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A podcast about the people/places at the heart of health/science. Based out of @WHYY, an @NPR station. Hosted by @MaikenScott. Subscribe: bit.ly/1hoExHK

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Hey listeners! We want to hear from you. We're working on a show about scamming. Scams are getting sneakier than ever — fake job opportunities, impersonated relatives, and shady links. So tell us, what's your embarrassing scam story? 👀

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It's been 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War — a conflict that forever changed the lives of veterans, refugees, and those still in Southeast Asia On this episode, the war's legacy and the quiet, ongoing efforts toward reconciliation. 🔗 lnk.to/whyy-thepulse

It's been 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War — a conflict that forever changed the lives of veterans, refugees, and those still in Southeast Asia

On this episode, the war's legacy and the quiet, ongoing efforts toward reconciliation.

🔗 lnk.to/whyy-thepulse
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It's been 50 years since the Vietnam War ended, yet the people of Southeast Asia are still dealing with dangerous and unexploded ordnance across their landscape. Could declassified historic satellite images help find them? Alan Yu reports. 🔗whyy.org/segments/vietn…

It's been 50 years since the Vietnam War ended, yet the people of Southeast Asia are still dealing with dangerous and unexploded ordnance across their landscape. 

Could declassified historic satellite images help find them? Alan Yu reports. 

🔗whyy.org/segments/vietn…
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Fifty years after his service in the Vietnam War, Don Super visited Laos — not to relive old war stories, but to help the people, and see the damage from the secret CIA carpet bombing campaign he was once forced to take part in. Nichole Currie reports🔗 bit.ly/3EwaFjr

Fifty years after his service in the Vietnam War, Don Super visited Laos — not to relive old war stories, but to help the people, and see the damage from the secret CIA carpet bombing campaign he was once forced to take part in.

Nichole Currie reports🔗 bit.ly/3EwaFjr
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In 1975, Jan Todd set a Guinness World Record with a 394.5-pound two-handed deadlift. But the road to this accomplishment was tough, mostly because she was training in a world that didn't expect women to lift heavy. Sara Willa Ernst reports 🔗 bit.ly/4jA9fmZ

In 1975, Jan Todd set a Guinness World Record with a 394.5-pound two-handed deadlift.

But the road to this accomplishment was tough, mostly because she was training in a world that didn't expect women to lift heavy.

Sara Willa Ernst reports 🔗 bit.ly/4jA9fmZ
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Mother's Day is approaching, and we have a special treat for you! Check out one of our favorite episodes! It's all about modern motherhood — the challenges, the sometimes impossible standards, and the strategies that help moms thrive. 🔗 lnk.to/whyy-thepulse

Mother's Day is approaching, and we have a special treat for you!  

Check out one of our favorite episodes! It's all about modern motherhood — the challenges, the sometimes impossible standards, and the strategies that help moms thrive.

🔗 lnk.to/whyy-thepulse
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In the year 2000, the ILOVEYOU virus swept the globe and cost the world economy billions of dollars. But was this a brilliantly coded virus, or did human nature just take over when people saw a love letter in their inbox? Grant Hill reports 🔗 bit.ly/4dl0Y4n

In the year 2000, the ILOVEYOU virus swept the globe and cost the world economy billions of dollars. 

But was this a brilliantly coded virus, or did human nature just take over when people saw a love letter in their inbox? 

Grant Hill reports 🔗 bit.ly/4dl0Y4n
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Cybercrime has been around for as long as computers have, but today it’s a global threat impacting supply chains, infrastructure, and the economy. On this episode, we explore how it’s evolved, how it affects us, and how scammers exploit human nature. 🔗 lnk.to/whyy-thepulse

Cybercrime has been around for as long as computers have, but today it’s a global threat impacting supply chains, infrastructure, and the economy.

On this episode, we explore how it’s evolved, how it affects us, and how scammers exploit human nature.
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For 30 years, Kathy Sanders has sought answers about the terrorist attack that killed her grandsons. She hopes a new piece of evidence will bring her closer to the truth. Grant Hill reports ⬇️ whyy.org/segments/the-g…

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Join us for a celebration of community empowerment, preventative health & culturally informed care! Hosted by Maiken Scott of The Pulse, this free event will feature a panel discussion & resources for fighting diabetes in Latino communities. support.whyy.org/page/82952/eve…

Join us for a celebration of community empowerment, preventative health & culturally informed care!

Hosted by Maiken Scott of <a href="/WHYYThePulse/">The Pulse</a>, this free event will feature a panel discussion &amp; resources for fighting diabetes in Latino communities.

support.whyy.org/page/82952/eve…
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We’ve all heard the sayings — “Revenge is a dish best served cold” or “Revenge is sweet.” But is it? We’re working on an episode about revenge, and we want to hear your stories. Did you finally get even with someone 😈? Or were you the one who got burned 🔥?