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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Are more adult nappies sold in Japan than baby ones?

Japan has one of the highest rates of life expectancy and one of the lowest birth rates. But does that mean that a widely circulated claim ? that more nappies aimed at adults are sold in Japan than those made for babies ? is true? With guests Sarah Parsons, Senior Teaching Fellow at SOAS in London and Dr Mireya Solis, Knight Chair in Japan Studies at the Brookings Institution.

Presenter: Charlotte McDonald Reporter: Isobel Gough Producers: Isobel Gough, Jon Bithrey Sound Engineer: James Beard Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown

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You Get A Podcast! - Oprah and Fashion! w/ Avery Trufelman

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This episode, take a look at Oprah Winfrey, style icon. From how the clothes she wore reflected different trends — to how she helped set trends herself, from Uggs to Spanx. Plus: our favorite Oprah fits.

Our guest this episode is the incredible Avery Trufelman, host of our fellow Radiotopia show Articles of Interest.

You Get A Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kellie Carter Jackson, with co-host Leah Wright Rigueur.

You Get A Podcast is produced by Roulette Productions. Executive Producer Jody Avirgan. Producer Nina Earnest. Artwork by Jonathan Conda.

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Around the World”—Daft Punk

Rob shares a list of the 10 most repetitive songs of the '90s, before diving into Daft Punk and their electronic hit “Around the World.” Later, Rob is joined by Pitchfork features editor Ryan Dombal to discuss meeting Daft Punk without their helmets on, Daft Punk as Dombal’s entrance to electronic music, and much more (56:00).

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Ryan Dombal

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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