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The rise of private firefighting
Episode 1309
As wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, some wealthy residents are shelling out thousands each day to hire private firefighters to protect their homes and businesses. But some argue that the ma…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
The rise of private firefighting
Episode 1309
As wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, some wealthy residents are shelling out thousands each day to hire private firefighters to protect their homes and businesses. But some argue that the ma…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Why anime is everywhere all at once (rerun)
Episode 1308
Hey smarties! We’re on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can’t do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep i…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why anime is everywhere all at once (rerun)
Episode 1308
Hey smarties! We’re on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can’t do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep i…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Wheelchair rugby’s Chuck Aoki makes us smart about the Paralympics (rerun)
Episode 1307
Hey smarties! We’re on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can’t do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep i…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Wheelchair rugby’s Chuck Aoki makes us smart about the Paralympics (rerun)
Episode 1307
Hey smarties! We’re on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can’t do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep i…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
How Big Food changed the way we eat (rerun)
Episode 1306
Hey smarties! We’re on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can’t do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep i…
Published on 1 year ago
Want to protect our democracy? Start here! (rerun)
Episode 1305
Hey Smarties! We’re on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can’t do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep i…
Published on 1 year ago
“Make Me Smart’s” annual holiday episode
Episode 1304
For our final episode of 2024, we’re throwing a holiday party with music, festive hats, drinks and a game. But we can’t forget about the news. The incoming Donald Trump administration is looking into…
Published on 1 year ago
The drug price blame game
Episode 1303
A group of lawmakers have introduced legislation that would break up health care conglomerates, aiming to rein in the power of pharmacy benefit managers. We’ll explain what PBMs do and why all sides …
Published on 1 year ago