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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"Unlocking the Gates" on housing and economic opportunity

1 month ago | 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.
Bill T. Jones on "Still/Here," from “Notes From America”

Oct 10, 2024 | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Alice Wilder |WNYC Studios

This Is Uncomfortable October 10, 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. Alice Wilder: Hi everyone, I’m Alice Wilder, producer for This is Uncomfortable.
The business of death care

Oct 3, 2024 | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Alice Wilder |Zoe Saunders

This Is Uncomfortable October 3, 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: When did you first realize you were interested in working in death care? How did that come about? Joél Simone Maldonado: Oh my gosh. When I was a little girl.
How we deal with grief for our pets

Sep 26, 2024 | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Camila Kerwin |Alice Wilder |Zoe Saunders

This Is Uncomfortable September 26, 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: It was the early 90s, and Mike Perry was in an awkward situation.
Hired, fired, can’t retire (updated rerun)

Sep 12, 2024 | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Camila Kerwin |Zoe Saunders |Alice Wilder

This Is Uncomfortable September 12, 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: Hey everyone, it’s Reema.
What have you learned from the show?

Sep 3, 2024 | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais

This Is Uncomfortable September 3, 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: Hey everyone, so is our 10th season of This is Uncomfortable…which is a pretty wild milestone.
"Why did you buy more bones?"

Aug 29, 2024 | marketplace.org | Reema Khrais |Alice Wilder |Zoe Saunders |Hannah Harris Green

This Is Uncomfortable August 29, 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: Brittany Walsh has always been really close to her older sister. She’s the first person she calls when she has a problem or just wants to talk.