Deena Prichep

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In Oregon, some see the benefits of psychedelic treatment for mental health conditions

Saturday, January 20, 2024

When Oregon legalized psilocybin, it did so under a bill that specifically cited the drug's efficacy in treating mental health conditions. Centers are now opening their doors across the state.

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That holly you're decking the halls with? It might be invasive

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Most English holly grown commercially in the U.S. is from Oregon and Washington. It is a quintessential symbol of Christmas but it is also invading some forested areas.

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Some people with the sniffles turn to an Eastern European remedy to relieve symptoms

Saturday, December 02, 2023

In flu season, many turn to home remedies. From Eastern Europe, there's gogl-mogl – a milk/yolk/honey concoction both loved and dreaded. (Story first aired on Morning Edition on November 30, 2023.)

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Some people with the sniffles turn to an Eastern European remedy to relieve symptoms

Thursday, November 30, 2023

In cold and flu season, many turn to home remedies: tea, ginger, hot soup. From Eastern Europe, there's gogl-mogl — a milk/yolk/honey concoction both loved and dreaded.

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'Louie Louie': The story behind the song everyone knows but no one understands

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Kingsmen's enduring recording of the song turns 60 this year, and remains a classic, in part because of its dramatic history.

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How the universally recognized song "Louie Louie" by the Kingsmen came to be

Sunday, October 22, 2023

This year is the 60th anniversary of the Kingsmen's recording, "Louie Louie." The song has a surprising backstory.

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As psychedelic-assisted therapy grows, so does interest from a new group: chaplains

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Chaplains provide spiritual counsel at some of life's most raw moments. With psychedelic legalization spreading, some chaplains think this role should include facilitating psychedelic trips.

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After shoppers' habits have changed, malls try to figure out what comes next

Saturday, September 09, 2023

Many malls have closed as retailers shut shop and moved online. But by thinking outside the box, some old malls are finding new life. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on September 6, 2023.)

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After shoppers' habits have changed, malls try to figure out what comes next

Wednesday, September 06, 2023

Many retailers have cut back their physical presence in the age of online shopping — leaving dying malls in their wake. But by thinking outside the box, some old malls are finding new life.

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Pacific Northwest suffers through heat wave without temperature break at night

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

People in the Pacific Northwest are grappling with record breaking temperatures. Portland is having record highs and matching records for minimum temperatures.

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How fans of icebox cakes are coping without key ingredient: Nabisco chocolate wafers

Monday, July 17, 2023

While Nabisco didn't invent the icebox cake, they popularized an iconic version using their chocolate wafers. But the cookie has been discontinued, sending fans looking for substitutes.

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Famous Chocolate Wafers are no more, but the icebox cake lives on

Friday, July 14, 2023

After one of the main ingredients in a classic version of the icebox cake was discontinued, fans are scrambling to find alternatives for their no-bake summer dessert fix.

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To save Jewish culture, American Jews turned to summer camp

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The roots of summer sleep-away camps that revolve around Jewish identity go back to efforts to keep Jewish culture alive after World War II.

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Jewish summer camps are an American tradition rooted in World War II

Sunday, June 11, 2023

The history of some summer sleep-away camps, and how it's rooted in American Jewish leaders' efforts to keep Jewish culture alive after World War II.

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Oregon is moving to legalize psychedelics

Saturday, May 27, 2023

In Oregon, psychedelics are moving from illegal status to an approved product. But this brave new world comes with lots of regulations and challenges, including training psychedelic 'facilitators.'

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American synagogues reconsider prayer for the state of Israel amid new government

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

At many synagogues, a prayer for the state of Israel is said across the U.S. every sabbath. But with the Israeli government's recent actions, some American congregations are reconsidering it.

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Many people are turning to yoga during Lent

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Lent is a time for Christians to reflect and repent. It's also a time to take on a devotional practice. For a growing number, that practice has become yoga.

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For a growing number of Christians, yoga is now an important part of Lent

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Lent is a time for Christians to reflect and repent. It's also a time to take on a devotional practice. For a growing number of Christians, that practice has become yoga.

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A new movement is creating ways for low-income people to invest in real estate

Friday, March 10, 2023

Low-income people are often shut out of a way wealth is built: real estate. There's a chance for poorer people to invest in their communities. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on March 5, 2023.)

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A new movement is creating ways for low-income people to invest in real estate

Sunday, March 05, 2023

Low income people are often shut out the main way wealth is built in the U.S.: Real estate. But a new movement is creating ways for poorer people to invest in their own communities.

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