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Cutting school... by 20%In this episode of Planet Money, the discussion revolves around the growing trend of U.S. school districts transitioning to a four-day school week to combat teacher shortages and improve retention.26 Oct 2023 · 24 min
How unions are stopped before they startHow unions are stopped before they start20 Oct 2023 · 28 min
Indicator exploder: jobs and inflationIn this episode of Planet Money, the hosts, Darian Woods, Stacey Vanek Smith, and Wailin Wong, delve into the complexities behind two significant economic indicators: inflation and job growth.18 Oct 2023 · 18 min
Maria Bamford gets personal (about) financeIn this episode of *Planet Money*, comedian Maria Bamford shares her unique perspective on personal finance, emphasizing radical transparency and the lessons learned from her experiences with debt…13 Oct 2023 · 27 min
Why the price of Coke didn't change for 70 years (classic)In this classic episode, originally aired in 2012, Planet Money delves into the economic anomaly of Coca-Cola's price stagnation. From 1886 until the late 1950s, a bottle of Coke cost just a nickel.11 Oct 2023 · 19 min
A man, a plan, wind power, UruguayIn this episode, titled "A Man, A Plan, Wind Power, Uruguay," the hosts Erika Beras and Amanda Aronchik discuss how Uruguay transformed its energy landscape to achieve a remarkable reliance on…6 Oct 2023 · 23 min
The flight attendants of CHAOSIn this episode of *Planet Money*, the narrative focuses on a significant moment in labor history involving the Alaska Airlines flight attendants' union and their strategic response to the threat of…4 Oct 2023 · 29 min
A trucker hat mystery, the curse of September and other listener questionsIn this episode of Planet Money, hosts Sarah Gonzalez and Samuel Ahors-Kessler delve into listener questions, tackling intriguing economic phenomena, cultural trends, and the implications of banking…29 Sep 2023 · 27 min
The natural disaster economistThe Natural Disaster Economist27 Sep 2023 · 24 min
A black market, a currency crisis, and a tango competition in ArgentinaA Black Market, a Currency Crisis, and a Tango Competition in Argentina23 Sep 2023 · 24 min
"Based on a true story"This episode explores the frenzy surrounding the GameStop stock surge in 2021 and the race among Hollywood producers to create a film about it.20 Sep 2023 · 29 min
How to launder $600 million on the internetIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Jeff Guo and Keith Romer explore the largest cryptocurrency heist in history involving the online game Axie Infinity, where $600 million worth of digital…16 Sep 2023 · 26 min
China's weakening economy in two IndicatorsIn a landscape where China's economic data is increasingly opaque, this episode explores the challenges facing the world's second-largest economy.13 Sep 2023 · 19 min
Is economists' favorite tool to crush inflation broken?This episode explores the relationship between inflation and unemployment, a traditional assumption in economics that controlling inflation often leads to job losses.8 Sep 2023 · 23 min
The prince of prints and his prints of PrinceThe prince of prints and his prints of Prince6 Sep 2023 · 29 min
How to fight a patent pirateIn this episode of *Planet Money*, we explore Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar's battle against the U.S. patent on turmeric, a traditional Indian remedy for healing wounds.1 Sep 2023 · 25 min
Summer School 8: Graduation and the Guppy TankIn this episode of Planet Money, titled "Summer School 8: Graduation and the Guppy Tank," the hosts celebrate the graduation of the Planet Money Summer School Class of 2023.30 Aug 2023 · 32 min
The secret entrance that sidesteps Hollywood picket linesThe Secret Entrance That Sidesteps Hollywood Picket Lines26 Aug 2023 · 22 min
Summer School 7: Negotiating and the empathetic nibbleIn this episode of Planet Money, titled "Summer School 7: Negotiating and the Empathetic Nibble," the hosts delve into the art of negotiation, highlighting techniques that can help individuals…23 Aug 2023 · 34 min
Vacation, and why the U.S. takes so little of itIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosted by Sarah Gonzalez, the discussion centers around the glaring contrast between vacation policies in the United States and those in other wealthy nations.18 Aug 2023 · 25 min
Summer School 6: Operations and 25,000 rosesIn this episode, the focus is on operations management, a critical aspect of business that involves planning and ensuring efficiency.16 Aug 2023 · 32 min
The new Biden plan that could still erase your student loansIn this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Biden's plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers, while introducing an…11 Aug 2023 · 27 min
Summer School 5: Tech and the innovator's dilemmaIn this episode of *Planet Money*, titled "Summer School 5: Tech and the Innovator's Dilemma," the discussion revolves around how technology serves as both a threat and an opportunity for businesses.9 Aug 2023 · 34 min
A tarot card reading for the U.S. economyIn this episode, the hosts explore the uncertainties surrounding the future of the U.S. economy in the wake of pandemic-related economic fluctuations.4 Aug 2023 · 26 min