Best Elisa Liu Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 49: Growing Through Unexpected Change (live and on national TV!) with Jenna Bush Hager 40:24

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We’re kicking off Season 2 of How She Does It with a powerhouse first guest: none other than Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of TODAY’s fourth hour, bestselling author, and founder of the new production company and publishing imprint, ⁠Thousand Voices⁠. For nearly six years, Jenna and Hoda Kotb brought laughter, honesty, and heart to morning television. …

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Sizzle Reel: What’s Coming This Season on How She Does It with Karen Finerman 2:47

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It’s time for another great season of How She Does It with Karen Finerman, full of insightful conversations with a diverse group of women leaders. Each week, Karen brings her perspective as a CEO and mother of four (and not to mention, a big WNBA fan) to these discussions about women, money, and power. We’ll hear from influential women across busin…

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How She Does It is back for Season 2, starting July 8th! 1:02

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Host Karen Finerman, longtime Wall Street investor, mom of four, and familiar face on CNBC, returns with another inspiring season of conversations spotlighting extraordinary women at the top of their fields. 💬 This season, Karen sits down with powerhouse guests, including: Jenna Bush Hager - TODAY Host & Founder, Thousand Voices Debby Soo - CEO, Op…

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136: Yo, Saturnalia! (A Festive Special!) 59:10

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(5 minutes of updates & chitchat, and a festive special!) Why do we put up Christmas trees during Christmas? Why do people put stars on top of Christmas trees? Why do we put presents in stockings for Christmas? What exactly is Winter Solstice? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting thin…

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135: Egg Yolk Grey 1:00:32

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Why are fans so dusty, if they're always moving? Are nasal inhalers addictive? Can spiders fly? Is eating a boiled egg more filling than a half boiled egg? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will loo…

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134: The Great Ice Argument 56:27

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What is the origin of popcorn? Why did scientists shave bugs? What is 'Fruit Fly Treadmill'? What is 'Merda D'Artista'? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show! Instagram: @Why…

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133: The Flavour Is Yellow (A Singapore Special!) 1:10:01

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How does the waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport work? Why is Singapore's mascot a Merlion? Are there dugongs in Singapore? What is the story behind 'Kickapoo'? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will …

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132: Iceman Barang-Barang 59:50

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Why do healing wounds itch so bad? What is 'Looty'? Does bottled water expire? What is 'Ötzi'? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show! Instagram: @WhyWhyWhyShow Facebook: Why …

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131: Handsome Salmon 58:26

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Who invented 'Bubble Tea'? Are haunted houses really haunted? What is 'Ostraca'? Where did 'Pepper Lunch' originate from? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show! Instagram: @W…

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Ep 48: What It’s Really Like To Own A Basketball Team With Clara Wu Tsai 33:25

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It’s no secret that women’s basketball is exploding in popularity. The WNBA had a record-breaking season last year, which was also its most-watched season in over two decades. Now as some of those college stars (like Caitlin Clark) graduate from college and move on, the WNBA is hoping to build on their momentum. One of the women we can thank for th…

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Ep. 47: Advancing Research On the Human Brain With Paola Arlotta 41:28

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Women across all industries need more female mentors and role models, and perhaps nowhere is that more imperative than in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). When we have more women in STEM, there’s a ripple effect — scientific and financial outcomes for women are improved across the board. The good news is that m…

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130: Bless The Onions 57:31

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What is 'Onion Oracle'? Why are dalmatians associated with fire stations? Where did the tradition of birthday candles originate from? Who was the richest human in the world? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social med…

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Ep 46: Making Jobs In Finance More Accessible To Women 30:32

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According to research by Deloitte, the number of women who reach the highest level of leadership in financial services is on the rise, with women holding 18% of financial C-suite positions globally. But the research also says that number is climbing slowly — without a more concerted effort, women financial leaders may not even reach 25% by 2031. Li…

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129: A Rude Horse 45:20

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How was QR code invented? What is special about the Greenland Shark? Did Courtesy Lion retire? What is 'SINA'? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show! Instagram: @WhyWhyWhySho…

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Ep 45: Having A Child On Your Own Terms With Leigh Gallagher 29:01

