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How applying for social services is designed to waste time

How applying for social services is designed to waste time

FromApple News Today


How applying for social services is designed to waste time

FromApple News Today

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

To access government services, Americans often spend countless hours dealing with red tape. Annie Lowrey of the Atlantic explains why she calls this a “time tax.”
Many homeowners have been able to defer their monthly mortgage payments during the pandemic. The Washington Post reports on the end of the forbearance period and what it means for borrowers.
Dino nuggets are a surprising feat of design and engineering. The Wall Street Journal talks to a mastermind behind these kid-friendly shaped chicken-nuggets.
NPR has the details of a study that found that Olympic bronze medalists are often happier than those who win silver.
Released:
Aug 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Join Shumita Basu every weekday morning as she guides you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news — and how the world’s best journalists are covering them.