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How to carry on a family recipe, in your own way

Making a family recipe for the first time can be daunting. Will it turn out just like you remembered? In this episode, podcaster Noor Wazwaz walks us through what to remember in the kitchen.

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The hidden costs of holiday consumerism

A lot of consumers are worried about supply chain delays this holiday season — but there are also other issues to watch out for when shopping. Guest host Ayesha Rascoe talks about the hidden costs of holiday consumption with The Atlantic staff writer Amanda Mull and The Washington Post retail reporter Abha Bhattarai. They discuss the potential downfalls of buy now, pay later services and where online shopping returns really go. Then, they play a game of Who Said That?

The hidden costs of holiday consumerism

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Thank You, Next

It's Thanksgiving week, and like basically everything else about 2020, this holiday is on track to be...let's call it "different." But while the world has changed in innumerable ways this year, one thing that hasn't changed is that the country is still deeply politically divided.

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Yeah, The Supply Chain Situation Isn't Looking Great For The Holidays

The holiday shopping season is basically here. But a lot of things that Americans want to buy are not. Now the race is on to get goods off ships and into stores and warehouses — before it's too late.

Yeah, The Supply Chain Situation Isn't Looking Great For The Holidays

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News & Politics

Get clued-in on what's happening today.

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NPR News Now

The latest news in five minutes. Updated hourly.

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Up First

The three biggest stories of the day in 10 minutes.

Investigations: CTE And Desperate Patients' "Last Hope"

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Consider This from NPR

Make sense of a major news story and what it means for you.

Constance Hauman 'Plays It Forward': A Musical Gratitude Project

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A national conversation with sharp guests and thought-provoking debates.

Food, Traditions, and Turkey Day: Old and New

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The NPR Politics Podcast

Daily analysis of the biggest news out of Washington.

The Docket: What Is Executive Privilege And What Are Its Limits?

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NPR and WBUR's live midday news program.

Marines open up about Afghanistan in 'Third Squad'; How Polish spies helped the CIA

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Digging deep into the most pressing stories in the news.

Capital Gazette: "All Of A Sudden... It's Different"

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How money shapes the world.

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How I Built This with Guy Raz

Stories behind some of the world's best known companies.

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Tools to help you get it together.

How To Have Meaningful Conversations At Holiday Gatherings

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The Indicator from Planet Money

Quick insights into work, business, and the economy.

Indicators-giving! How Much Does Thanksgiving Cost This Year?

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Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

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

Best Buy: Hubert Joly

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Have a laugh and test your news knowledge.

Best of Thanksgiving 2021

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The Best of Car Talk

America's funniest mechanics take calls from car owners.

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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

Your curated guide to brilliant creators.

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Only A Game

Weekly sports for the serious fan and the steadfast avoider.

OAG Staff Picks: Peter Sagal, Tup Holmes, Leo Ferris And More

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What's Good with Stretch & Bobbito

Two New York legends get into the culture.

Robert Glasper On How To Get More Young People Into Jazz

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Invisibilia

Stories that will make you see your own life differently.

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Short Wave

New discoveries and everyday mysteries in 10 minutes.

How To Choose A Health Insurance Plan

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Tackling big questions with the world's greatest thinkers.

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Your Holiday Season Starter Kit

How to carry on a family recipe, in your own way

The hidden costs of holiday consumerism

Thank You, Next

Yeah, The Supply Chain Situation Isn't Looking Great For The Holidays

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