Electronics’ death dates, Back-to-school dinners

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The line-up of the Apple iPhone 13 is displayed on their first day of sale, in New York, Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. Richard Drew/AP Photo

A tech writer shares why modern gadgets are made to last very long. Then, a Wisconsin cooking writer shares easy meals for evenings with students returning to school.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Geoffrey Fowler Guest
  • Erin Clarke Guest

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