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The Last Cup: Part 2

From his earliest goals on the soccer fields of his hometown in Argentina to his arrival in Spain's Barça Football Club, host Jasmine Garsd follows the journey of a gifted kid who would go on to become one of the best. In Argentina, where the national sport is a fierce obsession, Lionel Messi was the one that got away.

The Last Cup: Part 2

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Planet Money Records Vol. 2: The Negotiation

We got our hands on the long-lost "Inflation" song, and now it's time to put it out into the world. So, we started a record label, and we're diving into the music business to try and make a hit.

Planet Money Records Vol. 2: The Negotiation

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Far-Right Losses And Abortion Politics Blunt Republican Gains

Democrats outperformed expectations last night. Despite Biden's unpopularity and big economic headwinds, abortion politics and the unpopularity of Trump-backed candidates helped stave off a Republican wave. The House still looks like it's headed for GOP hands but not by a huge margin and the balance of power in the Senate is still uncertain.

Far-Right Losses And Abortion Politics Blunt Republican Gains

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We proposed to 'Love Is Blind' sight unseen, then watched

The reality dating show Love Is Blind is built around a simple premise: Couples date without meeting face to face, fall in love with each other's personalities, and don't meet in person until after they've gotten engaged. Viewers are bound to have strong opinions on the couples. The Netflix show just wrapped its third season, and we're going to unpack what happened.

We proposed to 'Love Is Blind' sight unseen, then watched

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Are the Kardashians America's family?

The Kardashians. Whether you're into them or not, one thing is true: You can't avoid them. When they're not releasing new episodes of their long-running reality TV show, they're making headlines about Halloween costume reveals or ex-husbands who go on anti-Semitic rants. Because somehow, over the past decade, the Kardashian family went from Hollywood D-listers to American institution.

Are the Kardashians America's family?

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Tips, tricks, and inspiration.

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Planet Money

The economy explained.

One economist's take on popular advice for saving, borrowing, and spending

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Life Kit

Tools to help you get it together.

5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread

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The Indicator from Planet Money

Quick insights into work, business, and the economy.

Inflation hits the Thanksgiving dinner table

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Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

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

Perdue Farms: Jim Perdue

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Daily pop cultural commentary in high spirits.

Is 'Wednesday' creepy, kooky, mysterious or ooky enough?

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Have a laugh and test your news knowledge.

WWDTM Best of NMJ Thanksgiving

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The Best of Car Talk

America's funniest mechanics take calls from car owners.

#2295: Roller Derby Diagnosis

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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

Your curated guide to brilliant creators.

I Wish I Made That: Guy Branum on "Lady Bird"

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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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Stories that will make you see your own life differently.

Power Tools

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New discoveries and everyday mysteries in 10 minutes.

Arts Week: Harnessing Bacteria For Art

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Tackling big questions with the world's greatest thinkers.

Stories of love and connection under the sea

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The Last Cup: Part 2

Planet Money Records Vol. 2: The Negotiation

Far-Right Losses And Abortion Politics Blunt Republican Gains

We proposed to 'Love Is Blind' sight unseen, then watched

Are the Kardashians America's family?

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Ukrainians prepare for winter by cutting down trees, raising concerns about forests

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China Protests, Congress' Lame Duck Agenda, Georgia Senate Runoff

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Pulling Back The Curtain On Our Climate Migration Reporting

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The Concerning Case Of The 2022 FIFA World Cup In Qatar

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Weekly Roundup: November 25, 2022

Here & Now

Jennette McCurdy opens up about childhood fame, tumultuous relationship with her mom

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The Last Cup: Part 4

Business & Self Improvement

Planet Money

One economist's take on popular advice for saving, borrowing, and spending

Life Kit

5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread

The Indicator from Planet Money

Inflation hits the Thanksgiving dinner table

Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

Perdue Farms: Jim Perdue

Society & Culture

The Last Cup/La última copa

Argentina hasn't won a World Cup in 36 years. Some fans think a curse is to blame

The Limits with Jay Williams

Remix: Kelly Rowland and Denzel Curry on fame

Code Switch

A lost bird, a found treasure

Throughline

La Última Copa: El sueño del pibe

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Best Of: "Weird Al" Yankovic / To Retire, Or Not To Retire?

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Sibling rivalry takes the stage on Broadway; plus Randall Park's latest 'Blockbuster'

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Author NoViolet Bulawayo's novel 'Glory' draws inspiration from the Orwellian

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On Our Watch

Update: Oscar Grant and the Attorney General

No Compromise

A One-Man Propaganda Band

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One Who Is Understanding

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A Dangerous Kind Of Self-Delusion

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Is 'Wednesday' creepy, kooky, mysterious or ooky enough?

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

WWDTM Best of NMJ Thanksgiving

The Best of Car Talk

#2295: Roller Derby Diagnosis

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

I Wish I Made That: Guy Branum on "Lady Bird"

Only A Game

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

What's Good with Stretch & Bobbito

Robert Glasper On How To Get More Young People Into Jazz

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