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2 days ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Cyr Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Rory Evans
Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsRed light devices promise a lot—but do they deliver? Wirecutter supervising editor Rory Evans demystifies the science behind them, shares her top picks, and explains who might want to think twice before trying one.
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4 days ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Cyr Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Max Eddy
Listen to and follow The Wirecutter Show. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsIf you’re planning on traveling abroad this summer, it might be a good idea to use a VPN when browsing the web. In this bonus episode, staff writer Max Eddy explains what they are, and why they’re beneficial when you’re far from home (and sometimes when you’re not far, too).
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1 week ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Cyr Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Doug Mahoney
Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platforms Mosquito and tick bites aren’t just annoying–they spread dangerous diseases. In this episode, senior staff writer Doug Mahoney shares proven prevention tips and breaks down the differences between various effective repellents.
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2 weeks ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Cyr Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Lesley Stockton
Listen to and follow The Wirecutter Show. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsOur experts share their time-tested strategies for better grilling. Senior staff writer Lesley Stockton reveals the proper way to clean and oil grates, why it’s probably time to clean your entire grill, and the unexpected tools (like restaurant tongs and a grill basket) that will immediately uplevel your next cookout.
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3 weeks ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Nancy Redd
Listen to and follow The Wirecutter Show. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsMost people misuse sunscreen. In this episode, senior staff health writer Nancy Redd joins us to explain the differences between mineral and chemical types, how you should properly apply any sunscreen, and why many 'reef-safe' sunscreens still harm marine life.
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3 weeks ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel
Listen to and follow The Wirecutter Show. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsIt’s not your imagination. Climate change is making seasonal allergy season longer and more intense. New York Times health reporter Nina Agrawal joins us to discuss what to do when the pollen count is high, how to improve your indoor air quality this spring and summer, and the differences between allergy medications.
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1 month ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Cyr Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Kalee Thompson
Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsBaby gear editor Kalee Thompson shares her tried-and-true tips for what new parents really need for a newborn (and what to skip), the most helpful gifts for expecting parents, and the gear you can safely buy used. Please take a few minutes to fill out The Wirecutter Show Audience Survey. It'll help us make decisions about the future of the show.
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1 month ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Nancy Redd |Marilyn Ong | +6 more
Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsMother’s Day doesn’t have to be complicated. Wirecutter staffers share the classic and unexpected gifts that have delighted the mothers in their lives. Things we recommendDyson Supersonic Hair DryerRecchiuti Confections Black BoxEpisode transcriptCHRISTINE: I'm Christine Cyr Clisset. CAIRA: I'm Caira Blackwell. ROSIE: I'm Rosie Guerin and you're listening to The Wirecutter Show.
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1 month ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Katie Okamoto |Marilyn Ong
Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsLooking to limit exposure to plastic and nonstick kitchen gear? In our first roundtable episode, two of our staff experts share their best advice. Sustainability editor Katie Okamoto digs into the health risks of various materials, while kitchen editor Marilyn Ong shares swaps that are beloved by chefs—and that may last a lifetime.
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1 month ago | 
nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Brent Butterworth
Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsSpeakers don’t have to be complicated. Wirecutter senior audio writer Brent Butterworth tells us about some surprising hacks to improve the sound setup you may already have, and affordable speaker upgrades worthy of consideration.
