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Each weekday, Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams makes today make sense along with her Marketplace colleagues, breaking down happenings in tech, the economy, and culture. Because none of us is as smart as all of us.

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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!

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Recent Guests

Mitchel Berger
Executive Vice President of Global Commerce
Crunchyroll
Episode: "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" and anime's biggest year yet
Toto Alamasi
Refugee farmer from Congo
Episode: Feeding the Family
Kiki Ruff
Creator of recession recipes on TikTok
Episode: Feeding the Family
Thomas Pisha Duffley
Co-owner and chef at Gado Gado Restaurant
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Episode: Feeding the Family
Mariah Pisha Duffley
Co-owner of Gado Gado Restaurant
Gado Gado Restaurant
Episode: Feeding the Family
Elizabeth Miller
Creator of Happy Healthy Caregiver, a resource platform for caregivers
Happy Healthy Caregiver
Episode: How to start the caregiving conversation
Allison Hoffman
Professor of Law and Health Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania's Carey Law School
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Can we fix America’s long-term care system?
Debra Whitman
Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer of AARP
AARP
Episode: The "invisible workforce" of family caregivers
Jessica Meszaros
Florida climate change reporter at WUSF
WUSF
Episode: Floridians feel the impacts of climate change

Host

Kimberly Adams
Host of Make Me Smart and Marketplace correspondent, known for breaking down key economic and cultural topics in an accessible way.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.4k ratings
  • It’s over

    With the original hosts no longer on the show, there is no reason for it to continue. The show limped along after Molly left, only because Kai single-handedly carried the show. Kim can’t host a show to save her life and adding Reema made it so much worse. Now we have a daily show about complete nonsense topics.

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    jdma3
    United States3 months ago
  • Still good, less fun

    Format changed this summer. Have to wonder how much was host burnout/overwhelm (what many of us feel these days) or funding changes. It’s still very informative, but it’s so much less spontaneous & less fun. Now it sounds like all the other reporting podcasts. I used to really enjoy the banter, laughs, & fun & the realness of the hosts. Really miss that. Not sure I’ll be listening every day now.

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    TJ b4
    United States4 months ago
  • Epstein Distractions

    You need to talk about how Trump, like Netenyaju, are attacking citizens, innocent people with tax dollars to distract away from their histories and associations with violence against children, women, innocent people to try to avoid prison time to pay for their sins- for supporting pedophiles, rapists, groomers, like Epstein and Maxwell whom Trump is prepping to pardon. Instead of investing in fixing the housing crisis, public education, healthcare, childcare, veterans care, senior care, cripp... more

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    JulBelJorJon
    United States4 months ago
  • Make a premium- I hate adds and the value you guys bring is worth it

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Balancingthebooks
    United States4 months ago
  • It’s over

    With the original hosts no longer on the show, there is no reason for it to continue. The show limped along after Molly left, thanks solely to Kai. Kim can’t carry a show to save her life and adding Reema made it so much worse.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jdma3
    United States4 months ago

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There is a mix of reviews regarding the host dynamics, with some lamenting changes in personnel, while others remain loyal to the insights provided.

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#206
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#220
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#249
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"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" and anime's biggest year yet
Q: How do you think this box office success is going to affect Crunchyroll's theatrical strategy moving forward?
This is a seminal moment for the industry and will influence future anime theatrical releases, aiming for monthly programming in cinemas.
"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" and anime's biggest year yet
Q: Why did you all decide to release this just in theaters when you're primarily a streaming platform?
The creators decided the story demanded a theatrical experience due to its epic scale.
"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" and anime's biggest year yet
Q: For those who aren't familiar with Demon Slayer, tell us a little bit about the story.
Demon Slayer started as a manga and has been adapted into an animated show, combining themes of family, heroism, and action.
"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" and anime's biggest year yet
Q: So give us the numbers. How has Demon Slayer done?
It has done exceptionally well with a $70 million opening weekend in the US, breaking several records.
The music industry vs. AI (rerun)
Q: What does this Anthropic settlement mean for the music industry?
The settlement is viewed as a potential precedent for copyright disputes in music, especially related to AI-generated content and copyright infringement.

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This podcast focuses on daily discussions related to the economy, technology, and cultural trends, providing listeners with insights that aim to make complex topics easier to understand. Through engaging conversations with various experts and reporters, it highlights pressing issues impacting society, from climate change and healthcare to consumer trends and policy discussions. The show is notable for its diverse range of topics and a format that incorporates listener interaction and timely analysis, which is likely to resonate with those seeking to stay informed in a rapidly changing world.

The blend of practical advice, humor, and serious discussions makes it unique, appealing to an audience interested in a well-rounded take on current e... more

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