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Bridget Bodnar

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As seen in: How We Survive, Marketplace, Million Bazillion, Flipboard, Make Me Smart, Marketplace Morning Report, WOSU-FM (Columbus, OH), West Virginia Public Broadcasting, WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC), WUWM-FM (Milwaukee, WI), WPLN-FM (Nashville, TN), WWNO-FM (New Orleans, LA), WVTF-FM (Roanoke, VA) and
Producer of books & other things @Marketplace and the Corner Office podcast. Formerly of the Great Lakes State. #GoBlue
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Why did the U.S. stop making pennies?

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By Ryan Perez, Bridget Bodnar Verified, Marissa Cabrera Verified
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Bridget and Ryan are approached by a big film producer to write the next summer blockbuster — a movie all about the penny! The timing couldn’t be better because so many of you have been wanting to know: why did the U.S. stop making pennies? The answer comes down to dollars and cents. But … will this be “Million Bazillion”’s big break into Hollywood? Listen now to find out.
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What’s the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism?

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By Ryan Perez, Bridget Bodnar Verified, Marissa Cabrera Verified
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Bridget and Ryan are having their lunch break at a Chinese restaurant when they run into “Million Bazillion” listener Daphne with a big question: What’s the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism? Turns out, each system was born out of people’s attempts to build a better society, but they have very different ideas about the role the government should play in our money lives.
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How do athletes get paid?

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By Bridget Bodnar Verified, Marissa Cabrera Verified
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Today, we’re resharing an episode from our archive that feels especially relevant as the World Cup men’s soccer tournament kicks off next week! “Million Bazillion” listener Alistair wants to know how professional athletes get paid. It’s perfect timing for the question as Bridget and Ryan prepare for the semi-annual Public Radio Foosball Tournament.
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