Kimberly Adams

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

A reporter and podcast host for Marketplace, known for covering the financial barriers and costs associated with Olympic and Paralympic athletic training and competition. She has reported on funding challenges for both summer and winter Olympic athletes, and hosts the Make Me Smart podcast where she conducts interviews on sports economics and Paralympic sports topics.

Appears On

Marketplace All-in-One Marketplace Morning Report

Episode Appearances

Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 10, 2026

Rejecting climate doomerism with solarpunk

“Host of Make Me Smart podcast conducting interview about Solarpunk genre and its cultural significance”

Solarpunk genre definition and characteristicsClimate fiction vs. Solarpunk storytelling approachesAnti-capitalist economics in speculative fiction

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 7, 2026

ICE and the “wide, deep and ever-growing” surveillance state

“Hosts the episode and conducts interview with Joseph Cox about surveillance state”

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) and Flock technologyRing doorbell cameras and consumer surveillance productsICE mass deportation and immigration enforcement surveillance

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Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 2, 2026

Reflecting on the year in tariffs

“Reported on tariff impacts and economic consequences throughout the year”

Tariff Economic ImpactSupply Chain DisruptionSmall Business Cost Pressures

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 2, 2026

Reflecting on the year in tariffs

“Reported on tariff impacts and economic consequences throughout the episode”

Tariff policy and economic impactSupply chain disruption and cost inflationTrade lobbying and exemption processes

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Marketplace All-in-One · Mar 31, 2026

Inside the "Super Bowl of energy”

“Hosted the episode and conducted interview with Elizabeth Troval about CERA Week insights”

CERA Week conference and energy industry leadership gatheringIran-US geopolitical tensions and impact on global oil marketsOil price volatility and market oversupply-to-shortage dynamics

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Marketplace Morning Report · Feb 26, 2026

What it costs to become an Olympian or Paralympian

“Marketplace reporter who covered Olympic and Paralympic athlete funding challenges and cost structures”

GLP-1 Drug Compounding and Regulatory EnforcementPharmaceutical Price Negotiation and Government DealsFDA Compliance Tools and Border Import Controls

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Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 26, 2026

What it costs to become an Olympian or Paralympian

“Marketplace reporter covering the financial costs and barriers for winter Olympic and Paralympic athletes”

GLP-1 Drug Compounding and RegulationFDA Enforcement Tools and CompliancePharmaceutical Price Negotiation

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Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 24, 2026

Sled hockey's Declan Farmer makes us smart about the Winter Paralympics

“Host of Make Me Smart podcast conducting interview about sled hockey and Paralympic sports economics”

Sled Hockey Equipment and RulesParalympic Athlete Financial CompensationUSA-Canada Sports Rivalry

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