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Your thoughts on the economy in 2025
Episode 1507
On today’s show, we’re digging into the mailbag to hear our listeners’ thoughts on the economy in 2025. Spoiler: tariffs came up a lot. And, we’ll he…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Feeding the Family
Episode 1506
Hey Smarties! We’re dropping into your feeds today to share this special coverage from Marketplace.
For many people gathering around the table this ho…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How to start the caregiving conversation
Episode 1505
Family caregivers in the United States are increasingly under mental and financial stress. Elizabeth Miller, founder of the caregiver resource platfo…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Can we fix America’s long-term care system?
Episode 1504
Long-term care is expensive in the United States. With Medicaid spending cuts looming and the Trump administration’s deportation plans threatening th…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The "invisible workforce" of family caregivers
Episode 1503
Roughly 1 in 4 Americans now identifies as a family caregiver. That share has risen dramatically over the past decade. With more people needing care …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Floridians feel the impacts of climate change
Episode 1502
Florida is a state that often feels tangible impacts of climate change, with strong storms and hurricanes making landfall in the state every hurrican…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the Fed cut interest rates
Episode 1501
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday. And this decision comes as President Donald Trump continues to p…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Deep-sea mining: The next frontier for critical minerals
Episode 1500
Rare-earth elements help power our everyday electrical devices, and that’s because most batteries are made with minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt…
5 months ago
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…
5 months 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…
5 months ago