Short Wave Plus

Short Wave Plus

NPR

2 episodes

Episodes

What can seashells teach us about the health of our oceans?
Sep 1, 2026 · 13m
Host Emily Kwong interviews author Cynthia Barnett about her book on seashells, exploring their role in human history, from ancient burial sites to the origins of Shell Oil.
Football is here – and so is a new study on CTE
Aug 31, 2026 · 15m
NPR’s Shortwave examines a new study revealing that at least 25% of deceased former NFL players had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
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