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Jul 16, 2025

Can robots help us care for an aging population?

As the population ages, demand for health care is rising. Are robots part of the solution? Also in our visit to London: skincare entrepreneurship and menopause policies.

A man crouches down to pose behind an NHS-branded dog-shaped robot. — A man crouches down to pose behind an NHS-branded dog-shaped robot.
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Segments From This Episode

After starting a skincare business at 50, this Brit is putting everything into his "last role"
by Kai Ryssdal, Nela Richardson, Andie Corban and Sean McHenry
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Steve Anyiwo started DATSiT, a line of organic body butters four years ago, and is working seven days a week to grow his business.
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How this pilot got British Airways talking about menopause
by Kai Ryssdal, Nela Richardson and Andie Corban
Andie Corban/Marketplace
Long-haul British Airways pilot Suzanne Morgan feared how menopause would affect her career. She brought the issue to the company, which now has menopause policies on the books.
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How a “robot dog” could help solve labor shortages in health care
by Kai Ryssdal, Nela Richardson and Maria Hollenhorst
Maria Hollenhorst/Marketplace
Apian, a UK-based healthcare logistics company, hopes to use ground robots and drones to help make hospitals and laboratories more efficient.
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The Team

Kai Ryssdal Host
Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I
Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer
Nicholas Guiang Assistant Producer