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21/05/2024

What does money have to do with climate change?

Listener Frieda wrote in with a big question: What does money have to do with climate change? Luckily, Bridget and Ryan get help from a time traveler who takes them back to a time when some decisions about how we make things, how we run our economy and how we buy stuff were made. Turns out we’re feeling the ripple effects of those choices today. We’ll also hear from some real-life kids who have been looking for ways to slow and stop climate change in their communities. If your family is interested in learning more, check out the page for this episode at our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips for learning more. This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. For a limited time, try Level Up for free and get $10 when you sign up for Greenlight at greenlight.com/million.

21/05/2024

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24 min
28/05/2024

Why is there so much gold at Fort Knox?

It’s our final episode of the season, Million Bazillionaires! Today, we’re answering Sadie’s question about why there is so much gold at Fort Knox. It’s one of the most secure places in the world, and 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. If your family is interested in learning more, check out the page for this episode at our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips for learning more. This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Get one month free and earn $10 today when you sign up for Greenlight at greenlight.com/million.

28/05/2024

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26 min
12/11/2024

How do people pay for things when they retire?

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. If your family is interested in learning more about the questions we answered in this episode, check out our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips! This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

12/11/2024

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27 min
29/10/2024

Why do we have pennies? (and more money questions)

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. If your family is interested in learning more about any of the questions we answered in this episode, check out our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips! This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

29/10/2024

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23 min
22/10/2024

What’s the difference between brand-name items and generics?

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. If your family is interested in learning more about the difference between brand names and generics, check out the page for this episode at our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips! This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

22/10/2024

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27 min
19/11/2024

What is Black Friday?

For our final episode of the season, Bridget and Ryan team up with the hosts of “Forever Ago” to tell you about one of the biggest shopping days of the year: Black Friday. While they search for the best gifts for Podcast Host Appreciation Day, they learn how Black Friday started and how stores come up with deals, and they share tips on how to shop smart during the holiday season. If your family is interested in learning more about the questions we answered in this episode, check out our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips! This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

19/11/2024

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32 min
05/11/2024

Sing along with “Million Bazillion”

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! To follow along with song lyrics, check out this episode on our website and visit our YouTube playlist to sing and dance to all your favorite “Million Bazillion” hits. We’ve also have discussion questions and tips! This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

05/11/2024

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25 min
3 DAYS AGO

TPU? GPU? What's the difference between these two chips used for AI?

Graphics processing units (GPUs) have become the most important commodity in the AI boom — and have made Nvidia a multi-trillion dollar company. But the tensor processing unit (TPU) could present itself as competition for the GPU. TPUs are developed by Google specifically for AI workloads. And so far, Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta have reportedly made deals for Google’s TPUs. Christopher Miller, historian at Tufts University and author of "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology," explains what this could mean.

3 days ago

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6 min
18/08/2025

What happens to esports athletes when they retire?

Esports is a multi-billion dollar industry, with players making millions by getting good at video games. But while traditional athletes, usually, retire into coaching, managing or being a pundit, what does an esports player do when they’ve hung up their controller? The BBC’s Will Chalk files this report from the U.K.

18/08/2025

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5 min
22/12/2025

Dr. AI will see you now

Could AI chat bots replace human doctors? Probably not, but that won’t stop people from trying. Just as they did during the emergence of Google, doctors across the country are grappling with the changing healthcare landscape thanks to artificial intelligence. Today on the show, Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun, a pulmonary and intensive care doctor in San Diego, California, talks about his approach to the intersection of patient care and AI.

22/12/2025

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4 min

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