Extended Cut: Are subscriptions bad for competition? (Planet Money+)

On a recent show, we looked at how subscriptions offers convenience, but also come with a dark side. In this bonus episode, we're sharing Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi's extended conversation with Stanford economist Neale Mahoney. Neale shares more insight from his subscriptions research and offers some potential policy solutions. They also talk about savvy subscription users and how they're potentially being subsidized by the rest of us. Show your support for Planet Money and the reporting we do by signing up for Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. You'll be able to unlock this episode and other great bonus content! Regular episodes remain free to listen! Email the show at planetmoney@npr.org.