Reema Khrais

Los Angeles

Reporter at Marketplace

Host at This Is Uncomfortable Podcast

I talk with people about their money and feelings. Host of "This Is Uncomfortable," a podcast from @Marketplace

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Financially Inclined: Going green with your money

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.
Pessimistic about the economy? You're not alone.

1 week ago | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Nancy Farghalli |Maria Hollenhorst |Andie Corban

Chantal keeps making ultimatums to Travis about the life she wants, including a 5-bedroom house for the big family of kids they don’t have yet. Marketplace's Reema Khrais introduces them to a financial therapist to help resolve their ongoing disagreement.
WNBA franchises are a slam dunk in this iffy economy

2 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Nancy Farghalli |Maria Hollenhorst |Andie Corban

May 23, 2025The WNBA added three new teams this season, at a time when launching a new company isn’t exactly ideal. Plus, international students at U.S. universities and lithium mining in Argentina. Segments From This EpisodeForeign students are starting to look elsewhere. With a partial rollback of tariffs on China, Eric Bauer, of Turner Hat Company, could finally afford to pay the import tax. Over the next 90-days his plan is to build up the cash in his business wallet.
"You'll never be ready to buy a home"

2 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Zoe Saunders |Alice Wilder |Zoha Malik

Chantal Libsack spent the fall of 2024 house hunting from her tiny studio apartment in downtown Seattle, beside her husband Travis Libsack. She approached the hunt like she does everything else in her life: with meticulous research. She envisioned an open floor plan, a backyard for the dogs, and plenty of space for hosting. Travis, on the other hand, had a pretty standard vision for a home. He wasn’t even sure they should be looking for houses yet.
So, about that U.S.-UK trade "deal"

4 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Kimberly Adams |Reema Khrais |Marissa Cabrera |Courtney Bergsieker

Episode 1388May 8, 2025Will U.S.-U.K. trade relations keep calm and carry on? Following Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs, the United States has now struck a trade deal (sorta) with the United Kingdom. We’ll get into it. Plus, childcare costs a lot – and in some places, more than rent. Then, we’ll smile at the unexpected joy of “swole culture.” And what if, instead of sports metaphors, we used makeup lingo at work?
New Nun Syndrome

4 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Zoe Saunders |Alice Wilder |Zoha Malik

Claudette Powell was your classic L.A. dreamer - she’d come to the West Coast with big hopes of becoming an actress and comedian. Twenty-three years later, she was on set, but not in the way she’d hoped. She worked in advertising, crafting promotional images for blockbuster movies. After years of failed auditions and dank comedy clubs, the glitz and glamor of Hollywood had dimmed. But in its place, a new dream took root - one that required her to pay off her nearly $150,000 of personal debt.
"Unlocking the Gates" on housing and economic opportunity

Mar 6, 2025 | marketplace.org | Lee Hawkins |Reema Khrais

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. Reema Khrais: Hey y’all, it’s me Reema. So I know it’s been a while since I’ve been in your feeds.
This is the end of our 10th season

Oct 25, 2024 | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Tony Wagner

Hey y’all,A few months ago, I interviewed a listener who said something I’m still thinking about. After Amanda Petteruti’s dad passed away, she discovered his secret coin collection — something that left her not just frustrated, but angry. She couldn’t understand why her dad sank thousands of dollars into this secret hobby when her family could’ve used that money on groceries or home repairs instead.
How it all began: celebrating 10 seasons! - Marketplace

Oct 24, 2024 | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Zoe Saunders |Alice Wilder

This Is Uncomfortable October 24, 2024 TranscriptNote: 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. Hayley Hershman: should I say it?
Check your Venmo, please

Oct 17, 2024 | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Zoe Saunders |Alice Wilder |Marika Proctor

This Is Uncomfortable October 17, 2024 TranscriptNote: 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. Reema Khrais: Meet Jay. Jay Benedith: although everyone calls me Jay, my government name is Julia Benedith, and I am 32 years old.