Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA private credit market boom
The private credit market has grown fivefold since 2008 — it’s somewhere near the $2 trillion-mark globally. In this episode, we explain why policies…
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Kai returns to unpack Trump's new tariff
Things have felt pretty chaotic in this economy since the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s signature tariffs last week. On today’s show, K…
1 week, 2 days ago
What it costs to become an Olympian or Paralympian
Now that the Winter Olympics have wrapped up, the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games kick off on March 6. Dozens of athletes will represent Team USA in s…
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What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud?
The AI company Anthropic is loosening some of its core safety principles. Anthropic unveiled a new policy on safeguards earlier this week, moving fro…
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U.S. grants Cuba access to some Venezuelan oil
From the BBC World Service: The United States says it will allow some small Venezuelan oil shipments to reach Cuba, providing a lifeline to the Carib…
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Physical media's comeback
Move over, streaming services. Physicial media is making a comback. A Consumer Reports survey finds that nearly half of people in the US are watchin…
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How do I cope with layoff anxiety?
With more layoffs in the news, a lot of workers are feeling spooked. It can be hard not to spiral into what ifs: What if the next paycheck is my last…
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Expect and you shall recieve
Consumer surveys show us Americans think inflation will climb in the coming years. That belief could be one reason inflation actually does climb. See…
1 week, 3 days ago
The ripple effects of AI splurging
First up, AI has driven a market moodiness as of late. Broader anxieties have sparked sell-offs, while bullish tech optimism has also boosted stock i…
1 week, 3 days ago
The TL;DR of Trump's SOTU
Last night, President Donald Trump strongly defended his tariffs in his State of the Union address. He made the case for future tariffs, despite the …
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