American Stories: Recent Episodes
Paige Pfleger, The Pulse
I’m Paige Pfleger, a producer, reporter and photographer with WHYY’s national health and science show, The Pulse. We like to dig into the people and places at the heart of health and science, and make sound rich stories that keep it weird. It’s almost Independence Day, so hopefully you’ll be taking some time off or traveling and need some podcasts to keep you company! These episodes explore different aspects of what it means to be American.
To celebrate the holiday, we dig into the science that makes fireworks sparkle, flags durable, and hot dogs delicious. Plus, what brain researchers are learning about the pursuit of happiness and feelings of patriotism
A look inside what it means to be a juror in America, and what rights we have to ignore the laws in a courtroom.
A year after the shooting at The Pulse night club, an exploration into how the city of Orlando has changed.
American gem Terry Gross speaks to American gem (and ice cream lover) Joe Biden on politics and the presidency.
A truly American story about the birth of hip-hop, a hip-hop legend and a fall from grace.