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Kimberly Adams

Correspondent

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I cover the intersection between politics and the economy, with a special focus on how federal policy affects the bottom line for businesses and individuals.

What was your first job?

Dental assistant. (Flossing is crucial.)

What advice do you wish someone had given you before you started this career?

The "biggest" stories are not necessarily the most important stories to tell.

In your next life, what would your career be?

Astronaut ... definitely an astronaut.

What’s something that you thought you knew but later found out you were wrong about?

How to pronounce "subsequently."

What’s the favorite item in your workspace and why?

My mug, which says "I'm a Grown-A** Lady and I Do What I Want."

 

Episodes by Kimberly (831)

Make Me Smart | Episode 1011

Why big GOP money matters less than ever

Sep 25, 2023
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1010

Corruption is a bipartisan problem

Sep 22, 2023
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1009

What a shock to the economy could mean right now

Sep 21, 2023
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1008

AI and its role in elections

Sep 20, 2023
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1007

The clash of Bidenomics and MAGAnomics

Sep 19, 2023
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1006

What's happening in Congress is not normal

Sep 18, 2023
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1005

The quest for a perfect smile

Sep 15, 2023
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1004

What happened to stakeholder capitalism?

Sep 14, 2023
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1003

Air conditioning and political dysfunction

Sep 13, 2023
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1002

What you need to know about ranked choice voting

Sep 12, 2023
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Is there a better way to describe what we call a "government shutdown"?

by Kimberly Adams
Sep 25, 2023
The term is a bit misleading: Some government programs keep running even if their workers go unpaid. We asked experts for alternative terms.
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack answers questions during a White House press briefing. During a shutdown, some government-funded programs, like WIC, could immediately lose funding, while others, like Medicare and the military can continue operating.
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How much did that political ad cost? It depends on who's paying for it.

by Kimberly Adams
Sep 21, 2023
As competition for ad space heats up, price rules help candidates but force outside groups to pay big.
Regulations governing political ad spending make it cheaper for campaigns to air TV ads and more costly for outside organizations.
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As another government shutdown looms, government jobs lose their luster

by Kimberly Adams
Sep 18, 2023
Workers have been paid after past shutdowns, albeit late. But there's no guarantee they will after any future shutdown.
Federal workers are subject to threats of government shutdown, which might lessen the appeal of a career in public service.
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Thanks to AI, more U.S. workers worry that technology threatens their jobs

by Kimberly Adams
Sep 11, 2023
In the past, technology has displaced jobs but the economy has continually created new ones. Some experts see greater losses this time.
Many college-educated workers are anxious about the potential for their jobs to be automated, a new Gallup poll finds.
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U.S., Europe work to hammer out new agreement on tariffs

by Kimberly Adams
Sep 8, 2023
Remember those steel and aluminum tariffs that were supposed to target China but also pulled in Europe and Canada? Most of them still exist.
The Trump-era tariffs were imposed with the legal justification of protecting America’s national security. But they were also about protecting America’s steel and aluminum producers from cheaper Chinese imports.
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Food assistance funds for mothers and children are up for debate in Congress

by Kimberly Adams
Sep 6, 2023
While the White House is asking for more money for the Women, Infants, and Children program, a House bill would reduce WIC funds.
In addition to determining overall WIC funding, Congress has to decide whether to renew a boost in funds recipients can spend on fruits and vegetables.
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Despite rising interest rates, consumers increased their spending in July

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 31, 2023
But what they're spending their money on is shifting.
Despite climbing interest rates, consumers spent .9% more on goods in July than in June.
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National Debt

What lawmakers are fighting over when they fight about appropriations

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 9, 2023
The portion of federal spending being determined by what’s called the appropriations process is relatively small.
The amount of nondefense discretionary spending that Congress fights over every year is getting smaller.
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What do UPS earnings say about where companies are putting their priorities?

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 8, 2023
The company posts a revenue dip and says the pay levels in the new labor agreement with the Teamsters are higher than it had planned.
UPS reported that daily package volume slid nearly 10% in the second quarter as customers looked elsewhere amid concerns over a potential work stoppage.
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At 50, hip-hop has grown into an economic giant

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 4, 2023
The genre is celebrated across the world and has permeated many facets of American society, creating wealth in the process.
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