You're Welcome World News

Superfoods

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:06:40 GMT

This week on You're Welcome, can superfoods give you superpowers? And how do food trends compare to the Chili's Kids' Menu? (feat. Mark David Christenson)

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Car Parts

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:10:22 GMT

It's not Burning Man, it's Oblivion. We take a peek at the terrifyingly alternative festival. Our newest segment, Car Parts, debuts. Hosted by Mac and Jack, the MacAcheese brothers, they take calls and answer all things car. Then our Bostonian correspondent, Barry Jompers ruins radio interviewing for everyone. (Feat. Aaron LePlante, Alex Newman, Kyle McGrath and Rob O'Connor.)

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Kingdom Mammalian

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:21:46 GMT

Stephan gets the scoop on nobel nominees for bird-calls, while Chartreuse is bullied by a mean chimp that has been taught to communicate. (feat. Jessica McKenna and Kale Hills).

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ExperiMental: the edge of science

Sat, 24 Oct 2015 02:00:53 GMT

This week, are you a racist in your dreams? Accountability. A woman who is incapable of experiencing fear, and the farce of global warming. (feat. Syndey Steinberg and Dan Torson)

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Scarecrow Singer Tim Mcgraw

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 02:27:19 GMT

A special PRA episode of Fill in the Blanks revealing the secret 'history' of Mcgraw and his troubled life as a scarecrow. Written and Performed by: Joey Clift, Nick Gligor, & Stephen Perlstein

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Book Award for Books

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:41:33 GMT

This week on You're Welcome, we cover the best books of 2015 and discover that sometimes truth is stranger than non-fiction. (Feat. Hal Rudnick)

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Snake God is Real

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:30:20 GMT

Decadent shotgun weddings, the constitutional right to snake handling, and crystal power! (feat. Mary Holland).

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Alternate Justice

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 23:26:46 GMT

The Supreme Court substitute tells all, Feng Shui prison consultants, and medical nudism. (Feat. Erin Whitehead & Levi Petree)

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Cool Mayor

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 04:08:53 GMT

This week, indie film darlings, Knoxville's political scene, and Fresh Talk. (feat. Haley Mancini, Peter Banifaz, and Richard Halverson)

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Politically Auto-correct

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 21:18:53 GMT

A new app blocks offensive texting from your phone, and we cover the expanding economy of robot jobs. (Feat. Levi Petree & Petey Gibson)

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School Brunch and Wine Art

Wed, 27 May 2015 21:14:01 GMT

This week, Stefan reports on Chicago's new 'Public School Brunch Program', and Chartreuse investigates the 'Booze It and Paint It' franchise. Feat. Levi Petree (NPR) and Joe Porter (UCB).

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Future Weapons

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 08:50:00 GMT

The Chicago Police Department holds a fundraiser for future weapons and a child makes money selling travel guides to heaven after coming back from being clinically dead.

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Chopper Trouble

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:13:00 GMT

This week, a helicopter traffic reporter interviews breaks a senate story and the government gets involved in dating.

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Mom Artists

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:46:00 GMT

New reporters tackle tough issues like extinct parking spaces and mid-west mom artists.

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Mandatory Tator-tot Legislation

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:33:00 GMT

This week Stefan covers the top ten news stories of 2014 and a Senator goes home to find out what his constituents want.

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HAIRCUT CITY

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 07:11:00 GMT

This week, a memory impaired memory activist and a long-haired teen stands his ground. Antarctica is not one of the fifty states.

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THREE WEEKS AFTER HOLIDAYS

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 02:03:00 GMT

The annual 'Three Weeks after Holidays' special includes 'outrage over dolls', 'the barbarism of Christmas trees', and a 'generic holiday song'.

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FIRST-CLASS LAUGHTER COACH

Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:36:00 GMT

A preacher takes book-burning into the 21st Century and a laughter coach tries to get Chartreuse Belljar to lighten up.

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DJ DAYBREAK

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:52:00 GMT

Investigations include an early-morning rave and That American There presents "Cat Got Your Tongue."

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ERR B 'n B

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:45:00 GMT

Investigations include a protest over a lack of breakfast, a cat cafe, and return of infuriating indie filmmaker Topher Hock.

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FRIENDS WITH BARISTAS

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:19:00 GMT

Baristas don't want to talk to you, but a school bus with A.I. does.

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Halloween Post Mortem

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 23:50:00 GMT

You're Welcome reports on haunted banks, Satan worshiping at CostCo, vegan cuisine, and baby yoga.

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The Book Award For Books

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 23:10:00 GMT

The You're Welcome Anchors run down the list of winners to the annual Book Award for Books, including "Point Me Towards Victory: The Blind Sniper" and "The Sky Is An Air Ocean".

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A Tradition of Non-Tradition

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:46:00 GMT

The team reports on one of the last remaining traditional families, buried deep in the black heart of Orange County. BBC affiliate Austin Bronte still isn't sure how Skype works.

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A Profile of Americans and One British Person

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 06:38:00 GMT

You're Welcome World News premieres two new segments showcasing authentic American voices: The Bug, a storytelling showcase from people who aren't necessarily great storytellers.

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Hacktivism and Other Hactivities

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:39:00 GMT

You're Welcome delivers a stunning expose of feared hacktivist group Incognito as they protest upcharges on toppings at Subway.

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Board To Death

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 03:56:00 GMT

First came This American Life, then came All Things Considered now, from creators Eric Stolze and Zane Grant, public radio's newest gift to the world.

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Jeeves Answers All

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:13:00 GMT

San Francisco is purchased by the most powerful search engine in the world. Stefan Hyphen-Straightman interviews the CEO in the hopes of getting some insight but he gets his seat cushions fluffed instead.

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Panda Moan Yum

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:36:00 GMT

The San Diego Zoo allows their pandas to choose their own sexual identity but they're too busy eating and sleeping, Austin Bronte reports on a never-ending reunion show from legendary British comedy troupe The Joke Department.

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