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The economy explained. Imagine you could call up a friend and say, "Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy." Now imagine that's actually a fun evening.
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Day of the Debt
We make a loan to the U.S. government, and it does not go the way we thought it would. Plus: the story of that one time the U.S. defaulted. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.
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You asked for real raises, free shipping, and a special delivery
It's listener question time. We've got answers about "free" shipping, full employment, when a raise isn't a raise, Taylor Swift, crypto seizures and our very own Micro-Face comic. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.
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A trunk full of truffles (Update)
Truffles are one of the most expensive and sought after ingredients in the world. Today, we look back at our NYC adventure with a truffle smuggler and how the market has changed since we last talked to him. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.
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Of boats and boxes
We take a trip to ports on the east and west coasts to ask what's on everyone's mind: why are they so clogged? And how can we fix it? | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.
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Auction fever (Classic)
Today, we go on a Planet Money roadtrip to learn the secrets of the auction world. We find some amazing bargains, some shady strategies and a giant big digger. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.
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Planes, trains and bad bridges
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill has passed Congress, but what exactly is in it? Today, the important, surprising, delightful line items. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.
Customer Reviews
Must Listen
Planet Money (I subscribe) is a must listen program - I never miss an episode. The quality and variety of economic news they cover is a wonder. I learn something in nearly every show.
Good propaganda for capitalism
I enjoy listening to these Fed Shill’s. They almost convince me that economist’s are actually scientists and not some sort of dark art practitioners. I miss Cardiff. He was top shelf.
Stop with the schtick and don’t treat listeners like they’re dumb
The recent inflation episode was so bad and off-key, I had to turn it off. Talk to your listeners as the intelligent and intellectually curious people that I’m sure they are.