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Why does the government fund research at universities?In this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Erica Barris and Mary Childs explore the critical role that federal funding plays in university research. Over the past eight decades, U.S.28 May 2025 · 27 min
The secret world behind those scammy text messagesThe Secret World Behind Those Scammy Text Messages23 May 2025 · 34 min
How economists (and TikTok) know if a recession is comingIn this episode of *Planet Money*, the hosts explore the concept of recession indicators, particularly focusing on how these have recently gained traction on social media platforms like TikTok.21 May 2025 · 24 min
The 145% tariff already did its damageThis episode examines the short-lived but impactful 145% tariff on Chinese imports, analyzing its immediate effects on global trade, businesses, and individuals.16 May 2025 · 27 min
What happened to U.S. farmers during the last trade warThis episode explores the impact of trade wars on U.S. farmers, particularly focusing on the 2018 trade war initiated by President Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods, which included retaliatory tariffs…14 May 2025 · 26 min
Is the reign of the dollar over?This episode of *Planet Money* explores the significance of the U.S. dollar as the world's predominant reserve currency and examines the potential changes in this status.9 May 2025 · 26 min
What "Made in China" actually meansIn this episode of *Planet Money*, the hosts delve into the complexities of labeling products with their country of origin, focusing specifically on what it means when a product is labeled as "Made…7 May 2025 · 27 min
Why it's so hard to find a public toiletThis episode explores the challenges individuals face in finding accessible public toilets in the U.S., delving into the historical context of public and pay toilets and the economic implications…2 May 2025 · 24 min
Planet Money complains. To learn.In this episode of *Planet Money*, the team engages in a cathartic venting session about their frustrations as consumers.30 Apr 2025 · 26 min
How 23andMe's bankruptcy led to a run on the gene bankIn this episode, reporter Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi discusses the implications of 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing and the potential fate of the genetic data of over 15 million customers, including his Aunt…26 Apr 2025 · 31 min
A primer on the Federal Reserve's independenceThis episode of *Planet Money* delves into the independence of the Federal Reserve (Fed) amidst political pressures, particularly focusing on President Donald Trump's criticism and threats towards…23 Apr 2025 · 20 min
How much for that eggThis episode explores a unique scenario where an NPR colleague, Sam Mertens, has extra farm-fresh eggs to sell during a national egg shortage and is looking for a fair way to distribute them without…18 Apr 2025 · 31 min
OIRA: The tiny office that's about to remake the federal governmentThis episode of *Planet Money* focuses on the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), a lesser-known but powerful federal office that oversees federal regulations.16 Apr 2025 · 27 min
Trade war dispatch from CanadaTrade War Dispatch from Canada11 Apr 2025 · 26 min
Do trade deficits matter?The episode explores the implications of trade deficits, particularly in the context of President Trump's tariffs and the economic theories surrounding them.9 Apr 2025 · 24 min
How the War on Drugs got us... blueberriesIn this fascinating episode of *Planet Money*, titled "How the War on Drugs got us...4 Apr 2025 · 28 min
Tariffs: What are they good for?In this episode of *Planet Money*, the hosts explore the concept of tariffs, examining both their historical context and contemporary application, particularly during President Trump's administration.2 Apr 2025 · 23 min
PM x Radiolab: Can the economy grow forever?This episode of *Planet Money*, collaborated with *Radiolab*, tackles the profound question of whether economic growth can continue indefinitely.28 Mar 2025 · 37 min
Planet Money buys a mystery diamondIn this episode of Planet Money, hosts Jeff Guo and Sarah Gonzalez navigate the intriguing world of diamonds after Jeff purchases a seemingly too-good-to-be-true diamond from Alibaba for just $137.26 Mar 2025 · 32 min
Can we just change how we measure GDP?In this episode of Planet Money, hosts Mary Childs and Nick Fountain delve into the critical economic indicator known as Gross Domestic Product (GDP).21 Mar 2025 · 22 min
Escheat show (Update)The episode delves into the concept of escheat, an obscure government program that takes control of forgotten money, and explores the story of Walter Schramm, who lost a fortune in Amazon stock due…19 Mar 2025 · 23 min
How Tupperware took over our homes, with Decoder RingIn this episode of *Planet Money*, the discussion revolves around the history and impact of Tupperware, a once-revolutionary product that became a staple in American households.14 Mar 2025 · 28 min
The last time we shrank the federal workforceIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Sarah Gonzalez and Amanda Aronchik delve into the implications of cutting federal jobs, referencing historical efforts to reduce the size of the federal…12 Mar 2025 · 27 min
How to start a bankIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Erika Barris and Sally Helm take listeners on a journey through the intricate process of starting a bank.7 Mar 2025 · 26 min