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When our inflation infeelings don’t match the CPIIn this episode of Planet Money, the hosts explore the profound disconnect between perceived inflation and the actual Consumer Price Index (CPI).15 Aug 2025 · 32 min
Summer School 6: When the markets need a designerIn this episode of *Planet Money*, the hosts explore the complexities of market design and how government interventions can help markets function more effectively.13 Aug 2025 · 36 min
What happens when governments cook the booksWhat happens when governments cook the books9 Aug 2025 · 35 min
Summer School 5: The many ways governments influence industrySummer School 5: The Many Ways Governments Influence Industry6 Aug 2025 · 36 min
Would you trust an economist with your economy?This episode explores the waning trust in economists and the broader implications on their influence in policymaking.2 Aug 2025 · 32 min
Summer School 4: Who are all these regulations protecting?Summer School 4: Who are all these regulations protecting?30 Jul 2025 · 36 min
The President's Golden Share in U.S. SteelIn this episode of *Planet Money*, the hosts discuss the controversial acquisition of U.S.25 Jul 2025 · 28 min
Summer School 3: How government decides what to spend our money onIn this episode of *Planet Money*, Robert Smith leads a discussion focused on how the government allocates its spending, emphasizing the limitations of budget decisions, the national debt, and the…23 Jul 2025 · 37 min
Why are we so obsessed with manufacturing?In this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Greg Rosalski and Sarah Gonzalez explore the ongoing political obsession with manufacturing in the U.S.18 Jul 2025 · 23 min
Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public mediaCongress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media18 Jul 2025 · 2 min
Summer School 2: How taxes change behavior and the economyIn this episode, Professor Darrick Hamilton from The New School discusses the multifaceted roles of taxes beyond merely raising government revenue.16 Jul 2025 · 37 min
Made in AmericaIn this episode of Planet Money, titled Made in America, hosts Sarah Gonzalez and contributors delve into the current state and challenges of the U.S. garment manufacturing industry.11 Jul 2025 · 31 min
Summer School 1: A government's role in the economy is to make us all richerThis episode serves as the kickoff for the 2023 Planet Money Summer School series.9 Jul 2025 · 36 min
The simple math of the big billIn this episode of Planet Money, titled "The Simple Math of the Big Bill," the hosts explore the economic implications of President Donald Trump's significant tax and spending bill.4 Jul 2025 · 32 min
A thought experiment on how to fix the national debt problemA Thought Experiment on How to Fix the National Debt Problem2 Jul 2025 · 26 min
When Trump met cryptoIn this episode, the Planet Money team explores the evolving relationship between former President Donald Trump and the cryptocurrency world.27 Jun 2025 · 32 min
Econ Battle Zone: Budget ShowdownIn a competitive format, Mary Childs and Kenny Malone challenge reigning champion Erika Beras in the Econ Battle Zone.25 Jun 2025 · 39 min
The U.S. is the world's bribery cop. Is that about to change?The U.S. is the world's bribery cop. Is that about to change?20 Jun 2025 · 28 min
Jay & Shai's debt ceiling adventure (Update)This episode of *Planet Money* explores the intricate dynamics surrounding the U.S. debt ceiling and its implications for the economy.19 Jun 2025 · 30 min
Why I joined DOGEIn this episode, Sahil Lavingia, a former staffer of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), shares his experiences and insights from inside this controversial initiative that aimed to cut…14 Jun 2025 · 27 min
Are Trump's tariffs legal?Planet Money explores the connections between everyday topics and the economy, aiming to enhance understanding of economic forces that shape our lives.11 Jun 2025 · 25 min
When Chinese manufacturing met Small Town, USAIn this episode, the podcast explores the ambitious American dream of revitalizing manufacturing jobs through the story of a major battery factory proposed by a Chinese company, Goshen, in Green…6 Jun 2025 · 31 min
Trump's crypto interests (Two Indicators)Trump's Crypto Interests (Two Indicators)4 Jun 2025 · 18 min
The U.S.-China trade war, according to game theoryIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Keith Romer and Amanda Aronchik delve into the complexities of U.S.-China trade relations through the lens of game theory.30 May 2025 · 28 min