America's Love Of Drive-thrus : 1A : NPR

Drive-thrus are a quintessentially American phenomenon. The first was in the U.S. and they spread quickly nationwide in the mid-20th century due to the rise of car culture and the highway system.Now, estimates suggest there are around 200,000 drive-thrus across the country. They grew in popularity during the pandemic. Drive-thrus have a history of innovation. Fast food companies are experimenting with new technology at their fast food windows, like AI chatbots or elevator food delivery systems that cut out human-to-human interaction.Drive-thrus also offer more than just fast food. Drive-thru funeral homes, banks, and convenience stores save people the step of getting out of their cars.We discuss the history and future of America's drive-thrus.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.

White Castle didn't just invent sliders. The Kansas chain created a playbook for American fast food

PEOPLE's 100 Reasons to Love America in 2021

1A : NPR

Peacock's Jen Brown Heads to BBC News U.S. With NPR's Saeed Ahmed

[Currid-Halkett, Elizabeth] on . *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Overlooked Americans: The Resilience of Our Rural Towns and

The Overlooked Americans: The Resilience of Our Rural Towns and What It Means for Our Country

1A : NPR

H Street Black Business Owners Are Fighting ANC Control

Tech giants and automakers have been teaching robots to drive. Robot-controlled cars have already logged millions of miles. These technological

Are We There Yet?, by Dan Albert

Love it or hate it, truckers say they can't stop listening to public radio - Current

The News Roundup For November 13, 2020 : 1A : NPR

The 'American Dream' Led San José to Urban Sprawl, but the Future Requires Density

1A WAMU

New 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL Premium Crew Cab Pickup in Houston #PH060084

Highway to sprawl: How I-35 shapes where people live in Austin

Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis? : Shots - Health News : NPR