On this episode of The United States of Yum! ™, we’re taking a Granny Smith-sized bite out of the letter A.

A for apple.

Discover a cornucopia of Fascinating stories and factoids about the life and times of apple — past and present — here in the USA!

With fun POVs from Stephen Colbert, Gwyneth Paltrow, Aisha Tyler, Marc Anthony and others, on what makes apple so Americana.

So chillax and listen in as we savor one of America’s Favorite Flavors, from A to Z.

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Enjoy the mouthwatering trailer for my delicious, new series showcasing America's favorite foods and flavors, from A to Z.

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Enjoy this clip from my newest episode, No, We Can't Be Friends — 5 Reasons (Part 2), streaming now.

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Discover 3 more reasons you can’t be friends with certain people if you want to experience True Friendship in your Lifetime, in this insightful and enlightening 2-part series on Friendship.

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Discover the first 2 reasons you can’t be friends with certain people if you want to experience True Friendship in your Lifetime, in this insightful and enlightening 2-part series on Friendship.

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Nature lover and primate expert, Jane Goodall, was a global icon. Yet she never would have had the adventures, discoveries, and personal fulfillment she had, if she hadn't listened to some much needed advice from her mother.

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Enjoy this clip from my newest episode, Nepal's 2025 Revolution is One of the Coolest & Most Inspiring Events in World History, streaming now.

In September 2025, after a swift and decisive youth revolution that toppled Nepal's alleged, corrupt government, thousands of Gen Z citizens voted online, via Discord, to nominate Sushila Karki as the country's new interim prime minister.

This historic event was amazing and impressive in a myriad of ways. Most notably, the core reason Gen Z was so excited to choose a retired woman as their new leader...

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