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In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why Moby-Dick is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.") SOURCES:Michele Baggio, professor of economics at the University of Connecticut.Mary K. Bercaw-E ... Show More

For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. ... Show More

Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Ne ... Show More

This year marks two big anniversaries that helped change the world of sports and society. We'll hear from some of the people who were a part of these groundbreaking moments. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy 

After nearly two years, we are seeing a gradual return to the workplace. Working from home – travailler de sa maison – has presented both advantages and disadvantages. 

Happy New Year! This week, we're looking back on 2022 and reflecting on the memories that we made this year... both good and bad. We also discuss our goals for 2023 and how we plan to actually keep the resolutions that we're setting for ourselves this year. 

Happy New Year! This week, we're reviewing the highs and lows of 2020, reading some of the amazing things that happened to our listeners, and setting goals and resolutions for the new year.    Produced by  Dear Media 

The Two Vegans reminisce over how much has changed since we went vegan, in terms of adoption, retail and restaurant options and the changes we've seen over the last 5 years. 

As we continue celebrating StoryCorps' 20th anniversary, we bring you two of our favorite stories that made a strong impression on our listeners, and we share updates with the participants from the last two decades. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adc ... Show More

On this episode of the StoryCorps podcast, to kick off 2021, we're hearing stories from people who made big changes in their lives, started anew, and were happier for it.