The Sunday Read: ‘Why We Take Animal Voyages’

The Sunday Read: ‘Why We Take Animal Voyages’

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For Mother’s Day, Classic Mom-isms

For Mother’s Day, we asked you about your “Mom mantras”: the oft-repeated mottos or go-to expressions that your moms have said over the years. In partnership with the Well desk, we received thousands of submissions, full of sayings that ranged from wise to funny to profound. In t ...  Show more

A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents

Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subs ...  Show more

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