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NPR's flagship news program, known for its in-depth reporting and analysis, was the first radio show to win the Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Gold Baton Award.

What is "Morning Edition"?

100

This long-running children's program, featuring colorful puppet characters and educational content, has been broadcast in over 140 countries worldwide.

What is "Sesame Street"?

100

This PBS cooking show, hosted by the late Julia Child, famously introduced the concept of mise en place to American home cooks, emphasizing organization and preparation in the kitchen.

What is "The French Chef"?

100

The name of this animal is my beloved canine companion, and also, a famous Cruz.

Who is Penelope?

200

This investigative journalism podcast, hosted by Sarah Koenig, became the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history.

What is "Serial"?

200

This PBS program, hosted by Bob Ross, gained a cult following and inspired a generation of viewers to pick up a paintbrush and try their hand at landscape painting.

What is "The Joy of Painting"?

200

This investigative journalism series, originally broadcast on PBS in the 1980s, uncovered a major corporate scandal involving the fraudulent practices of a multinational conglomerate.

What is "Frontline"?

200

Identified by their preference for chilling tales and suspenseful narratives, I gravitate towards the works of an author who has mastered the art of horror and psychological thrillers.

Who is Stephen King?

300

This renowned public radio program, hosted by Terry Gross, holds the record for the most Peabody Awards ever received by a radio talk show.

What is "Fresh Air"?

300

This nature documentary series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, utilized cutting-edge camera technologies, including drones and ultra-high-speed cameras, to capture its stunning visuals.

What is "Planet Earth"?

300

This groundbreaking PBS documentary miniseries, directed by Henry Hampton, not only chronicled the civil rights movement but also examined the complex relationships between various factions within the movement.

What is "Eyes on the Prize"?

300

Despite an appreciation for diverse musical genres, I holds a strong distaste to a style often characterized by twangy guitars and heartfelt lyrics about pickup trucks and rural life.  

What is country music?

400

This NPR program, hosted by Ira Glass, once aired an episode where they filled a swimming pool with 10,000 liters of yogurt.

What is "This American Life"?

400

This acclaimed documentary series, created by Ken Burns, was partly funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

What is "The Civil War" (or any other Ken Burns documentary)?

400

This NPR radio show, in addition to its regular episodes, once aired a special broadcast where the entire hour was dedicated to a continuous, unbroken piece of ambient music.

What is "Echoes"?

400

I am most happy in a versatile culinary delight that can be customized with a variety of fillings, spreads, and toppings.  

What is a sandwich?