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Making the decision to have kids is one of the biggest decisions a woman can make in her life, and increasingly, women (and men) are not waiting until they find the right person to have kids with — they’re walking the journey on their own. With a wide array of options from sperm and egg donors to surrogacy or adoption, there are more options than e…

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128: Special Beans, Special Miso, Special Flavours 52:54

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What is the origin of Japanese curry - why is it sweet? Why can't some people make the "rrrrr" sound? What is space miso? Why are the little red lights on top of buildings? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social medi…

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Ep 44: Protecting Women’s Healthcare With Kate Ryder 31:03

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Women’s ability to access high-quality, affordable, healthcare is a huge issue. From conception to asking questions about IVF and egg freezing, to our peri and postmenopausal life stages, we need easy access to specialized care for a lifetime. That’s exactly why Kate Ryder created Maven Clinic, a comprehensive 24/7 virtual platform that offers supp…

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Ep 43: From the Farmers Market to Whole Foods 30:38

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We’re always so impressed when we hear about female founders who can turn a product they start making in their homes into a multi-million dollar business. So, how did they do it? Did they always dream of starting something bigger or did it take time for them to realize that their humble idea could really scale? And do the skills it takes to run a s…

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127: Appreciate the Green! 55:13

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Why is sushi shaped that way? What is 'Exploding Head Syndrome'? Why are we colder on the top of a mountain, when it is nearer to the Sun? What is the significance of "that one tree" in Japan? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or D…

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Ep 42: How Deb Liu Stopped Fighting And Stepped Into Her Power 29:33

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Finding out about our family's history can tell us so much about ourselves, and our place in the world. For a long time, Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry.com, said she felt like a victim of her history. She grew up in South Carolina, and since she was one of the only Asian-American kids in her classes, she was often made the target of pranks and bullying. …

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126: Kangaroos are Deers that Went to Prison (A Japan Special!) 50:12

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Why is Japan known as "the Land of the Rising Sun"? Is that saffron on our ramen? Do Nara deer have horns? Why is 'inari' related to foxes? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the s…

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Ep 41: Take Back Your Time With Google’s Productivity Expert 36:34

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Women often have a blur of busy days — going from meetings and important phone calls to the grocery store or soccer practice. It often feels like the day goes by in a blink of an eye. This, of course, leaves many of us feeling drained at the end of the day, or inspired to push off our most important tasks to next week — or we forget about them comp…

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Ep 40: How To Build A Thriving Sustainable Fashion Brand With Ellie Chen and Jensen Neff 39:35

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There’s been a major shift in the fashion industry over the past few years, with a noticeable shift away from Fast Fashion. H&M, once a stock market darling, is now well below 50% of its all-time high. This, in no small part, comes from the concern over the waste emanating from the fast fashion pieces that now fill our landfills. Jensen Neff and El…

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Ep 39: Mastering the Sharing Economy With Fran Maier 33:26

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Over the past 10 to 20 years, the sharing economy has taken over: In many ways, renting and returning is now our way of life. Think about it: We stay in strangers’ homes via Airbnb and VRBO, we borrow books on Kindle, Zipcars are viable alternatives to owning a car, and we rent a different dress for every wedding or event so we never have to be Ins…

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Ep 38: Making Music (And Profits) With Jody Gerson 38:58

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Music is ever-present in our lives, from our morning exercise routines until bed. And we all have a "life soundtrack" of songs that transport us to a moment or an era — one note and you're right back there. Music is also a multi-billion dollar business. But who runs this business? Despite so many of the biggest performers being women, the industry …

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Ep 37: Eliminating The Motherhood Penalty With Allison Robinson 31:02

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Let’s just admit it: Being a working mom in America is absolutely exhausting. Today, millions of women in our country are struggling to pay for their children’s care while they maintain their spot in the workforce. At the same time, American women are also fighting against the so-called “Motherhood Penalty,” which means that mothers earn just 58 ce…

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'One More Thing' - Our Patreon-Only Podcast! Episode 90: 'Physically Unsound Horse' 6:33

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What are 'Egyptian Loofahs' made of? What exactly is a 'Shark Ray'? ------ Note to listeners: It is time for our mid-season break! Thank you for sticking with us during our busy period. 🙏🏻😌 One more 'One More Thing' release and we'll be back with our regular schedule on 3rd April 2024! 'One More Thing' (OMT) is an extended cut of the 'Why Why Why S…

