watcher
Malaka Gharib/NPR

Pop Culture Happy Hour

How to be a better movie watcher

Our pal and Culture Desk reporter Andrew Limbong teamed up with NPR's Life Kit to get advice on how to be a better movie watcher – how to pick a film, get outside your comfort zone, and deepen your enjoyment of a movie.

How to be a better movie watcher

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Tuesday

How to be a better movie watcher, according to film critics (plus a handy brochure!)
Malaka Gharib/ NPR

Life Kit

How to be a better movie watcher, according to film critics (plus a handy brochure!)

This guide — which comes with a fun brochure you can download and print at home — offers advice on how to pick a film, get outside your comfort zone and deepen your enjoyment of movies.

How to be a better movie watcher, according to film critics (plus a handy brochure!)

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Thursday

The key to hosting a successful theme party? Start planning early
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Life Kit

The key to hosting a successful theme party? Start planning early

Party planning experts say to send out invites at least 6 weeks in advance. That can give guests ample time to mark their social calendars — and prepare for the big bash. Read on for more tips.

The key to hosting a successful theme party? Start planning early

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Tuesday

Networking can be awkward. Here's how to make it work for you
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Perspective

Life Kit

Networking can be awkward. Here's how to make it work for you

Networking expert Robbie Samuels explains why adapting the attitude of a croissant is more likely to create meaningful job connections — and shares ways to make networking feel more natural.

Networking can be awkward. Here's how to make it work for you

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Monday

Is your kid misbehaving? Instead of time-out, try 'connecting' with them first
Tilda Rose for NPR

Perspective

Life Kit

Is your kid misbehaving? Instead of time-out, try 'connecting' with them first

It all starts with the assumption that your kids have good intentions and want to do the right thing, says Becky Kennedy, a psychologist and host of the Good Inside parenting podcast.

Is your kid misbehaving? Instead of time-out, try 'connecting' with them first

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Tuesday

How to show your friends you care about them
Malaka Gharib/NPR

Life Kit

How to show your friends you care about them

Psychologist Marisa Franco, author of a new book on the science of making and keeping friends, shares how to deepen the bonds in our platonic relationships.

How to show your friends you care about them

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Tuesday

You can choose a new name for yourself. Here's how

Before you commit to a new name, take it for a test drive. For example, use that name for your next coffee order. Then pay attention to how you feel when you hear it called out. Jasjyot Singh Hans for NPR hide caption

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Life Kit

You can choose a new name for yourself. Here's how

Many trans and nonbinary people choose new names during their transition. Here's advice if you're considering adopting a new name — from brainstorming name ideas to navigating the paperwork to change your name legally.

You can choose a new name for yourself. Here's how

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Monday

Quiz: Are you too online?
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Life Kit

Quiz: Are you too online?

Take this quiz to assess your digital habits — then learn how to engage with your electronic devices in a way that's intentional and appropriate.

Quiz: Are you too online?

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Tuesday

Have a pesky crush? What to do in 4 common scenarios
Anja Slibar for NPR

Life Kit

Have a pesky crush? What to do in 4 common scenarios

Having a crush is natural - they're a part of human biology. Sometimes, acting on it is a great, healthy step — or it can create a lot more trouble than it needs to. Certified dating coach Damona Hoffman walks us through how to handle a crush in several common scenarios.

Have a pesky crush? What to do in 4 common scenarios

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