We talk about the increasing popularity of vinyl records with a pop music charts researcher. Then, a reporter discusses the evolution of air conditioning as grapple with summer heat.
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Looking back on vinyl records and hit music
Last year, vinyl records had their biggest sales year since 1986. We take a spin with the head researcher of Record Research around the hits of Billboard’s top charts.
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The history, culture and future of air conditioning
A century ago, the modern convenience of air conditioning was invented at a printing plant in Brooklyn. Today, almost 90 percent of American households have air-conditioning. On these dog days of summer, we’re looking back at the history of air-conditioning, examining our dependence on it, and considering its future in conjunction with climate change.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Paul Haney Guest
- Penelope Green Guest
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