Hachiko

There is a mirror said to reveal the truest, most precise reflection of oneself. It’s called the Aranmula Kannadi. The tradition of mirror-making has been passed down for generations by self-taught artisans in a small village in India. Journalist Eliot Stein has visited the villa ... Show More

The Dutch city of Utrecht is built around an iconic canal lined with historic homes. But for the fish of the city, the view isn’t quite so picturesque. Each spring, migrating fish get trapped in the mazelike waterways of the city. Ecologist Mark van Heukelum came up with an innov ... Show More

Daylight saving time is nearly upon us. Today, we’re visiting two places with very different approaches to harnessing the sun. One imposes rules on it, wreaking havoc on residents and travelers… and the other tries to physically manipulate it. Plus: We want to hear your unforgett ... Show More

<p>Check out the story of Hachiko, a loyal Akita who waited for over ten years for his master to return. Learn more about Hachiko and loyalty in this HowStuffWorks podcast.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www. ... Show More

<p>As beloved and familiar as they are, we rarely stop to consider life from the dog’s point of view. That stops now. In this latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, we discuss <em>Inside of a Dog</em> with the cognitive scientist (and dog devotee) Alexandra Horow ... Show More

<p>Oprah talks about the many ways animals teach and inspire us. Oprah shares the lessons she's learned from her own dogs and from other animals featured on <em>The Oprah Winfrey Show</em>. Oprah says one of her greatest teachers was her beloved dog Sophie. Oprah was also inspire ... Show More

As beloved and familiar as they are, we rarely stop to consider life from the dog’s point of view. That stops now. In this episode, we discuss the book Inside of a Dog with author and cognitive scientist (and dog devotee) Alexandra Horowitz. Hosted by Stephen Dubner. Hosted by Si ... Show More

<p>Original Air Date: December 25, 2019</p><p>Oprah talks about the many ways animals teach and inspire us. Oprah shares the lessons she's learned from her own dogs and from other animals featured on <i>The Oprah Winfrey Show</i>. Oprah says one of her greatest teachers was her b ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, Christine Benninger is the CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind, the largest guide dog school in North America. She shares about the unique training process for these extraordinary animals and the special bond they share with their owner. Suppo ... Show More

Mikail Atiyeh & Aisha Al Mazmi spoke with U.S Liaison of Sharjah's Book Authority, Seth J. Russo, about his contributions of connecting renown and diverse authors to the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival and bridging the cultural gap of Sharjah to the world as a means to enrich ... Show More

Born on a farm in Switzerland, Buddy was far more than just an ordinary 1920s working dog. She was a German Shepherd bred to fight alongside soldiers, help police track criminals, and assist the Red Cross. But Buddy’s true destiny was yet to come—becoming America's first seeing-e ... Show More