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Bridget Bodnar

Senior Producer

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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.

Episodes by Bridget (58)

Million Bazillion | Season 6 | Episode 8

Why is there so much gold at Fort Knox?

May 28, 2024
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Million Bazillion | Season 6 | Episode 7

What does money have to do with climate change?

May 21, 2024
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Million Bazillion | Season 6 | Episode 6

How does the economy work? (and other important money questions)

May 14, 2024
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1158

What grocery aisle gossip can tell us about the economy

May 10, 2024
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Million Bazillion | Season 6 | Episode 5

What is bankruptcy?

May 7, 2024
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Million Bazillion | Season 6 | Episode 4

Why does it feel so good to spend money?

Apr 30, 2024
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Million Bazillion | Season 6 | Episode 3

How do people pay for college?

Apr 23, 2024
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Million Bazillion | Season 6 | Episode 2

What are unions?

Apr 16, 2024
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Million Bazillion | Season 6 | Episode 1

How are cars made?

Apr 9, 2024
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Million Bazillion | Season 6

"Million Bazillion" is back April 9!

Apr 2, 2024
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Latest Stories (236)

Converse unveils a revamp of the classic Chuck Taylors

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
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
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HBO picks up former ESPN host Bill Simmons

by Adriene Hill , Mukta Mohan and Bridget Bodnar
Jul 23, 2015
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
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Imagine your car being hacked...while you're driving it

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
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
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Could those OPM hacks lead to security updates?

by Molly Wood and Bridget Bodnar
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
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Judd Apatow on his band of comedians and radio roots

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Jun 24, 2015
His interviews are compiled in a new book, "Sick in the Head."
Judd Apatow
Tony Wagner/Marketplace
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Stephanie Savage and 'The Astronaut Wives Club'

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
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
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Who's controlling Sumner Redstone's media empire?

by Kai Ryssdal , Bridget Bodnar and Austin Cross
May 28, 2015
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
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Vista Theatre is a one-screen wonder

by Adriene Hill and Bridget Bodnar
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
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Kay Cannon on writing the hit 'Pitch Perfect'

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
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.
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Gen. Stanley McChrystal on what makes a good leader

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
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. 
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