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WhyFI Matter$

Kriti

Teens and young adults around the world... It is no secret that learning about finances is boring for us, but the reality is that being financially illiterate is not an option. Through WhyFI Matters, we will explore fun, trendy and interesting topics while improving our financial IQ & learn about global citizenship, so that hopefully we won't have to live in our parents' basement when we're older!

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  • S1 · E95
    Mar 10, 2025 · 35 min

    India Giving Day 2025 ft. Shannon Paz of Antara International

    Welcome to the first episode of our three-part series celebrating India Giving Day on March 14, 2025! In this series, we will explore significant efforts in child and maternal health, combating gender violence, and promoting education for girls across India. Today, I'm excited to speak with Shannon Paz, CEO of Antara International, who has been at the forefront of advancing global health for women and children in remote areas. Join me as Shannon shares her journey from global nonprofits to leading transformative healthcare initiatives in Madhya Pradesh. Donate to India Giving Day! Donate to Antara International! Support the show

  • S1 · E96
    Mar 10, 2025 · 33 min

    India Giving Day 2025 ft. Mathangi Swaminathan CEO at Parity Lab

    Tune in to the second episode of our series dedicated to India Giving Day! This time, I'm excited to talk to Mathangi Swaminathan, Founder & CEO of Parity Lab. Mathangi shifted from a tech and consulting career to leading initiatives against gender-based violence in India through her feminist accelerator. Parity Lab uniquely addresses the trauma experienced by survivors, empowering them to drive community change. Donate to India Giving Day! Donate to Parity Lab! Support the show

  • S1 · E97
    Mar 10, 2025 · 55 min

    India Giving Day 2025 ft. Preeti Nandanar CEO at Aarti for Girls

    Tune into the final episode of our India Giving Day series as I chat with Preeti Nandanar from Aarti for Girls! Aarti for Girls leads efforts to support orphaned, abused, and abandoned girls in India, providing not only education and essentials for girls to become successful and independent adults. Join me in learning how Preeti and her team at Aarti for Girls are creating empowering opportunities through community engagement and supportive programs that help young women in Andhra Pradesh thrive! Donate to India Giving Day! Donate to Aarti for Girls! Support the show

  • S1 · E94
    Sep 2, 2024 · 36 min

    The Economic Impact of NeuroArts ft. Susan Magsamen

    Over the summer, I had the pleasure of working with the NeuroArts Blueprint, an initiative from Johns Hopkins Medical School and the Aspen Institute aimed at strengthening and advancing the emerging field of NeuroArts. This field, which we’ll dive into in today’s episode, sits at the intersection of science, technology, and art. I’m thrilled to have Susan Magsamen with us today. Susan is one of the brains behind the NeuroArts Blueprint. She is the executive director of the International Arts+Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University and has dedicated her career to unlocking the power of the arts to enhance physical and mental health. She’s also the author of Your Brain On Art: How the Arts Transform Us. In this episode, we’ll explore the intersection of economics and NeuroArts and discuss what it’s like to be an entrepreneur pioneering a new field of study. NeuroArts Blueprint NeuroArts Resource Center Support the show

  • S1 · E93
    Aug 7, 2024 · 16 min

    How the U.S. Childcare System Hurts Working Women

    In a recent address, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen said, “It is still too hard to be a working parent.” Her words highlight a significant challenge in America, especially for mothers. Inspired by my college research paper, we’ll dive into the American childcare system and its negative impact on working women. We will start with an overview of the current state of the U.S. childcare system. and then discuss how traditional gender norms exacerbate the issue. Following this, we’ll examine the direct effects of childcare challenges on women's career paths, and consider some interesting potential solutions to the childcare crisis. I'm no expert, but I have researched this topic extensively and hope to provide an informative and engaging discussion! Support the show

