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Bridget and Ryan are approached by a big film producer to write the next summer blockbuster â a movie all about the penny! The timing couldnât be better because so many of you have been wanting to know: why did the U.S. stop making pennies? The answer comes down to dollars and cents. But ⊠will this be âMillion Bazillionââs big break into Hollywood? Listen now to find out.
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Hey Million Bazillionaires, we're dropping into your feeds again this week to tackle a different kind of question: can we actually change course on climate change? That question is at the heart of a new podcast for kids and families from our friends at WBUR. âThe Midnight Rebellionâ is a pick-your-own-path podcast set 100 years in the future, where the stakes are nothing less than the planet itself. It's fiction rooted in real science. Each episode ends with a choice. YOU decide whatâs next. Choose wisely.
And if you liked what you heard, listen to the rest and follow âThe Midnight Rebellionâ wherever you get your podcasts.
Have a question you want Million Bazillion to answer? Send it to us! And join us next week for our season finale episode all about pennies.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Bridget and Ryan are having their lunch break at a Chinese restaurant when they run into âMillion Bazillionâ listener Daphne with a big question: Whatâs the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism? Turns out, each system was born out of peopleâs attempts to build a better society, but they have very different ideas about the role the government should play in our money lives. As the duo work their way through these "isms," they explore the problems that each system tries to solve and the tradeoffs that come with it.
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Today, weâre resharing an episode from our archive that feels especially relevant as the World Cup menâs soccer tournament kicks off next week! âMillion Bazillionâ listener Alistair wants to know how professional athletes get paid. Itâs perfect timing for the question as Bridget and Ryan prepare for the semi-annual Public Radio Foosball Tournament. They scramble to assemble their dream team on a limited budget, while learning the reasons why big teams pay big bucks to the players who bring in big wins.
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Weâve talked a lot about how money works and why countries have their own currencies here on âMillion Bazillion.â But listener Alessio wants to know: Why DOESNâT the whole world use the same money? And could the worldâs nations all decide to just use one shared currency? In this bonus mini-episode, weâll get some answers!
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âMillion Bazillionâ listener Cora wants to know: How does a company buy another company? But before Bridget and Ryan can answer, Borpo, host of âLearning with Borpoâ and CEO of a giant educational media empire, shows up with an offer to buy âMillion Bazillion!â As the duo tries to figure out whether itâs a good deal or not, theyâll learn that buying (or selling) a company is more than just money on the table. It also involves intense negotiations, government regulations, and could change things for workers and customers.
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In this episode, Bridget and Ryan travel through the history of money in front of a live audience of kids and families (for real!) to answer Sofiaâs big question: What is the gold standard? Together, they explore this old money rule, how paper money became a thing, and why no countries in the world â not a single one â use gold to back their money anymore.
This episode was performed as part of WBURâs Podcast Playdate festival for kids in Boston. It was one of the most fun experiences weâve ever had on the show. We loved seeing so many of you in the audience, hearing your reactions in real time and getting to meet you in person.
Thank you to everyone who came out. We canât wait to go back next year!If your family is interested in learning even more about todayâs question, check out our website. Weâve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!
Love the show? You can help make it happen. Donate what you can at marketplace.org/givemillion
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Today, weâre resharing an important episode from our archive! Weâre answering Sadieâs question about why there is so much gold at Fort Knox. (And, weâre releasing a special new episode next week all about gold too. We canât wait for you to hear it!)
Fort Knox is one of the most secure places in the world. In todayâs episode, Bridget and Ryan are determined to get inside! But just as the pair lands a special tour to the top-secret gold vault, a couple of mysterious Fort Knox enthusiasts throw a wrench in their plans.
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The episode youâve been waiting for is finally here. This is part 2 of the San Fran Fin Lit Pod Con cliffhanger episode from last season. Bridget and Ryan finally made it to the conference, only to find itâs entirely cashless. Itâs the perfect opportunity to answer all your non-paper-money questions: What would happen if we lived in a cashless world and paid for everything with debit and credit cards? How do you send and receive money with mobile payment apps? And how exactly do checks work?
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âMillion Bazillionâ listeners and brothers John and Peter want to know where game shows get their prize money. Itâs the perfect opportunity to answer this question as Ryan and Bridget find themselves competing on a chaotic game show with a chance to win $1 million on the line. While they take on one challenge after another, the duo uncover the surprising ways game shows get the cash for those big prizes.
If your family is interested in learning even more about todayâs question, check out our website. Weâve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!
Love the show? You can help make it happen. Donate what you can at marketplace.org/givemillion.
