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The Parable of Peanut the MemecoinIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi and Nic Neves delve into the bizarre and often chaotic world of memecoins through the story of Peanut, a squirrel that transformed from a…5 Mar 2025 · 35 min
The Memecoin CasinoIn this episode of *Planet Money*, titled "The Memecoin Casino," hosts Alexei Horwitz-Gazi and Nick Nevis explore the phenomenon of memecoins, tracing their evolution from a satirical joke to a…28 Feb 2025 · 28 min
The controversy over Tyson Foods' hiring of asylum seekersThe controversy over Tyson Foods' hiring of asylum seekers27 Feb 2025 · 25 min
The rise and fall of Long Term Capital ManagementFact-checked by: Sierra Juarez22 Feb 2025 · 28 min
Can the president override Congress on spending?In this episode, the hosts discuss the complexities of presidential power regarding government spending, specifically if a president can spend less than what Congress has approved.19 Feb 2025 · 22 min
The Big Government Money Pipe FreezeIn this episode of Planet Money, hosts Erica Barris and Mary Childs examine recent disruptions in federal funding due to a freeze ordered by the Trump administration.14 Feb 2025 · 26 min
The 'Crypto Wizard' vs. NigeriaIn this episode, former IRS Special Agent Tigran Gambaryan, known for his pioneering work in tracing cryptocurrency transactions, recounts his harrowing experience during an eight-month detention in…11 Feb 2025 · 23 min
The fight for a legendary shipwreck's treasureThe fight for a legendary shipwreck's treasure7 Feb 2025 · 23 min
How the scratch off lottery changed AmericaA podcast that explores economic concepts through various topics, making complex ideas accessible to the audience.5 Feb 2025 · 30 min
How DeepSeek changed the market's mindIn this episode of Planet Money, the hosts delve into the market's reaction to DeepSeek, a new AI model from a Chinese company.1 Feb 2025 · 27 min
Re-imagining the energy grid ... through batteries (Two Indicators)Re-imagining the Energy Grid ... through batteries29 Jan 2025 · 18 min
The "chilling effect" of deportationsIn this episode of Planet Money, hosts Erika Beras and Amanda Aronczyk explore the socio-economic impact of mass deportations initiated during the Trump administration, particularly focusing on the…25 Jan 2025 · 23 min
After the firesSarah Gonzalez and Nick Fountain23 Jan 2025 · 25 min
Tariffs, grocery prices and other listener questionsTariffs, Grocery Prices and Other Listener Questions17 Jan 2025 · 28 min
The Land of the Duty Free (classic)This episode explores the origins of duty-free shopping, notably at Shannon Airport in Ireland, and investigates whether purchasing from these shops really saves travelers money.15 Jan 2025 · 20 min
The case for Fed independence in the Nixon tapesThe case for Fed independence in the Nixon tapes11 Jan 2025 · 31 min
ZIP Codes!In this episode of *Planet Money*, hosted by Sally Helm, the focus is on the ZIP code—a seemingly simple system that has evolved significantly since its inception.8 Jan 2025 · 28 min
The potato-shaped loophole in free tradeThe potato-shaped loophole in free trade3 Jan 2025 · 28 min
If AI is so good, why are there still so many jobs for translators?In this episode of *Planet Money*, host Mary Childs introduces a conversation between Greg Rosalsky and Luis von Ahn, CEO and co-founder of Duolingo.30 Dec 2024 · 17 min
The Rest of the Story, 2024In this episode of *Planet Money*, titled "The Rest of the Story, 2024," the team revisits previous stories to provide updates on various economic topics, from holiday returns to significant national…27 Dec 2024 · 28 min
The Indicators of this year and nextThis episode of *Planet Money*, titled "The Indicators of this year and next," features a lively discussion among hosts about the economic indicators that defined 2024 and predictions for 2025.25 Dec 2024 · 22 min
The habitat bankerPlanet Money explores how economic forces shape our lives. It aims to help listeners understand the economy and the world at large.20 Dec 2024 · 33 min
How sports gambling blew upIn this episode of *Planet Money*, hosts Michael Lewis and Mary Childs delve into the evolution of sports gambling in the United States, particularly after the landmark 2018 Supreme Court decision…18 Dec 2024 · 30 min
A Nobel prize for explaining why there's global inequalityIn this episode of Planet Money, hosts Jeff Guo and Greg Rosalsky delve into the groundbreaking research of Nobel Prize-winning economists Daron Acemoglu, James Robinson, and Simon Johnson.14 Dec 2024 · 28 min