GameStop, Reddit, and the Rise of Risky Trades
Season 48
About the Episode
As many as one in four Americans have invested in speculative "meme" stocks in 2021, many using new mobile apps like Robinhood. How risky is it for small investors entering a volatile market?
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Extras
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Venus: The Planet With Battery Acid Clouds
This is what it would be like to walk on the surface of Venus.3:27 -
Hurricanes Are Getting More Destructive
Recent hurricanes blow away records for destruction, costing over a trillion dollars in 20 years.4:15 -
Why is Haumea Shaped Like an Egg?
Most objects with a radius over 200 miles are spherical, but Haumea is an exception.2:30 -
Sir Arthur C. Clarke's Vision of the Computer-Dominated Future
Watch this interview with Sir Arthur C. Clarke for The Mind Machine (1978.)1:39 -
Building Stuff: Boost It! Preview
Is engineering humanity’s superpower? See how we can amplify our natural abilities in amazing ways.0:30 -
How Medieval Armorers Made Knights Bulletproof
Knights and firearms clashed on the battlefield for over 200 years.2:15 -
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Decoding the Universe: Quantum Preview
Dive into the universe at the tiniest – and weirdest – of scales.0:30 -
Solar System: Wandering Worlds Preview
Meet the surprising, oddball worlds moving around our solar system.0:30 -
Solar System: Icy Worlds Preview
Visit strange, frozen worlds to discover the bizarre ice that forms beyond Earth.0:30
