Jed Kim

Reporter

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Jed Kim is the host of Marketplace’s kids podcast Million Bazillion, where he works with the team to make money make more sense. Marketplace is on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country— and where better to take on that mission than answering the awkward, uncomfortable, and sometimes surprising questions that kids have about money!

In addition to his work on Million Bazillion, Jed also hosts a podcast about water infrastructure called "In Deep,” and has contributed to three seasons of popular kids podcast “Smash Boom Best.” Also, recently he hosted a radio special titled “Just Eat It” about the environmental challenges of food production and waste. Prior to hosting, Jed was a Marketplace reporter covering sustainability. He has deep roots in public media—before Marketplace he was an environmental reporter for KPCC and before that he was a producer for "The Takeaway" at WNYC.

Jed graduated from Columbia Journalism School and currently resides in Los Angeles.

Latest Stories (278)

Scientists exit the warm embrace of research for politics

May 7, 2018
Many candidates fear the Trump administration is actively stifling science.
Jess Phoenix and husband Carlos canvass a Lancaster neighborhood ahead of the June 5 primary.
Jed Kim/Marketplace

States and cities that raise tolls and taxes may get a leg up for federal infrastructure money

Apr 27, 2018
What’s that old saying? You’ve got to spend money to make money? The U.S. Department of Transportation is trying a variant on that when it comes to funding road and bridge improvements. It’s tripled the amount of money in what’s known as the BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant program to $1.5 billion. But part of the criteria for state […]

Merkel to stress tariffs threat to American jobs

Apr 25, 2018
Call it a one-two punch from the European Union. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit the White House on Friday, just days after French President Emmanuel Macron. The two European leaders are pushing the same agenda in their meetings with Trump.  Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

Amazon moving into Best Buy with built-in Alexa smart TVs

Apr 19, 2018
Amazon and Best Buy are partnering to sell televisions. As part of the deal, Best Buy will sell Amazon smart TVs in their stores and on Amazon as a third-party merchant. What’s bringing two apparent rivals together to sell expensive gadgets to consumers? Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

Cuba to elect new leader as Raúl Castro leaves presidency

Apr 18, 2018
History is being made in Cuba today. Cuba’s National Assembly is expected to decide on a new president. It will be the first time in more than 50 years that someone who isn’t a Castro will be leading the country. All signs point to current vice-president Miguel Díaz-Canel as the successor to Raúl Castro. What will […]

Scientists race toward $7.5 million prize to reduce carbon

Apr 12, 2018
The XPRIZE started with 38 teams and is now down to a final 10.
Members of Carbon Upcycling UCLA convert and harden building materials by treating them with carbon dioxide.
Courtesy of UCLA Samueli School of Engineering

Fuel prices depress Delta earnings

Apr 12, 2018
High fuel costs and a 6 percent raise for most of its employees are likely to take a toll on Delta Air Line’s earnings. After years of low fuel prices, Delta’s revenue is not what it used to be. Yet the air line is expanding and offering new trans-Atlantic flights — including direct flights between Atlanta and Lisbon. Click […]

FMLA celebrates 25th anniversary

Feb 5, 2018
The Family Medical Leave Act was signed into law a quarter of a century ago today. It was an important step in granting American workers time to care for newborns or sick loved ones. Now, though, U.S. support for families lags behind most developed countries, but there is momentum to update the program.  Click the […]

Transportation tech companies join agreement to work with cities

Feb 1, 2018
As the world’s largest cities face huge shifts in how people get around, disruptive tech transportation companies seek the best routes to integrating new solutions with existing infrastructure. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.