Midwest Culture

Before pumpkin spice takes over, there's orchard season. Apple cider, fresh apples, and the tastes and traditions that mark the slow arrival of fall in the Midwest.

Is the Midwest really accent-free? Why TV networks favored Midwestern voices like Tom Brokaw, how 'General American' spread, and the quirks like 'ope' and pop vs. soda that give us away.

Euchre, spades, and other partner card games teach communication, trust, and how to play the hand you're dealt. Why card night still matters, plus a quick primer on euchre.