''What We Spend'' Delves into Personal Finance Stories

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 1:12pm CT

''What We Spend''

Audacy has introduced a new original weekly podcast series titled "What We Spend," hosted by the Courtney Harrell. The series is set to launch on Wednesday, April 9 and will feature episodes every Wednesday across various podcast platforms.

The podcast aims to uncover the diverse financial habits of Americans from varying backgrounds and economic statuses through intimate audio diaries and revealing interviews. "What We Spend" invites listeners into the financial lives of its guests, providing a candid look at their earnings, desires, and weekly expenditures.

The lineup of guests features a broad spectrum of American life, including Kellie, a med spa director burdened by student loans; Michael, a teacher and single father; Jay, a religious studies professor concerned about parenting costs; Cherry, a retired social worker uncertain about her financial future; Maxine, a long-haul trucker struggling with housing affordability; and Olivia, an actress facing life's uncertainties post-Broadway.

Maddy Sprung-Keyser, VP and Head of Original Podcasts at Audacy, expressed enthusiasm about the new series, stating, "As we continue to expand our slate of powerful originals, we're excited to launch this narratively driven personal finance podcast that meets the demands of both our top advertisers and our listeners."

She added, "'What We Spend' touches on a subject that affects everyone but is somehow still considered taboo. With very personal, often funny, and sometimes heartbreaking stories from real people across the country, this show offers a captivating look at our relationship with money."

Courtney Harrell, the host, is a writer and Senior Producer at Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios. Her notable works include "The Competition," the Peabody-nominated "Running from COPS," and "9/12," a Dupont finalist which garnered acclaim from major publications like the New Yorker, New York Times, and Time.

The podcast is produced by Margo Gray and Kristen Torres, with Jonathan Menjivar, host and creator of "Classy," serving as the editor. The series is also executive produced by Maddy Sprung-Keyser and Leah Reis-Dennis.