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Daylight Saving: Donuts and Mirrors

Daylight saving time is nearly upon us. Today, we’re visiting two places with very different approaches to harnessing the sun. One imposes rules on it, wreaking havoc on residents and travelers… and the other tries to physically manipulate it. Plus: We want to hear your unforgett ...  Show more

The Mystery Woman on the Beer Tap

We look into the story behind a regionally famous – and controversial – beer tap in Des Moines, Iowa. Read Mandy Naglich’s article about Ruthie in Vice. We always want to hear from you! If you have a question or story for us, give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message, or ...  Show more

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Rats vs Humans: A Love Story
Overheard at National Geographic

Bringers of plague, schleppers of pizza slices, garbage gobblers. Rats have adapted over the millennia to survive and thrive in human company, much to our amazement and (often) disgust. But love them or hate them, our past and our future is bound up with these little hustlers. Fo ...  Show more

Of Rats and Men
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Rats. Love 'em or hate 'em, (though you probably hate 'em), they're part of our world. And during the pandemic, they've been out in full force: fewer humans outdoors means more space for rats. And it turns out, they're a lot like us: They've colonized the whole planet; they're in ...  Show more

Farm Animals - The Dog - Being brave
English Kids Story with Katrina

This is a short story for kids about a dog on a farm. Max the dog sees a big rat. The rat has sharp teeth. How can he stop the rat? Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/a7iT7LFRZCM Read story scripts: https://katrinahao.substack.com 

Of Rats and Men (2022)
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Rats. Love 'em or hate 'em, (though you probably hate 'em), they're part of our world. And they've been out in full force: In New York City, health data show rat sightings doubled in the past year. It turns out they're a lot like us: They've colonized the whole planet; they're in ...  Show more