Nov 22, 2019

Try finding a tasty tomato next week, we dare you

In July? Life-changing. In December? Ehh. ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images

Today we have an important tomato explainer. Plus: The latest on Huawei, English winemakers' plan to repair their reputation and how accessibility impacts shopping.

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The search for tastier grocery store tomatoes is closing in

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Nov 22, 2019

While identifying lost flavor genes and bringing them back has been tricky, some scientists are determined.

The flavor of tomatoes is hard to track, unlike disease.

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How We Shop

How accessibility dictates how we shop

by Sean McHenry

Nov 22, 2019

Why one Georgia woman uses catalogs instead of going to the store.

Photo courtesy of Mark FInlay.

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Why are Americans moving less and less?

by Amy Scott

Nov 22, 2019

Census numbers show lowest the mobility rate on record.

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The sun finally shines on one of the world’s most northerly vineyards — because of climate change

by Stephen Beard

Nov 22, 2019

Higher temperatures have transformed the fortunes of the English wine industry, including Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire.

Climate change is credited with improving winemaking conditions to Northern England.

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Music from the episode

Taro alt-J

Buried In Detroit - Lucas Löwe Remix Mike Posner, Big Sean, Lucas Lowe

Good Will Come to You Fruit Bats

Hanging Gardens Classixx

Red Bull & Hennessy Jenny Lewis

Rushing Back Flume, Vera Blue

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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