From “Million Bazillion”: What are tariffs?

Episode 1419 of the Make Me Smart podcast, hosted by Marketplace, titled "From “Million Bazillion”: What are tariffs?" was published on July 4, 2025 and runs 28 minutes.

July 4, 2025 ·28m · Make Me Smart

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Since President Trump began imposing on-and-off tariffs earlier this year, “tariff” has become a buzzword. And you might have a kid in your life who’s asked what the deal with tariffs is all about. So today, we’re sharing an episode from the latest season of Million Bazillion that breaks down how they work. Hosts Bridget and Ryan help out a local fifth-grader whose slime business is facing competition from a rival school. Could a tariff solve her problem?

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