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153 Available Episodes (153 Total)Average duration: 00:07:21
Oct 17, 2019
How much will a 25% tariff hurt sales of Scotch?
00:04:55
Distillers — and consumers — are worried about the impact of a 25% tariff on exports of Scottish whisky to the US.
Oct 17, 2019
How immigrant workers are preparing for automation in agriculture
00:05:31
Immigrants, who comprise the majority of agriculture industry workers in the US, are turning to training and education to make sure they’re not left behind by automation.
Oct 17, 2019
Exxon and oil sands go on trial in New York climate fraud case
00:04:05
The New York attorney general says Exxon used two sets of books and misled investors by downplaying the potential costs of carbon emissions
Oct 16, 2019
You’re not being fleeced: This carbon-negative sweater comes with sheep included
00:03:13
Does your winter wear come with an animal who helped make it? If you're shopping at Sheep Inc., the answer is yes. But for co-founder Edzard van der Wyck it's not a gimmick — it's a reminder about how clothes are made, and what the fashion industry costs the environment.
Oct 14, 2019
Will Iowa farmers benefit from Trump's newest deals with China and Japan?
00:06:57
The United States and Japan have signed a tentative trade deal that would open up Japan to more American-grown wheat, pork and beef.
Oct 14, 2019
In a culture of selfies and social media, how do you check your ego?
00:27:05
Greek tragedy’s favorite fatal flaw is making a comeback, says the author of "Ego is the Enemy."
Oct 09, 2019
Finland's answer to food waste: 'Best-before' is actually good later — with a discount
00:03:23
S-market in Helsinki has started holding "happy hours" at their stores. But instead of getting a cheap beer, shoppers get a discount on, say, a pound of shrimp or a pork tenderloin nearing its expiration date.
Oct 08, 2019
China dominates the electric bus market, but the US is getting on board
00:05:44
Electric buses produce fewer emissions, are quieter and need less maintenance than diesel buses.
Oct 02, 2019
Why are so many Korean karaoke joints going silent?
00:04:52
Noraebang have been a staple of entertainment in South Korea since 1991 when karaoke machines arrived from Japan. But now, the popularity of this cherished institution appears to be quieting down.
Sep 30, 2019
Forever 21 closing stores in bankruptcy filing shows limits to fast fashion, author says
00:05:42
After Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy, some younger consumers are questioning the future of fast fashion as they look for more sustainable alternatives.
Oct 17 | 00:04:55
How much will a 25% tariff hurt sales of Scotch?
Oct 17 | 00:05:31
How immigrant workers are preparing for automation in agriculture
Oct 17 | 00:04:05
Exxon and oil sands go on trial in New York climate fraud case
Oct 16 | 00:03:13
You’re not being fleeced: This carbon-negative sweater comes with sheep included
Oct 14 | 00:06:57
Will Iowa farmers benefit from Trump's newest deals with China and Japan?
Oct 14 | 00:27:05
In a culture of selfies and social media, how do you check your ego?
Oct 09 | 00:03:23
Finland's answer to food waste: 'Best-before' is actually good later — with a discount
Oct 08 | 00:05:44
China dominates the electric bus market, but the US is getting on board
Oct 02 | 00:04:52
Why are so many Korean karaoke joints going silent?
Sep 30 | 00:05:42
Forever 21 closing stores in bankruptcy filing shows limits to fast fashion, author says
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