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Ep 36: How Does Karen Finerman Do It? 39:56

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How does she do it? This week, we decided to ask our indomitable host, Karen Finerman, and co-host of InvestingFixx, HerMoney’s investing club for women, how she makes it all happen. Between her role as CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, being a panelist on CNBC’s Fast Money, serving as a Wharton board member, and being a mom to two sets of twin…

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125: Vertical Dog 40:26

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Who is 'Charlotte the Stingray'? What are in the 3 cups for San Bei Ji (3 Cups Chicken)? What is a Turnspit Dog? What is 'Setsubun'? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show! In…

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Ep 35: Pinky Cole Hopes You Fail 36:48

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There are countless situations in which risky behavior can be detrimental to your life. But there’s one area though, where risk can be a very good thing — sometimes life-changingly incredible. That’s with entrepreneurship and your career. In fact, not taking risks is arguably one of the riskiest things you can do in your career, and perhaps no one …

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'One More Thing' Ep. 89: 'Mildly Helpful' (Our Patreon-Only Podcast) 10:35

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Does Sarsi have healing properties? Does soy sauce go bad? ------ Note to listeners: Yeps, you guessed it!~ We are now busy celebrating the Lunar New Year. Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! 🍊🍊🐉 May you and your loved ones have a happy and healthy Dragon year ahead! 🎍 In the meantime, will be releasing 'Why Why Why Show' episodes on a bi-weekly basis …

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Ep 34: Running a Billion Dollar Jewelry Company With Gina Drosos 41:48

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While a whopping 25% of 40-year-old Americans have never been married, an all-time high according to Pew, engagements and weddings are still a huge business. Couples spent an average of $5,800 on an engagement ring in 2022. And with all of the different companies out there vying for your engagement ring dollars, how does a business target couples a…

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124: Pawing the Money In (A Lunar New Year Episode!) 49:21

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What exactly is fish maw? How is Kueh Bangkit made? Is there a difference between 'cherry blossoms', 'plum blossoms' and 'peach blossoms'? What is 'Mitaarfik'? Note to listeners: We're baaaack! Thank you so much for your patience~ Here's a special festive episode, just in time for the Lunar New Year! 🍊🍊 Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuf…

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Ep 33: The Internet's Favorite Therapist With Kati Morton 37:25

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Long gone are the days when going to therapy was something we hid from our friends, family, and even our spouses because of the fear that “they might think something is wrong with us.” These days, we share our learnings from therapy proudly and wear good mental health like a badge of honor. And at HerMoney, we love to see women talking about things…

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Ep 32: How to Build A Bank With Jackie Reses 49:57

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It’s crazy to think that it’s only in recent history that women have been able to open a bank account, let alone own a bank. As recently as 1970, women could be turned away by lenders if they didn’t have a male co-signer. There are 4,236 FDIC-insured banks in the United States, and according to Bankrate, there are only 13 women-owned banks – Lead B…

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Ep 31: Negotiate Fearlessly With Erin Lydon 40:51

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What comes to mind when you think of a poker game? Is it a basement or a casino? Is it filled with smoke? Is it mostly men? If those are the assumptions you made, you’re not far off because of the one hundred million people who play poker, fewer than 10% of them are women. Learning the game of poker isn’t just for fun though, it can teach women key…

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Ep 30: Producing Theatre On The World’s Biggest Stage With Carmen Pavlovic 53:27

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Have you ever thought about what goes into a Broadway production? I mean really thought about it? For one, it can cost upwards of $20M (yes, million) dollars just to put a show together that includes scenery, costumes, lighting, and rehearsals just to name a few expenses. Carmen Pavlovic, co-owner and CEO of Global Creatures has done that many time…

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'One More Thing' Ep. 88: 'Special Sensor Hat' (Our Patreon-Only Podcast) 11:27

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What are 'Seal Explorers'? What is 'The Bike Whisperer'? ------ Note to listeners: Yes, we're still at it because we're not done being busy! To find out more about the Singapore Art Week project that we are producing, check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/togetherhueandme In the meantime, will be releasing 'Why Why Why Show' episodes on a bi-we…

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Ep 29: The Most Powerful Woman In Investing With Mellody Hobson 37:58

