Planet Money

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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.... more

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How many episodes does Planet Money have?

The podcast currently has 321 episodes available.

Planet Money episodes:

April 19, 2018 The Rational Madness Of The Used Car Salesman
Why are used car commercials so annoying? Meet the original sinner.
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18min
April 13, 2018 Tariffied
We're in a full-fledged trade war with China. We dig into the list of tariffs on American products. It gets weird...and delicious.
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22min
April 11, 2018 The Less Deadly Catch
Today on the show: how an economic fix helped made the deadliest job in America safer, and why people are angry about it.
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19min
April 07, 2018 NDA Tell-All
Today on the show, we talk to one of the most famous NDA breakers of all time, and ask: Is there a legal way out of your NDA?
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22min
April 04, 2018 Larry vs. The IRS
What exactly would happen if you didn't pay your taxes? Today on the show, we follow one man who did just that.
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21min
March 30, 2018 Worst. Tariffs. Ever.
Tariffs are stupid. This is one of the few things economists can agree on. Today, we bring you the story of the worst tariffs ever.
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22min
March 28, 2018 Mulvaney Vs The CFPB
What happens when you put someone who wants to close an agency, in charge of that agency? Today on the show, we find out.
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22min
March 23, 2018 An Insider Trader Tells All
A man who got caught insider trading explains everything — what he did, how he did it, and why.
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20min
March 21, 2018 The Golden Rules
Planet Money joins the gold rush 170 years late. And the rules are still about the same. How did that happen?
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20min
March 16, 2018 The Lollipop War
What do sugar farmers have against candy? A lot, according to candy manufacturers.
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22min

FAQs about Planet Money:

How many episodes does Planet Money have?

The podcast currently has 321 episodes available.