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Marissa Cabrera

Senior Producer at Make Me Smart

producer @marketplace | formerly @kpbs | #mizzou alum | hablo español | she/her/ella | [email protected]

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  • 4 days ago | marketplace.org | Bridget Bodnar |Marissa Cabrera |Jasmine Romero

    It’s a new season of “Million Bazillion!” In this episode, Ryan and Bridget dive into the world of lotteries after listener Oskar asked how they work. With the help of a talking stat(istics) cat, they learn just how tricky it is to win big. But like many lottery hopefuls, Ryan and Bridget still buy a ticket with a plan they think will help them beat the odds. Will their idea work?

  • 1 week ago | marketplace.org | Kimberly Adams |Reema Khrais |Courtney Bergsieker |Marissa Cabrera

    Episode 1399May 27, 2025A guide to making sure your money matches your values. Hey Smarties! Make Me Smart is taking a short break while Kimberly and Reema cook up something good for you! In the meantime, we’re bringing you an episode from “Financially Inclined” a podcast from Marketplace that helps families learn more about money. It turns out where you park your money can actually make a difference in the fight agains climate change.

  • 1 week ago | marketplace.org | Bridget Bodnar |Ryan Perez |Marissa Cabrera |Courtney Bergsieker

    Season 8May 5, 2025Listen to the trailer now!Hello, Million Bazillionaires! In the new season of Million Bazillion, Ryan and Bridget head out on even bigger adventures to answer some of the best money questions we’ve ever received:From the mystery behind the lottery, to explaining tariffs, and how athletes get paid, the ins and outs of ATMs and how to keep your money info safe online, and why organic food costs more than non-organic food. But the fun doesn’t end there.

  • 2 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Kai Ryssdal |Kimberly Adams |Marissa Cabrera |Courtney Bergsieker

    It’s Kai’s last day as a regular co-host of “Make Me Smart” and he’s got a solid rant (and two bleeps). We’ll get into the Trump administration’s push to block international students at Harvard, thretening one of American’s biggest exports: higher education. Plus, we’ll unpack the Supreme Court’s 4-4 split over a separation of church and state case. And, could penguin poop be a tool against global warming?

  • 2 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Kimberly Adams |Kai Ryssdal |Courtney Bergsieker |Marissa Cabrera

    Episode 1397May 21, 2025No tax on tips? Here's what that could mean. Plus, Senate Republicans’ new filibuster loophole. Ian Maule/Getty Images

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