About this episode

In this episode, Bridget and Ryan explore the story behind the penny and its relevance in a potential Hollywood blockbuster.

Million Bazillion is an award-winning podcast from Marketplace about money for kids and their families. In this episode, Bridget and Ryan are approached by a big film producer to write the next summer blockbuster — a movie all about the penny! The timing couldn’t be better because so many of you have been wanting to know: why did the U.S. stop making pennies? The answer comes down to dollars and cents. But will this be Million Bazillion ’s big break into Hollywood? Listen now to find out.

People in this episode

Hosts: Bridget, Ryan

Topics covered

• money
• kids
• family
• pennies
• Hollywood
• blockbuster

Keywords

• money
• kids podcast
• pennies
• Marketplace
• family
• blockbuster
• U.S.

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marketplace

Products: penny

Books & works: Million Bazillion

Places: U.S.

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