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Nov 12, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Ryan Perez |Bridget Bodnar |Chris Julin |Bekah Wineman
The hosts visit Bridget’s grandma to answer questions from Josephina and Anna about how retirement works. Along with dancing and eating a lot of casserole, they learn about the many ways people save for retirement and how the government helps people pay for things when they stop working. Plus, they help Bridget’s niece understand why it’s important to start saving for retirement early.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Ryan Perez |Bridget Bodnar |Chris Julin |Bekah Wineman
This week, Ryan and Bridget take the stage to perform some greatest hits from the “Million Bazillion” songbook. They’ll revisit some of their favorite songs about why it can be awkward to talk about money, why the United States has its own currency, how to spot a scam and more. Plus, a never-before-heard song from “Million Bazillion: The Musical.” So put on your top hats and sequined ponchos, and get ready to sing along with us!Click here to download the lyrics.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Ryan Perez |Bridget Bodnar |Chris Julin |Bekah Wineman
Ryan and Bridget are back in the studio to host another live call-in show to answer the quick but not always easy questions listeners have about money. Together, they break down the difference between credit and debit cards, explain why pennies exist and show you how to spot fake money. But things take a turn when their soundboard develops a mind of its own.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Ryan Perez |Bridget Bodnar |Chris Julin |Bekah Wineman
“Million Bazillion” listener Kade wants to know why brand-name products cost more than store-brand and generic products. Bridget and Ryan head to a grocery store where they meet a talking can of soup in need of a brand makeover. In this episode, they learn the differences between brand-name products and generics, why we care about brands, and why they’re more expensive.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Caitlin Esch |Hayley Hershman |Chris Julin |Kai Ryssdal
Note: Marketplace podcasts are meant to be heard, with emphasis, tone and audio elements a transcript can’t capture. Transcripts are generated using a combination of automated software and human transcribers, and may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting it. Kai Ryssdal: Jake, we rolling? All right. Hayley Hershman: You’re not as nervous this time around? Kai Ryssdal: I don’t know. I don’t know. We’ll see. You know you’re a known quantity now, Hayley.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Ryan Perez |Bridget Bodnar |Chris Julin |Bekah Wineman
Bridget and Ryan are back for a whole new season of “Million Bazillion”! With the help of their new All Questioning Questioni machine, they’re ready to answer more money questions than ever before — starting with savings accounts and how they work. Bridget and Ryan visit a circus-themed bank searching for answers and learn the step-by-step process of opening a bank account.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Caitlin Esch |Hayley Hershman |Chris Julin |Kai Ryssdal
Note: Marketplace podcasts are meant to be heard, with emphasis, tone and audio elements a transcript can’t capture. Transcripts are generated using a combination of automated software and human transcribers, and may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting it. Kai Ryssdal: We learned back in the very first episode of this season that the Pentagon’s been researching climate change since the 1950s, the Navy technically. Shouldn’t be a surprise, right?
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Caitlin Esch |Hayley Hershman |Chris Julin |Kai Ryssdal
Note: Marketplace podcasts are meant to be heard, with emphasis, tone and audio elements a transcript can’t capture. Transcripts are generated using a combination of automated software and human transcribers, and may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting it. Kai Ryssdal: Tell me who you are and why you’re famous. Erik Hanson: I’m Erik Hanson.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Caitlin Esch |Hayley Hershman |Chris Julin |Kai Ryssdal
Note: Marketplace podcasts are meant to be heard, with emphasis, tone and audio elements a transcript can’t capture. Transcripts are generated using a combination of automated software and human transcribers, and may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting it. Kai Ryssdal: Holy cow. Holy cow. I legit don’t know if I can do 24 hours up here. I’ve just gotten to Utqiagvik, Alaska, known until 2016 as Barrow. It’s April. Spring in most places.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Caitlin Esch |Hayley Hershman |Chris Julin |Kai Ryssdal
Note: Marketplace podcasts are meant to be heard, with emphasis, tone and audio elements a transcript can’t capture. Transcripts are generated using a combination of automated software and human transcribers, and may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting it. Caitlin Esch: How does it feel to be the one being interviewed? Kai Ryssdal: It’s weird. Hayley Hershman: Are you nervous? Kai Ryssdal: Not yet. This season of How We Survive is going to be a little different.
