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NPR, WNYC, WBEZ, and “This American Life” got their own podcast app

Some of the biggest names in podcasting just got a podcast app to call their own. NPR, WNYC Studios, WBEZ Chicago, and This American Life announced that they have teamed up to acquire the podcast app, Pocket Casts. The app has been around since 2008 and slowly became one of the highest-rated podcast listening apps. It … Continue reading “NPR, WNYC, WBEZ, and “This American Life” got their own podcast app”

A new season of Invisibilia is here to save us all from winter boredom

Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted a long winter, but the return of Invisibilia makes it feel like spring is on the horizon. The beloved NPR podcast is returning for a new season on March 9, and it promises to be full of stories about “spies, heists, publicly shaming harassers, and fighting terrorism with reality TV.” … Continue reading “A new season of Invisibilia is here to save us all from winter boredom”

These 11 Smart Podcasts Are Perfect For Your Commute

Bite-sized podcasts to chew on on your way to work—or anytime, anywhere.

Hyper-partisan content is still the best performing on Facebook

Sorry Santa, the Arctic may never be frozen again

The snow-covered Arctic as we know it is no more. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which oversees U.S. research in the Arctic, has released an annual report on the region’s health with the depressing title “Arctic shows no sign of returning to reliably frozen region of recent past decades.” As NOAA notes in its report, “Arctic temperatures continue … Continue reading “Sorry Santa, the Arctic may never be frozen again”

Survive your commute with NPR’s new “Planet Money” spinoff podcast

NPR just launched what will probably become Vincent Adultman‘s new favorite podcast. It’s called The Indicator, and it’s a bite-size spinoff of Planet Money. It’s also the perfect way to fill the doldrums of your daily commute, whether you’re three toddlers in a trench coat (watch more BoJack Horseman if you don’t get the reference) or a real-life office … Continue reading “Survive your commute with NPR’s new “Planet Money” spinoff podcast”

Let Your Favorite Podcast Hosts Fix Your Public Speaking Problems

Podcast hosts from NPR, WNYC Studios, and more explain why they let themselves say “like” and “um” as much as they want.

“What If?” Is A Note-Perfect Parody Of Every NPR Show That Asks The Big Questions

“What if RadioLab were hosted by terrible people?”

Innovation Labs: Rad Or BS?

Just because you hire an architect, a TV producer, and a poet doesn’t mean you’re truly innovating. Unless you are.

The Best Way To Relive The Year In Everything Is With NPR

Amid the onslaught of year-in-review everything, NPR stands out with its beautiful apps highlighting the year’s best music and books.

These Maps Show The Intensity Of The Record-Crushing Heat Scorching The Country

Across the U.S., it’s the hottest it’s ever been. And it’s been that way for months. Is this the new normal?

Childhood Drawing Skills Might Predict Intelligence

What Are Americans Most Stressed Out About?

A new survey of 2,500 American adults offers insight into top sources of stress and how people cope.

“This American Life” Goes Indie, Will Be Self-Distributed

After leaving longtime distributor PRI, the iconic weekly public radio show has made a deal with online distribution service PRX to take the reins for its own delivery and marketing.

Read NPR’s Charming Intro To The Internet, 20 Years Later

This archival memo highlights such wonders as email and a “collection of computer networks that is connected around the world.”

How Long Would You Have To Work To Buy A Burger In NYC?

The income of people in five major American cities has finally been measured in a currency we can all understand: hamburgers.

Infographic: Where’s The Most Expensive Pizza In Your City?

Plan your next move around NPR’s excellent pizza graphic.

Creative Advice From Ira Glass, Rendered In Type

A brief film illustrates words of wisdom from the beloved host of This American Life.

A Map Of (Almost) Every Job in America

Do you know how many Americans work in your field? Find out with a graphic from NPR’s Planet Money.