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Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the economy – understand the world.
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Groundhog Day 2023
Each year on February 2, the only story anyone can talk about is whether or not a groundhog has seen its shadow. Our hosts try to find the story to break this news cycle curse.
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To all the econ papers I've loved before
How a great economics paper can surprise you, delight you, and even change your life.
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The story of "Monopoly" and American capitalism
Monopoly is a game legendary for its celebration of American capitalism, but its creator envisioned something very different.
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America's Innovation Problem (Planet Money+)
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This bonus episode, Darian Woods talks to Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson, who argues the U.S. has lost sight of something crucial about innovation: implementation. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/01/science-technology-vaccine-invention-history/672227/
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Charles Ponzi's scheme
Some of history's biggest financial scams owe their name to Charles Ponzi. Here's the story of the man behind the eponymous scheme.
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Big Rigged (Classic)
Driving a truck used to mean freedom. Now it means a mountain of debt.
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