Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore... more
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Lyle Jack wants to build a wind farm on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. But to make the... more
It's time for another installment of ... Planet Money Predictions! *air horn* Last year, we invited two economic forecasters to... more
For the last four decades, technology has been mostly a force for greater inequality and a shrinking middle class. But... more
Economists say that inflation is just too much money chasing too few goods.But something else can make inflation stick around.If... more
(Note: this episode originally ran in 2019.)In the 1800s, catching your train on time was no easy feat. Every town... more
Back in 2005, Burt Banks inherited a plot of old family land in Delaware. But when it came time to... more
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? An astronaut, a doctor or maybe... more
After a successful career in advertising, Erika Williams decided it was time for a change. She went back to school... more
Note: This episode originally aired in September, 2014.Zoos follow a fundamental principle: You can't sell or buy the animals. It's... more