Kimberly's final cheers on "Economics on Tap"

In her final episode as host of 'Economics on Tap' on Marketplace's Make Me Smart, Kimberly Adams reflects on her journey and transitions into a new role as host of the Marketplace Morning Report. She is joined by her predecessor, David Brancaccio, who shares his new role as a special correspondent focusing on long-term economic effects, inspired by Kurt Vonnegut’s idea of a 'Secretary of the Future.' The conversation explores the dangers of short-term thinking, hyperbolic discounting, and the societal risks posed by AI-driven job displacement. David previews his upcoming series, 'Robots Ate My Taxes,' which will examine the economic fallout of automation and the urgent need for policy innovation. The episode also features a heartfelt exchange on recommended reading, including Michael Lewis’ 'Liar’s Poker,' Zeke Fox’s 'Numbers Go Up,' William Gibson’s 'Pattern Recognition,' and Heather McGee’s 'The Sum of Us.' The show closes with a playful 'half full, half empty' game and a heartfelt thank-you to the audience, culminating in a fundraising appeal for public media.