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Tips And 'Service With A Smile' Rules Fuel Sex Harassment In Restaurants, Study Says

A combination of dependency on tips and requirements to appear positive on the job — "service with a smile" — contributes to a culture of sexual harassment in the service industry, a new study says. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP hide caption

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Tips And 'Service With A Smile' Rules Fuel Sex Harassment In Restaurants, Study Says

The authors say their research is the first to show an empirical link between tipping and forced friendliness to sex harassment. More than 70% of female restaurant workers report being harassed.

Friday

Anthony Bourdain: The 'Fresh Air' Interview

Fresh Air

We listen back to our 2016 interview with the late food writer and TV host, who killed himself in 2018 while in France to film Parts Unknown. Bourdain is the subject of a new documentary, Roadrunner.

Anthony Bourdain: The 'Fresh Air' Interview

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The Joy Of Ice Cream's Texture

The average American eats more than 22 pounds of ice cream an frozen treats a year. Westend61/Getty Images/Westend61 hide caption

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The Joy Of Ice Cream's Texture

July is National Ice Cream Month — and Sunday, July 18 is National Ice Cream Day (in the US)! Flavors range from the classics — vanilla and chocolate — to the adventurous — jalapeño and cicada. But for some people, including ice cream scientist Dr. Maya Warren, flavor is only one part of the ice cream allure. So in today's episode, Emily Kwong talks with Short Wave producer Thomas Lu about some of the processes that create the texture of ice cream, and how that texture plays into our enjoyment of the tasty treat.

The Joy Of Ice Cream's Texture

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Thursday

Mac & Cheese Is The Ice Cream You Never Thought You'd Need And Now It's Hard To Get

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Mac & Cheese Is The Ice Cream You Never Thought You'd Need And Now It's Hard To Get

Macaroni & cheese ice cream is here, and not everyone thinks it's a good idea. "We are living in the last days," comedian Josh Pray says.

Mac & Cheese Is The Ice Cream You Never Thought You'd Need And Now It's Hard To Get

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Friday

Of Memestocks and Milk Bags
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Planet Money

Of Memestocks and Milk Bags

We answer your questions about memestocks, milk in bags, the size of cereal boxes, and products exclusive to the rich, but not for long? | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

Of Memestocks and Milk Bags

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Micro Wave: What Is 'Brain Freeze'?
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Short Wave

Micro Wave: What Is 'Brain Freeze'?

Summer's here. Time for a cool treat. So, you grab a popsicle from the freezer. Ahh ... that's better. Until, out of nowhere, a sharp sudden pain rushes to your forehead. You've got brain freeze!

Micro Wave: What Is 'Brain Freeze'?

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Tuesday

Where We Come From: Our Histories. Our Voices.

A Mother And Daughter Wrote A Cookbook To Show How Food Traditions Change

New York Times food writer Priya Krishna and her mom, Ritu Krishna, co-authored the cookbook Indian-ish together in 2019. They discuss how food traditions change based on where you live.

A Mother And Daughter Wrote A Cookbook To Show How Food Traditions Change

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Friday

The Rest Of The Story, Summer 2021
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Planet Money

The Rest Of The Story, Summer 2021

We follow up on takeout cocktails, college athletes at the Supreme Court, bankrupt Hertz, and the new shape of pasta. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

The Rest Of The Story, Summer 2021

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Friday

What should you look for when shopping for seafood?
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TED Radio Hour

What should you look for when shopping for seafood?

For marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, not knowing where our seafood comes from isn't just a mystery—it's a problem. She says we should reconsider what we eat and how we take it from the sea.

What should you look for when shopping for seafood?

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Tuesday

'Where We Come From': Priya And Ritu Krishna On Indian Cooking And Assimilation

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'Where We Come From': Priya And Ritu Krishna On Indian Cooking And Assimilation

Where do you come from? It's a question that immigrant communities of color get asked constantly. But the answer is often not simply about a place on a map. It can be tied to identity, immigration, career, family... and even food. In this episode from NPR's audio and video series Where We Come From, New York Times food writer Priya Krishna tackles this question with her mother, Ritu. They explore assimilation through food and why dal represents comfort for their family.

'Where We Come From': Priya And Ritu Krishna On Indian Cooking And Assimilation

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Monday

Kit Kat, Puppies, And Masks: Anthro-Vision
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The Indicator from Planet Money

Kit Kat, Puppies, And Masks: Anthro-Vision

What do Kit Kat, dog food, and mask wearing have in common? You'll find the answer in the new book Anthro-Vision. We speak with its author, journalist and anthropologist, Gillian Tett.

Kit Kat, Puppies, And Masks: Anthro-Vision

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Saturday

Eat Your Feelings — And Cook Them, Too, With These New Catharsis Cookbooks
Running Press

Eat Your Feelings — And Cook Them, Too, With These New Catharsis Cookbooks

A lot has been said about the joy of cooking, but what about the fury? A host of new cookbooks right now aim to help cooks pound, grate and shred their feelings about the state of the world.

Eat Your Feelings — And Cook Them, Too, With These New Catharsis Cookbooks

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