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) "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" and anime's biggest year yet
Hey smarties! We’re taking a short break for the holidays. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode on one of Kimberly’s favorite topics: anime!Anime had a big year in 2025. The animated film “KPop D...Show More
4) The music industry vs. AI (rerun)
Hey smarties! We’re taking a short break for the holidays. So today, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from 2025. Enjoy!Today we’re diving into the business of music. Trapital founder Dan ...Show More
5) Your thoughts on the economy in 2025
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 hear from some of the reporters who helped us make se...Show More
6) Feeding the Family
Hey Smarties! We’re dropping into your feeds today to share this special coverage from Marketplace.For many people gathering around the table this holiday season, things feel a little different. Maybe...Show More
7) How to start the caregiving conversation
Family caregivers in the United States are increasingly under mental and financial stress. Elizabeth Miller, founder of the caregiver resource platform Happy Healthy Caregiver, is here to help. On tod...Show More
8) Can we fix America’s long-term care system?
Long-term care is expensive in the United States. With Medicaid spending cuts looming and the Trump administration’s deportation plans threatening the caregiving workforce, the system is under even mo...Show More
9) The "invisible workforce" of family caregivers
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 and limited options for affordable long-term care s...Show More
10) Floridians feel the impacts of climate change
Florida is a state that often feels tangible impacts of climate change, with strong storms and hurricanes making landfall in the state every hurricane season. However, this year is the first time in a...Show More