The Wirecutter Show

Many people unknowingly put their pet in danger while driving or flying. This week, we talk about how to keep your furry friends safe and calm when traveling.   Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Mel Plaut    Additional Reading:  The 6 Best Travel Carriers for Cats and Small Dogs of 2024 Flying With Your Cat or (Small) Dog The 7 Best Multi-Tools of 2024 Products We Recommend:  SturdiBag Pro 2.0 Feliwa...

Millions of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of noise every day. This episode we discuss how to tell if you’re at risk of hearing loss and what to do about it.    Guest: Wirecutter senior writer Lauren Dragan   Additional Reading:  The 4 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2024  The Best Sleep Headphones (But We Hoped for Better) The 3 Best Earplugs for Concerts of 2024  The 5 Best Kids H...

Quality kitchen gear can last a lifetime–but not every pot, pan, or knife is made to last. This week, we discuss how to invest in durable cookware and tools.   Guest: Wirecutter kitchen staff writer, Michael Sullivan    Additional Reading:  How to Clean and Season Cast-Iron Cookware How to Clean and Care for Wood Cutting Boards The Best Flatware of 2024  The 2 Best Toasters of 2024   Products We R...

In the fall, rodents move indoors, seeking warmth and food. We discuss how to keep these critters out of your home and how to vanquish an infestation.    Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer, Doug Mahoney    Additional Reading:  The 4 Best Mousetraps of 2024 How a Bag of Dead Rats Proved the Terro Garbage Guard Really Works    Products We Recommend:  Best Mousetrap: Tomcat Press ’N Set Mouse Trap...

The Wirecutter Show is planning a special episode for the holidays and we need your help!  Send  a voice memo to us at thewirecuttershow@wirecutter.com about your hardest-to-shop-for gift recipients! Let us know:  your name and where you're calling in from  who your hard-to-please gift recipient is  what makes them hard to shop for what they like & don't like We'll play your stories on the show fo...

Buying a vibrator can be tricky without a great recommendation. This week, we discuss why vibrators are still so taboo—and how to pick one you’ll love.   Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba    Additional Reading:  The Best Vibrators The 6 Best Personal Lubricants of 2024  How to Clean Sex Toys   Products We Recommend:  The Classic Wand style: Magic Wand Rechargeable The Classic Wand style, but co...

This week, we discuss microplastics (the small pieces of plastic that shed off many products), how they may impact your health, and how to mitigate exposure.    Guest: Wirecutter's sustainability editor, Katie Okamoto   Additional Reading: Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them. The Best Water Filter Pitcher and Dispenser The Best Under-Sink Water Filter   Products We Recomm...

A natural disaster can happen to anyone, at any time. Are you prepared? Here’s our best advice on what to have on hand.   Guest: Wirecutter senior editor Harry Sawyers   Additional Reading: The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies How to Clean a Flooded Basement Everything I Did to Flood-Proof My Old House  The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies for 2024 The Best Gear for Your Bug...

We’re getting nerdy about sheets–why you might be unhappy with your current set, how to pick ones you’ll actually love, and the marketing scams to avoid.   Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer Jackie Reeve   Additional Reading: The Best Sheets The Best Cotton Sheets The Joy (and Anxiety) of Sleeping on $2,000 Sheets Best Linen Sheets Best Flannel Sheets What Is the Best Thread Count for Sheets? S...

What you need to know before giving your kid a phone, plus the Wirecutter-tested trackers, smartwatches, and phones to consider.   Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Ellen Lee &  Dr. Devorah Heitner   Additional Reading: The Best First Phones for Kids The Best Smartwatches for Kids The Best Parental Control Apps to Manage Screen Time (and Keep Your Kid Safer Online) Screenwise: Helping Kids Th...

Expert tips to waste less food — and save on your grocery bill — from Wirecutter kitchen editor Marilyn Ong and New York Times Cooking deputy editor Genevieve Ko.    Additional Reading  Best Food Storage Containers Best Dry Food Storage Containers The Best Vacuum Sealer Kitchen Compost Bins We Love   Products We Recommend Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Containers Anova Precision Vacuum...

Our best-in-class advice to breathing a little easier.    Guest: Wirecutter Senior staff writer Tim Heffernan   Additional Reading The Best Air Purifier  The $650 LifeStraw Max Water Filter Can Save You From Contaminated Water How Can I Clear My Air of Wildfire Smoke? How to DIY An Air Purifier   Products We Recommend Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty LifeStraw Max Knipex Carpenters’ End Cut Pliers  ...

We’re going deep on laundry—what you’re probably doing wrong, how to actually pretreat stains, and the tips and tricks to make it all easier.    Guest: Wirecutter Staff Writer, Andrea Barnes    Additional Reading  The Best Laundry Detergent So You Stained Your Shirt? Now What The Best Stain Removers The Best Detergent for Hand-Washing Clothes This Steamy Grill Brush Makes Me Excited to Clean My Gr...

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