Aaron Schachter

Correspondent for PRI's "The World"

Aaron Schachter appears in the following:

Going For A Beer Run? Here's How A Brew Fares As A Post-Exercise Recovery Drink

Friday, November 08, 2019

More lower-alcohol, lower-calorie beers are being marketed as part of an active lifestyle, and are even being offered after long runs or sporting events. But scientists say to be wary.

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Bostonians Lament Loss Of 137-Year-Old Pub And Its Trove Of History

Sunday, October 06, 2019

Doyle's Café has been in business since 1882, but the owner is closing up shop later this month. Locals are portraying this as yet another nail in the coffin of Boston history and tradition.

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Growing Marijuana Industry Struggles To Attract Employees Of Color

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Massachusetts wants to give people of color a leg-up in the legal marijuana industry, but is off to a very slow start. Next to no black or Latino candidates have applied for licenses in the state.

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Forget Oakland Or Hoboken. Worcester, Mass., Is The New 'It' Town

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Once left for dead, the city outside Boston is seeing its stock price rise so fast that it is outpacing nearly every other small city in America.

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This East Coast Go-Kart Racing Champion Is A 15-Year-Old Phenom

Monday, May 28, 2018

If you're a parent of young kids or teens, you most likely spent your weekend at a field watching soccer, lacrosse or baseball. 15-year-old Blake Lothian and his family spent the weekend at the track.

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Opioid Shortage Spells Trouble for Hospitals

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

A diminishing supply of opioid drugs for hospital use is forcing physicians to improvise and potentially puts patients at additional risk.

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The Next Big Thing In Beer Is Being A Small Taproom

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

The explosion of these cozy craft breweries has happened as states relax laws to allow them direct-to-consumer retail rights, meaning the majority of their revenue no longer has to come from food.

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Damaged Goods: How A Truck Accident Leads To Cheap Cheese

Monday, July 03, 2017

When a truck overturns or a warehouse catches fire, the result can be millions of dollars worth of slightly damaged goods. Mike Mentuck's job is to get those goods back into the marketplace and save insurance companies' money in the process.

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Wanted: Next Generation Of Luge Competitors

Thursday, January 26, 2017

USA Luge is looking for competitors to hop in those sleds and rip down icy tracks at about 90 miles an hour. It is throwing regional events to find new, young talent.

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In The Podcast World, Some Music Students Seek A Career Gateway

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

One of the nation's most prestigious music schools is filling classes with students whose work will likely never make them famous.

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Embedded in Afghanistan

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Over 4,000 U.S. Marines launched a major offensive against the Taliban in Southern Afghanistan. They face a tough battle and not just against their military foes but against the weath...

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