Anthropogenic Salt, Flare Bracelet, Heartfelt Science

Published: Sept. 17, 2021, 8 p.m.

Salt is becoming a serious pollution problem. Then, a newly invented bracelet can help women subtly escape dangerous situations. And, the heart really does affect our emotions. Also, on today’s show: scientists help a songbird remember its tune; the little-known story of resisters who survived years of Nazi occupation; a debate over the building of a peace monument in Washington, DC.