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Can AI bots help us find love?
Feb 12, 2026With Valentine’s Day around the corner, in this episode we’re taking a look at what it’s like to be looking for love right now — and the technology that’s meant to help us do it. Lots of dating apps a...
The power of reading and writing as self-care
Feb 10, 2026Cliche or not, engaging with art is certainly one of the best ways to take a step back when the news cycle gets extra heavy. On the show today, Kimberly is joined by Maggie Smith, poet and host of “Th...
From "This Is Uncomfortabe": Help! My coworker wants a copy of my house key!
Feb 06, 2026Hey 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’re sharing a new episode from our friends over at “...
What do American families really care about right now?
Feb 05, 2026As the 2026 midterm elections approach, pollsters and strategists from all over the world of politics are trying to get a pulse on American families. Kimberly recently sat down with a panel of experts...
The political cloud hanging over the Fed
Feb 03, 2026Hey Smarties! We recorded today’s episode before the House passed a spending package that will end the partial government shutdown. We’re monitoring the situation as it develops. President Trump has ...
Make Me Smart about Olympic figure skating
Jan 30, 2026The 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 “The Rocker Skating Podcast” to break down the basics ...
What does the end of TPS mean for Haitian workers in the U.S.?
Jan 29, 2026In line with President Trump’s broader crackdown on immigration, the administration has moved to end the Temporary Protected Status program for certain countries including Venezuela and Haiti. TPS has...
Trump’s rift with Europe
Jan 27, 2026The European Union is still reeling after President Trump’s Davos appearance, even after he walked back some of his Greenland threats. A big question remains: How should the EU deal with Trump going f...
The infrastructure side of the AI boom
Jan 23, 2026Tech companies are pouring billions into developing the infrastructure necessary to meet the demand for artificial intelligence. But what does that infrastructure look like on the ground? Marketplace ...
What is media capture?
Jan 22, 2026President Trump has routinely sought to influence the business dealings of U.S. media companies, including Netflix and Paramount’s fight over the future of Warner Bros. Rodney Benson, author of the bo...