What’s a recession? Let’s talk about it.

Million Bazillion

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News, Kids & Family

4.5 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 12 September 2023

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

When listener Lulu asks a question about economic recessions and depressions, Ryan and Bridget know they have to go to where some of the best scholars of recessions and depressions are working: the Federal Reserve! While learning about how the Federal Reserve keeps an eye on the health of our economy, the pair accidentally unleash an economic disaster. They’ll need the help of the Fed’s Recession Crushers to get things back in line. Who ya gonna call? The Recession Crushers!

If your family is interested in learning more about recessions, check out the page for this episode at our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips for learning more!

This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. (For a limited time, get $10 when you sign up for a Greenlight account at greenlight.com/MILLION).

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0:00.0	Hey, bazillionaires, welcome back.
0:05.5	We're tackling some of your amazing, tricky and brilliant questions and today is no different.
0:10.7	No spoilers, but today's episode does feature a monster.
0:15.2	This season is presented in partnership with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for
0:19.0	kids and teens.
0:20.5	Greenlight helps young people develop healthy financial habits by learning to earn, save,
0:24.8	invest, and build credit.
0:27.0	For a limited time, our million bazillion listeners can get $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight
0:32.1	account at greenlight.com slash million, that's greenlight.com slash million.
0:41.6	Ryan, what are you up to in here?
0:43.1	Oh, hey, Bridget.
0:44.1	I'm just watching a scary movie.
0:46.9	You're supposed to be researching the history of international trade with Guatemala, not
0:50.6	watching scary movies.
0:52.6	I know.
0:53.6	I'm just taking a break.
0:54.6	Well, let's turn this off.
0:56.0	You know, if you watch scary movies too close to bedtime, you can have a hard time falling
0:59.0	asleep.
1:00.0	It's 1 p.m.
1:01.0	We're in the office break room.
1:02.6	Here's your lunch order, Ryan.
	...

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