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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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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?
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?
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