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Can money buy happiness?Sean Saldana, Sam Yellowhorse Kesler, Emma Peaslee, Meg Cramer, Sierra Juarez, Cena Loffredo, Alex Goldmark18 Sep 2024 · 29 min
99 Percent Invisible: The White Castle System of Eating HousesThe show connects various topics to the economy, exploring the forces that shape our lives.16 Sep 2024 · 33 min
Rate ExpectationsIn this episode of Planet Money, titled Rate Expectations, hosts Kenny Malone and Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi explore the impact of the Federal Reserve's interest rate changes on the housing market,…13 Sep 2024 · 23 min
Is AI overrated or underrated?In this episode, the hosts, Darian Woods and Greg Rosalsky, engage in a debate about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the economy.11 Sep 2024 · 19 min
Summer camp capitalismAlexi Horowitz-Ghazi, Sally Helm6 Sep 2024 · 34 min
Bingo! (Presidential debate edition)In this episode of Planet Money, hosts Nick Fountain and Erika Beras engage listeners in a fun and interactive way to understand economic jargon that emerges in presidential campaigns.4 Sep 2024 · 29 min
How to fix a housing shortageAmanda Aronczyk and Kenny Malone30 Aug 2024 · 23 min
Summer School 8: Big ideas and life lessons from Marx, Keynes and Smith and moreSummer School 8: Big ideas and life lessons from Marx, Keynes and Smith and more28 Aug 2024 · 33 min
The trade fraud detectiveIn this episode, "The Trade Fraud Detective," hosts Jeff Guo and Keith Romer delve into the complexities of trade laws, tariffs, and the pursuit of justice against trade fraud.23 Aug 2024 · 27 min
Summer School 7: The Great Depression, the New Deal and how it changed our economyIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Robert Smith and Sharon Murphy delve into the history of the Great Depression and the transformative policies of the New Deal, examining how these events…21 Aug 2024 · 35 min
The hidden world behind your new "banking" appIn this episode, hosted by Erika Beras and Sally Helm, the podcast explores the burgeoning field of fintech (financial technology) and the risks associated with using non-traditional banking apps.16 Aug 2024 · 21 min
Summer School 6: China, Taiwan and how nations grow richIn this episode of Planet Money, titled *Summer School 6: China, Taiwan and how nations grow rich*, hosts Robert Smith and Cheng Tai-xie explore the economic transformations in East Asia during the…14 Aug 2024 · 36 min
Will the Olympics break breakdancing?In this episode, hosts Jeff Guo and Alexi Horowitz-Gazi delve into the world of breaking, a dance form that has recently been recognized as an Olympic sport.9 Aug 2024 · 26 min
Summer School 5: 250 years of trade history in three chaptersSummer School 5: 250 years of trade history in three chapters7 Aug 2024 · 37 min
What to do when you're in a class actionIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Kenny Malone and Nick Fountain dive into the world of class action lawsuits.2 Aug 2024 · 26 min
Summer School 4: Banker vs president and the birth of the dollarIn this episode of Planet Money, titled "Summer School 4: Banker vs President and the Birth of the Dollar," the discussion revolves around the early economic history of the United States, focusing on…31 Jul 2024 · 37 min
Summer School 3: The first stock and perpetual lifeIn this episode of Planet Money, titled “Summer School 3: The First Stock and Perpetual Life,” the discussion centers around the origins of modern finance, particularly focusing on the birth of…26 Jul 2024 · 34 min
What Kamala Harris' economic agenda might look likeThis episode of *Planet Money* dives into the potential economic agenda of Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the presidential race.24 Jul 2024 · 18 min
The color monopolyThe episode centers around the artist Stuart Semple who experiences a loss of color in his digital designs due to actions taken by Pantone, a key player in the color industry.20 Jul 2024 · 22 min
Summer School 2: The golden ages of labor and loomsThe shifting power dynamics between workers and bosses throughout history, particularly during two pivotal moments: the aftermath of the Black Death in 1347 and the rise of the Luddites during the…17 Jul 2024 · 33 min
Rooftop solar's dark sideIn this episode of *Planet Money*, the hosts delve into the complexities of the residential solar panel market in the U.S.12 Jul 2024 · 27 min
Summer School 1: An Economic History of the WorldExplores economic concepts and connects them to everyday life, offering insights into the forces shaping our world.10 Jul 2024 · 34 min
How flying got so bad (or did it?)In this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Erica Barris and Kenny Malone delve into the evolution of air travel, particularly focusing on the transformation of the flying experience after the…5 Jul 2024 · 25 min
The two companies driving the modern economyThis episode dives into the significance of semiconductor chips in the modern economy, focusing on two pivotal companies: NVIDIA and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).3 Jul 2024 · 20 min