Recycling And The Mob
We kind of owe recycling to the Mafia and a 1987 garbage barge that couldn't dock anywhere. That's when cities started sending trucks to everyone's homes to pick up glass bottles and cardboard boxes.
History
Smarten Up About The Economy
The Fed could cut interest rates. What does that even mean?
75 Years Ago The U.S. Dollar Became The World's Currency. Will That Last?
It all started at a hotel high in the mountains of New Hampshire.
Looking Back At Human History, Archaeologist Suspects 'We're 51% Good'
Sarah Parcak has found that studying the rise and fall of civilizations has given her hope, or at least some hope. Her new book is called Archaeology from Space: How The Future Shapes Our Past.
World War II Veteran Awarded Posthumous Purple Heart
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Clara Cunningham Osborne, sister of Navy Seaman First Class James Cunningham, who was awarded a posthumous Purple Heart for his service during World War II.
Friday News Roundup - International
The U.K. has a new prime minister.
Resurrected Stones Film Finds Pivot Point In Rock History
In December of 1968, some of the biggest names in rock and roll came together to film The Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus. The film was recently given a 4K restoration.
50 Years Later: The Apollo 11 Moon Landing And How We Got There (Rebroadcast)
This week marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's landing on the Moon.
The Democratic Debates...Or The NFL Draft? Political Theater And The Primary Debates
What purpose do presidential debates serve?
A Special Tune Marked Apollo 11
ABC commissioned an original song from Duke Ellington for the 1969 mission. Ellington wrote and performed "Moon Maiden" as viewers waited for the lunar landing.