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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Jenny From the Block”—Jennifer Lopez

Rob peruses the limelight love story of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck while celebrating J.Lo’s 2002 smash hit, “Jenny From the Block.” Later, he is joined by writer Julianne Escobedo Shepherd to discuss the music and the drama that came with J.Lo in the 2000s.

Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Julianne Escobedo Shepherd
Producers: Bobby Wagner, Jonathan Kermah, and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie

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Everything Everywhere Daily - The History of Salt (Encore)

One of the most important substances throughout world history has been salt. 

Salt might seem mundane, but it is actually necessary for the functioning of life. 

For millennia, Salt has been used as a preservative, a seasoning, and even a medium of exchange.

Salt is one of the universal things that has remained the same throughout history and everywhere on Earth.

Learn more about salt and its importance in human history on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.


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The Indicator from Planet Money - The old trade war that brought foreign carmakers to the U.S.

President Donald Trump wants more products made in America, and he's not afraid of a few trade wars to make it happen. Back in the 80s, a different trade dispute brought new manufacturing to the U.S. Today on the show, how former President Ronald Reagan used the threat of trade protectionism to bring car-making stateside, and why the same strategy might not work today.

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The tensions behind the sale of U.S. Steel (Apple / Spotify)
Tariffs: What are they good for? (Apple / Spotify)

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NPR's Book of the Day - A new biography of Rafael Nadal focuses on the tennis star’s domination on clay

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal retired last year after a record-breaking career, one that included winning every major championship. In a new biography, Christopher Clarey – former tennis correspondent for The New York Times – considers the player's life and career, with particular focus on Nadal's domination on clay courts. In today's episode, Clarey joins Here & Now's Scott Tong for a conversation about the emotional side of Nadal's game, including the player's rituals and tics, his rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, and his early mentor in the sport.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - “Honest” Jack Sheppard

In early 18th-century London, a petty criminal became one of the most celebrated people in England. 

He wasn’t celebrated despite the fact that he was a criminal; he was celebrated because he was a criminal.

The authorities didn’t share in the public’s enthusiasm. He was arrested several times, but he managed to escape custody each time. 

However, the law finally caught up with him, and as usual, the law won.

Learn more about “Honest” Jack Sheppard and how he because a sensation in 18th century London, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.


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Pod Save America - D.C. Reacts to Biden’s Cancer News

President Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer—news that lands in the middle of a media cycle already consumed with questions about Biden's decline thanks to a buzzy new book and the release and of the audio from Biden's special counsel interview. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy unpack the fallout: the questions, conspiracies, criticisms, and some truly disgusting reactions. Plus: Trump's "excellent call" with Putin, his new attacks on the media and Kamala Harris's celebrity endorsers, and Kash Patel and Dan Bongino disappoint MAGA's conspiracist base.

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