EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 12 MIN
An asteroid miss and the WaPo opinion shift
from Make Me Smart · host Marketplace
Kai has been tracking news about a giant asteroid heading toward Earth. NASA says we’re safe, for now! But first, the hosts discuss troubling trends in the news business and a shift in who gets to exert control over media narratives. And, we’re keeping a close eye on growing fears over possible layoffs.Here’s everything we talked about today:“US Workers Cite Growing Layoff Fear in Philadelphia Fed Survey” from Bloomberg “White House takes control of press pool that covers Trump” by BBC “Washington Post opinion editor departs as Bezos pushes to promote ‘personal liberties and free markets’” by The Guardian “Costa Rica Is Saving Forest Ecosystems by Listening to Them” from Wired “NASA Gives ‘All Clear’ for Asteroid That Seemed to Threaten Earth” by The New York Times Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
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