2 brands detected in episodes we have transcribed · 0% host-read
2 ad reads · first seen Sep 22, 2026 · last seen Sep 23, 2026 · NPR
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betterhelp.com
“apply. This message comes from BetterHelp. Imagine carrying a backpack every day. It is easy not to notice how heavy it is until someone asks if there's a desire to put it down. Therapy can help lighten what has been carried. Visit BetterHelp.com slash NPR.”
Hear it in “The science of self-worth (and how to boost yours)” at 15:10 →
mintmobile.com
“This message comes from Mint Mobile. If you're tired of spending hundreds on big wireless bills, bogus fees, and free perks, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at MintMobile.com slash switch. Taxes and fees extra. See MintMobile for details.”
Hear it in “The latest on AI panic — and whether it's justified” at 17:10 →
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