Make Me Smart With Kai And Molly

Americans are watching a lot of television, but it’s not broadcast or cable TV. For the first time, linear TV made up less than half of all TV viewing last month. We’ll talk about how the rise of streaming and the ongoing Hollywood strikes may accelerate cord cutting. Plus, how the U.S. is still being represented in the Women’s World Cup final. And, we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty with guest host and Economics on Tap first-timer Nova Safo, who enlightens us on why all radio show hosts should drink sherry. Here’s everything we talked about: “For the first time, cable and broadcast makes up less than half of TV viewing” from CNN “What to know about SAG-AFTRA waivers and why actors are making movies during the strike” from AP News “American referee Tori Penso picked by FIFA for England-Spain final at Women’s World Cup” from AP News “Beer? Pour me a grey one” from Marketplace R