Episode 727: You Asked For It, Again
New show! You asked us questions about the economy and oddities in your world. We answer.
Business
Carnegie Deli Says It Is Closing Down Its Landmark NYC Restaurant
As news of the closing rippled far beyond the deli's home turf in Manhattan Friday, hundreds of people responded with sadness and disbelief.
Feminist Bookstore Slams 'Portlandia' And Says Show Can No Longer Film There
The staff of In Other Words says the TV comedy is "diametrically opposed to our politics and the vision of society we're organizing to realize."
Samsung's Latest Headache: Reports That Washing Machines May Explode
Samsung is advising owners of certain top-loading washers to use only the delicate cycle when washing bulky items because "affected units may experience abnormal vibrations."
FDA Approves The First Automated Insulin System For Type 1 Diabetes
The new system joins a continuous glucose monitor with an insulin pump, which work together to keep blood sugar from going too high or too low. That will make it safer to sleep through the night.
A Storied Hong Kong Newspaper Feels The Heat From China
Recently purchased by Chinese tech tycoon Jack Ma, the South China Morning Post, one of Hong Kong's premier newspapers, seems to be under pressure from mainland China, just like the city it serves.
The Sweet Success Of Bananas Foster Has An Unsavory Past
One of New Orleans' favorite desserts is a lasting legacy of an oft-forgotten chapter in the city's history: the banana trade, and its infamous practices.
A Growing Champagne Trend Is Uncorking More Ways To Celebrate
Champagne shouldn't be just for special occasions, says wine writer David White. He explains how to choose it, how to pair it with food and how small growers are changing the industry.
How Fossil Fuels Helped A Chemist Launch The Plastic Industry
A century ago, people relied on nature to make basic things: toothbrushes were made of silver, combs were made of ivory, and clothes were made of cotton. In a lot of ways, life as we know it today, is possible because of plastic. We can now afford phones, computers and medical devices in part because of one chemist's discovery a century ago. But his descendants have some regrets.
Wells Fargo CEO Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee
Wells Fargo's John Stumpf was pilloried again Thursday in an appearance before the House Financial Services Committee. Stumpf reiterated his apology for the fake accounts scandal and promised the bank would do better, but it did little good. Many lawmakers wanted to know why it took the bank so long to put an end to the fraudulent practices.