Just a few weeks ago, many people were calling this the "hot vax summer." Things look very different now, and folks are dealing with the emotional whiplash of knowing that this pandemic is far from over.
New census results out last week suggest the United States is becoming more diverse and multiracial. Headlines said the country's white population is in decline, but the numbers tell a more complicated story. Listen to the report.
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax celebrated its 50th anniversary the same week the United Nations released an urgent report on the dire consequences of human-induced climate change. Read the story.
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Ever wonder why we call it the Dog Days of Summer? There's an astrological reason why we associate the sweltering heat of summer with the dog star, Sirius. (Short Wave)
Just what is #ShowerGate? There's a raging online debate over celebrities showering habits and how it taps into a long history linking hygiene and race. (It's Been A Minute With Sam Sanders)
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The rise of remote work and telecommuting during the pandemic continues to raise questions about the future of the office. Here are a fewarguments for why offices are here to stay. (The Indicator From Planet Money)
NPR's pop culture critics have three great nonfiction audiobook recommendations, from memoirs to deep histories of special places. (Pop Culture Happy Hour)
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