Amanda Aronczyk, Erika Beras,Mary Childs, Nick Fountain, Sarah Gonzalez, Jeff Guo, Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi & Kenny Malone
Planet Money is an economics-focused podcast by NPR that makes complex financial topics engaging and accessible. Launched in 2008, it breaks down big economic concepts through storytelling, humor, and investigative journalism. The show covers everything from inflation and market trends to quirky, unexpected economic stories, helping listeners understand how money shapes the world. Episodes are typically short (about 20–30 minutes), featuring a rotating team of hosts who bring a mix of expertise and personality to the show.
Episodes
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Episode #113 After the firesThe fires in Los Angeles are almost out. Residents are starting to trickle back into their burned...2025-01-2303:43:30
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Episode #112 The "chilling effect" of deportationsAfter being sworn into office, President Trump signed a whole host of executive actions and order...2025-01-2503:08:16
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Episode #111 Re-imagining the energy grid ... through batteries (Two Indicators)When it comes to solar and wind power, renewable energy has always had a caveat: it can only run ...2025-01-2908:00:54
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Episode #110 How DeepSeek changed the market's mindOn Monday, the stock market went into a tizzy over a new AI model from Chinese company DeepSeek. ...2025-02-0103:08:09
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Episode #109 How the scratch off lottery changed AmericaAmericans spend more on scratch lottery tickets per year than on pizza. More than all Coca-Cola p...2025-02-0508:00:59
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Episode #108 The fight for a legendary shipwreck's treasureThe San Jose was a marvel of 17th century technology. The Spanish galleon weighed more than a tho...2025-02-0722:42:21
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Episode #107 The 'Crypto Wizard' vs. NigeriaThe trip that changed Tigran Gambaryan's life forever was supposed to be short — just a few days....2025-02-1112:03:02
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Episode #106 The Big Government Money Pipe FreezeThere has been chaotic uncertainty around billions of dollars allocated by Congress. The Trump ad...2025-02-1421:01:01
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Episode #105 Can the president override Congress on spending?So the president can't spend more money than Congress has agreed and voted to spend. But can the ...2025-02-1922:57:41
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Episode #104 The rise and fall of Long Term Capital ManagementThere's this cautionary tale, in the finance world, that nearly any trader can tell you. It's abo...2025-02-2200:44:46