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May 18, 2022
Episode 676
When the stock market tanks, where does the money go?
Plus, when the stock market tanks, where does that money go?
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It's real money, but it's not REAL money. Let's talk about it.
It’s Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday, and Kai Ryssdal and Kimberly Adams are answering your questions, including one from a listener who wonders what the Fed reducing its balance sheet means for mortgage rates. We also dig into what it takes to harness tidal power, and why it’s not a bigger source of renewable energy.
Here’s everything we talked about on the show today:
- “To understand the Fed’s bond-buying dilemma, picture a lake” from Marketplace
- “Hamsterkauf! Coronazeit! There’s a German Word for Your Pandemic Experience” from Slate
Do you have a question for Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday? Send a voice memo or email to makemesmart@marketplace.org, or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART (508-827-6278).
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The team
Kai Ryssdal
Host
Kimberly Adams
Host
Marissa Cabrera
Producer
Bridget Bodnar
Senior producer
Tony Wagner
Digital Producer
Marque Greene
Associate Producer