  • S1 · E92
    Jul 29, 2024 · 37 min

    Is it Worth it (financially) to Become a Physician? ft. Dr. Jordan Frey

    I'm super excited about today's episode with Dr. Jordan Frey. He's a plastic surgeon and the Prudent Plastic Surgeon blog and website founder. I stumbled upon his work during a deep dive into the financial viability of becoming a doctor. With the high costs of medical training and increasing burnout rates among doctors and medical professionals, I wanted to dig into the financial aspects of pursuing a career in medicine. Is it still worth it, financially, to become a doctor? While it's undeniably a gratifying and fantastic career, I'm curious about the financial side of things. I hope you enjoy the interview! The Prudent Plastic Surgeon Support the show

  • S1 · E91
    Jul 15, 2024 · 51 min

    Health Economics 101 ft. Professor Tal Gross

    I recently attended a comedy show at the Lincoln Center's "Summer in the City," where Indian comedians humorously highlighted the complexities of healthcare and health insurance. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to interview Prof. Tal Gross, co-author of Better Health Economics. During my spring semester, I took a Health Economics course that I loved, and this book was a key part of our curriculum. Prof. Gross, a full professor at BU and a research associate at the NBER, specializes in health insurance. Join us for today's episode on the intricacies of the healthcare system! Better Health Economics Support the show

  • S1 · E90
    Jul 8, 2024 · 14 min

    Olympic Economics

    This summer has been all about sports. I've been glued to the TV, watching Wimbledon, the Euros, and the Olympic Tryouts. While admiring the Olympic gymnastics tryouts, especially Simone Biles' incredible routine, I started thinking about the economics of the Olympic Games. The event is a massive spectacle involving sports, athletes, arenas, advertising, and fans, and it's all deeply intertwined with money. In today's episode, I'll explore the cost-benefit analysis of hosting the Olympic Games, looking at the pros, cons, and nuances of this event we all love. Support the show

  • S1 · E89
    Jul 1, 2024 · 18 min

    Navigating Finances as a College Student ft. my College Friends

    After an 11-month hiatus, we're back with more content on financial literacy, economics, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, I discuss mastering money as a college student. I'll share my freshman-year financial experiences and tips to help younger listeners. Plus, I've gathered advice and stories from my college friends to give you even more insights! Support the show

  • S2 · E2
    May 24, 2023 · 16 min

    Rafael Nadal: The King of Clay

    Today’s episode is all about the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal himself! 22-time grandslam champion, 2008 Olympic gold in singles, 2016 Olympic Gold in doubles, and 5-time Davis Cup winner! Rafael Nadal is my hero! Support the show

  • S2 · E3
    May 24, 2023 · 23 min

    Who Will Reign on Phillipe Chatrier in 2023?

    Today on the show, I want to talk about who is going to be the next Roland Garros champion. Oh my gosh there is so much to talk about my friends. I foresee it to be one very exciting and eventful tournament :) Support the show

  • S2 · E4
    May 24, 2023 · 15 min

    Chaos on the Red Clay

    Today we will be unpacking some of Roland Garros’ controversial and chaotic moments and incidents. There's a lot to unpack and a lot to look forwards to in terms of the future of the French Open. Support the show

  • S1 · E88
    May 18, 2023 · 1 min

    What's next? A Tennis Takeover and Summer Plans for the Pod

    Hey, guys. I wanted to update you on what’s coming from WhyFI Matter$ over the next few weeks and the summer. So my school, during the month of May, has us all do a May project. As some of you may know, I love tennis. I’ve been playing it for ages, and it’s a huge part of my life. For my project, I am creating a five-episode podcast series all about the upcoming grandslam tennis tournament, Roland Garros. So instead of the usual topics - economics and finance related- don’t be surprised if you hear me speaking in French or talking about Rafael Nadal. Then during the summer, I will get back to podcasting WhyFi Matter$ content probably every two weeks! I hope this sounds fun and interesting to you, and even if you are not a tennis fan, please consider listening to Drumroll, my new podcast series, The Greatest Show on Dirt: Roland Garros! Support the show

