Best Palatal Expansion Podcasts (2024)

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As legendary 'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak retires, where do game shows go next? 5:42

6m ago5:42

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Pat Sajak has hosted "Wheel of Fortune" since 1981. On Friday night, he's stepping down, after appearing in over 8,000 episodes.By WBUR & NPR

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Presidential race focuses on preserving justice and democracy 11:40

13m ago11:40

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In France from the beaches of Normandy Friday morning, Biden spoke about the importance of alliances and defending democracy. In Arizona Thursday night, Trump slammed Biden for not doing enough to stop migrants from crossing the southern border.By WBUR & NPR

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The race for the song of summer is on: This year's hottest bops 11:07

13m ago11:07

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Every year, one song dominates the charts and perfectly encapsulates the vibes of the summer.By WBUR & NPR

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In the studio with artist Samia Halaby: Why she says painting 'isn't about her feelings' 9:33

13m ago9:33

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Samia Halaby is a Palestinian American painter, sculptor and activist who’s been an outspoken critic of Israel’s war in Gaza.By WBUR & NPR

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D.C.'s National Mall showcases housing solutions 3:20

13m ago3:20

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From tiny homes to big ones built in hours, it’s a showcase to highlight new ways to make housing cheaper and more plentiful.By WBUR & NPR

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Stanley Cup Final starts Saturday 3:37

18m ago3:37

3:37

The Florida Panthers will face off against the Edmonton Oilers. Florida is favored but the match is expected to provide plenty of intrigue.By WBUR & NPR

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Moxie AI companion helps kids regulate emotions 5:53

18m ago5:53

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The robot uses the same technology that powers chatbots like Chat GPT.By WBUR & NPR

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Hunter Biden's federal gun trial: Week 1 recap 5:21

19m ago5:21

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Federal prosecutors rested their case on Friday.By WBUR & NPR

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Saving Houston's queer history 7:17

19m ago7:17

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A pair of archivists at the University of Houston have saved decades of a local LGBT radio show that started in the 1970s and ran into the 2000s.By WBUR & NPR

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How Indiana is turning a strip of highway into an electric charging road 3:30

19m ago3:30

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As more people buy electric vehicles, states are looking for ways to make the technology more practical and less costly.By WBUR & NPR

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Former 'Apprentice' producer Bill Pruitt tells all on the Trump he knew 9:41

19m ago9:41

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For 20 years, the TV producer couldn’t say what he saw former President Donald Trump do on the set of "The Apprentice."By WBUR & NPR

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Biden commemorates D-Day anniversary on beaches of Normandy 6:21

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He honored those who fought and died to protect democracy in World War II and spoke about the continuing need to stand up to protect democracy and strengthen our relationship with our allies in Europe.By WBUR & NPR

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San Francisco Opera's 'Innocence' explores the aftermath of a school shooting 11:06

24h ago11:06

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The Finnish opera brings the pain of school shootings to American audiences.By WBUR & NPR

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How to raise kids as thoughtful consumers in a materialistic world 5:29

24h ago5:29

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This year is expected to see record spending as American gift spending closes in on $1 trillion. A huge chunk of that expenditure is likely to be on our children, but they also seem to be asking for more too.By WBUR & NPR

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Israeli airstrike hits UN school in Gaza, killing dozens 5:22

24h ago5:22

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The Israeli military believed the school was holding several fighters, a claim disputed by Gaza’s Hamas-run government media office and the UN agency running the school.By WBUR & NPR

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Remembering D-Day, 80 years later 6:10

24h ago6:10

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The D-Day invasion was a crucial turning point in World War II. It was the start of a nearly yearlong campaign that pushed German forces out of France. Nazi Germany surrendered 11 months later.By WBUR & NPR

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How memes can promote climate awareness and action 9:00

24h ago9:00

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What is the best way to motivate people to care about climate change. Is it hope, fear or humor?By WBUR & NPR

