An economist joins us to explain the latest big dip in the stock market. Then, a former math professor-turned-politicians shares how he created fun formulas for when to show up to a party and how to determine how a romantic relationship will play out. Later, we talk to a member of the first all-black team to summit Mount Everest.
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Understanding the stock market's big dip
The S&P 500 dropped precipitously Monday, pushing it into a bear market. The drop was caused by investors selling off their assets in anticipation of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates to control inflation. An economist explains.
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Making mathematical formulas for real-life situations
A former math professor shares how he created fun formulas for when to show up to a party and how to determine how a romantic relationship will play out.
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First all-Black team summits Mount Everest
First Circle Everest Expedition led the first, all-Black team to the summit of Mount Everest this year. A member of that team joins us to talk about the experience and the racial disparities that exist in outdoor spaces.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Kevin Bahr Guest
- Daniel Biss Guest
- James E Mills Guest
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