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Inflation and the Profit-Price SpiralIn this episode, the hosts explore the current inflationary landscape, discussing how it differs from past inflation cycles, particularly during the 1970s.12 May 2023 · 27 min
The Day of Two Noons (Classic)Planet Money explores various topics and ties them back to the economy, aiming to help listeners understand the forces that shape our lives.10 May 2023 · 19 min
How to fight a squatting goatIn this episode of *Planet Money*, titled "How to Fight a Squatting Goat," the story revolves around Burt Banks, who inherited a piece of land in Delaware and faced a legal battle over a goat pen…6 May 2023 · 29 min
Two Indicators: the influencer industryIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Adrienne Ma and Waylon Wong delve into the burgeoning world of influencers, exploring both the glamorous and challenging aspects of this multi-billion-dollar…3 May 2023 · 20 min
Financial advising while BlackIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Mary Childs and Erica Barris present the story of Erika Williams, a Black financial advisor at Wells Fargo, and discuss the complexities of racism in the…28 Apr 2023 · 28 min
The zoo economy (classic)Robert Smith, Gabriela Emanuel26 Apr 2023 · 17 min
The quest for the factory-built houseThe Quest for the Factory-Built House21 Apr 2023 · 27 min
Tax Code SwitchDorothy Brown, law professor and author19 Apr 2023 · 25 min
The life and possible death of low interest ratesGreg Grzalski and Sarah Gonzalez15 Apr 2023 · 26 min
Two innovation market indicatorsIn this episode, the hosts of Planet Money explore the current confusing state of the economy, particularly through the lens of the bond market.12 Apr 2023 · 18 min
Your banking questions, answeredYour banking questions, answered8 Apr 2023 · 27 min
The battle for Puerto Rico's beachesThis episode explores the critical role of Puerto Rico's beaches in the lives of its residents, emphasizing their legal status as public spaces and the ongoing conflict over access and development.5 Apr 2023 · 23 min
The safety net for banksEmma Peaslee, with contributions from Willa Rubin1 Apr 2023 · 23 min