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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 …
8 months, 1 week ago
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…
8 months, 1 week ago
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
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…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
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 …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
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Republicans in Congress are attempting to claw back federal funding to replace the U.S. Postal Service’s outdated mail trucks with a mostly electric …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
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…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
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