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Feeling inflation in the grocery store

Can you feel the inflation emanating from the milk aisle? Today on The Indicator, we explore how food prices – and who does the grocery shopping – affect how we think about inflation. Oh and don't forget your grocery list, because we're headed to the supermarket too.

Feeling inflation in the grocery store

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Spice, Spice, Baby! Why Some Of Us Enjoy The Pain Of Spicy Foods

Today, we talk about spicy food and its intersection with pleasure and pain as part of our "Taste Buddies" series — Short Wave's ode to "taste." In this episode, Host Emily Kwong talks to food reporter Ruth Tam and researchers Julie Yu and Nadia Byrnes about the science behind our love for spicy foods and what drives some of us to seek out the pain.

Spice, Spice, Baby! Why Some Of Us Enjoy The Pain Of Spicy Foods

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Van Gogh's hidden painting and other modern self-portraits

Comedian Vinny Thomas and Emma discover Van Gogh's ghost and get inspired by an artist with a selfie stick.

Van Gogh's hidden painting and other modern self-portraits

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The Fight To Protect Same-Sex Marriage

A new bill is making its way through Congress that would protect the right to same-sex marriage on the federal level. The Respect for Marriage Act passed the House with the support of 47 Republicans.

The Fight To Protect Same-Sex Marriage

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'Nope' and the history of Black horror; plus when to say 'no' to the news

These days, following the news can be utterly demoralizing. How do we deal? Guest host Anna Sale talks to Amanda Ripley, journalist and anchor of the Slate podcast How To!, about strategies for staying informed without stressing out (too much).

'Nope' and the history of Black horror; plus when to say 'no' to the news

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A new way to pay for college (Update)

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How to take more meaningful photos

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What's really going on with unions

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Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

The secrets, regrets, and wins that define modern leadership.

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Robin Thede on the most iconic moments from 'A Black Lady Sketch Show'

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America's funniest mechanics take calls from car owners.

#2263: Sister Mary Anne's Tire Fund

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'Bob's Burgers' creator Loren Bouchard

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Robert Glasper On How To Get More Young People Into Jazz

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A Tale Of Two Parks And The Bats Within Them

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Feeling inflation in the grocery store

Spice, Spice, Baby! Why Some Of Us Enjoy The Pain Of Spicy Foods

Van Gogh's hidden painting and other modern self-portraits

The Fight To Protect Same-Sex Marriage

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