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Planet Money, page 3
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Live: Anthropic co-founder on AI and jobsLive Planet Money book-tour episode focused on AI’s impact on jobs/capitalism and on housing policy, plus how economists influence everyday life through pricing and platform design.22 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 16 chapters
Do prediction market bettors make anything better?Planet Money investigates whether prediction market bettors “make anything better,” focusing on Kalshi’s rise, the legal fight over whether it’s gambling, and whether these markets improve…18 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 16 chapters
How to get through the Strait of HormuzThe Strait of Hormuz as a U.S.-Iran choke point, how ships get permission to transit, and how the blockade affected a real-world container ship carrying comics.14 Apr 2026 · 19 min · 6 chapters
BOOKstore EconomicsHow independent bookstores decide which new books to stock, how many copies to order, and where to shelve them; plus how a major publisher models demand and sets first print runs for a book’s launch.10 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 10 chapters
A pro-worker experiment in private equityHow KKR’s “pro-worker” private equity experiment tries to align incentives by giving employees ownership instead of cutting jobs, and what determines whether it works.8 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 14 chapters
Reese’s heir vs. chocolate skimpflation“Chocolate skimpflation” in Reese’s products—whether Hershey is replacing “real” milk chocolate and peanut butter with legally different ingredients like chocolate compound and peanut butter cream.4 Apr 2026 · 34 min · 17 chapters
Dark times for Cuba’s economic experimentCuba’s economic “experiment” is collapsing amid frequent nationwide blackouts, fuel shortages, and a tourism downturn driven by U.S. sanctions and oil supply disruptions.2 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 6 chapters
The skyscrapers that NIMBYs and zoning couldn't stopThe Squamish Nation’s Sinak/Sanok land in Vancouver, Canada, and how building 11 skyscrapers (about 6,000 apartments) bypasses local zoning rules, challenging NIMBY opposition and illustrating…28 Mar 2026 · 22 min · 10 chapters
Our BOOK vs. the global supply chainHow Planet Money’s team turns a podcast into a physical book by mapping global supply chains—paper, ink, printing, shipping, regulations, and cost/price tradeoffs—then ultimately printing…26 Mar 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters
Inside a BOOK auctionIn this episode, Planet Money explores the intricate world of book publishing as they embark on their own journey to create a book.21 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 20 chapters
The little pet fish that saved a town in the AmazonIn this episode of *Planet Money*, the hosts explore the unique economic landscape of Barcelos, a small town in the Amazon rainforest, known as the capital of ornamental fish, particularly the…18 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 13 chapters
Chef vs. RobotRobot chefs in restaurants—economic impact of automation and a real “chef vs. robot” taste test in Philadelphia’s Chinatown.13 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 21 chapters
The laws of the office revisited“The laws of the office revisited” explains how workplace rules and incentives backfire, using economic “laws” (Goodhart’s, Parkinson’s, Peter Principle) and a final unnamed social-change principle…11 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
Planet Money vs. the NBA’s tanking problemNBA “tanking season” and how draft incentives cause teams to lose on purpose; explores three draft-reform proposals to reduce incentives to intentionally lose.6 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
The Business of Heated RivalryHow Heated Rivalry became a hit and what its production reveals about the “business of TV” in Canada vs the U.S.—including budgeting, shooting efficiency, IP ownership, merch, streaming strategy, and…4 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Don't hate the replicator, hate the gameThe “replication crisis” in social science and how economist Abel Brodeur’s “Replication Games” try to fix it by crowdsourcing audits of published papers—checking code/data and running robustness…27 Feb 2026 · 36 min · 9 chapters
The ICE hiring boomICE’s rapid hiring surge and the downstream effects on training, use of force, and detention-center expansion, including economic impacts in rural Georgia.25 Feb 2026 · 18 min · 6 chapters
The Supreme Court struck down a bunch of Trump's tariffs. Now what?The Supreme Court Struck Down a Bunch of Trump's Tariffs. Now What?21 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
How to get what Greenland has, with permissionA podcast that explores how various topics connect to the economy, aiming to help listeners understand both the economy and the world around them.18 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Betty Boop, Excel Olympics, Penny-isms: Our 2026 ValentinesIn this special Valentine's Day episode of *Planet Money*, the team explores unique and beloved topics—from the newly liberated character Betty Boop to the exciting world of spreadsheet competitions.13 Feb 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
The Invention InventionErika Beras and Sam Yellowhorse Kesler11 Feb 2026 · 31 min · 19 chapters
Iran, protests, and sanctionsThe episode delves into the recent protests in Iran, which are driven not only by demands for human rights and freedom but also by significant economic hardship exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.7 Feb 2026 · 33 min · 21 chapters
Riding with the repo man (update)Riding with the Repo Man (Update)4 Feb 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Can Trump make buying a home more affordable?In this episode, the hosts explore the challenges of home affordability, especially in light of current political action led by President Donald Trump.31 Jan 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters