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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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The political cloud hanging over the Fed

Hey Smarties! We recorded today’s episode before the House passed a spending package that will end the partial government shutdown. We’re monitoring the situation as it develops.

President Trump has shown no signs of easing his pressure campaign on ... more

Yesterday • 15 min

Make Me Smart about Olympic figure skating

The Winter Olympics kick off next week in Milan, Italy. On today’s show, Kimberly is joined by Jackie Wong, self-described skate nerd and host of “The Rocker Skating Podcast” to break down the basics of Olympic figure skating and who to watch at the ... more

30 Jan 2026 • 24 min

What does the end of TPS mean for Haitian workers in the U.S.?

In line with President Trump’s broader crackdown on immigration, the administration has moved to end the Temporary Protected Status program for certain countries including Venezuela and Haiti. TPS has allowed immigrants from countries with unsafe env... more

29 Jan 2026 • 18 min

Trump’s rift with Europe

The European Union is still reeling after President Trump’s Davos appearance, even after he walked back some of his Greenland threats. A big question remains: How should the EU deal with Trump going forward? Financial Times correspondent Paola Tamma ... more

27 Jan 2026 • 23 min

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Recent Guests

Rodney Benson

Professor of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University

New York University

Episode: What is media capture?

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

Aja Evans

Financial Therapist

Episode: From "This Is Uncomfortable": "You'll never be ready to buy a home"

Mitchel Berger

Executive Vice President of Global Commerce

Crunchyroll

Episode: "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" and anime's biggest year yet

Mariah Pisha Duffley

Co-owner of Gado Gado Restaurant

Gado Gado Restaurant

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

Gado Gado Restaurant

Episode: Feeding the Family

Toto Alamasi

Refugee farmer from Congo

Episode: Feeding the Family

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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.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.5k ratings

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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
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Carl Fago
United Statesa month 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.
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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.
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TJ b4
United States5 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 States5 months ago
Make a premium- I hate adds and the value you guys bring is worth it
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On the ground in Minnesota

Q: How are local businesses responding to the situation?

Many businesses have put up supportive signs and the community is doing what they can to help them stay afloat amid challenges caused by fear of immigration enforcement.

On the ground in Minnesota

Q: What has it been like in the community over the past several weeks?

Ferguson describes a sense of returning to difficult times, with fears around ICE enforcement affecting local businesses and schools, leading to community solidarity despite challenges.

What is media capture?

Q: What lessons can be learned from international examples regarding media capture?

Countries like France and Sweden have different ownership structures and mechanisms that help resist media capture compared to the U.S.

What is media capture?

Q: What are some specific examples of media capture happening?

Examples of media capture include changes at CBS during its merger and notable incidents involving Warner Bros. and other media outlets connected to political interests.

What is media capture?

Q: How would you define media capture? Where does that term come from?

Media capture is a term that comes from economics, originally referred to as regulatory capture, where government agencies are influenced by the industries they are meant to regulate.

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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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