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On today?s podcast, a museum in Michigan aims to tell Arab Americans? stories; fashion models worry AI technology could put them out of a job; using ?when? and ?that? in a sentence on Ask a Teacher; then, 'The Count and the Wedding Guest' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today?s podcast, did the arrival of immigrant ease the economy in recent years?; the World Banks says least developed countries are falling behind; we answer a question about using plural or singular for teams or groups followed by a discussion with about the subject.

On today?s podcast, how long has there been coffee?; Dubai?s airport records record rainfall; Bots make up nearly half of internet traffic followed by a discussion about protecting against the effects of bad bots; then, autumn fun on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, a special essay explores what it is like in Kyiv, Ukraine; a company plans to test a device that links directly to the human brain; school librarians worry about banned books followed by a discussion about obscenity; then ?complain? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, China and the U.S. are competing in drone technology; a study finds limited cancer drugs with special approval have limited success followed by a discussion on accelerated approval; then words like ?hafta?? and ?everybody? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, a special essay about the city of Mykolaiv in Ukraine; NASA is asking private companies to design a vehicle to drive on the moon followed by a discussion with more details; then, ?good news, bad news? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, ?natural? farming is popular in India; More Americans are making online videos as a job; top colleges cost more than ever followed by a discussion about why the real cost might be lower; then ?thanking our lucky stars? and a conversation about good luck.

On today?s podcast, a weakness in server computers raises worry about a cyberattack; a Tokyo?s artistic toilets; Peruvian man might be oldest-ever; misinformation and disinformation followed by a discussion about the terms? history; 'The Romance of a Busy Broker' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today?s podcast, as both maps and art, globes are still popular; what is artificial general intelligence and what can it do?; more tips for writing about food in Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion about the importance of using articles correctly.

On today?s podcast, where will China sell all its extra cars and solar panels?; the company OpenAI announces voice cloning but delays release because of possible misuse followed by a discussion about the risks of the voice-producing tool; then, ?summer fun? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, why are some people left-handed?; an essay from Ukraine about the beautiful town of Skhidnytsia; U.S. officials say air quality is a problem followed by a discussion about connections between air quality, climate and attendance; then the word ?dispersed? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, the Vatican declares opposition to sex change operations and surrogacy; what is the bests-selling vehicle in the U.S.?; a study says humans give animals more viruses followed by a discussion about zoonosis; then, short form pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, a civic group aims to educate Taiwanese about false news; NASA's Mars explorer arrives at new spot in its search for water followed by a discussion another Mars exploring rover; then, hard and soft skills on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, Taiwan?s earthquake preparedness is tested; herders in Norway must feed their reindeer; essays get much more important on college applications; explore the meaning of ?bogus? on Words and Their stories followed by a discussion about false and real things.

On today?s podcast, music star Beyonce takes up country music; a Thai city faces problems with monkeys; a question about ?different than? and ?different from?? followed by a discussion about ?from,? ?than? and ?then?; finally, ?A Pair of Silk Stockings? by Kate Chopin on American Stories.

On today?s podcast, World Central Kitchen targets hunger in many places; stories of water shortages around the world; writing feedback for listeners? letters about East Asian national dishes followed by a discussion on word choice; then, a look ahead to tomorrow?s Ask a Teacher.

On today?s podcast, Europe builds a powerful laser with Nobel-Prize-winning technology; a legal settlement orders Google to destroy users? personal information followed by a discussion about how the settlement might affect the future; then, ?can? and ?can?t? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, a U.N. report says the world wastes 19 percent of its food; coffee and culture in Ukraine; a study finds a link between free school meals and reduced obesity in children followed by a discussion about ?eligible?; then, ?recycling? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, Google launched Gmail on April 1, 20 years ago; people are using chatbots to help with mental health followed by a discussion noting that chatbots are not for emergencies; then, ?tons of? and similar expressions on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, the Netherlands? hyperloop center aims to develop transportation technology ; bamboo is getting popular in Uganda; NASA plans many observation projects for April?s total solar eclipse followed by ?why solar eclipses are different lengths?; then, fast speech on Lesson of the day.