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Planet Money

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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Moonshot in the arm

Nov 5, 2021
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The Wheat Whisperer

Nov 3, 2021
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Night of the living inflation

Oct 29, 2021
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Nice work week, if you can get it

Oct 28, 2021
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Two indicators: Congressional Game Theory and the Debt Ceiling

Oct 22, 2021
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Burnout (Classic)

Oct 21, 2021
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Bonus: Janet Jackson's 'Control'

Oct 18, 2021
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Hire power

Oct 15, 2021
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How Do You Feel? (Classic)

Oct 13, 2021
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LIBOR pains

Oct 9, 2021