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From "This Is Uncomfortabe": Help! My coworker wants a copy of my house key!
Episode 1525
Hey Smarties! There won’t be a livestream for “Economics on Tap” today. But don’t worry! “Economics on Tap” will return soon on Feb. 20. For now, we’…
3 months ago
What do American families really care about right now?
Episode 1524
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, pollsters and strategists from all over the world of politics are trying to get a pulse on American families.…
3 months ago
The political cloud hanging over the Fed
Episode 1523
Hey Smarties! We recorded today’s episode before the House passed a spending package that will end the partial government shutdown. We’re monitoring …
3 months ago
Make Me Smart about Olympic figure skating
Episode 1522
The Winter Olympics kick off next week in Milan, Italy. On today’s show, Kimberly is joined by Jackie Wong, self-described skate nerd and host of “Th…
3 months, 1 week ago
What does the end of TPS mean for Haitian workers in the U.S.?
Episode 1521
In line with President Trump’s broader crackdown on immigration, the administration has moved to end the Temporary Protected Status program for certa…
3 months, 1 week ago
Trump’s rift with Europe
Episode 1520
The European Union is still reeling after President Trump’s Davos appearance, even after he walked back some of his Greenland threats. A big question…
3 months, 1 week ago
The infrastructure side of the AI boom
Episode 1519
Tech companies are pouring billions into developing the infrastructure necessary to meet the demand for artificial intelligence. But what does that i…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What is media capture?
Episode 1518
President Trump has routinely sought to influence the business dealings of U.S. media companies, including Netflix and Paramount’s fight over the fut…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The changes coming to federal student loans in 2026
Episode 1517
For student loan borrowers, the past few years have felt like whiplash. From the fallout of the Biden-era SAVE plan to policies in the Trump adminis…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
On the ground in Minnesota
Episode 1516
On today’s show, Dana Ferguson, political correspondent for MPR News, joins Kimberly to share how her community has been affected by a recent surge i…
3 months, 3 weeks ago