Chasing the Dream, Scarlett Johansson, Art is Money
Aug 2, 2026 · 45m
Summary
This special money issue explores the housing affordability crisis, highlighting relocation incentives in Topeka, Kansas. Scarlett Johansson discusses her skincare brand, while reports cover Chinese EVs in Europe, a new health insurance advocacy service, and the enduring appeal of bingo. Additional segments examine AI data centers’ impact on local communities and the 40-year legacy of American Girl dolls.
Topics discussed
Introduction and preview of the affordability crisis
Preview: Scarlett Johansson's skincare business
Preview: Phones, EVs, health insurance, and bingo
Housing affordability and the American Dream
Chinese electric cars making inroads in Europe
The enduring appeal of bingo in America
New service helps consumers fight health insurers
Sponsor: Ollie dog food
Are our phones spying on us?
Scarlett Johansson and her skincare brand The Outset
AI data centers impacting small towns in America
Four decades of success for American Girl dolls
Outro and Paw Patrol movie advertisement
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