The 2 Best Make Me Smart Podcast Episodes
1) 70: Can VR make us more empathetic?
A startup called Vantage Point thinks virtual reality can make training much better.
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AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) It’s time to pay attention to TikTok
Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” the meme turned song of the summer, has been the number-one song in country for a record-breaking 17 weeks. It originally took off on TikTok, a video-sha...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) From "How We Survive": ESG, Reincarnated
Hey Smarties! Today we’re sharing an episode from the latest season of “How We Survive,” Marketplace’s climate solutions podcast. Host Amy Scott and the team have been digging into the rise and fall o...Show More
4) From "How We Survive": The Death of ESG
Hey Smarties! Today we’re passing the mic to our friends over at “How We Survive,” Marketplace’s climate solutions podcast. Their latest season digs into the rise and fall of environmental, social and...Show More
5) From "Million Bazillion": Why does organic food cost more than non-organic food?
Hey Smarties! “Make Me Smart” will be back with new episodes Sept. 9. In the meantime, we’re sharing an episode from the latest season of “Million Bazillion.” Hosts Bridget and Ryan dive into why orga...Show More
6) The Real Costs: Special Coverage from "Marketplace"
These are tumultuous times in the economy. Inflation is still happening, the job market is weakening, and there's uncertainty over tariffs and other federal policies. But the headlines don’t capture t...Show More
7) Economics on Tap: Anime Edition
On the show today, Kimberly joins us from the anime convention AnimeNYC to share more about the economic impact of the anime industry and what cosplayers and business owners are saying about the econo...Show More
8) What to know about changing COVID vaccine guidelines
COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, and the federal guidelines for who should get vaccinated are in flux. We’ll unpack how it could impact what insurers are willing to cover this fall. And, as Presi...Show More
9) Trump turns up the heat on the Fed
Ahead of the central bank’s big meeting in Jackson Hole this week, President Trump is ramping up pressure on the Federal Reserve, calling for Fed governor Lisa Cook to resign over accusations of fraud...Show More
10) The global business of anime
Over the past few years, the anime industry has reached new heights on the global stage. Netflix reported that over half of its global viewers watch anime. And, certain anime titles will soon be strea...Show More