Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
Stories
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Understanding new tech through the ancient technology of storytelling
Rumors of flying cars may have been greatly exaggerated, but the future is changing faster than our brains can keep up. Berit Anderson, CEO of Scout.ai,...
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That was the last (single-use, plastic) straw
Nothing is more satisfying than the sweet sound of a straw - a pointy, plastic straw - piercing the seal on a tall cup of bubble tea. But after this...
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What Skittles can teach you about your sexist workplace
How much money do you make? Turn and tell a coworker. If you just cringed, you're like a lot of Americans when it comes to talking about salary at work....
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Can anti-discrimination law be overridden by freedom of religion?
In light of this month’s finding in favor of the Colorado baker who refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding, Supreme Court watchers anticipated a...
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What's your playlist for the hazy, lazy, crazy days of summer?
In honor of the summer solstice, we asked listeners about their favorite summer songs. You came through with the nostalgic, the playful, and some truly...
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How this Czech daredevil raced to freedom
"In America, freedom is like air," said Czech daredevil Mira Slovak. That air was his element - he used it for work, for play, and to make his escape...
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600 Methodists bring religious charges against Jeff Sessions over family separations
Trump administration officials recently retreated on a policy to separate families at the border. Some have blamed past administrations for the stories...
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Ellen Forney learned to be 'Rock Steady' despite bipolar disorder
When cartoonist Ellen Forney was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the 90s, she knew she wanted to use her art to make sense of her new reality. This...
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Seattle’s fallen ‘head tax’ may still be a thing — in California
The Seattle City Council brought the short-lived "head tax" into the world last month — and last Tuesday, the council proved that it could take it out too.
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Seattle: Do you dress like you're going to have a 'hiking emergency'?
Here we are in balmy June-uary, still clad in waterproof — and arguably unstylish — garb. With our tendency to dress like a "hiking emergency" could...