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Hosted by Jenni Fink, an author and senior editor at Newsweek, I'll Tell You Why, is a podcast where we uncover the truth - and sometimes rumors - about how some of the biggest trends, traditions and ... more
FAQs about I'll Tell You Why:How many episodes does I'll Tell You Why have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.
May 22, 2025Who Invented Malls? The Man Who Created Them Actually Hated ThemShopping malls are iconic and have been a staple of American life for decades. But, Victor Gruen, the father of the mall, hated them. This is the story of bringing a piece of Europe to America, a cultural phenomenon and deep regret. ...more15minPlay
May 15, 2025How Did Jeans Become an Iconic American Fashion Staple?Jeans weren't invented to be a fashion statement, they were created for survival. This is the story of California gold, a woman tired of mending her husband’s pants, and a global sensation....more17minPlay
May 07, 2025Why "In God We Trust" Replaced a Way Cooler Slogan on US MoneyBefore we had "In God We Trust," American money featured a way cooler 3 word slogan. One that, honestly, we should bring back. This is the story of revolution, threats to America and some very compelling letters....more19minPlay
April 24, 2025Why Do We Have Baby Showers?Baby showers may seem like a modern thing, but celebrations of babies actually goes back centuries. This is the story of superstitions, purification and the art of gift giving. ...more18minPlay
April 17, 2025Why Do We Have the Easter Bunny? The Story of Oschter HawsA giant rabbit being used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus may seem kind of crazy, but it's not as big of a leap as you may think. Thi sis the story of ritual burials, fertility, and folklore. ...more16minPlay
April 10, 2025How Heartbreak Created Cartier's Iconic Love BraceletCartier's iconic love bracelet was really revolutionary for its time and people love it so much, they're willing to lock it onto their wrist. But, the bracelet was born out of heartbreak and search for a symbol of everlasting love. ...more17minPlay
April 04, 2025Why Do We Have Pet Dogs? The Story of the First Domesticated DogIt's possible dogs first started hanging out with humans when they smelled their food at a campfire, but it would be centuries before we brought them into our homes. This is the story of survival, companionship, and thousands of years of evolution....more17minPlay
March 27, 2025Who Invented Champagne? And How a Woman Changed the Industry ForeverChampagne is a staple of drinking culture, but at one point in time, French people avoided it and even tried to prevent the bubbles from happening. This is the story of monks, an accident and a woman who decided to bet on herself. ...more18minPlay
March 20, 2025How Reality TV Became the Massive Industry It Is TodayAndy Cohen is the face of reality television. But, did you know he almost killed off one of Bravo's biggest franchises? And reality TV actually got its start over a decade before he was even born. This is the story of life after war, a chance meeting and a winning formula for entertainment. ...more21minPlay
March 13, 2025Why Do We Have Happy Hour? How World War I and Prohibition Started the TrendHappy Hour goes all the way back to 1914 and is actually illegal in one U.S. state. This is the story of entertaining soldiers, pregames and the government needing to make money. ...more15minPlay
FAQs about I'll Tell You Why:How many episodes does I'll Tell You Why have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.