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Just over seven years ago, we launched this daily news podcast from The Washington Post.Our goal was to bring you inside our newsroom, sharing our reporting with listeners to help make sense of what was happening in the world. We’ve published hundreds of episodes. We’ve covered e ... Show More

In his second term, President Donald Trump has gone on a mission to reinvent the Kennedy Center, the beloved performing arts venue in Washington, D.C.Trump promised to overhaul the center’s programming. He installed loyalists on the board who made him chairman. In December, Trump ... Show More

In late January of last year, an American Eagle flight and a U.S. Army helicopter collided above the Potomac River, killing everyone aboard both aircraft. It was the deadliest flight disaster in the U.S. in decades.A year later, families and first responders are reflecting on the ... Show More

High inflation and rising interest rates might make it easy to overspend this holiday season. WSJ personal finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen tips for easing the strain on your bank account. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform ... Show More

My go-to, Marshalls, is sponsoring today’s episode! The holiday season is upon us! And while the holidays can be an exciting time, it can be stressful on our wallets. Plus with all the best deals of the year happening and the want to take advantage, shopping can feel massively ov ... Show More

Holiday gift exchanges can feel like a burden, especially if you're shopping on a budget. Here are tips from a shopping expert on how to give more thoughtful presents — without breaking the bank. (This episode originally aired in December 2020.)See pcm.adswizz.com for information ... Show More

The holidays are here and it's peak shopping season. How do we buy everything we need for others (and...probably mostly for ourselves) without breaking the bank? This week Raj and Noah welcome back HuffPost editor Emily Ruane to talk about how to buy smarter, use right research, ... Show More

Are you already overwhelmed with the thought of spending money this holiday season? If so you're not alone. This week I'm joined by Kristin Myers, Editor-in-Chief of https://TheBalance.com, to discuss how you can best prepare yourself and your finances for the upcoming holiday sp ... Show More

Tired of holiday debt hangovers? Money Girl interviews Kristy Olinger, Credit Card Product Manager at Citizens, and co-host of The Opposite of Small Talk podcast, about tips for stretching your budget, using often-overlooked card benefits, and shopping safely this holiday season. ... Show More

Across the United States, consumers are continuing to spend, but they’re not opening their wallets too wide. Joining us are McKinsey partners Colleen Baum and Tamara Charm who say retailers that offer personalized promotions, same-day delivery, and “buy now, pay later” plans are ... Show More

As we enter a period of high personal spending, here are 5 tips from past Life Kit experts on how to save money during the holidays and year-round. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsor ... Show More

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 24:33) > This holiday season, the customer is up for grabs. Here’s what retailers need to know and how they can plan ahead. McKinsey experts Tamara Charm and Brian Ruwadi share highlights from McKinsey’s latest holiday shopping report, ... Show More