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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 52 MIN

Why Do We Wait 'Til Spring To Clean?

from The Curiosity Desk · host GBH News

Up first, MIT Economics Chair Jon Gruber breaks down the role and responsibilities of the Fed and its chair, in light of confirmation hearings this week for Kevin Warsh. Then,  historian Susan Strasser speaks to the social & historical context behind our notion of “spring cleaning.” Lastly, Edgar talks decluttering, de-griming, dusting & more with Rayanne Lara from the Newton-based cleaning service Two Maids. 

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