Nate DiMeo
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Nate DiMeo's new book makes history feel like fiction
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Nate DiMeo
Nov 27, 2024
In his new book, writer Nate DiMeo adapts his beloved podcast that looks at the stories that fall through the cracks of history
Letter to a toy company
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Nate DiMeo
Dec 22, 2011
Millions are writing letters this month asking for toys. But one parent wants a toy company to add to their product line.
Will soaps go dark like 'Guiding Light?'
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Nate DiMeo
Sep 18, 2009
"Guiding Light," TV's longest-running drama, comes to a close after 72 years. Nate DiMeo reports on what it means for other soap operas still on the air.
Engineering solutions to climate change
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Nate DiMeo
Jan 30, 2008
If we can't stop global warming, can we adapt to it? Some ideas seem far out -- like generating a giant cloud or launching a huge umbrella to block the rays of the sun. Nate DiMeo reports the proposals are risky to try, but not trying may be risky as well.
Under dry sky, Aussies turn to the sea
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Nate DiMeo
Jan 28, 2008
With climate change reducing reliable rainfall in Australia, many cities are tapping the ocean as a water source. And they're trying to do it without making a bad problem worse. Nate Dimeo reports. First in a series.
Putting stock in the law -- and trading it
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Nate DiMeo
Jan 3, 2008
The law firm of Slater & Gordon started selling shares on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2007, making it the first publicly traded law office in the world. Nate DiMeo reports on what that might mean for lawyers and investors.
Music's been key to the scale of radio's growth
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Nate DiMeo
Dec 22, 2006
Reporter Nate DiMeo takes us back to the early 1920s when radio first found a mass audience, and a few powerful corporate players used music to take control of a brand new American industry. Part of an American RadioWorks documentary.
Backing team Mexico
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Nate DiMeo
Jun 12, 2006
Many Americans are almost defiantly indifferent to the World Cup, leaving companies to aim their soccer marketing at fans of non-US teams. No. 1 on the list: Mexico. Nate DiMeo has the story.
The bill
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Nate DiMeo
Jan 20, 2006
I've found myself completely fascinated by the receipts you get after you pay for dinner here....
Chongqing is the biggest city in the world (on a technicality)
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Nate DiMeo
Jan 13, 2006
The other night I was in a cab on the elevated highway that bisects Shanghai. It was the last night of the third and final trip I've made to the...