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Bridget Bodnar

Senior Producer

SHORT BIO

Bridget is the director of podcasts at Marketplace. She's also the host and co-creator of “Million Bazillion,” Marketplace's award-winning podcast for kids about money.

Bridget has worked at Marketplace since 2011 when she started as an intern. Since then, she's worked across multiple shows and podcasts, including for several years on the flagship evening broadcast of “Marketplace.” She was the senior producer of “Million Bazillion” and “Make Me Smart.”

Bridget is originally from Michigan but now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughters. They have a lot of cats.

Latest Stories (236)

Converse unveils a revamp of the classic Chuck Taylors

Jul 24, 2015
And this time, your feet will appreciate them.
The new Chuck Taylor shoe updates the iconic Converse sneaker with Nike technology.
Courtesy:Converse

HBO picks up former ESPN host Bill Simmons

The sports channel has had a talent drain recently. What's going on over there?
Bill Simmons will be hosting a weekly talk show for HBO next year, according to the New York Times.
Amy Sussman/Getty Images the New Yorker

Imagine your car being hacked...while you're driving it

Jul 21, 2015
A new bill wants to protect you from this scenario.
In a driving experiment, two hackers were able to remotely control a Jeep Cherokee. 
M 93: „Dein Nordrhein-Westfalen“/Flickr

Could those OPM hacks lead to security updates?

Jul 16, 2015
Some officials affected by the breach have the power to budget for improvements.
Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta resigned after the hack. She testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee about the OPM data breach in June, above.
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Judd Apatow on his band of comedians and radio roots

Jun 24, 2015
His interviews are compiled in a new book, "Sick in the Head."
Judd Apatow
Tony Wagner/Marketplace

Stephanie Savage and 'The Astronaut Wives Club'

Jun 18, 2015
Stephanie Savage created "Gossip Girl." Her latest project is 'The Astronaut Wives Club."
Stephanie Savage is the creator behind ABC's new series "The Astronaut Wives Club," adapted from Lily Koppel's book "The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story."  
Courtesy ABC

Who's controlling Sumner Redstone's media empire?

Could the head of CBS and Viacom be headed for the great boardroom in the sky?
Executive Chairman and CEO of Viacom and CBS Corporation Sumner Redstone attends a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in March, 2012 in Hollywood, California
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Vista Theatre is a one-screen wonder

May 25, 2015
There's no room for bloopers at the 92-year-old venue, owner says.
The Vista Theater's one screen means picking the right movie is crucial to business.
Courtesy of the Vista Theater

Kay Cannon on writing the hit 'Pitch Perfect'

May 14, 2015
The writer of Pitch Perfect explains what nearly made her barf.
Actress Rebel Wilson and writer/co-producer Kay Cannon arrive at the World Premiere of 'Pitch Perfect 2' held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Friday, May 8, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Gen. Stanley McChrystal on what makes a good leader

May 11, 2015
The retired general has some suggestions for American businesses.
U.S. Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal smiles while speaking during his retirement ceremony at Fort McNair on July 23, 2010 in Washington, D.C. 
Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images