New NPR Podcast 'How I Built This' Begins With Spanx
David Greene talks to Guy Raz, host of the new NPR podcast "How I Built This," about the shapewear that made Sara Blakely a billionaire. She invented Spanx.
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Business Is Good For Los Angeles' First People Walker
A service in car-dependent LA is attracting lots of clients. Chuck McCarthy is an actor who started a people walking business. For $7 a mile, he'll take humans on walks. He chats but mostly listens.
Inside Hillary Clinton's Stump Speech, Annotated
As candidates for president travel around the country, they often deliver the same speech, or close to it. We take a closer look at the familiar elements in a recent Clinton speech.
Syrian Refugee Family Knows English Is The Key To Independence
As they learn some basic English, members of a family of Syrian refugees in New Jersey also unravel mysteries about life in the U.S. — such as how to drive or what's in the woods.
With Citizens' Help, Cities Can Build A Better Bike Lane — And More
In Burlington, Vt., the city's Department of Public Works is giving citizens the permission and the tools to remake their own streets. But not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
Advice For Dealing With Workplace Retaliation: Save Those Nasty Emails
The number of claims for workplace retaliation filed at the EEOC have been on the rise and now make up nearly half of all complaints. Some experts in the field have faced it themselves.
White House Wants To Resettle 110,000 Refugees In U.S. Next Year
Secretary of State John Kerry told lawmakers that the Obama administration wants to take in 110,000 refugees — up from 85,000 this fiscal year. It's not clear how many of them will be Syrian.
Employees Are Paying A Bigger Chunk Of Health Insurance Costs
Bosses are passing more of the cost of health insurance on to workers in an effort to keep spending under control. But that can be unfair to lower-income employees, who pay disproportionately more.
Debate Over Flint Water Crisis Plays Out In Courtrooms And State Capitol
The water in Flint, Mich., is still not safe for residents to drink, but at the state capitol, in court rooms and on the campaign trail, there was lots of talk Wednesday about what should be done.
National Museum Of African American History Prepares For Grand Opening
Just 10 days from opening, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is still a construction zone. NPR takes a look at some of the exhibits and hear from the director and curators.