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Shopping through a K-shaped holiday season

Shopping through a K-shaped holiday season


Episode 1499


As another holiday season kicked off on Black Friday, finding the perfect gift is top of mind for many. But how much will weary American consumers be willing to spend this year? Based on early data ……


Published on 3 weeks ago

Is the U.S. a gerontocracy?

Is the U.S. a gerontocracy?


Episode 1498


The average age of Congress' members has gotten older compared to the Americans it represents. This 119th Congress is the third oldest since 1789. On today’s show, Princeton economist Owen Zidar join…


Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

The human story behind a digital time capsule

The human story behind a digital time capsule


Episode 1497


If you could send a message to yourself, 20 years into the future, what would you say? On today’s show, Scientific American’s editor-in-chief David Ewalt joins Kimberly to share how he built an e-mai…


Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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From "Million Bazillion": What is Black Friday?


Episode 1495


Each year on Black Friday, millions of Americans go out in search of the best holiday season shopping deals. But have you ever wondered about the origins of the holiday? The little ones in your life …


Published on 4 weeks ago

From "How We Survive": The Dry Line

From "How We Survive": The Dry Line


Episode 1494


Hey Smarties! Happy Thanksgiving. Today we’re sharing an episode from the latest season of Marketplace’s climate podcast, “How We Survive,” that has to do with the future of what’s on your dinner tab…


Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

How prediction markets are transforming sports betting

How prediction markets are transforming sports betting


Episode 1493


Business has been booming for the online sports betting industry. Prediction markets threw a curveball. On today’s show, sports betting industry writer and analyst Dustin Gouker joins Kimberly to exp…


Published on 1 month ago

Cheers to hosting better parties this holiday season

Cheers to hosting better parties this holiday season


Episode 1492


The holidays are just around the corner. And for many, it might mean being a guest at, or hosting, a friendsgiving get-together or other holiday party. Regardless of which side of the gathering you’r…


Published on 1 month ago

The COP without the U.S.

The COP without the U.S.


Episode 1491


The United Nations’ climate summit, COP30, is underway in Brazil. But one country is notably absent: the United States. On today’s show, climate law expert Jennifer Haverkamp joins Kimberly to share …


Published on 1 month ago

Are we on the cusp of another big health care debate?

Are we on the cusp of another big health care debate?


Episode 1490


For the Affordable Care Act, it’s been one battle after another. The ongoing fight over the ACA subsidies at the center of the government shutdown are just the latest flash point in the law’s 15-year…


Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

What’s happening in Vegas?

What’s happening in Vegas?


Episode 1489


The Latin Grammys threw a party in Las Vegas last night. But this year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has had a chilling effect on the Latin entertainment industry. Mountain West N…


Published on 1 month, 1 week ago





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