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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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On today’s edition of “Economics on Tap,” Kimberly is joined by Anna Pope, agriculture and rural affairs reporter for KOSU and Harvest Public Media, to talk about how Oklahoma’s agricultural workers are faring amid wildfires, federal workforce reduct... more

A $50 billion pot of money for rural health care made it into last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump’s hallmark tax and spending law. But the funding comes in tandem with massive cuts to Medicaid spending — an existential risk to man... more

In December, the Department of Health and Human Services proposed a new rule that would ban hospitals from receiving any Medicare and Medicaid funding if they offer gender-affirming care for minors. Today, Kimberly checks in with Marketplace’s Samant... more

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Arielle Zionts
Rural health care correspondent for KFF Health News
KFF Health News
Episode: Congress set aside $50 billion to transform rural health care. Will it work?
Jason Parham
Senior writer at Wired writing about internet culture, sex, and the intersection of race and power in America
Wired
Episode: Can AI bots help us find love?
Maggie Smith
Poet and host of The Slowdown
The Slowdown
Episode: The power of reading and writing as self-care
Jackie Wong
Chief skate nerd at Rocker Skating and host of The Rocker Skating Podcast
Rocker Skating
Episode: Make Me Smart about Olympic figure skating
Paola Tamma
Correspondent for the Financial Times covering the EU economy from Brussels, Belgium.
Financial Times
Episode: Trump’s rift with Europe
Rodney Benson
Professor of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University
New York University
Episode: What is media capture?
Reema Khrais
Host of This Is Uncomfortable
Marketplace
Episode: It's brutal out here (in the job market)
Kyle Cheney
Legal Affairs Reporter
Politico
Episode: Trump vs. the courts
Jason Marczak
Vice President and Senior Director at the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin American Center
Atlantic Council
Episode: Venezuela and Trump's new Monroe Doctrine

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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 6.5k ratings
  • Not what it used to be

    This show has far exceeded its shelf life. Molly and Kai really made the show what it was, with detailed analysis and perspective on tech, economy, and culture. The show just doesn’t have the same energy it used to. The current hosts are great reporters, but this show just doesn’t make sense anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cdschultz
    United Statesa month ago
  • The end?

    Was just intending to send a question/review regarding student loans. Not quite sure I understand the reasoning -wouldn’t the plan just be to pay off your loan? If I don’t pay off they just repossess my home or my car. We don’t need programs for that! when you take out a loan you’ve made a financial commitment to pay it back- failure to do so results in consequences not forgiveness.

    Last Friday’s EoT was a buzz kill. Water and whining⁉️ Not to hr way we want to end the week

    See reviews from: j... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CGK in PDX
    United Statesa month ago
  • Interesting Information

    I started listening to MMS at the beginning of COVID and enjoyed the daily show. The information was timely and interesting. The banter between Molly and Kai was entertaining! When Molly left and Kimberly took the spot, there was a slight change to the character of the show but it was a good change! After Kai left, Kimberly is doing very well but the character of the show has changed for the worst by not having a consistent co-host with Kimberly. I find I miss the point/counterpoint of two known... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carl Fago
    United States2 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, 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jdma3
    United States4 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TJ b4
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the discussions but sometimes criticize the tone for being overly serious or somber.
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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Congress set aside $50 billion to transform rural health care. Will it work?
Q: What kind of projects look like they're going to make it through?
Big themes include workforce training, mobile care initiatives, tech advancements, and alternative payment models focused on quality of care.
Congress set aside $50 billion to transform rural health care. Will it work?
Q: How are you seeing rural hospitals preparing for this?
Rural facilities are very reliant on Medicaid, and if they lose coverage, patients may avoid preventative care, leading to more serious health issues later.
From "This Is Uncomfortable": In America, cultural education doesn't come cheap
Q: What is something surprising that nobody warned you about regarding parenting expenses?
Aymann is surprised by the cost of fruit, as his kids consume them quickly.
From "This Is Uncomfortable": In America, cultural education doesn't come cheap
Q: What kinds of conversations are you having with folks in your life who are also new parents and who are also weighing these kinds of things?
Aymann discusses that his brothers do not prioritize Islamic schooling for their children, valuing financial stability over cultural education.
From "This Is Uncomfortable": In America, cultural education doesn't come cheap
Q: What is driving your decision to send your kids to Islamic school?
Aymann has found it essential to provide his children a culture connection through Islamic schooling, despite the financial burden, feeling an emergency in maintaining their heritage.

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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.

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