Podcast Episodes

From “Million Bazillion”: What are tariffs?

Episode 1419

Since President Trump began imposing on-and-off tariffs earlier this year, “tariff” has become a buzzword. And you might have a kid in your life who’s asked what the deal with tariffs is all about. S…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

A tale of two jobs reports

Episode 1418

The Labor Department today reported the United States added 147,000 jobs in June. The number beat economists expectations, and it sits in stark contrast to yesterday’s ADP report which showed private…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The end of USAID

Episode 1417

On today’s show, we’ll discuss some headlines that might’ve slipped under the radar this week. First, most staff at the U.S. Agency for International Deveopment officially marked their final day with…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Is it possible to be a "good tourist"?

Episode 1416

Summer is here and like many you might be planning your next vacation. But here’s the thing, a lot of popular destinations are grappling with the pressure of overtourism or mass tourism.

On today’s ep…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Let the vote-a-rama begin!

Episode 1415

We’ve been a bit obsessed with the GOP’s budget bill lately. And with a Senate vote expected any day now, we’re keeping a close eye on the debate. We’ll break down how the GOP is playing with the num…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

SCOTUS’ nationwide injunction decision and the economy

Episode 1414

The Supreme Court today ruled to limit the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions blocking President Trump’s executive orders. The decision will have major implications for how bus…

Published on 6 months ago

The new era of warfare

Episode 1413

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding for now. But as this conflict has played out, along with other ongoing wars around the world, it got us thinking: What does war even look l…

Published on 6 months ago

The fate of federal heat safety rules under Trump

Episode 1412

Many Americans are enduring a brutal heatwave this week. For those who work outside, the heat can be deadly. On today’s show, we’ll check in on a proposed heat safety law that would require employers…

Published on 6 months ago

What happened to the Iran nuclear deal?

Episode 1411

The United States’ entanglement in Iran and Israel’s current conflict has a long, complicated history. Today we’re looking back at how it led up to the U.S. strikes on Iran over the weekend. Two majo…

Published on 6 months ago

How much leverage does Iran really have over oil trade?

Episode 1410

Oil markets went into a state of panic after the United States launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, stoking fears that Iran could retaliate by closing the Strait of Hormuz…

Published on 6 months ago