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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.Wanna go deeper? Subscribe to Planet Money+ and get sponsor-free episodes of Planet Money, The Indicator, and Planet Money Summer School. Plus access to bonus content. It's ... more

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Recent Guests

Julie Wainwright
Founder of The RealReal
The RealReal
Episode: Seven allegedly fake Chanel bags vs The RealReal
Graham Wetzbarger
Former chief authenticator at The RealReal
The RealReal
Episode: Seven allegedly fake Chanel bags vs The RealReal
Don Brash
Former governor of New Zealand's central bank, inflation target advocate
New Zealand Central Bank (former)
Episode: Our mission: Find the world’s best economic ideas (Summer School World Tour)
Arthur Grimes
Economist, former chief economist at New Zealand Central Bank, inflation targeting innovator
University of Wellington / New Zealand central banking history
Episode: Our mission: Find the world’s best economic ideas (Summer School World Tour)
Ignacio Palacios Huerta
Economist, penalty shootout data researcher
University/Research community (Soccernomics context)
Episode: How to win a penalty shootout (with game theory)
Jeff Denning
Economist and Professor at the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Can the Trump administration make college cheaper?
Robert Kelchin
Professor of higher education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Episode: Can the Trump administration make college cheaper?
Dominique Baker
Associate Professor of Education and Public Policy
University of Delaware
Episode: Can the Trump administration make college cheaper?
Preston Cooper
Researcher at American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Can the Trump administration make college cheaper?

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Erika Beras
Host of Planet Money
Nick Fountain
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 42.8k ratings
  • Amazing, no, more than amazing

    I love this podcast it has so many great episodes, but, can you take a break from the political episodes and do more episodes like the micro face one and chocolate one

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ryfghuik
    United Statesa month ago
  • Why so unserious?

    At first it’s fun and then it shocks you how unprofessional and stupid the hosts are. The show has a chance but the presentation is a solid 1 star.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Future-is-bright
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bewitchingly good!

    Just wonderful. They talk about different ways of the world that bewilder me. I love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Volleynnis
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show

    I love your projects please do more (things like the comic book, book , game , and more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    STUD aka rivals goat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Really interesting

    Very interesting all sorts of topics I really like it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hi$$$$:)
    Canada2 months ago

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The mix of archival storytelling and expert interviews is praised for clarity and relevance.
Shows depth and accessibility in econ topics; great for listeners who want to understand how markets affect everyday life.
Audience enjoys cross-disciplinary episodes that connect storytelling with data.
Some criticism around perceived political bias and host dynamics in certain episodes.
Listeners appreciate diverse topics, from tech history to housing policy, with thoughtful guests.

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Can the Trump administration make college cheaper?
Q: What is the core idea behind capping graduate student loans, and why was it proposed?
The core idea is to reduce federal aid in order to pressure colleges to lower tuition, under the theory that easier access to federal money has encouraged colleges to raise prices.
Seven allegedly fake Chanel bags vs The RealReal
Q: What does the first sale doctrine mean for resellers like The RealReal?
It protects the buyer's right to resell legitimately acquired goods, allowing platforms to list secondhand items while acknowledging that authenticity can still be challenged, depending on the item.
There's no business like dough business
Q: What is it about Jed's question that is so interesting to you?
It sits at the intersection of everyday urban life and the hidden mechanics of retail, showing how small questions can reveal big truths about how cities are built and how franchises optimize location strategy.
The secret meeting that launched OPEC
Q: How and why did OPEC start to control oil prices?
The breakout moment was the 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict and the oil embargo, after which OPEC members learned they could influence prices by collectively limiting supply and implementing quotas, with Saudi Arabia playing a key role as the swing producer to smooth prices over time.
The secret meeting that launched OPEC
Q: What is OPEC and why does it exist?
OPEC is a coalition of oil-producing states that coordinates production to influence oil markets, initially formed to counterbalance Western oil companies known as the Seven Sisters and to allow producing countries more control over their oil revenues.

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What is Planet Money about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Planet Money offers accessible, story-driven explorations of economic ideas by tying them to real-world events and familiar topics. Episodes across recent samples cover everything from the rise and fall of an ambitious tech startup to the origins of prediction markets, labor market frictions in pop culture, housing affordability, regulatory loopholes, and energy dynamics. The show tends to blend historical context, data-driven insight, and expert commentary to reveal how markets and policies shape everyday life, often using interviews with leading researchers, journalists, and practitioners. A notable strength is turning complex topics into engaging narratives that illuminate trade-offs, incentives, and unintended consequences, making it us... more

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