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Check your Venmo, please
by
Reema Khrais
and Alice Wilder
Oct 17, 2024
When do you ask someone to pay their share, and how?
The FTC wants to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
Oct 17, 2024
On today's show: wriggling free of a tenacious subscription could get a lot easier.
The astronaut wears Prada
Oct 17, 2024
From the BBC World Service: When NASA astronauts return to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, they will do so in style.
Helene highlights fragility of IV fluid supply chain
Oct 17, 2024
IV fluid is a vital supply for hospitals. Now, a nationwide shortage is causing some centers to postpone surgeries.
Why presidential candidates are embracing podcast interviews
by
Meghan McCarty Carino
and Daniel Shin
Oct 17, 2024
Nick Quah, culture and podcast critic at New York Magazine, says Vice President Kamala Harris' and former President Donald Trump’s appearances on non-traditional, online shows are more than just teeing up "softball" interviews.
Most seniors who qualify for food benefit aren't getting it
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 16, 2024
The majority of seniors who are eligible for the grocery benefits haven't applied. Plus, Americans are worried about debt.
The rise of the podcaster's political capital
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Kimberly Adams
Oct 16, 2024
This year's presidential candidates have embraced non-traditional media.
For public good, not for profit.
Too many disasters, not enough disaster money
Oct 16, 2024
The Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program has run dry. We'll hear more.
The case for (healthy) political disagreement
Oct 16, 2024
Plus, tips on healthier ways to disagree. We'll also hear about surging investment banking revenues.
Italy pays Albania to take its migrants
by
Leanna Byrne
Oct 16, 2024
From the BBC World Service: An Italian naval ship carrying migrants has reached Albania under a new relocation agreement.