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We know that being a female CEO in the investment management industry is rare, and being a Black woman in the investment industry is even rarer. According to a recent study from McKinsey, only 4% of the financial industry’s C-suite positions are held by Black women. We also know that centering Black women in positions of power is good for the entir…

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123: Eat and Sweat Gold (The 2023 Good News Episode!) 48:09

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What is 'Mammoth Meatball'? What is the brush on the side of the escalator for? Why does the word 'fridge' have the letter 'd' in it, when 'refrigerator' doesn't? What is the significance of 'De Winton's Golden Mole'? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search historie…

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Ep 28: A Blossoming Comedy Career After 50 With Leanne Morgan 37:43

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It seems that lately, more women than ever are changing careers and finding success in their careers AFTER they turn fifty. While society likes to tell us that our careers (and our looks) have a shelf life, more women than ever are proving that to be completely false. Take comedian and actor Leanne Morgan. Her standup career took off when she was i…

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'One More Thing' Ep. 87: 'A Cute Straw' (Our Patreon-Only Podcast) 13:40

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How are different patterns of fireworks made? What is a 'Straw Bear'? ------ Note to listeners: Happy holidays, everyone! Due to our crazy schedules, we will be releasing 'Why Why Why Show' episodes on a bi-weekly basis for the next month or so. On every alternate week, we will drop a 'One More Thing' episode from our Patreon-only podcast. 'One Mor…

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Ep 27: Building A Korean Food Empire With Esther Choi 38:57

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Making it in the restaurant industry is tough. The National Restaurant Association estimates that only 20% of restaurants end up making it and the vast majority of restaurants — about 80% — fail within 5 years of opening. We also know that being a female in the restaurant industry is even tougher. It’s estimated that only 19% of chefs are female. S…

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122: Around A Dragon's Egg (A Festive Episode!) 54:43

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How do we make different coloured fireworks? Why do people kiss under the mistletoe? What is 'Mari Lwyd'? Why do some calendars start with Monday, but others start with Sunday? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social …

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Ep 26: Fighting For What’s Right With Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair 31:52

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It’s been a crazy year for interest rates, banks, and mortgage rates. Thankfully, we’ve avoided a recession this year, and about 61% of economists say it's probably not going to happen in the next 12 months. But still, things are a bit scary. And while it’s not nearly as bad, most of us can remember how scary the 2008 financial crisis was. It was t…

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'One More Thing' Ep. 86: 'Rich People's Garbage'. (Our Patreon-Only Podcast) 10:28

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What is 'Garbage Plate'? Why are there multiple tails on some lizards? ------ Note to listeners: Hi all!~ Due to our crazy schedules, we will be releasing 'Why Why Why Show' episodes on a bi-weekly basis for the next month or so. On every alternate week, we will drop a 'One More Thing' episode from our Patreon-only podcast. 'One More Thing' (OMT) i…

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Ep 25: Take Risks And Win Big With Sukhinder Singh Cassidy 42:27

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Sukhinder Singh Cassidy wasn’t born an entrepreneur. When she graduated college she couldn’t seem to land a job, but quickly realized that interviewing at many companies had given her tons of great exposure to different personalities. Fast forward to today, she’s the CEO of Xero and recently sold her THIRD startup, the Boardlist, which helps compan…

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121: Good Job, Fingertip! 51:25

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How do animals re-grow their limbs? How do bees make their hives? What is 'ortolan'? Are hugs contagious? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show! Instagram: @WhyWhyWhyShow Fac…

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Ep 24: Actor Lisa Edelstein On Creative Expression — On Screen and Off 39:29

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In November 2004, the hit television show “House” premiered and raked in a massive nineteen million viewers by its first season finale. House was a show that broke all the rules of what a prime-time medical show should be. And while many people tuned in to watch Hugh Laurie’s brilliance in the role, they were also glued to the relationship he had w…

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Ep 23: Raising Billions For Good With Soraya Alexander 35:02

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The holidays are a time when many of us give back — whether we’re volunteering at a food pantry or donating to a cause we believe in — and this year, our donations could be more important than ever. Nearly 5 million fewer people gave to charity in 2022 than in 2019, according to Charities Aid Foundation. Further complicating the picture is that tod…