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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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org/) . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Planet Money.

 

#355

Cost-cutting, quiet guilt and the inflation generation

In this economy it is boom times and doom times all at once. The statistics aren’t really ... more

19 hrs Ago

24 MINS

24:06

19 hrs Ago


#354

Trump drinks Venezuela’s milkshake

One week ago, President Trump [announced] (https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/... more

05 Sep 2026

25 MINS

25:27

05 Sep 2026


#353

Love in the time of Palantir

To a lot of people, Palantir is a mystery — what does the company know, what data do they ... more

02 Sep 2026

25 MINS

25:47

02 Sep 2026


#352

Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” the true story behind the anthem (bonus)

The brilliance of "9 to 5" is that it is catchy even though it’s also kinda depressing. Yo... more

30 Aug 2026

22 MINS

22:54

30 Aug 2026


#351

Branded fruit: How produce got “Honeycrisp-ified"

The produce aisle is changing. You’ve noticed this, I’m sure. It is now full of superstar ... more

28 Aug 2026

33 MINS

33:43

28 Aug 2026


#350

The continent nobody owns & everyone benefits from (Summer School)

This episode is packed with your best economic ideas from around the world and a penguin i... more

26 Aug 2026

40 MINS

40:44

26 Aug 2026


#349

Who decides what big box sells? Our GAME got us answers

There’s a room where the fates of retail products are decided. Will they make it onto the ... more

21 Aug 2026

37 MINS

37:58

21 Aug 2026


#348

Getting entrepreneurial in Korea (Summer School)

This week’s stop on our world tour - Korea. A country divided into two very different powe... more

19 Aug 2026

40 MINS

40:08

19 Aug 2026


#347

You bet your life insurance

Some of the biggest firms on Wall Street are, at this very moment, waiting for thousands o... more

14 Aug 2026

38 MINS

38:43

14 Aug 2026


#346

Currency Chaos in Argentina (Summer School)

Just about everyone in Argentina is an expert in inflation and whether they like it or not... more

12 Aug 2026

39 MINS

39:24

12 Aug 2026


#345

Older workers aren’t retiring. Should they be forced to?

When workers past retirement age can’t afford to retire — that’s one thing. When they can,... more

07 Aug 2026

34 MINS

34:03

07 Aug 2026


#344

Sand heists and property rights in the Caribbean (Summer School)

Imagine a nation where, for the residents, land is for the claiming. You walk down the str... more

05 Aug 2026

40 MINS

40:16

05 Aug 2026


#343

What makes a toy go viral

Squishy, slimy, fidgety toys are having a moment. But it’s more than just an anxiety-sooth... more

31 Jul 2026

25 MINS

25:35

31 Jul 2026


#342

How to beat the resource curse in Norway (Summer School)

Let’s call it the luxury of restraint. This is what enabled Norway to avoid the fate of so... more

29 Jul 2026

38 MINS

38:55

29 Jul 2026


#341

Piles of cash and a town of solutions in Kenya, Nigeria (Summer School)

Let’s head to a small town in Kenya that’s become globally famous for helping economists a... more

24 Jul 2026

38 MINS

38:38

24 Jul 2026