Podcast Episodes

The new "Be Kind, Rewind"

Move over “Be Kind, Rewind.” The new slogan is “Take a Movie, Leave a Movie.” That’s right. A Blockbuster nostalgia trip could be coming to a yard ne…

2 weeks, 4 days ago

"Uncertainty" marked this year's economy. What about 2026?

You might have heard the word "uncertainty" muttered more than a few times over the last 12 months. Today, we're chatting with an economist brave eno…

2 weeks, 4 days ago

The data breach that hit two-thirds of a country

From the BBC World Service: The South Korean e-commerce company Coupang has announced a compensation deal worth $1.18 billion for customers after a m…

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Robotaxis moved into the fast lane in 2025

This year turned out to be a pretty big year for autonomous vehicles. Waymo is the leader in the robotaxi race and over the last year, its signature …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Tis the season of holiday bonuses ... for some

The number of workers recieving end-of-year bonuses is falling. Some of that has to do with shifting workplace norms and some is related to this tigh…

2 weeks, 6 days ago

"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" and anime's biggest year yet

Hey smarties! We’re taking a short break for the holidays. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode on one of Kimberly’s favorite topics: anime!

Anim…

3 weeks ago

The end of 'de minimis' exemption, four months on

The "de minimis" tax exemption on packages under $800 shipped to the U.S. came to an end in August. It's a move that's boosted business for logistics…

3 weeks ago

Rise of the return fee

Now that Christmas presents are unwrapped, many of you — you know who you are — will head to stores to return gifts and get what you actually want. B…

3 weeks ago

The year tariffs upended global trade

From the BBC World Service: There's one word that's dominated the headlines this year: tariffs. Countries around the world have been grappling with t…

3 weeks ago

How online age-gating laws went mainstream this year

About half of U.S. states now require some form of online age verification to prevent kids from accessing certain content — usually pornography. But …

3 weeks ago