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Why the Fed cut interest rates
Dec 11, 2025The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday. And this decision comes as President Donald Trump continues to put pressure on the supposedly independent agency to...
Deep-sea mining: The next frontier for critical minerals
Dec 09, 2025Rare-earth elements help power our everyday electrical devices, and that’s because most batteries are made with minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt and graphite. As of now, China produces more of th...
Shopping through a K-shaped holiday season
Dec 05, 2025As 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 willing to spend this year? Based on early data … ...
Is the U.S. a gerontocracy?
Dec 04, 2025The average age of Congress' members has gotten older compared to the Americans it represents. This 119th Congress is the third oldest since 1789. On today’s show, Princeton economist Owen Zidar joins...
The human story behind a digital time capsule
Dec 02, 2025If 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 Ewalt joins Kimberly to share how he built an e-mail...
From "Million Bazillion": What is Black Friday?
Nov 28, 2025Each 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 origins of the holiday? The little ones in your life m...
From "How We Survive": The Dry Line
Nov 27, 2025Hey Smarties! Happy Thanksgiving. Today we’re sharing an episode from the latest season of Marketplace’s climate podcast, “How We Survive,” that has to do with the future of what’s on your dinner tabl...
How prediction markets are transforming sports betting
Nov 25, 2025Business has been booming for the online sports betting industry. Prediction markets threw a curveball. On today’s show, sports betting industry writer and analyst Dustin Gouker joins Kimberly to expl...
Cheers to hosting better parties this holiday season
Nov 22, 2025The 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 party. Regardless of which side of the gathering you’re...
The COP without the U.S.
Nov 20, 2025The United Nations’ climate summit, COP30, is underway in Brazil. But one country is notably absent: the United States. On today’s show, climate law expert Jennifer Haverkamp joins Kimberly to share h...