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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 E…
5 months, 1 week 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 ori…
5 months, 1 week 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 …
5 months, 1 week 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 writ…
5 months, 2 weeks 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 part…
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …
5 months, 2 weeks 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 ar…
5 months, 3 weeks 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…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
An unbalancing of power
Episode 1488
Congress may have ended the shutdown (finally), but it’s still entangled in a power struggle with the Executive Branch. Kai Ryssdal has thoughts. On …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The rise of the "solo economy"
Episode 1487
It’s Singles Day in China: a retail holiday that runs circles around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. By comparison, single Americans are an untapped m…
5 months, 4 weeks ago