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Economics on Tap: Wastewater beer edition

Make Me Smart

English - December 02, 2023 01:17 - 35 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 4.6K ratings
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The future of beer is here. “How We Survive” host Amy Scott is on the show today to help us taste test beer brewed from recycled water. And we’ll get into George Santos’ expulsion from the House and why his lies and luxurious spending were particularly provoking. Then we’ll weigh in on Walmart’s creative spin on holiday romcoms and more in a game of Half Full / Half Empty.



Here’s everything we talked about:


“Water, water, everywhere” from Marketplace

“Rep. George Santos expelled from House in 311-114 vote” from AP News

“The Undoing of George Santos” from The New York Times

“Why George Santos’ lies are even worse than the usual political lies – a moral philosopher explains” from The Conversation

“New North Carolina bar offers cocktails and college classes” from Marketplace

“Beyoncé, Taylor Swift films mean big business for movie theaters” from Marketplace

“How Mortadella Went From Cold Cut to Hot Item” from The New York Times

“Watch, Shop and Swoon with Walmart’s First Fully Shoppable Series” from Yahoo News

“I’m Serious: Drive to the Airport for the People You Love” from The Wall Street Journal

“Thanksgiving Travel: No One Should Pick You Up at the Airport” from The Wall Street Journal



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