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Planet Money, page 13
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Mid-East conflict escalation, two indicatorsMid-East Conflict Escalation, Two Indicators17 Jan 2024 · 16 min
The Maine Potato War of 1976Sam Yellowhorse Kesler, Emma Peaslee13 Jan 2024 · 24 min
The Universal Basic Income experiment in KenyaIn this episode of Planet Money, hosts Dave Blanchard and Amanda Aronchik explore the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) through the lens of a significant economic experiment taking place in…10 Jan 2024 · 24 min
The case of the serial sinking Spanish shipsIn this episode, Planet Money delves into the historical maritime mystery of the Spanish galleons that consistently sank during the 16th century.5 Jan 2024 · 26 min
The Rest of the Story, 2023This episode revisits stories reported throughout the year, featuring updates from various contributors including a Hollywood strike captain, a data detective from academia, and a tribute to a recent…29 Dec 2023 · 26 min
The Indicators of this year and nextA podcast exploring how various forces shape our economy and lives, with the ability to connect any topic back to economic principles.27 Dec 2023 · 16 min
We buy a lot of Christmas trees (Update)Robert Smith and Nick Fountain22 Dec 2023 · 32 min
Dollarizing ArgentinaThe episode explores Argentina's ongoing struggle with economic instability, highlighted by extreme inflation and the collapse of the local currency.21 Dec 2023 · 24 min
How to be better at hybrid work, according to researchIn this episode of *Planet Money*, economist Jose Maria Barrero discusses the recent research on remote work, particularly its impact on productivity.19 Dec 2023 · 15 min
What econ says in the shadowsIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Mary Childs and Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi explore the Economics Job Market Rumors (EJMR) website, a hub for anonymous discussions and job-related information in…16 Dec 2023 · 26 min
Why '90s ads are unforgettableIn this episode of Planet Money, hosts Sarah Gonzalez and Kenny Malone delve into the nostalgia surrounding 1990s advertising, examining how brand and image marketing peaked during this decade.14 Dec 2023 · 27 min
The U.S. economy's biggest superpower, explainedPlanet Money explores the forces shaping our lives by tying various topics back to the economy, providing insights into the world at large.11 Dec 2023 · 14 min
Why do doctors still use pagers?In this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Jeff Guo and Nick Fountain explore the curious persistence of pagers in the medical field, particularly among doctors, despite the prevalence of modern…8 Dec 2023 · 27 min
Two food and drink indicatorsIn this episode, the hosts delve into food and drink, focusing on the economic pressures affecting traditional foods and a trademark dispute involving Coca-Cola and an Indigenous entrepreneur in…6 Dec 2023 · 19 min
Why are we so bummed about the economy?In this episode of Planet Money, hosts Kenny Malone and Waylon Wong explore why consumer sentiment about the economy remains low despite positive indicators such as reduced unemployment and inflation.1 Dec 2023 · 24 min
So you want to sell marijuana across state linesIn this episode of *Planet Money*, the hosts explore the challenges faced by the cannabis industry in Oregon due to an overabundance of marijuana.29 Nov 2023 · 24 min
A very Planet Money ThanksgivingA Very Planet Money Thanksgiving22 Nov 2023 · 27 min
Economic fact in literary fictionEconomic Fact in Literary Fiction18 Nov 2023 · 26 min
China's real estate crisis, explainedPlanet Money explores the forces shaping our lives through the lens of economics, offering insights that connect everyday topics with broader economic principles.15 Nov 2023 · 20 min
The alleged theft at the heart of ChatGPTThe Alleged Theft at the Heart of ChatGPT10 Nov 2023 · 24 min
Never have I everIn this episode of *Planet Money*, the hosts explore the divide between theoretical economics and the real-world experiences of people.8 Nov 2023 · 29 min
FTC Chair Lina Khan on Antitrust in the age of AmazonThis episode of *Planet Money* features a conversation with Lina Khan, the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).3 Nov 2023 · 30 min
Antitrust in America (classic)This episode dives deep into the concept of antitrust in the United States, particularly in light of a high-profile lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Amazon.1 Nov 2023 · 40 min
All you can eat economicsAn exploration of economic concepts and their connection to everyday life, bringing insights into the world around us.27 Oct 2023 · 25 min