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Articles of Interest
Hosted by Avery Trufelman · EN
Articles of Interest is a show about what we wear.
Produced and Hosted by Avery Trufelman
35episodes
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Gear: Prologue
Oct 1500:03:56Summary readyThe next series from Articles of Interest Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Zippers
Aug 1800:43:52Summary readyZippers are the most common machine all around us. But it's a minor miracle how that came to be. Pictures of early zippers and other links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Sunglasses
Jul 18, 202500:39:26Summary readyA fashion accessory turns into a medical necessity. Images and links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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School Uniforms
Jun 18, 202500:45:34Summary readyHow uniforms shaped the American school system. Images and a very special animation at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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The Memory Palace
Dec 3, 202400:21:35Summary readyNate Dimeo is a longtime radio hero of mine. And praises be, now he has a book out of his stories, called The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of The Past. Enjoy this sampler of his audiobook and a favorite episode of mine. And consider supporting both Articles of Interest and The Memory Palace by donating to Radiotopia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Clergy
May 22, 202400:50:48Summary readyWhat Catholic priests wear, and the insight it provides into what we laypeople wear. For images of what vestments look like and more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com
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Stylists (With Decoder Ring)
May 6, 202400:36:07Summary readyIn honor of the Met Gala, a special feature. This is an episode I produced with one of my favorite podcasts, Decoder Ring. Together we asked the questions: what is a celebrity stylist? Where did this job come from? The answer was very fun. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Modesty
Apr 24, 202400:48:58Summary readyWhy would God care what we wear? A tour through Islam, Mormonism, and Judaism, and all of their varying and overlapping commands. For more images and information, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com
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Nudity
Mar 20, 202400:49:11Summary readySometimes it’s liberating to be naked. Sometimes it’s really really not. Notes, links, and images at articlesofinterest.substack.com
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Chromophobia
Nov 8, 202300:47:29Summary readyColor. Why we need it. Why we fear it. And where its future might lie. Images and links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support Articles of Interest. Thank you! https://on.prx.org/3sbvvOR
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