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The Uncertain Hour

Scenes from the opioid epidemic: Wise County, Virginia

by Lynne Peskoe-Yang
Apr 22, 2019
Explore some of the photos and videos from this season of The Uncertain Hour.
A snowy day in January at the Wise County line.
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Creating the superhero comedy "The Tick" in a world of epic blockbusters

by Kai Ryssdal and Daniel Shin
Apr 18, 2019
Ben Edlund talks about bringing back his creation to small screens and what it's like being on the fringe of superhero media.
Ben Edlund, creator of "The Tick," at his home in Echo Park.
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He brought "Game of Thrones" languages to life

by Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 10, 2019
David Peterson created the Dothraki and High Valyrian tongues.
Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark in "Game of Thrones" season 8.
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Shelf Life

How much would you pay for a "defaced" baseball card?

by Bridget Bodnar
Mar 26, 2019
Turns out, quite a lot.
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Watch Kai Ryssdal interview a robot security guard

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 14, 2019
They record video, collect data and they're popping up in public spaces around the country.
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How to be a...

How to be a game show producer

by Eliza Mills
Feb 5, 2019
The executive producer of "The Price Is Right" and "Let's Make a Deal" on what it takes to make a great game.
"Our show rides the waves of the economy," says Mike Richards, executive producer of "The Price Is Right."
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Ever wondered what the dark web looks like?

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 2, 2019
A cybersecurity researcher gave us a guided tour.
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How to be a dog photographer

by Eliza Mills
Dec 27, 2018
We go behind the lens with a photographer of four-legged subjects.
Ellen Shershow tries to capture the unique personality of each pet she photographs.
Courtesy of Ellen Shershow
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Divided Decade

Following the money: What happened to a nearly $17 billion bank settlement?

by Tracey Samuelson
Sep 19, 2018
We break down how a fine is distributed.
A flag flies outside the Bank of America Corporate Center June 30, 2005 in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Marketplace Tech Blogs

Is Bitcoin a currency, security or commodity? Depends who you ask

by Molly Wood and Stephanie Hughes
Jul 3, 2018
Bitcoin has a bit of an identity crisis when it comes to regulatory frameworks.
A visual representation of the digital cryptocurrency, bitcoin, alongside U.S. dollars.
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