Working
Hosts Isaac Butler, Ronald Young Jr., and June Thomas interview creative people about how they write, compose, paint, and more.
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In Baltimore: How Does Dan Deacon Work?
Dan Deacon makes inventive, playful electronic music, and leads crowds through silly group exercises.
63 min
427
In Baltimore: How Does a Public Defender Work?
Jenny Egan defends children in juvenile court, trying to keep them from getting locked up.
46 min
428
In Baltimore: How Does a Neurosurgeon Work?
When Harry Mushlin operates on a brain, he feels his patient's selfhood in his hands.
40 min
429
In Baltimore: How does a Yarn Dyer Work?
Karida Collins names her yarn colors after Baltimore neighborhoods at her Neighborhood Fiber Company
44 min
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In Baltimore: How Does Crime Novelist Laura Lip...
Laura Lippman tells us about her writing and revision process, and why she's tired of arguing about the validity of genre novels.
53 min
431
The "How Does a Labor Organizer Work?" Edition
David Mott organizes health care workers with SEIU.
47 min
432
The "How Does a Satirist Work?" Edition
Alexandra Petri writes humorous spins on the news for the Washington Post
47 min
433
The "How Does a Psychotherapist Work?" Edition
Shane'a Thomas helps LGBTQ youth work through mental illness.
38 min
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The "How Does a Pollster Work?" Edition
Pollster Jim Gerstein tells us about the surveys and focus groups he uses to understand America.
40 min
435
The "How Does a Librarian Work?" Edition
Librarian Laurie Allen is archiving environmental data before it disappears in government transition.
44 min
436
The "How Does a CIA Analyst Work?" Edition
Aki Peritz worked as an intelligence analyst for the C.I.A., focusing on counterterrorism.
45 min
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The "How Does an Inaugural Parade Announcer Wor...
Charlie Brotman announced every inaugural parade since 1957, and was fired by Donald Trump's team in 2017.
48 min
438
The "How Does a Protest Organizer Work?" Edition
Eugene Puryear is helping organize an Inauguration Day protest with ANSWER Coalition.
33 min
439
The "How Does Santa Claus Work?" Edition
Santa Ed brings presents, stories, and joy to parties each holiday season.
43 min
440
The "How Does a Nuclear Nonproliferation Expert...
Matthew Kroenig works to keep other countries from getting access to nuclear weapons.
39 min
441
The "How Does an Imam Work?" Edition
Imam Talib M. Shareef leads the Masjid Muhammad Mosque and builds bridges with the broader community
30 min
442
The "How Does an Immigration Lawyer Work?" Edition
Nithya Nathan-Pineau is Program Director of CAIR Coalition's Detained Children's Program.
40 min
443
The "How Does an Abortion Provider Work?" Edition
Diane Horvath-Cosper is an OBGYN and family planning specialist who advocates for women's reproductive rights.
39 min
444
The "How Does a Clown Work?" Edition
Carol Collins has performed for over 40 years as Bingo the Clown.
43 min
445
Working Beautifully: Stylist Rosana Vollmerhausen
Rosana helps professionals find their own personal style
40 min
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Working Beautifully: Nail Artist Vivian Cam
Nail Artist Vivian Cam helps her clients have healthy and beautiful nails
34 min
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Working Beautifully: Tailor Cheryl Lofton
Self-described "tailoress" Cheryl Lofton brings new life to clothes.
39 min
448
Working Beautifully: Makeup Artist Christin Mic...
A freelance makeup artist helps clients feel beautiful inside and out
37 min
449
NMAAHC Opening Special: The "How Does a Museum ...
Meet Mary Elliott, a researcher who developed exhibits for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture
37 min
450
Working at the White House: Horticulturist Jim ...
Jim Adams keeps every plant at the White House healthy and beautiful as the Supervisory Horticulturist
33 min