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If youâre anything like âMillion Bazillionâ listener, Elijah, you may have noticed gas prices change from one day to the next, sometimes by a few pennies, sometimes by a lot more. Why does that happen? Ryan and Bridgetâs search for answers turns into a much bigger adventure when a falling star and misplaced wish mean Ryanâs car suddenly comes to life and takes them on a wild road trip. Together, Bridget and Ryan learn what the price we pay at the pump has to do with global forces and crude oil's long journey to becoming gas in our fuel tanks.
If your family is interested in learning even more about todayâs question, check out our website. Weâve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!
Love the show? You can help make it happen. Donate what you can at marketplace.org/givemillion.
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The 10th season of âMillion Bazillionâ is here just in time to mark Bridget and Ryanâs favorite holiday â Tax Day! Thereâs just one problem: Ryan hasnât finished filing his taxes yet. With the clock ticking, Bridget steps in to help him out before midnight. Along the way, they tackle a great question from Kade: What exactly are tax returns? Will they figure everything out before time runs out?
If your family is interested in learning even more about todayâs question, check out our website. Weâve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!
Love the show? You can help make it happen. Donate what you can at marketplace.org/givemillion.
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Hello, Million Bazillionaires, weâve got a new season of âMillion Bazillionâ coming your way on April 14!
To mark the 10th season, Bridget and Ryan are going all out to answer your money questions. If youâre wondering why gas prices keep going up? Weâve got answers. Curious what the fuss is about Tax Day? Weâve got that covered too. Plus, a special episode about the gold standard, recorded in front of a real live audience.
If youâre in or near the Boston area come see us live. Check our events page for ticket information.
Donât forget to sign up for the âMillion Bazillionâ newsletter so you never miss an episode and get access to episode extras, including conversation starters for grownups and kids.
New episodes drop every Tuesday starting April 14. Listen to a sneak peek above, get caught up on any episodes you may have missed and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Today we're resharing an episode from our archive that might feel more relevant with gas prices up. We're going to dig more into those gas prices in the new season of âMillion Bazillion: (coming soon). But this is a good time to learn about something called "inflation." After traveling back in time to stock up on snacks, Bridget and Ryan get a chance to try to control runaway inflation ⊠but their ideas donât quite go as planned.
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Itâs karaoke night for Bridget and Ryan, but something stops them from belting their favorite tunes on their podcast: the law. Itâs the perfect setup to answer a question from Garrett, who wants to know about copyright, trademarks, and royalties. We all know people deserve to be paid for their creative ideas. But how does it actually work? Together, weâll find out how creators protect their ideas and make money from them. Plus, will Ryan be able to turn what heâs learned into a lucrative musical career?
If your family is interested in learning even more about todayâs question, check out our website. Weâve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!
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Itâs Skimbleshanksâ birthday bash and Bridget and Ryan head to the two-dollar general store for party supplies. When they get back, they tackle Harperâs question about why $2 bills exist if nobody uses them. With a little help from two ghostly guests from history they discover why this rare bill still matters.
If your family is interested in learning even more about todayâs question, check out our website. Weâve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!
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Itâs Halloween, and Bridget and Ryan are trying to answer a question about the national debt while preparing for their townâs giant Halloween extravaganza. The town has taken on debt to make things extra spooky this year and things are starting to get a little out of control! Can Bridget and Ryan help the town navigate their monster debt?
(Grownups: This is episode does contain monsters but no jump scares! You know your kid listeners best, so exercise caution if Halloween is more tricky than treat for them!)
If your family is interested in learning even more about todayâs question, check out our website. Weâve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!
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In the previous episode of âMillion Bazillion,â listener Aditya wanted to know all about the stock market, and how people make money from stocks. So what happens when a kid actually decides to try it out? Well, today weâre going to hear Joshuaâs investing story, in his own words, and what happened when he decided to invest money in the stock market instead of keeping it in the bank. Donât worry! He didnât do it alone. His dad helped every step of the way, because investing is serious stuff and should always involve a trusted grownup!
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âMarketplaceâ host Kai Ryssdal needs a bit of help doing his classic âThe Numbersâ stock market segment so Ryan jumps in to save the day. The only problem is, he has no idea what any of it means. Ryan and Bridget head to Wall Street to learn about the stock market and answer Adityaâs question: how do stocks make money? Things get competitive as the duo try investing in stocks for themselves and see who can make more money.
If your family is interested in learning even more about todayâs question, check out our website. Weâve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!
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Today, weâre resharing an important episode from our archive! Thereâs a major storm brewing, and Ryan and Bridget are stuck inside. Itâs the perfect opportunity to answer a question they got from Archer in Los Angeles: What is insurance? Archerâs dad is an insurance agent, and Archer wants to know what his dad does all day. Turns out insurance is uh, complicated. From home insurance to health insurance, weâre going to figure out what it is and why people use it. Plus, we have a catchy song to help you remember the difference between some confusing insurance jargon.
If your family is interested in learning even more about todayâs question, check out our website. Weâve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!
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