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Tips And 'Service With A Smile' Rules Fuel Sex Harassment In Restaurants, Study Says

A combination of dependency on tips and requirements to appear positive on the job — "service with a smile" — contributes to a culture of sexual harassment in the service industry, a new study says. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP hide caption

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Tips And 'Service With A Smile' Rules Fuel Sex Harassment In Restaurants, Study Says

The authors say their research is the first to show an empirical link between tipping and forced friendliness to sex harassment. More than 70% of female restaurant workers report being harassed.

Friday

Anthony Bourdain: The 'Fresh Air' Interview

Fresh Air

We listen back to our 2016 interview with the late food writer and TV host, who killed himself in 2018 while in France to film Parts Unknown. Bourdain is the subject of a new documentary, Roadrunner.

Anthony Bourdain: The 'Fresh Air' Interview

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Restaurant Gives Employees 'Day Of Kindness' After Customers Made Them Cry

Customers at Apt Cape Cod were not being kind. They berated the staff and even made some cry. So the restaurant closed its doors one morning.

Restaurant Gives Employees 'Day Of Kindness' After Customers Made Them Cry

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The Joy Of Ice Cream's Texture

The average American eats more than 22 pounds of ice cream an frozen treats a year. Westend61/Getty Images/Westend61 hide caption

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The Joy Of Ice Cream's Texture

July is National Ice Cream Month — and Sunday, July 18 is National Ice Cream Day (in the US)! Flavors range from the classics — vanilla and chocolate — to the adventurous — jalapeño and cicada. But for some people, including ice cream scientist Dr. Maya Warren, flavor is only one part of the ice cream allure. So in today's episode, Emily Kwong talks with Short Wave producer Thomas Lu about some of the processes that create the texture of ice cream, and how that texture plays into our enjoyment of the tasty treat.

The Joy Of Ice Cream's Texture

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Thursday

Mac & Cheese Is The Ice Cream You Never Thought You'd Need And Now It's Hard To Get

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Mac & Cheese Is The Ice Cream You Never Thought You'd Need And Now It's Hard To Get

Macaroni & cheese ice cream is here, and not everyone thinks it's a good idea. "We are living in the last days," comedian Josh Pray says.

Mac & Cheese Is The Ice Cream You Never Thought You'd Need And Now It's Hard To Get

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A Truck Carrying 20,000 Pounds Of Ramen Crashes In An Arkansas Lake

One Facebook user jokingly put the total loss at $26. Another person joked that since the temperature hit 93 degrees that day, all you needed was a fork and butter for a ready meal.

A Truck Carrying 20,000 Pounds Of Ramen Crashes In An Arkansas Lake

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We Sample The Debate Over Macaroni And Cheese-Flavored Ice Cream

A limited edition macaroni and cheese-flavored ice cream, released to celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day, has caused division among social media users.

We Sample The Debate Over Macaroni And Cheese-Flavored Ice Cream

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Wednesday

McCormick & Company Searches For A Director Of Taco Relations

The spice maker advertised for a "resident consulting taco expert." The person who submits the best video, showing their "personality and passion for tacos," may get a six-figure income.

McCormick & Company Searches For A Director Of Taco Relations

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Monday

Crab Prices Skyrocket As Demand Increases For The Tasty Crustaceans

Demand is up and supply is down for wild caught crabs. Philadelphia seafood distributor Samuel D'Angelo explains how pandemic-related shortages are hurting more than his industry.

Crab Prices Skyrocket As Demand Increases For The Tasty Crustaceans

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Friday

Of Memestocks and Milk Bags
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Planet Money

Of Memestocks and Milk Bags

We answer your questions about memestocks, milk in bags, the size of cereal boxes, and products exclusive to the rich, but not for long? | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

Of Memestocks and Milk Bags

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Micro Wave: What Is 'Brain Freeze'?
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Short Wave

Micro Wave: What Is 'Brain Freeze'?

Summer's here. Time for a cool treat. So, you grab a popsicle from the freezer. Ahh ... that's better. Until, out of nowhere, a sharp sudden pain rushes to your forehead. You've got brain freeze!

Micro Wave: What Is 'Brain Freeze'?

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Thursday

Bill In Wisconsin Aims To Establish Colby As The State's Official Cheese

Colby cheese does have deep roots in the state. But for some Wisconsinites, announcing one cheese as the state cheese is like picking which one of your kids is your favorite — you just can't.

Bill In Wisconsin Aims To Establish Colby As The State's Official Cheese

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Wednesday

Petition Calls For Equal Number Of Packaged Hot Dogs And Buns

Heinz Ketchup Canada has started a petition urging big bun and big hotdog to get on the same page, and sell their products in packs of 10.

Petition Calls For Equal Number Of Packaged Hot Dogs And Buns

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