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From "How We Survive": The Death of ESG
From "How We Survive": The Death of ESG

Episode 1456

Hey Smarties! Today we’re passing the mic to our friends over at “How We Survive,” Marketplace’s climate solutions podcast. Their latest season digs …

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From "Million Bazillion": Why does organic food cost more than non-organic food?
From "Million Bazillion": Why does organic food cost more than non-organic food?

Episode 1455

Hey Smarties! “Make Me Smart” will be back with new episodes Sept. 9. In the meantime, we’re sharing an episode from the latest season of “Million Ba…

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The Real Costs: Special Coverage from "Marketplace"
The Real Costs: Special Coverage from "Marketplace"

These are tumultuous times in the economy. Inflation is still happening, the job market is weakening, and there's uncertainty over tariffs and other …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Economics on Tap: Anime Edition
Economics on Tap: Anime Edition

Episode 1454

On the show today, Kimberly joins us from the anime convention AnimeNYC to share more about the economic impact of the anime industry and what cospla…

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What to know about changing COVID vaccine guidelines
What to know about changing COVID vaccine guidelines

Episode 1453

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, and the federal guidelines for who should get vaccinated are in flux. We’ll unpack how it could impact what ins…

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Trump turns up the heat on the Fed
Trump turns up the heat on the Fed

Episode 1452

Ahead of the central bank’s big meeting in Jackson Hole this week, President Trump is ramping up pressure on the Federal Reserve, calling for Fed gov…

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The global business of anime
The global business of anime

Episode 1451

Over the past few years, the anime industry has reached new heights on the global stage. Netflix reported that over half of its global viewers watch …

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USPS’s EV plans face a Republican roadblock
USPS’s EV plans face a Republican roadblock

Episode 1450

Republicans in Congress are attempting to claw back federal funding to replace the U.S. Postal Service’s outdated mail trucks with a mostly electric …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Armed with cash, ICE plans for rapid growth
Armed with cash, ICE plans for rapid growth

Episode 1449

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has plans to nearly double the number of its immigration detention centers by the end of the year. The agency has…

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A vibe check on the job market
A vibe check on the job market

Episode 1448

It’s not just you — we feel the bad vibes in the job market too. On the show today, we’ll unpack how what we’re hearing from those on the job hunt co…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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