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Please Explain (The Leonard Lopate Show)

In Please Explain, we set aside time every Friday afternoon to get to the bottom of one complex issue. Ever wonder how New York City's water system works? Or how the US became so polarized politically... Read more

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How To Sniff Like A Dog

How To Sniff Like A Dog

For this week’s Please Explain, we’re following dogs as they sniff their way through the world with their incredible sen... Read more

8 Dec 2017

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What's Your Cat Really Thinking?

What's Your Cat Really Thinking?

How did cats get domesticated? Why are they so popular on the internet? Are they good or evil? If you have wanted to kno... Read more

1 Dec 2017

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We Get Fired Up Over Peppers

We Get Fired Up Over Peppers

There are over 200 varieties of peppers, ranging from shishitos to habaneros. For our latest Please Explain, we dig into... Read more

17 Nov 2017

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Why Vinegar Deserves More Credit As An Ingredient

Why Vinegar Deserves More Credit As An Ingredient

Vinegar often plays an essential role in the food we eat. We use it in everything from baking to braising to pickling. B... Read more

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