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NY puts brakes on congestion pricing 3:11

24h ago3:11

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The plan would have charged motorists $15 to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan.By WBUR & NPR

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How substance abuse can affect teen mental health 9:38

1d ago9:38

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A national survey of teens done in 2022 found that teens who experienced a major depressive episode were more likely to have used drugs, smoked marijuana or engaged in binge drinking.By WBUR & NPR

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Starliner docks at Space Station 3:23

1d ago3:23

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The spacecraft is Boeing’s first successful launch carrying NASA’s astronauts.By WBUR & NPR

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Offshore wind expansion plans along the East Coast take shape 5:02

1d ago5:02

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The Allegheny Front's Reid Fraizer reports what's to come and the possible headwinds those plans could face.By WBUR & NPR

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All aboard! Detroit's Michigan Central Station reopens, anchored by Ford 5:54

1d ago5:54

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After six years and nearly $1 billion, Detroit's historic Michigan Central Station is set to reopen Thursday as an innovation hub, anchored by the Ford Motor Company.By WBUR & NPR

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Georgia court puts Trump election interference case on hold 5:34

1d ago5:34

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The court will review a lower court judge's decision to allow District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.By WBUR & NPR

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Biden stumps for international alliances while marking D-Day's 80th anniversary 4:59

1d ago4:59

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In Normandy on Thursday, President Biden commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day with other leaders. While he took time off the campaign trail to do so, he did manage to touch on themes for his re-election bid.By WBUR & NPR

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Asylum agent reacts to Biden's immigration order 5:45

1d ago5:45

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Michael Knowles talks about the challenges asylum officers are facing in the days after President Biden signed an order to largely shut down asylum processing if the number of border crossings gets too high.By WBUR & NPR

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Mexico City is running out of water 5:52

2d ago5:52

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People in the city are already dealing with water shut-offs for hours. When the water does come, it runs brown.By WBUR & NPR

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The inside story of what led to the end of Roe v. Wade 10:55

2d ago10:55

10:55

The Supreme Court decision has splintered reproductive rights and restrictions across 50 states.By WBUR & NPR

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'Orphan Bachelors' memoir explores the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act 9:32

2d ago9:32

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Fae Myenne Ng wrote about her family and the elderly men who populated San Francisco's Chinatown when she was growing up. All were impacted by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.By WBUR & NPR

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NBA Finals tip off in Boston on Thursday 3:48

2d ago3:48

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The Celtics are chasing history, aiming to become the first team to win 18 championships, while the Mavericks are hoping to get just their second title.By WBUR & NPR

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Hurricane Hunters spread thin ahead of record hurricane season 5:16

2d ago5:16

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Climate change and warm oceans have led forecasters to predict that this will one of the most active hurricane seasons on record.By WBUR & NPR

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ACLU to sue Biden administration over asylum executive order. A lawyer explains why 6:05

2d ago6:05

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The executive order limits the number of asylum claims processed at the southern U.S. border when the seven-day average of illegal crossings exceeds 2,500.By WBUR & NPR

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Washington Post CEO announces two new leaders amid major shakeup 5:49

2d ago5:49

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CEO and publisher Will Lewis has hired two new leaders — his former colleagues at the Wall Street Journal and the Daily Telegraph — to help pull the Post out of a major financial hole.By WBUR & NPR

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Analyst argues that Ukraine should continue to hit Russia oil refineries 6:29

2d ago6:29

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The U.S has criticized Ukraine's attacks on Russia’s oil refineries, saying they could raise global energy prices. However, some experts argue that the attacks are not impacting energy prices.By WBUR & NPR

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More federal funding is helping tribal communities get electricity for the first time 4:31

2d ago4:31

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Last month, the Biden administration announced more federal funding toward bringing electricity to the tens of thousands of homes in tribal communities in the dark.By WBUR & NPR

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Banksy Museum opens in New York — without permission from the artist 3:47