  • S1 · E87
    May 10, 2023 · 47 min

    The Price of Insulin ft. Siara Patel

    Insulin is expensive. While it costs around 10-13 dollars for manufacturers to produce insulin, big pharma companies are selling it for $250-500 dollars per month. This is because America’s warped pharmaceutical market allows three companies, Eli-Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, to dominate the insulin businesses and set insanely high prices for their drugs. Today I am talking to my friend Siara Patel, a freshman at Boston University and a Type 1 Diabetic. We learn about her journey living with Type 1 Diabetes and the economic challenges she and many other Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics face on a daily basis. After my interview with Siara, we will take a deep dive into why the price of insulin has grown so much in the past 20 years and how this life-saving drug has shifted so far way away from its initial altruistic intent. One of the founders of insulin, Canadian scientist Frederick Benting said, “Insulin belongs to the world.” But we seem to be living in reality far away from this statement. Additional resources and information: https://www.jdrf.org/ https://civicarx.org/ https://diabetes.org/ https://openinsulin.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_RQl1pK11g Support the show

  • S1 · E86
    Nov 27, 2022 · 14 min

    Not a Love Story: Taylor Swift and Ticketmaster

    It has been a while since the last podcast episode (don't blame me, blame it on senior year) but things have slightly calmed down and I am excited to talk about the musical Mastermind, Miss Americana herself, Taylor Swift. She's one of my top three favorite musical artists of all time and there is some very interesting economics at play with her upcoming ERAS tour. Listen to learn more about supply and demand economics, monopolies, consumerism, and scarcity mindsets. Support the show

  • S1 · E85
    Aug 7, 2022 · 31 min

    Truffle Economics ft. Rowan Jacobsen

    This is a special episode about tartufi or in English, truffles! No not chocolate truffles but the ones you find underneath the earth’s soil. Ever since I got Auggie, my Lagotto Romagnolo (Italian water dog), I’ve been incredibly fascinated by the world of truffles; Lagotto's with their amazing noses, are at their core truffle hunters. I’ve been reading a lot lately and stumbled upon a book at my public library called: Truffle Hound- On the trail of the world’s most seductive scent with dreamers, schemers, and some extraordinary dogs. It’s by Rowan Jacobsen, a James Beard Award Winning author whose been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and CBS This Morning. In addition to this, his writing has been featured in Bon Appétit, Saveur, WSJ, and the Washington Post. I truly loved reading his book and recommend it to anyone because it’s a thrilling, captivating read that takes you across Rowan's voyages in Europe from Croatia to England and America from Oregon to Tennessee. I’m so excited to have Rowan on the podcast today to learn more about the world of truffles and the economics of one of the world’s most expensive and elusive foods. Rowan's website: http://www.rowanjacobsen.com/ Support the show

  • S1 · E84
    Jul 25, 2022 · 10 min

    Equal Pay for Equal Play

    Podcasting about sports has been a long time coming, so I'm super excited to talk about the gender pay gap in the sports industry. I've been reading tennis icon, Billie Jean King's autobiography, All In, and was very inspired by her journey championing pay equality in tennis. Listen to learn more about equal pay for equal play in tennis, my favorite sport, and soccer, which has recently made some big strides in this area! CBC article Support the show

  • S1 · E83
    Jul 9, 2022 · 11 min

    The Nostalgia Economy

    I am back in my Stranger Things obsession phase...I was wondering why I am so invested and in love with this show and I know it can't just be Steve Harrington's doing. Today I wanted to talk about nostalgia's effect on the economy and consumer decision-making. So many companies, especially in the entertainment industry, do a phenomenal job of exploiting nostalgia for economic gain, and I want to dive deeper into this by dissecting the business models of both Netflix and Disney. Listen to learn more! A good article to read: How Hollywood Manipulates You by Using Your Childhood Memories Support the show

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