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Series Episodes
Groundhog Day 2023
Each year on February 2, the only story anyone can talk about is whether or not a groundhog has seen its shadow. Our hosts try to find the story to break this news cycle curse.
24 mins
1 February Finished
To all the econ papers I've loved before
How a great economics paper can surprise you, delight you, and even change your life.
24 mins
27 January Finished
The story of "Monopoly" and American capitalism
Monopoly is a game legendary for its celebration of American capitalism, but its creator envisioned something very different.
22 mins
25 January Finished
Charles Ponzi's scheme
Some of history's biggest financial scams owe their name to Charles Ponzi. Here's the story of the man behind the eponymous scheme.
22 mins
20 January Finished
Big Rigged (Classic)
Driving a truck used to mean freedom. Now it means a mountain of debt. Subscribe to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney
24 mins
18 January Finished