2d ago3:47

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The new exhibition lacks any approval or authorization from the artist, who has explicitly denounced any commercial use of his art — and therefore raises questions about who owns street art and who gets to profit from it.By WBUR & NPR

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'Amrikan' cookbook adapts Indian recipes and flavors for American palates and pantries 9:39

2d ago9:39

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Food writer Khushbu Shah incorporates American ingredients like Bisquick into Indian recipes and uses Indian spices in traditional American dishes like macaroni and cheese.By WBUR & NPR

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Montana election fight could swing balance of power in Senate 6:00

2d ago6:00

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Three-term incumbent Democrat Jon Tester and Republican businessman Tim Sheehy handily won their primaries Tuesday.By WBUR & NPR

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Israel's Six-Day War anniversary celebration is marked with tension 5:27

2d ago5:27

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Wednesday is the annual holiday known as Jerusalem Day in Israel. This year, tensions are even higher than usual, as the war in Gaza enters its ninth month.By WBUR & NPR

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Keeping the memory of Tiananmen Square alive, 35 years after the massacre 5:47

3d ago5:47

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In China, speaking about what happened in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, or commemorating the massacre, is forbidden. The history of the massacre has been erased.By WBUR & NPR

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'Hurdles in the Dark' tells of prevailing over obstacles both mental and physical 9:36

3d ago9:36

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Elvira K. Gonzales overcame her mother's abduction and a stay in juvenile detention to become a champion high school hurdler in Laredo, Texas. She tells her story in her new YA memoir.By WBUR & NPR

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Concerns grow over Israel-Iran conflict 3:50

3d ago3:50

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Both Tehran and Tel Aviv have since signaled reluctance to escalate.By WBUR & NPR

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Virginia museum works to uncover town's history of slavery 11:06

3d ago11:06

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The project included descendants, University of Virginia graduate students, historians, Rockbridge County high schoolers and a 5-year-old who dug up artifacts on her family's property.By WBUR & NPR

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India's election: A likely third-term for Modi, but BJP won't get the expected landslide victory 5:33

3d ago5:33

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His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not expected to win a supermajority of seats in parliament, defying expectations.By WBUR & NPR

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Biden to shut down border when migrant crossings reach threshold level 6:10

3d ago6:10

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President Biden is signing an executive order that would stop the processing of most asylum claims at the border when too many people are crossing illegally.By WBUR & NPR

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After Hollywood writers and actors strikes, it's time for crews to negotiate 5:46

3d ago5:46

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The summer blockbuster movie season is off to one of its slowest starts in two decades, as major Hollywood studios try to reach a contract agreement with the people who play a crucial role in bringing these stories to the big screen: the crew.By WBUR & NPR

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‘I haven’t taken a vacation in 6 years’: More Americans struggle to pay for basic needs 6:51

3d ago6:51

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Nearly one in three Americans is working and falls above the poverty line, but still struggles to make ends meet.By WBUR & NPR

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App-based study finds girls are getting their periods earlier and less regularly 4:05

3d ago4:05

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Early menstruation can lead to a host of issues that go beyond reproductive health.By WBUR & NPR

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How often do movies address climate change? Not enough, researchers find 3:24

3d ago3:24

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Researchers says the movies of the last decade or so have missed an opportunity to address the urgency of climate change.By WBUR & NPR

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South Dakota voters to decide whether to return to hand counting ballots 5:38

3d ago5:38

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The issue is part of a broader push from Republicans across the country to ban mail-in voting, early voting and machine tabulators in favor of hand counts. Yet many experts say that hand counting is expensive and less accurate than existing systems.By WBUR & NPR

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In 'Egyptian Made,' author Leslie T. Chang profiles struggles of garment workers 9:40

3d ago9:40

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“Made in Egypt" — those three words increasingly appear on our clothing tags. But behind those words are the dramatic — and sometimes tragic — stories of young Egyptian women in garment factories.By WBUR & NPR

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