Podcast Episodes

Money can make or break your relationship, from NPR’s "It’s Been a Minute"

Today, we’re featuring an episode of NPR’s “It’s Been A Minute.” Reema Khrais joins host Brittany Luse and Wailin Wong, host of NPR’s “The Indicator,…

2 months ago

What if there was only one currency in the whole world?

We’ve talked a lot about how money works and why countries have their own currencies here on “Million Bazillion.” But listener Alessio wants to know:…

2 months ago

Plug-in solar is gaining traction in the U.S.

Like the name suggests, plug-in solar panels can be plugged into an electrical outlet just like you would your toaster. But instead of using electric…

2 months ago

Inflation manifestation

Forget hard inflation data. Where do everyday Americans think our economy is headed? Well, one survey says consumers expect prices to rise 4.8% over …

2 months ago

Should federal workers be bound by NDAs?

The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a strict new non-disclosure agreement for federal workers, which would bar them from disclosing “non-…

2 months ago

Younger consumers are stressed — but resilient

Consumers have grown increasingly worried about inflation, and many are delaying major purchases, according to J.D. Power. That's especially true for…

2 months ago

How to Dim the Sun

Could dimming the sun be the key to cooling things down before the climate crisis worsens? Some scientists say yes, that we can cool the Earth by lau…

2 months ago

Amid AI backlash, brands are emphasizing the human side of marketing

Public backlash to content generated by artificial intelligence has pushed brands to reconsider how AI is used in their marketing.

Some companies are …

2 months ago

Why gas costs more in California than Texas

As President Trump’s war in the Middle East continues, Americans continue to face higher fuel prices. But some have it worse than others. In this epi…

2 months ago

Disillusioned and doomspending

Heard of "doomspending"? It refers to a feeling of hopelessness about your financial future and spending more freely now than you maybe should. From …

2 months ago